Brief Biography:

Dave Lennie began learning television production at a very young age when his father started a TV production program at the local high school back in 1979.  Once he reached high school he participated in the program, helping produce a weekly live newscast.  After graduating with a B.A. from Bradley University in 1992 he got a job in the Engineering department at WEEK-TV 25, which led to a position in the Production department where he shot, edited and produced many local programs as well as thousands of local and regional commercials.  After a 10-year career at WEEK, Mr. Lennie came back to Bradley University in 2002 as the Audio/Video Engineer and in 2007 was also promoted to the title of Director of Instructional Technology for the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts.

Lennie has won two Peoria Ad Club "Addy" awards for his work at WEEK as well as numerous honorable mentions.  He continues to actively work in television by helping with the St. Jude Telethon as well as freelancing for many different sports outlets, both local and regional.

Vita:

January 2002-July 2002    WEEK-TV 25    East Peoria, IL
Assistant Production Manager
•    Avid editor, photographer, and director for news and live events.
•    Edited thousands of commercials and videos for clients, including local, regional and national spots.
•    Responsible for day-to-day personnel and facilities scheduling.
•    Produced the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon and other local programs.
•    Responsible for upkeep and repair of all department computers.

1997-2002    WEEK-TV 25    East Peoria, IL
Director/Producer
•    Avid editor, photographer, and director for news programs and live events.
•    Responsible for upkeep and repair of Avid Media Composer.

1997-Present    Video-ID    Washington, IL
Maintenance Engineer
•    Responsible for maintenance of all equipment.
•    Redesigned and rewired entire facility to streamline operation.

1993-Present    Various Employers   
Freelance Audio
•    Run on-location audio for numerous sporting and non-sporting events.
•    Responsible for on-site cabling and also mixing the show.
•    Many employers, including KY-3 (Springfield, MO), WMBD, WEEK, ESPN, MediaCom, and Fox Sports.

1993-1997    WEEK-TV 25    East Peoria, IL
Broadcast Engineer
•    Ran all technical positions for on-air, including camera, audio, Master control.
•    Helped install and maintain much equipment, including building WEEK-FM.
•    Edited hundreds of commercials on linear editing system.

1994-1997    Video-ID    Washington, IL
Editor/Engineer
•    Edited long-form video projects using both linear and non-linear editors.
•    Responsible for maintenance and installation of all equipment.

1990-1992    WRBU Student Radio    Bradley University
Chief Engineer
•    Redesigned facility twice to incorporate new equipment.
•    Installed two different audio boards.
•    Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and emergencies.

Courses Taught:

COM 204, Audio Production

COM 314, Introduction to Video: Studio Production

COM 335, Introduction to Video: Field Production