Engineer Operator
Resume:
Rodney D. Stringer
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142
Phone: 405-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodney-stringer-a068a5133/ Skills:
Multimedia production
techniques
Independent and
Creative thinker
Studio Lighting Master
Control
Director
Producing/directing
Audio/Visual equipment
expertise
Natural Networker Engineer Purchasing
Agent
Teacher
Strategic
planning/Organizational
skills
Photographer Equipment repair Non-linear
editing
HR
Troubleshooter Camera Operator IT management Teleprompter Operator
Budgets
Work Experience:
KOKH-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-Oct. 2013 to present
Broadcast Engineer
● Responsible for all technical equipment, such as, lighting, cameras, wireless mics, tripods/pedestals, Teleprompters, in a broadcast facility and studio.
● Trained to work on, transmitter, master control, technical core, microwave & satellite, IT, news control room, news production gear & building operations.
● Excellent communicator/teacher, for the end user(s), on how to operate equipment.
● Well versed with setting up, and troubleshooting, A/V equipment, smart phones both Android and Apple, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers.
● Familiar with many Microsoft products including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows XP, Windows 7 and 10. As well as Mac/Apple products.
● Skilled at demolition, and construction, related to sets and general construction. KOKH-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-July 1999 to Oct. 2013 Chief Photographer/Editor
● Responsible for hiring, training and management of photography staff.
● Scheduled staff for a 24-7-365 newsroom.
● Implemented, and kept track of, all gear related to the photography staff.
● As a newsroom administrator responsible for acquisitions, budgeting, and maintenance, of equipment used for professional broadcasting.
● Duties include teaching, and performing, the principles of broadcast photography, lighting, audio and Avid (non-linear) editing. Also familiar with Apple and Adobe products.
● Organizes, and participates in, news coverage of special events, as well as, general assignments, special projects, weather, and sports stories.
● Implemented, and maintained, a video archive.
KOKH-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-April 1996 to July 1999 Staff Photographer/Editor
● Write, edit and post stories for social media including, but not limited to, Twitter and Facebook.
● Proficient with a wide range of professional broadcasting equipment whether analog or digital.
● Able to quickly troubleshoot and solve problems.
● A good communicator with, not only staff, but also with outside contacts.
● Able to conduct interviews, with a reporter, or as a “one-man band”.
● Experienced with every aspect of live remotes including driving and operating satellite trucks. OETA, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-Nov. 1989 to Apr. 1996 Photographer/Editor
● Shot and edited stories for the following programs: “The Oklahoma News Report”, “Oklahoma City Weekly”, “Oklahoma Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow”, “Business Oklahoma” and “Oklahoma Magazine”.
● Assistant producer/senior photographer/graphics operator for over 80 “Legislative Week in Review” shows. The show was a one-hour weekly wrap up of events happening during the Legislative session.
● Principle photographer for live shots initiated at the State Capitol
● In studio camera and TelePrompTer operator for the "The Oklahoma News Report"
● Experienced with varied shooting formats including, but not limited too, Beta SP and X, 1" & 3/4" & 1/2 " & S-VHS.
KTEN, Ada, Oklahoma-Oct. 1987 to Nov. 1989
Reporter/Writer/Senior Photographer/Editor
● Responsible for daily content for the Noon, 5, 6 and 10pm newscasts. Specialized as a "Video Journalist" which included interviewing, writing, and editing of the story.
● Studio & Control room operations included, but not limited to: studio cameras, floor directing, TelePrompTer, tape roller, and audio during live newscasts.
● FCC licensed Master Control Operator.
● Organizes, and participated in, news coverage of special events, as well as, general assignments, special projects, weather and sporting events.
Education:
East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma
Earned a degree in Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications (Television & Radio). Twice attended the NPPA Photographers Workshop.
Member, in good standing with, the Society of Broadcast Engineers. References:
Brad Wheelis
Texas Department of Transportation
Christal Howard
GM-Community Impact Newspaper of Frisco
Steve Pusateri
Chief Photographer-KFOR
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