I possess more than 27 years award winning experience in the news industry that includes handling on air breaking news, experience as a technical director and a director in a traditional environment as well as an automated control room. I have a tireless work ethic, a detail oriented style, and tremendous leadership ability.
I served as the project manager in the successful launch of two ignite production system launches in which I handled all the technical aspects as well as the training of all directors that led up to a flawless on time product launches. As part of the ignite environment I created all effects using a virtual switcher and developed all the coding involved in bringing the system to life. I also managed the integration of our new graphics package with the ignite system that allowed us to make our newscasts more appealing.
My background includes managing and training new directors and other technical personnel as well as assisting producers to put the highest quality product on the air. In all my years in the business I have developed solid troubleshooting skills to solve technical issues which have been invaluable in managing studio operations.
I have an in-depth background in computers that made me the IT specialist when computer problems persist in the newsroom. I have thorough knowledge in all areas of Windows plus a background in network administration along with web design experience including HTML and CSS script.