Brook Oliver **** West Leisher Rd, Cheyenne, WY **009

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Overview

Previous master control supervisor and former broadcast operations technician seeking employment

opportunities. Additional experience includes previous broadcasting knowledge and education from

various local television affiliates and the ability to manage small and large groups of operators.

Employment History

Echostar Broadcasting, Cheyenne, Wyoming 307-***-**** 2002 to 2010

Broadcast Operations Operator & Supervisor (Master Control)

Responsible for day to day operations management and training. This includes assigning daily tasks to

operators and coordinating the staff and various departments to meet the operational needs for effective

on air operations and media prep work. Responsible for 12 immediate direct reports and 29 overall direct

reports in the department. This job requires specific attention to detail and the willingness to think and

plan ahead. A willingness to go above and beyond what is required to ensure active growth and

development of the department and its staff. Leading by example day to day while encouraging the staff's

active involvement with regard to the planning and implementation of projects and operations.

• Outstanding Broadcasting Excellence Award for 2006.

• Team of the Month and Employee of the Month - several months during tenure.

• Effective time management, flexibility and a willingness to learn inside and outside the department.

• Completed a series of DISH University training courses in leadership and team building. Completed

HR Operations certification.

• Certified by DDI for management training and operational support.

• Versed in Microsoft Access 2000 databases.

• Experience with Pinnacle systems and Omneon / Encoda automation systems.

• Trained and experienced with FCC 2256/2257 PPV adult content regulations for the paid television

industry. Trained and oversaw Adult content compliance at the Cheyenne and Gilbert uplink centers.

FOX 2127 / CW5, Roanoke, Virginia 540-***-**** 1999 to 2002

Master Control Operations Tech

Responsible for daily setup, verification, maintenance and operation of 2 on air television affiliates for 12

hours a day, 4 days a week during prime time and overnight shifts. Effectively switched programming

according to the provided traffic logs, maintained and cleaned daily playlists for commercial insertion, tune

and captured feeds for programming from analog and digital receivers. Supervised and coordinated the

CW5 team (then WB5) by reviewing and setting schedules and providing guidance and training for the

staff involved.

• 2001 Fox 21/27 Grant Broadcasting broadcasters award for service and excellence in tv broadcast

operations.

• Always encouraged team involvement in planning in operations growth and set standards for highly

effective daily operations.

• Experience with VR automation playback systems and grassvalley controls.

• Experience with analog and digital receivers.

• Experience with remote transmitter maintenance and controls.

• Coordinated nightly newscast at 10 pm each night as secondary new technical director in master

control.

WSLS Newschannel 10 TV, Roanoke, Virginia 540-***-**** 1998 to 1999

Master Control Operator / Production Technician

Responsible for various aspects of studio newscast production including setup and active direction for 4

daily newscasts. Responsible for coordinating with production and engineering staff for active on air

program maintenance and design while following local tv FCC guidelines. Skills with receiver tuning and

satellite downlinking, graphic design, floor and studio direction on live television shows, camera and

equipment maintenance and operation, news writing and producing and on air master control

maintenance/operation on a daily basis.

• Effective time management, flexibility and a willingness to learn inside and outside the department.

• Recognized by Media General Broadcasting during tenure with WSLS for broadcasting excellence in

the area of newscast design for the prime time 6pm news.

• Experience with automation controls and beta cart operations.

• Skilled running and troubleshooting on air operations and programming in accordance with the daily

traffic logs and FCC regulations.

• Experienced with running production switcher, DSAM audio boards, character generator, Chyron, Avid

paint graphic systems, studio cameras and master control gear.

Education

Varina HS, Richmond, Virginia

H.S. Diploma

Finished 3rd in class of 456.

Presidential Academic Award

Who's Who National Academic Award

Eagle Scout Award - National Recognition

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

Biology / Chemistry & Broadcasting

Majored in biological and chemical sciences while serving as a teaching assistant for 3 years on live

satellite broadcast television 2 nights a week for the University. Became involved also with the operations

and management of the university tv station, serving as a director, producer and station manager over 4

years. Courses taken and completed in broadcasting during college.

Skills

• Completed DISH University training courses designed for leadership roles.

• Demonstrate effective team management and support skills across all three shifts.

• Hard working and diligent with every challenge given on a daily basis while keeping an open mind and

thinking outside the box.

• Working closely with current management in master control and staff from various other departments

has developed lasting working partnerships that allow for smooth operations and planning. Developed

client relations with providers that aide Echostar in programming growth and development.

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