Engineer Maintenance
Resume:
Conroy Dave Reynolds
Mobile: 917-***-****
Jersey City, NJ 07304
Email: *.****.********@*****.***
Objective
I hope to obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a Broadcast
Systems Engineer and/or Technical Production Manager, where my education,
experience and talent will be utilized in a creative manner to further the
goals of an organization that promotes personal growth and professional
advancement.
Summary of Qualifications
Over 25 years experience in Broadcast Technical Operations, working as a
Broadcast Systems Engineer/Technical Production Manager. In the early part
of my career, I have worked for the US Navy as an electronic technician, an
arena company (sports complex), a mobile broadcast company and a digital
satellite broadcast company (Direct TV). My titles have ranged from a
video technician to broadcast engineer.
My responsibilities during my naval career included; maintenance radar &
communication equipment, the management, operation and maintenance of our
shipboard radio & television broadcast system. As for the other companies,
my responsibilities included maintaining video broadcast equipment (i.e.
switchers, routers, tape machines, audio mixing boards, communications
systems, DVE's, cameras etc Some of my associate responsibilities were
working with IT departments on network systems that supported equipment we
maintained.
I worked for Turner Broadcast Systems, AEG: Staples Center, Home Depot
Center, and Barclays Center in a freelance capacity, and Fox Digital a
division of Fox Television. The Staples Center, Home Depot Center and
Barclays are sports complexes that handle aside from sporting events,
concerts, award shows, film & television shoots. At these facilities, I am
responsible for; maintaining video broadcast equipment for the video
production room and its associated equipment spaces, the in-house cable
system (CATV), coordinating with multiple media entities to meet their
broadcast requirements, coordinating with home and visiting
teams/organizations as to their requirements for event day productions and
supervising crew personnel. With Fox Digital, which is the technical
division of Fox Television, my responsibilities are maintenance of video
broadcast equipment (as outlined above); our in-house cable system
(MATV),and coordinating with field production units for inbound broadcast
feeds. Throughout my career I have covered system/equipment maintenance,
technical coordination of broadcast productions, supervision junior/crew
personnel and maintained a general understanding of IT systems. I am now
looking forward to moving to that next level, technical management. My
experience, education and personal attributes are fully supportive of that
advancement.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Assisted in the facility move of Turner Broadcast Systems/CNN America
facility move from Penn Plaza to Time Warner Center
Assisted in the move of the Fox Television Facility from our Hollywood
location to the West Los Angeles location on the Fox Studio Lot.
Assisted Project Coordinator with the broadcast technical production
requirements, during the development of the Staples Center located in Los
Angeles, CA.
Assisted Project Coordinator with the broadcast technical requirements
during development of the Home Depot Center, Sports Complex located in
Carson, CA. This is the newest addition to the AEG (Anschutz Entertainment
Group) family of sports facilities. This facility opened in June of 2003.
Technical Coordinator at Staples Center for the Grammy's for all television
& media entities (i.e. CBS, MTV, VH1, Access Hollywood & various
international companies) during years of 2000, 2001 & 2002.
Technical Coordinator at Staples Center for the 2000 Democratic National
Convention, working with media (print, radio) and television organizations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Turner Broadcast Systems/CNN America January 2004
- August 2014
Time Warner Center - New York, NY
Broadcast Systems Engineer / Technical Coordinator
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Specialized in the installation, configuration and maintenance advance
communications systems (RTS/Telex
& Clearcom). I have over 15 year's experience supporting these systems.
. Traveled and supported installation, operation and maintenance of
communication systems in remote locations
and in our partner facilities around the country
. Setup, configured, installed and tested our video and audio content delay
systems for HD & SD. I also
configured the RTS system to control its operation via GPI/GPO
. Provided daily support, installation, configuration/updates, and
maintenance to the following systems and
peripheral devices
? Sony MVS-8000 Switcher ? Image Video Tally and UMD
? Leitch Housing Tray & System Cards ? Trinix Digital & Analog
Router
? Sony Cameras ? Fujinon Lenses
? Optibase IPTV ? Euphonix Audio Mixing Boards
? MATV Cable ? Edit Systems (Final Cut Pro)
? Timing and Reference ? MVP Video Display
? Video & Audio Content Delay ? Fiber & Landline Transmit
and Receive Units
? Desktop computers ? IP Systems configuration and
maintenance
SKYPE TX Systems March 214 -
Present
National & International
Broadcast Systems Engineer (Freelance)
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Configuration and updating of the main Skype TX hardware computers for
use by clients
. Installation, testing and maintenance of these units and client
facilities throughout the country
. Training client staff on general operational usage of the individual
units control surface and the Skype TX
control application software.
. Setup, configure and maintain mobile units during field special event
productions for broadcast clients
. Work with software and hardware developers on upgrades and improvements
to client and new Skype
computers
AEG - Sports & Entertainment Complex October 2012
- Present
Barclays Center - Brooklyn, NY
Broadcast Systems Engineer (Freelance)
Since there development I have worked with this facility to develop and
maintain their internal digital broadcast control room and technical
spaces.
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Provided technical operations support and maintenance for their primary
broadcasts and peripheral systems
(i.e. Sony MVS-8000X switcher, Harris Platinum Router, Reidel and Clear-
Com Communication Systems,
Selenio Frame Syncs and Timing systems, Yamaha audio board, Sony camera
system, etc.)
. I worked with broadcast TV and radio media entities in support of event
day operation
. Trained operational staff on how to deal with general technical problems
they encountered on the user level
. Supported the loading dock I/O infrastructure for HD, SD and Analog
signals over Fiber, Coax, Audio and
data lines, that were distributed thorough-out the facility.
