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Andrew Smith


287 Custer Street, Hopewell, PA 00000

[email protected]

(000) 000-0000

Professional Summary

Hard working, detail oriented college student with 2 years of experience running sports broadcasts for ESPN and the SEC Network along with video board content creation for Auburn University. Technical director for all 2 years of working War Eagle Productions and 1 and a half years running audio as well.  Worked on Ross switchers and Xpression along with running audio on the Midas Pro II. Leader in and out of the control room training new students that came in and designing work flows to best benefit everyones time. 

Employment history

Broadcast engineer/Technical Director/ Audio Operator, Brekke, Jerde and Erdman. Wilsonburgh, Iowa
Oct. 2016 – Present
In charge of maintenance and up keep of the systems and equipment. Operational training of new students. Live operations of switchers and audio boards during live sports broadcasts for the Auburn University.

Scheduling Manager, Koch-Hayes. South Lesterview, South Carolina
Oct. 2015 – May. 2016
Scheduling and training of new employees. Running “front of house” operations and managing workers while bagging food and problem solving costumer complaints. 

Owner, Pfannerstill-Nienow. Wymanborough, Florida
Mar. 2015 – Apr. 2016
Owner and sole operator of the business that I started and ran. Fixed and customized iPhones, iPods, iPads and MacBooks. 

Education

Eastern Hayes College, Goyetteland, California
Media Studies, Broadcasting, Present

Roberts Academy, Arianeburgh, Washington
High School Diploma, 2015

Skills

Technical Directing

Leadership

Problem Solver

Time Managment

Adaptability

Decision Making

broadcast engineer

  • Testing and generating analysis reports for different hardware
  • System monitoring & Maintenance of all the  equipments on daily basis

broadcast engineer

  • Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production
  • Supervise maintenance 
  • To Provide 24×7 Technical Support 
  • Generate health reports of equipments & shift reports on day to day basis

broadcast engineer

  • Technical Director of master control room operation TRT İstanbul Television (ULUS) , TRT Çocuk & TRT Music channels  
  • uplink&downlink  
  • Handling of Grass Valley’s Summit K2 Playout servers, ITX integrated Playout system for 30 channels, Pebble Beach Automation, Omneon & Harris Video Server, Evertz HD/SD Routers & Digital Glues, Audio automation (ENCO DAD) and Harris Netvx compression system for radio services.
  • Hands of experience on equipment’s like – Evertz (576X576 Video router, MVP/VIP, IG, ACO Cards, and digital Glues) Harris (Video Router, SFS & Neural, Glues, Multiviewer). Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders (PIRDs)- (Harmonic, Ericsson, Scopus, Tandberg Sencore, Thomson, Scientific Atlanta etc) Auto script Teleprompter,  Rainer  HD  Multiviewer, HARRIS X75,X50,Evertz & Tektronix SPG,Wohler  Audio  Monitoring  Unit  (AMU),Tektronix  Waveform  Monitor, Sony VTR’s DSR 1800, Panasonic  VTR’s  (AJ-D455,SD-255E)

broadcast engineer

  • Signal acquisition and live monitoring for Sony Playstation Vue, FoxSports GO, Hulu and ESPN+ applications. 
  • Troubleshooting equipment or channel impairments. 
  • Prepare and submit detailed technical notes for content providers and television networks.
  • Looking after the Downlink of 670+ SD Services, 61+HD Services and ensure the proper signal reception while monitoring all the required parameters like Link Margin , Eb/No , BER etc. from the Broadcasters.

broadcast engineer

  • Test performance of equipment, using test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic voltmeters, or bridges.
  • Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of maintenance or repair.
  • Install electronic parts and hardware in equipment, using soldering equipment and hand tools.
  • Produce electronics drawings or other graphics representing equipment, instrumentation, sensors, or analog or digital broadcast networks, using CAD software.

broadcast engineer

  • Provide technical support other team members throughout the product development and implementation process.
  • more on news studio and maintenance
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, schematics, floor plans, or site configurations for new and existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
  • Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of preventing, repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.

broadcast engineer

  • Manage the coordination and overall integration of technical activities in architecture or engineering projects. audio operating . Audio & video patching. I have great commands of operating system and equipment working skills.
  • Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations in buildings & on towers, and conduit pathways.
  • Document activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
  • Document technical specifications and operating standards including remote access, passwords, and IP addresses for broadcast equipment.

broadcast engineer

  • Providing Python Codes to R&D team for software Development as per company need.
  • Currently handling operations of iTXAutomation.
  • Integrated control of broadcast device.
  • Operation on media client workstation includes, caching of audio/video data & recording of program & database management.
  • Handling transmission panel for monitoring of various channels.
  • Controls Audio/Video quality as per broadcast standards.
  • Responsible for Operation and Maintenance of Complete Baseband chain equipments including Digital glues for audio processing. In the Transmission Chain the signal is processed at various levels and it involves wide range of electronic equipment that needs regular maintenance for its smooth functioning. In case of breakdown during Transmission alternate arrangements are made to minimize the breakdown and faulty equipment is repaired at the earliest to avoid such eventuality in future.

broadcast engineer

  • ENG Newsgathering
  • Live Stat-Truck Engineer and Operator
  • Post-Production editing long and short form presentations
  • Master control room operations
  • Control Operations
  • Live Broadcast Coordination
  • Remote Broadcast Coordination

broadcast engineer

  • Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures. 
  • Communicate with vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
  • Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, and software of broadcast systems.
  • Develop, maintain, or implement disaster recovery plans to ensure broadcast continuity.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, such as power output, efficiency, and temperature.