Technical Operations Engineer, Satellite / ENG Truck Operator
Resume:
Greetings,
My name is John Foster. I have been in broadcasting in the Dallas market for over 20 years . I have extensive experience in the satellite control room environment, LAN / WAN, IP, FIBER feeds, Compusat, Troll Systems,encoders/decoders, DSNG Satellite/eng truck operator, camera control units, studio /handheld cameras, earth station control systems, lighting,, linear/non linear editing, servers, pre/post production and cross trained in other operation departments.
I was selected to start training in master control and Audio board just prior to the layoff. Recently laid off from WFAA due to a seniority based staff reduction.
I am a career professional and feel you would find me to be a good addition to your organization if considered for hire, I have good trouble shooting skills and a can-do-attitude. I am used to working shifts that involve holidays, weekends, overnights, fast paced environments.
I am willing to relocate and available immediately, If considered for the opportunity relocation assistance will not be a factor.
RESUME
JOHN FOSTER
3560 ALMA RD. #612
RICHARDSON,TX 75080
JOB EXPERIENCE:
Gemini Stage and Lighting
May-2011 -Current
JOB TITLE-Stagehand /A/V Lighting Tech for Concert / High end Corporate events
Responsibilities- Load in/out of venues, assemble truss,lighting,
build LED video walls, carps, A/V assembly, other duties as assigned
WFAA-TV 2000 – 2011
JOB TITLE: TECHNICAL OPERATIONS ENGINEER/ TRANSMISSIONS
SATELLITE TRUCK ENGINEER/ OPERATOR
Responsibilities: CCU operator, camera shading [13 cameras, 2 studios]
Video Acquisition Coordinator. Earth Station control operator,
tuning in satellite feeds, Establish Microwave Remotes [live trucks,
satellite trucks, helicopters, Portable Transmitter Remotes, Assure
IFB/PL Lines are correct and checked in, Operate 5 Tower cams and set
up camera shots for weather Chroma key, Route Fiber In/Out Feeds to
Network, CNN, All Belo Stations, Live Truck Operator, Satellite Truck
Operator, Set up all video sources with the use of Waveform/Vector
Scopes and adjust Audio Levels Accordingly, Communicate all Video
Sources with Control Rooms, Producers, Directors, Audio Ops, Newsroom.
ENG/SAT Truck duties- Set up truck at live location for
editing/tracking set up signal with tech center/access bridge.
Assist crew with news gathering process, set up all gear for
remote/sporting/special events, cover breaking news, assist with
setting up camera/lighting gear, edit vo's and bites.
KTVT CBS 11, Dallas/ Ft Worth TX. 1994-2000
JOB TITLE: ENG OPERATOR/NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER/CAM OP/TOC
Responsibilities: Live Truck Duties, Set up Live Shots at location for
newscast, Assist Photogs and Reporters,, establish Microwave signal
with Tech Center, Set up lights,mics, ifb, monitors, cable the
location, Set up Tape machines for edit and tracking, Cover Breaking
News, Set up Press Conferences.
PHOTOG DUTIES- Capture Video of overnight breaking news, Fires,
Shootings, Robberies, On Scene Interviews, Edit VO's/Bites for
Newscast, Maintain News Unit, maintain camera/lighting gear.
TOC- Setup all remote signals including satellite feeds [news and
programming] QC all ingested A/V sources.
KXAS-TV [NBC], Fort Worth, TX. 1989-1994
JOB TITLE: ENG/EFP/SAT TRUCK OPERATOR
Responsibilities: Set up Live Shots at location, Assist Photogs and
reporters, Establish Microwave Signals with Tech Center, Set up all
gear needed for Live Shot, Cables, AC, IFB, Monitors,Mics, Lights,
Set up Tape Machines for Edit and Tracking, set up Press Conferences,
Set up Sporting Event Lives, Edit VO's, set up camera gear when
crushed for time, Cover Breaking News .
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