. I worked with and support the technical infrastructure for the NBA, NHL,
and Special Events Entitie on event
days.
. Developed and maintained special technical configurations for client
needs on various sporting, concert and
other entertainment events.
FOX Digital / FOX Television October 1997 -
January 2004
FOX Film and Television Lot - Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast Systems Engineer
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Specialized in the installation, configuration and maintenance advance
communications systems (RTS/Telex
& Clearcom).
. Traveled and supported installation, operation and maintenance of
communication systems for field
productions during sporting events
. Provided daily support, installation, configuration/updates, and
maintenance to the following systems and
peripheral devices
? Sony MVS-8000 Switcher ? Evertz Tally and UMD
? Leitch Housing Tray & System Cards ? Evertz Digital & Analog
Router
? Sony Cameras & Grass Valley ? Cannon Lenses
? Optibase IPTV ? Studer Audio Mixing Boards
? MATV Cable ? Edit Systems (Final Cut Pro)
? Timing and Reference ? Evertz MVP Video Display
? Video & Audio Content Delay ? Fiber & Landline Transmit
and Receive Units
? Desktop computers ? IP Systems configuration and
maintenance
AEG - Sports and Entertainment Complexes February 1994
- January 2004
Great Western Forum, Staples Center & Home Depot Center - Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast Systems Engineer / Technical Coordinator (Freelance)
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Coordinate with media companies (radio & print) to meet production
broadcast requirements
. Coordinate with in-house organizations/teams and visiting sports teams to
meet daily event production
Requirements (i.e. LA Galaxy, USSF, USTA, WTA, Los Angeles: Lakers,
Kings, Clippers, Sparks &
Avengers)
. Maintain digital video production room for event production on in-house
video board
. Maintain in-house cable system (CATV) & video/audio dist. throughout the
facility
. Coordinate technical production requirements for concert tour groups as
necessary
. Coordinate with mobile broadcast units to facilitate TV & Cable entities
broadcast requirements
. Coordinated technical requirements for such events as: Golden Spike
Invitational (Track & Field), ESPN
Boxing, WTA tournament, AVP International Volleyball, FIFA Woman's World
Cup, various concerts
Direct-TV International June 1996 -
June 1997
Direct-TV Facility - Long Beach, CA
Broadcast Technician
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Managed and maintained digital encoding and decoding systems
. Managed and maintained transponder systems
. Supported NFL sporting broadcast systems on transponders
. Supported Edit Bays (Avid and Final Cut Pro Systems)
. Worked with our international clients to support their technical needs
National Mobile Television (NMT) July 1994 -
June 1996
NMT Studio and Truck Parking Facility - Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast Systems Engineer
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Maintained video system (cameras, video routers, switchers, DVE's, tape
machines, etc.)
. Maintained audio system (audio control rooms, audio edit bays and
associated equip.)
. Maintained Communication system (Intercom mainframe/panels, telos, 2-way
radios, etc
. Maintained Data/Control systems that integrate, trigger (GPI), and
control equipment
. Monitored and maintained digital uplink/downlink equipment, both the
hardware & Software
Video Image Feburary 1991 -
July 1994
Video Image Studio and Lot Facility, Culver City, CA
Film Production Engineer
My responsibilities included, but not limited to:
. Maintained analog and digital video cameras
. Maintained film camera systems
. Operation and support during film productions on video play back and
video assist systems
. Maintained digital tape machines and edit systems
. Designed and maintained various peripheral systems for video conversion,
timing and sync between video and
film cameras, audio DA units, video distribution devices.
Management:
AEG-Staples Center & Home Depot Center
- I oversaw installation & maintenance of broadcast equipment during the
development of these facilities
- supervised 15 event day employees for day to day operation of sporting
and entertainment events
- coordinated the hiring and training of the technical maintenance crew,
for event productions.
- coordinated field production, technical requirements, with multiple
media/broadcast entities for the production of sporting
events, award shows, concerts, news and conventions
NMT (National Mobile Television)
I supervised television and video production teams both in studio and on
location while working with NMT mobile production units on various sporting
and entertainment events. This general consisted of 15 - 20 technical crew
members.
Technical Abilities:
Photographed Technical spaces and equipment for department database (analog
and digital cameras)
Experienced Documentary Photographer with film and digital cameras.
Responsible for setup and monitoring of equipment for special programming
and program changes
My experience with TCP/IP it is not extensive, I am capable of setting up
and configuring equipment running on a IT platform, work with routers,
switches and network configuration. My access and work with this area was
limited to the equipment I work with, broadcast systems, all of which run
on a IT platform.
PERSONNAL ATTRIBUTES / SKILLS
Excellent Communication Skills Self Starter
Analytical Thinker Mechanically Inclined Group Oriented
Fast Learner Dedicated NABET Union member Technical
Manager / Coordinator Independent Producer / Creative Director
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Travelling, Culinary Arts, Documentary Photography, Independent Film
Production, Community Outreach, and Mentoring High School and College
Students.
EDUCATION
Jan. '05 - June '09 City College of New York (CUNY)
Major: Photography, BA - Degree
Graduation Date: Unspecified
Mar. '92 - Nov. '95 DeVry Institute of Technology, Pomona, CA.
Major: Electronic Engineering Technology, BS -
Degree
Graduation Date: October 1996
Jan. '87 - Sep. '89 Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA.
Advanced Electronics Schools Department
Certificate of Completion - Specialized
Communication Systems
Apr. '86 - Dec. '86 Naval Training Center School Command, Great
Lakes, IL.
Electronics Maintenance School
Certificate of Completion - Basic Electronics
Reference Can Be Made Available Upon Request
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