Randy Thieben

An accomplished visual storyteller with expert skills in videography, editing and production, Randy Thieben maintains a passion for his career. He serves as the owner of Central Coast Uplink, a mobile satellite uplink van with full editing capabilities. Thieben boasts that his job is his favorite hobby, and that when he is not involved with an assignment for a client, he might be using the truck to send radio signals off into deep space.

Randall Thieben’s mastery of his field is the product of training and hard work. He took college courses in journalism and art photography, earning a BA from Humboldt State University. He then graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Photojournalism from University of Arizona. While earning his degree, Thieben worked as a photographer for various periodicals in his area; examples of his published work can be seen on his website at www.videostorytelling.com.

After earning his degree in 1990, Randy Thieben continued his career in photojournalism. One of his earliest video assignments was freelancing for Migrant Media Productions, an affiliation he has maintained ever since. Thieben has also done many other contract and full-time jobs, each of which added to his growing inventory of experience and skills.

As the owner and main operator of Central Coast Uplink, Randy Thieben currently applies more than technical skills to make the company a successful venture. He combines his excellent interpersonal skills and command of Spanish to offer a leadership style that extremely effective. In addition to his creative, editing and production skills, Thieben has an excellent ability to conceptualize.

Over the years in this high-pressure industry, Randall Thieben has developed a work ethic that stands up to any challenge or deadline. Shawanda Brooks, a senior manager for the Turner Broadcast Network, said “Randy is great! He is always so professional and CNN has been pleased with his work every time we hire his satellite truck.” For many more testimonials from Thieben’s satisfied clients, details about the company, and a link to book its services, visit the website at CentralCoastUplink.com.