About Me

Objective
Hard working, highly motivated team member with extensive experience as a Master Control Operator in Broadcasting, looking to utilize my skills and knowledge with a growth-oriented company.

Experience:
12/03 – 12/2010 Master Control Operator (Programming)
ION Television Network/ KPPX Channel 51 – Phoenix, Arizona
Operate Master Control Equipment, Monitor Broadcast Signal,
Take Transmitter Readings, Record Satellite Feeds, Tapes dubbing,
maintain and operate all digital and HD receivers. Ensure Station
operates within FCC Regulations and note all air discrepancies. Edit and ingest all programs and commercial spots into Profile Server. Manage and insert commercial breaks in conjunction with log requirements. Train newly hired master control operators and other responsibilities as assigned.
04/01 – 12/06 Master Control Operator (Programming)
Phoenix, Channel 11 and Channel 99 – Phoenix, Arizona
Monitored all programming for quality control and insured that all programming met station guidelines. Digitized programs into a media manager system, created daily play lists on a schedule editor, maintained storage space for the digital library. Operated and maintained all types of video recorders; including DVD Pro, Beta, VHS and ¾ tape machine and video camera.

Education:
9/76 – 12/79 Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Illinois
Studies: Radio/Television Broadcasting
9/85 – 1/87 Phoenix Community Colleges – Phoenix, Arizona
Studies: Business Administration

Proficient Skills Video Taping / On-Air Operations, Grass Valley 2100 Master Control Switcher, Louth Automation, Emergency Alert Systems, Harris Automation Profile Video Servers, Sony Videotape Machines, Wegener Communication Satellite Receivers. Also computer literate, able to append and create program playlists.