Charles R. Riefel Jr.

W*** N**** Elmwood Dr.

Waukesha, WI 53186

(262) 521–9295

acvswv@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Obtain a rewarding and challenging position that would further my career in Electronics

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient with diagnostic equipment including meters, signal generator, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer

Able to troubleshoot to the component level

Able to work from schematics and engineering drawings

Strong soldering skills

Very good mechanical skill set

Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor

Ability to perform effectively under pressure

Ability to learn new procedures and equipment with minimal guidance

Over 25 years of experience in the fields of Electronics and Television

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

6/1996 to 6/2014 MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Milwaukee, WI

Television Engineer

Engineer for Milwaukee Public Television Channels 10 & 36

Master Control operator monitoring broadcasts and corresponding equipment

Troubleshoot broadcast problems and rectify as necessary

Record and check satellite feeds

4/1995 to 2/1996 GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS Waukesha, WI

Electronic Systems Technician (Contract position)

Test and troubleshoot the entire Magnetic Resonance Imaging System.

Mechanical as well as electrical and electronic troubleshooting

6/1991 to 6/1996 Milwaukee, WI

Freelance Audio/Video/Electronic Technician, Electrician

Audio-visual productions including remote camera shoots, post-production editing, audio/video processing, and dubbing

Residential electrical work installing lights, switches, outlets, and ceiling fans

Electronic equipment installation, troubleshooting and repair

5/1989 to 6/1991 WITI-TV6 (CBS affiliate) Milwaukee, WI

Broadcast Engineer

Operate on-air/off-air tape machine, handle audio board, microphones, cart production, perform audio-visual dubs, operate studio camera, shoot and edit on-air newsbreaks, miscellaneous technical and service work

1985 to 12/1989 21st CENTURY FLIX Milwaukee, WI

Owner/Operator

Provided a complete line of production services including scripting, directing, remote camera shoots, post-production editing, audio/video processing, dubbing, and film and slide-to-tape conversion

10/1988 to 3/1989 GENERAL ELECTRIC MEDICAL SYSTEMS Waukesha, WI

Electronic Technician (Contract position)

Assembled and tested the RF subsystem for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging System

1987 to 1988 SPRECHER BREWERY Milwaukee, WI

Electronic Technician

Installed and maintained burglar alarm, telephone, and temperature control systems, installed motors and controls for the bottling line

1986 NEWAVE ELECTRONICS Milwaukee, WI

Electrical, Audio, Video Technician

Installed and serviced satellite dish antennas and commercial sound and light systems

1979 to 1987 DELCO ELECTRONICS Oak Creek, WI

Electronic Technician

Tested and troubleshot circuit cards for aircraft navigation systems and aircraft fighter control computers

1977 to 1979 ASTRONAUTICS CORP. of AMERICA Milwaukee, WI

Electronic Technician

Assembled and tested electronic aircraft map display systems

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1981 to 1984 UNIVERSITY of WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE

Course emphasis Art, Film, and Audio/Video Production

1975 to 1977 MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Milwaukee, WI

Associate’s Degree Electronics, Radio, and TV Servicing

1975 MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Milwaukee, WI

Evening class Industrial Electronics

MILITARY BACKGROUND

1971 to 1974 UNITED STATES ARMY ( Honorable Discharge )

Electronic Technician

Maintained RF receiver systems from the antennas to the data recorders

PERSONAL

Excellent health --- physically fit by way of exercise and proper eating habits

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