Resume of: Raul A. Miranda Jr.
Brookfield, IL 60513
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Objective Seeking a position as an Electrical Engineer, specializing
in maintaining RF
Transmitters. To further my career
with a growth-oriented firm that will allow
me to utilize my knowledge and experience in the Broadcast
Communication field which I
have been a part of for the last 17 years.
Past Employer 1 WFLD Fox32 / WPWR MyTV 08/02/99 to 10/02/09
205 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60601
Position: Broadcast / Maintenance Eng.
Duties: Responsible for keeping 4 high power UHF
xmitters (now 2) on the air,
Maintain 4 ENG trucks including a
100w Microwave uplink truck.
Satellite roof antennas, video
editing computers, (Avid). Was involved with
the installation of a 1megawatt
(ERP) Doppler weather radar system in
Lockport, IL. Installed new HD
equipment. Maintained communication
with the roof management of Sears
and Hancock towers for ongoing
station projects.
Past Employer 2 WYCC-TV20 03/01/93 to
07/01/99
7500 S. Pulaski
Chicago, IL 60652
Position: Ass'nt Chief Eng
Duties: Maintained a high power UHF xmitter at Hancock
Center, studio equipment.
Did time schedules and payroll for 9 M/C operators. We
were the first in Chgo to have a non-linear editing suite
at our station . (D-vision). Assumed Chief Eng duties when
Chief Eng is absent or not present at the station.
Attended a 5 day Harris class in digital TV in Springfield,
IL. I was acting Chief Eng for almost 1 year, do to his
retirement.
Past Employer 3 Erickson Communications 1991-1993
5456 N. Milwaukee Ave
Chicago IL 60630
Position: Technician/Sales
Duties: Employed as Chgo's only service technician repairing
amateur radio
equipment as well as commercial 2-way
radio.
Past Employer 4 Motorola Service Center 1989-1991
Schaumburg, IL
Position Portable Technician
Duties Installed and maintained 2 way radios for Police and
Fire Departments
surrounding Schaumburg.
Other Interests: Ham Radio - licensed 31 yrs, I design and building my own
equipment, do most repairs on my vehicles, I have
electrical solar power at home, put together several
computers at home, and my built my own video editing
system.
Personnal Info: Tuley High School, I am available to work as a free lance
employee for short term projects as well as night shifts
having worked rotating shifts on previous jobs. I am
cheerful, enthusiastic and very communicative.
Training: I have always had an exceptional aptitude for communication
technology and take pride in my ability to solve problems
through innovative ideas. I am self educated in the field
and have a unique experience from a "hands on approach" to
my responsibilities.