Broadcast Engineering & IT Technician

Paul Wesley Roten

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Dothan, Alabama 36304

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-wesley-roten/

E-mail: ********@******.***

Phone:334-***-****

Education:

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, Alabama

Bachelor's Degree June 1994 – August 1997

Major: Electronics Technology

Work Experience:

Part - Time IT Technician

Wallace College, Dothan, AL March 2016 – January 28, 2026, 19 Hours Week

Help students with password resets, Blackboard, computer lab support

Grading ELT’s, wireless internet support and light administration

Support, active directory-maintained inventory of computers and

projectors. Preform light maintained and assembly equipment.

Optician

Eye Doctors Office INC, Dothan, Al June 2010 – March 2016, 20 Hours week

Cut and edge Lens, Maintain computer server, computers, printers, LAN.

General office maintenance. It was temporary position.

Broadcast Engineer

WDHN TV 18 Dothan, Al December 2009 – March 2010, 40 Hours Week

Oversight and maintained electronic broadcast equipment for WDHN TV 18. This equipment included; the Studio, News Department, Master Control, Production, News Live Remote Van, Digital Transmitter, and all accompanying computers and software. Temporary fill in.

Broadcast Engineer

WDFX - Fox 34 Dothan, Alabama March 2001 - March 2008, 40 Hours Week

Solely responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all electronic hardware and software, building, grounds and assets for WDFX-Fox 34.

Through my expertise and forward planning, I successfully enabled the station to operate at 100% year-round ensuring positive customer satisfaction and company revenue increases. Through developing an annual maintenance and technical plan for the station, I was able to cut costs and do more with less. During my seven-year employment with the company I was able to interface with collogues, within the corporation, to increase professional knowledge and enhance production for WDFX-Fox 34.

Collateral duties consisted of supervising and training subordinates in the areas of: Computer IT maintenance, IT Administration, basic computer skills and routine job specific trainings. I performed additional duties as necessary for the successful operation of the station as assigned by the General Manager.

Broadcast Engineer

WDHN TV Dothan, Alabama May 1999 – March 2001, 40 Hours Week

Assisted in the repair and oversight of the electronic broadcast equipment for WDHN TV 18. This equipment included; the Studio, News Department, Master Control, Production, News Live Remote Van, RCA TTU 60KW Klystron Transmitter, and all accompanying computers and software.

I performed additional duties as deemed necessary by the Chief Engineer and through faithful dedication to duty I was periodically acting Chief Engineer. During my time of apprenticeship, I exceeded performance expectations and Reason for leaving was for advancement in pay and position.

Technical Engineer

WTVY News 4 Dothan, Alabama January 1999 – May 1999, 40 Hours week

I was accountable for all maintenance on the broadcast equipment for WTVY News 4; the Studio, News Department, Master Control, Production and microwave transmitter. I oversaw the ordering of all parts and materials needed for the station and performed other duties as requested by the Chief Engineer. Reason for leaving was for advancement in pay and position

Design Engineer

Hart & Cooley April 1998 – November 1998, 40 Hours week

Designed heater coils in auto-cad, Designed air ventilation vents in auto-cad. Programed in Auto-Cad the Amata Punch press for flat sheets of steel.

Engineer

Southwestern Communication August 1997 – March 1998, 40 Hours week

Designed layout security plans, CCTV cameras, CCTV Recording systems, intercoms, scream sensor, control panels, control boxes, backboxes, interlocks, conduit runs, wire and cable requirements, and submitted books.

Additional Information:

Certified Broadcast Network Technologist

*CompTIA Certified Network + CompTIA Certified Security +

*Windows 7 Configuration Certification

References: Upon Request.

Respectfully, Paul Wesley Roten

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