User:Andre' B. Alporter

André Alporter Biography

André Alporter was an innovator with Teleprompter Cable Television in Oakland, California; one of the first cable systems on the West Coast. As a Production Coordinator, Andre created programs and developed promotions for the launch of Home Box Office (HBO) television. He developed the Local Origination Production Department, and successfully produced a variety of award winning television on air promotional programs that increased program viewers. A graduate of California College of Arts and Crafts, were he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Arts/Television.

      Andre worked for the Alameda Publishing Company. He managed the marketing and distribution of four publications throughout California and the United States western region. His creative skills in developing and implementing successful marketing promotions lead the company to being one of the largest distributed African American publications in the nation.  For three years, he worked in the Creative Service Department for Neo-Life Company of America, a national product company where he served as the production coordinator for the company’s Monthly sales magazine and their bi-monthly newsletter.

     André went to work building the marketing strategy for his second cable TV station on the West Cost.   As Marketing Manager for Storer Broadcasting Company, André successfully marketed on air promotional campaigns that provided the company with a successfully highly penetrated market.  He then went on to become the Director of Programming for Storer Broadcasting Company.  He developed several original programs titled: Teen Scene, You the Consumer, Health Tips, In Special Interest and live telethons associated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association titled: “500 Steps for MDA”.  The man who carried a piano on his back 500 steps to the top of Lombard Street in San Francisco; the worlds’ most crookest street.  Five years later, André went to work for Capital Cities/ABC. He created cross promotions programs and spots for the launch of network affiliates for the Western Region. André also created an ABC special on the Olympic Torch.

    He worked for Telecommunication Incorporate better known as TCI. While employed as Marketing Manager, André was responsible for the marketing materials for all media. He organized Premium Channel Premiers for ShowTime Networks, The Movie Channel and the Disney Channel. coordinated all service contracts with the cities hotels and multiple dwelling facilities. After Becoming activity involved with the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame as Co-Chairman of Publicity and Promotions, Andrés' worked with Special Exhibits and Education for the Oakland Museum. He produced traveling exhibits that reflect Kaiser Corporation working with the cities and communities they called home.

    André moved to Southern California in 1984 where he took on the position as CCN Production Supervisor, for the city of Compton.  There, he regulated the development of Continental Cablevision’s Public Access and Lease Access Channel development for public use. Due to budgets cuts, the position was not funded the following year. Continental Cablevision, the nations last major cable company built in America, hired Alporter to supervise there new production facilities at their Los Angeles operation; André created a network operation of programs that won recognition through the country. Winning ACE Awards, Renaissance Awards with its diverse programming.

    André has served on the Viewers Advisory Council for NBC affiliate in San Francisco, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Foundation for Community Service Cable Television and continues to work with Special Exhibits and Education with the Oakland Museum and The California African American Museum.  André has worked as a Technical Director of television Broadcast for Keystone Communications, GlobeCast, Fox Sports Network Origination and Production for both National and International programming.  He is inspired to expand his creative career with the development of the new multi-media technology in a competitive market place. André has a well-rounded background Media Specialist which includes skills in coordinating all phases of production and variety of marketing and promotions. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Alliance of Black Entertainment Technicians (ABET) and is a member of the Organization of Black Screen writers. (OBS).

EXPERTISE:

    As a Media Specialist, I have keen and extensive media work experience that includes, development of creative concepts, writing, producing and delivering effective multi-media presentations.  With my  knowledge in setting trends for consumer marketing, I am able to provide a media campaign that will produce results while maintaining solid management of project budgets and business affairs.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

7+ years in developing and producing promotional campaigns for television networks, Pay-Preview, print media, display

       advertising, industry conventions and trade shows.

Achieved the largest product sales and system growth in the nation for TCI Communications.
Knowledge of TV/Film production business affairs, permits, talent contracts, release forms, music clearance, FCC

       regulations and broadcast standards.

Capable of operating broadcast studio control room and satellite broadcast center.
Leadership experience with problem solving and organizational skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience scriptwriter of promotional campaigns, television promos, interstitials, news documentary,

       feature film and TV.

