Technician Quality

Howard A. Darnell

**** *. ****** **. ******, Co. 80013

Home: 303-***-**** Cell: 303-***-****

ac7vlk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience:

Starz Entertainment, LLC

Centennial, Colorado 2010-2016

Headend

Master Control Technician

Responsible for monitoring forty-eight program play-out feeds, ensuring quality of play-out switching into programs and maintain playlists within the automation system while validating accuracy.

1.Operate and monitor master control video/audio playback.

2.Provide shift supervisor with necessary technical information to troubleshoot any on-air problems.

3.Provide quick response to resolve on-air discrepancies through electronic data and verbal communication.

4.Timeout and adjust all program playlists provided by the Program Scheduling Department.

5.Verify all scheduled programming is available for air.

6.Check all shift timelines to ensure all media needed is present and accurate.

7.Monitor all audio channels, including secondary audio programming and Dolby surround sound.

8.Coordinate shift responsibilities with Master Control Supervisor.

Comcast Cablevision

Littleton, Colorado 1996-2009

Feed/Dub Technician, Encode and Enhanced Video Technician

1.Investigates anomalies and discrepancies occurring in the media preparation process.

2.Advanced knowledge of multiple encode systems, mpeg structure, and mpeg analysis equipment.

3.Support and configuration of advanced video equipment such as VOD, multiplexing, controllers, and digital transport.

4.Route RF signal for satellite/fiber inbound feeds.

5.Coordinate signal flow for satellite and fiber delivery of live feeds with transmission department.

6.Verify that all material is technically and aesthetically acceptable within FCC and client standards.

7.Advanced knowledge of waveform and vector scope measurements.

8.Manage PAL to NTSC standards conversion.

9.Act as a liaison between the client, satellite distribution service, national network and on-site production teams to ensure the quality of the broadcast.

10.Troubleshoot audio, video and metadata problems.

11.Edit and repair unacceptable materials to reach acceptable air quality.

Sergeant (E-5), Communications Specialist, 394th Ord. Bn., Army Reserves

Ames, Iowa 1984-1994

Single Channel Radio Operator

1Supervise troops in the establishment, logging, and maintaining radio communications with adjacent units, to include antenna assembly and erection. Also generator operations

2Control the activities of ten troops

Education:

Bachelor of Arts, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames Iowa 1989

Major: Telecommunicative Arts Emphasis: Communications

Personally financed 100% of college education

References:

Available upon request

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