Experience

Kroenke Sports Enterprises - Media Ventures (Altitude Sports & Entertainment)

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Director Of Operations

  • Mar 2022 - Present

• Operations Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Mar 2022

  -Oversees the Operations arm of the Production department, managing a staff that facilitates all of the operational and behind the scenes aspects of our television broadcasts: remote production, transmission, logistics, gear acquisition and media asset management-Experience in dealing with complex management issues and resolutions; strong connection of working with our Human Resources team and their value to our organization-Main technical liaison with the Operations (and more specifically the Engineering) department-Negotiates vendor contracts and renewals-Investigates and deploys new technology to adapt to the ever-changing technical landscape of broadcast television-Annual Budget development and then working within those parameters, approving and tracking all incoming invoicing from freelance staff and vendors-Directs team members on job duties, encouraging growth in their individual roles-Hiring Manager for Production Operations staff-Part of the KSE Intern Mentorship Program (Mentor)

• Broadcast Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2016

  Omneon, Crispin Automation. Evertz routing. Satellite Transmission and Reception.As a smaller, but rapidly growing, regional sports network, engineers at our facility are responsible for every aspect of behind the scenes technology to keep our channels on air without any issues. We must keep a cool head under sometimes stressful situations, troubleshooting issues to a quick resolution. I really enjoy working with the other engineers and our great staff to solve problems. I also handle the scheduling of our staff, working with time off request and coverage.



Peak Uplink

• United States
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Satellite Truck Engineer

  • Dec 2008 - Oct 2012

  • High definition satellite truck operation for network clients (sports, news and corporate events) • Clients include: ESPN, Ellen Show, NBC, ABC, CBS, BBC, NFL, The Mtn, FOX and CNN • Solid understanding of encoding, modulation and satellite decoding (Tandberg, Adtec and Tiernan) • Excellent communication skills working with clients under high-pressure situations • 100% maintenance of all satellite gear and truck components for top-level travel, transmission and reception for clients



KWGN-TV

• News Operations Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Oct 2008

  • Manage 20+ production crew members including Studio Supervisor • Scheduling, hiring, reviews, human resource duties, positive encouragement and suggestive training • Business unit needs, implement new cost-saving technologies, handle company cell phones and account, purchase needed items for operation • Continue to execute all responsibilities as listed under Technical Supervisor News Technical Supervisor April 2006-March 2007 • Maintain entire vehicle fleet including 5 live trucks and 15 news units • Engineering liaison (prioritize needed repairs on equipment) • Maintain remote site gear (DIA, Invesco Field, Pepsi Center and the Denver Convention Center) • Set up remote logistics for large events: out of state sports coverage, election night coverage, St. Patricks Day and Celebrate Culture parades Photojournalist/SNG Truck Operator Dec 2005-April 2006 • Shoot and edit daily news stories • Satellite truck operator and maintenance • ENG live truck operator



KOAA-TV

• Chief SNG Truck Operator/ Photojournalist

  • May 2002 - Nov 2005

  • Shoot and edit daily news stories • Satellite truck operator and maintenance/ENG live truck operator • On-site SNG coverage of Hurricane Rita (Texas 9/05) • Shoot and edit daily news stories • Satellite truck operator and maintenance/ENG live truck operator • On-site SNG coverage of Hurricane Rita (Texas 9/05)



Madison Area Technical College (MATC)

• Television Production Instructor

  • Jan 2002 - May 2002

  Taught basics of shooting, editing and lighting Worked with students in studio and remote locations Taught basics of shooting, editing and lighting Worked with students in studio and remote locations



WISC-TV

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Projects Producer/Videographer

  • May 1997 - May 2002

  • News photographer/editor and ENG live truck operator • Production photographer for commercials and promotions • AVID and Editstar off-line editor • Videographer/ PA on National Geographic, Bravo and Discovery Channel programs • Producer for live and taped program specials and promotional spots • News photographer/editor and ENG live truck operator • Production photographer for commercials and promotions • AVID and Editstar off-line editor • Videographer/ PA on National Geographic, Bravo and Discovery Channel programs • Producer for live and taped program specials and promotional spots