Development of production budgets and multi presentations.
Working knowledge of editing platforms, AVID, Adobe Premium Pro, Photoshop CS series, graphic arts designer and DVD

       Authoring.

Advance skills with MS Office, Excel, Word, MS Publisher, Movie Magic and PowerPoint. media archiving
Production Manager with extensive knowledge of ENG/EFP video, audio and lighting TV productions in studio and on

       locations.

Extensive experience in production management, crewing, securing talent, locations, remote and studio facilities.
Successfully coordinate documentary production from pre-to-post production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WRITER/PRODUCER - April 2005 – March 2008 Department of Defense-Riverside, CA

Increased production out put of weekly promotional spots for the Networks. Produced daily program promotional spots for broadcast. Streamlined workflow pattern from voice over talent to post production. Accelerate broadcast recordings by scheduling EST feeds for PST programs.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - July 2000 – February 2005 TV Games Network-Los Angeles, CA Recommended the upgrade of Harris Media Client Automated Broadcast System (HMC). Trained personnel in the operation of the (HMC). Oversaw broadcast operation of The Hallmark Entertainment Network, G4-Network and TV Games Network. Assured quality control over broadcast content.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR/MASTER CONTROL - June 1992 – May 2000 Fox Sports Network - Los Angeles, CA

Experience in television production from graphic arts producer to videographer, writer, editor and producer of audio/visual promotional material. Efficiently operate workflow of TV broadcast control room during live production. Encouraged shifts to prepare programming beyond the schedule to avoid discrepancies. Aided department in preparation of live sporting events for rebroadcast. Managed and trained over 35 production personnel for national broadcast news positions.

TITLE AND AWARDS State of California Commendation - film works 2005 Mayor Certificate of Commendation - City of Los Angeles 1997 Diamond Award - Southern California Cable Programming 1991, 1993 Community Service Award� Kingdom Day Parade 1992 Community Service Award � Los Angeles South West College 1991

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree – Television & Film Arts California College of the Arts - Oakland, CA

Professional Writers Program – Television Screen Writing University California Los Angeles Extension Program - Los Angeles, CA

National Cable Television Institute Certificate Satellite Television Broadcast Production Training Facility - Denver, CO

Television/Film Writing certificate American Film Institute - Los Angeles, CA

Certificate DVD Creation and Authoring Video Symphony – TV & Film School - Burbank, CA

WRITING: Brian Rockwell (5/5/2010) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. Born Again (3/29/10) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. Look Into My Eyes (2/17/10) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. LA EYES (10/12/09) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. Can You Step to This Reality Show (10/30/09) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. Bug Somke (12/29/90) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc.

OUT ON PAROLE (reality show) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. WHEN DESPRATION CRIES André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. THE HOUSE OF MUSIC (feature film) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. LA EYES (feature film – treatment) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. TRENDY’S (one-hour drama) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. DEPUTY DOGG (sitcom) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. MOESHA (sitcom) Big Ticket Television (spec) OUT ON BAIL (sitcom) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. A PLACE CALLED HOME (sitcom) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise, Inc. FAMILY REUNION (feature film) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise Int. STRETCHING IT (feature film) André Alporter-Mammoth Enterprise Int. HANGIN’ WITH MR. COOPER (sitcom) Warner Brothers Television KINGS OF COMEDY (feature film) Latham Entertainment/Mammoth Enterprise Int.

DIRECTING:

DIVERSITY AWARDS Multicultural Motion Picture Awards THE BLACK ACHIEVERS AWARDS Holoman Enterprises LITTLE MISS AFRICAN AMERICAN Ruffin Production SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT MARTIN LUTHER KING PARADE Larry Grant- Executive Producer BLACK FAMILY REUNION National Council of Negro Women BLACK FILMMAKERS HALL OF Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame Foundation FAME AWARDS PROGRAM THE BILL PICKETT INVITATIONAL RODEO Lou V’ason-Executive Producer JAZZ N’ AMERICAN SERIES Pitts Entertainment AMANDLA AWAITUE California Afro-American Museum South African’s right to vote BLALCK MUSIC RENAISSANCE IN The BEEN Foundation LOS ANGELES 1800 C. 1950 360 DEGREES OF AFRICA 360 hours of “Live” Television Continental Cablevision