ARIEL S. MENDOZA

Address: *** ******** *** *****

Lethbridge Alberta T1H7G2, Canada

Email: ad07lz@r.postjobfree.com

Cell number: +1-403-***-****

Summary

Licensed First Class Radio Operator with 22 years’ experience in Broadcast Technical Operations. Has a strong background in system integration and implementation. Able to install and track satellite signals. Proficient in operating and maintaining various broadcast equipment.

Skill Highlights

Knowledgeable in rigging lighting and studio equipment (Arri Lighting, ETC, ADJ, Astera, and Madrix)

Flexible with schedules and roster

Capable of handling pressure

Quick problem-solving skills

Has an in-depth understanding of television production techniques

Innovative and committed to the workplace

Employment Background

June 2022 – Present Technical Operator

Al Mashhad TV

Set up and operate ETC lighting consoles ( Ion XE20, Element 2 and Classic )

Operate and Monitor Robotic cameras ( RADAMEC )

Observe and Check program rundown using Inews

Monitor broadcast quality of live (DTL’s)

Operating CCU like ( SONY, Ikegami and GrassValley )

Operating A/V router ( VSM )

Knowledgeable in Virtual Reality ( ZERO DENSITY )

Studio Set-up, Assisting floor managers and Director of Photography.

Coordinating with Studio Director, Executive Producer, MCR and Sound department.

Raising any technical issues immediately with relevant engineering support and chasing its remedial action.

April 1, 2012 – July 11, 2022 Technical Operator

Sky News Arabia

Operate and Monitor Robotic cameras ( RADAMEC )

Monitor broadcast quality of live (DTL’s)

Operating CCU ( SONY )

Operating A/V router ( MIRANDA )

Set up and operate lighting console ( Ion Classic )

Knowledgeable in Virtual Reality ( ZERO DENSITY )

Coordinating with Director, NOC and Sound department

April 2011 – 2012 Sports Technical Operator

Orbit Showtime Network (Dubai, U.A.E.)

Operate Broadcast automation (Pebble Beach Systems)

Archiving systems ( D.I.V.A. Sun Microsystems )

SD and HD video servers ( Omneon and Nexio )

Satellite downlink equipment ( Spectrum analyzer)

Data stream analyzers ( DV POD and Tandberg )

Audio & video monitoring and quality of signals from Playout, downlink and DTH platforms.

Reporting of hardware and software status and timely responses on error messages and flag technical and equipment issues within the department.

June 2010 – April 2011 MCR Engineer

Baynounah Media Group (Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.)

Responsible for operating and maintaining fly-kit studio, OB Van and camera systems.

Operating master router switcher and ensuring in-house clients requirements are met. This includes correct configuration and operation of equipment in the MCR.

Responsible for providing ongoing technical and maintenance support across the facility including; playout, ingest and subtitling, final-cut server, non-linear editing (final-cut pro) and IPTV systems.

2007 – June 2010 N.O.C. Technical Operator

Showtime (Dubai, U.A.E.)

Maintain a close relationship with Broadcast Operations, Media Services and Engineering Departments.

Communicate with internal and external clients to keep them updated on all relevant issues.

2001 -– 2007 Technical Assistant

Procast FZ LLC

Dubai Media City

Integration: Responsible for all pre-wirings, on-site wiring and installations of Virtual Studio and Continuity Studio and Graphic Play-out Systems for Middle East and Africa Projects.

Outside Broadcast Coverage: Operates equipment such as teleprompter,360 broadcast server, character generator, talkback and play-out systems during live outside and studio-based broadcast setup. Responsible for the maintenance of the audio and production control,

Broadcast Operation: Maintain and monitor the transmitter system.

Interpret schematic diagrams of electronic equipment.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

General Radio Communications Operator, University of the East, Philippines

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