Head of Technology and Operations

• Nov 2021 - Present

Support and coordinate the Engineering department for maintaining the broadcast infrastructure of the station, meet IT needs and maintain RF transmitters, STL radios and on-air signal. Over the last year I have coordinated ordering, oversaw construction and implementation of new Production Control for the multi-market broadcast. We have also upgraded various equipment upgrades, including Chyron graphics, ENPS, TVU, Sony Switcher and BitCentral playout. I also actively manage the user support… Show more Support and coordinate the Engineering department for maintaining the broadcast infrastructure of the station, meet IT needs and maintain RF transmitters, STL radios and on-air signal. Over the last year I have coordinated ordering, oversaw construction and implementation of new Production Control for the multi-market broadcast. We have also upgraded various equipment upgrades, including Chyron graphics, ENPS, TVU, Sony Switcher and BitCentral playout. I also actively manage the user support ticket system, ensuring all tickets are completed in a timely manner. Show less Support and coordinate the Engineering department for maintaining the broadcast infrastructure of the station, meet IT needs and maintain RF transmitters, STL radios and on-air signal. Over the last year I have coordinated ordering, oversaw construction and implementation of new Production Control for the multi-market broadcast. We have also upgraded various equipment upgrades, including Chyron graphics, ENPS, TVU, Sony Switcher and BitCentral playout. I also actively manage the user support… Show more Support and coordinate the Engineering department for maintaining the broadcast infrastructure of the station, meet IT needs and maintain RF transmitters, STL radios and on-air signal. Over the last year I have coordinated ordering, oversaw construction and implementation of new Production Control for the multi-market broadcast. We have also upgraded various equipment upgrades, including Chyron graphics, ENPS, TVU, Sony Switcher and BitCentral playout. I also actively manage the user support ticket system, ensuring all tickets are completed in a timely manner. Show less

Chief Engineer at KAMC ABC 28

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2021

Maintain the broadcast infrastructure of the station, as well as meet the IT needs of the building. I am currently using Utah Scientific routers and Broadstream for over the air play-out in MC. Also using iNews, Ross Expressions, Ross Carbonite Switchers, BitCentral play-out, TVU and Yamaha sound boards. End user support and creating training documents. Maintain the broadcast infrastructure of the station, as well as meet the IT needs of the building. I am currently using Utah Scientific routers and Broadstream for over the air play-out in MC. Also using iNews, Ross Expressions, Ross Carbonite Switchers, BitCentral play-out, TVU and Yamaha sound boards. End user support and creating training documents.

Television Broadcast Engineer at KETK 56/ KFXK 51

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2018

Maintain the broadcast infrastructure of the station, as well as meet the IT needs of the building. I am currently using Ross MC-1 switchers and Ross Dashboard to interface, Digital Broadcast Deltacast for over the air play-out in Master Control. Also using ENPS Newsroom, Ross Expressions, Ross Carbonite Switchers, BitCentral play-out, TVU and Yamaha sound boards.

Master Control Supervisor of the Tyler HUB

• Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

Manage 8 employees to maintain the on-air feed for 11 channels and monitor for any corrupt or inappropriate on-air content. Steered in and coordinated satellite feeds, managed interdepartmental communication between sales and Q/C operators and trained new operators. Renovated MC in Tyler, TX to become the Tyler MC Hub for Nexstar; hosting 11 channels from 5 different markets.

Master Control Operator

• Jul 2014 - Feb 2016

Monitored the on-air feeds and infrastructure for problems, as well as the last line of defense against corrupt or inappropriate on-air content.

Bicycle Delivery

• Oct 2013 - May 2014

Delivered sandwiches in a freaky fast manor. Delivered sandwiches in a freaky fast manor.

Asst. General Manager

• Nov 2012 - Oct 2013

Grill, Prep and Line work

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

Asst. General Manager

• Oct 2010 - Sep 2011

Waiter, Trainer, Host, Prep, Expo and Bar-Help

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2010

Waiter

• Jul 2006 - Jul 2007

Manager, scooper, prep and waffle cone cook

• Sep 2005 - May 2006