Bill Poore Email & Phone Number

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

After leaving full time employment as a TV truck engineer, I still wish to stay involved in the industry that I love working with some of my favorite people. When available for freelance work, I function as a point of contact between broadcasters, engineers, and crews working in the broadcast sports television realm. This allows me to stay up on trends and technology and exercise my leadership abilities.

Fill-in role as a broadcast engineer on television trucks covering a wide variety of sporting events.

Denver, Co (Mobile Unit 36Hdx/36Vmu, Based In Minneapolis, Mn)

Trucks assigned:6HDX - Denver, CO (2003 -2006)12HDX - Minneapolis, MN (2006 -2013)27HDX - Minneapolis, MN (2013 -2014)36HDX/36VMU - Minneapolis, MN(2014 - 2021)Primary events:Minnesota Twins Broadcasts on Fox/Bally Sports NorthMinnesota Wild Broadcasts on Fox/Bally Sports NorthMinnesota Timberwolves on Fox/Bally Sports NorthSuccessfully provide high-caliber engineering support on a state-of-the-art High Definition television production truck while… Show more Trucks assigned:6HDX - Denver, CO (2003 -2006)12HDX - Minneapolis, MN (2006 -2013)27HDX - Minneapolis, MN (2013 -2014)36HDX/36VMU - Minneapolis, MN(2014 - 2021)Primary events:Minnesota Twins Broadcasts on Fox/Bally Sports NorthMinnesota Wild Broadcasts on Fox/Bally Sports NorthMinnesota Timberwolves on Fox/Bally Sports NorthSuccessfully provide high-caliber engineering support on a state-of-the-art High Definition television production truck while creating and maintaining strong relationships with on-site clients and crews. Provide and maintain quality technical facilities and expertise for sporting events broadcast on Fox Sports, Big Ten Network, ESPN, and others. This position requires extensive travel, a strong well-rounded technical skill set, the ability to function well under pressure, and excellent customer service skills. Demonstrated strengths include high definition and standard definition television, analog and digital audio, multi-level routing systems, matrix intercoms, disk-based replay and editing equipment, computer network troubleshooting and maintenance, and event planning and execution. Adept at anticipating client needs and technical issues before they become problems. Show less

St. Paul, Mn

Supported all technical aspects of CONUS’ Remote Production and Transmission business. Experienced in both analog and digital applications. Managed all equipment maintenance and upgrades as well as training of field personnel. Acted as a technical manager for larger remotes and newsgathering activities with strong attention to customer service.• Expanded the base level of service provided by CONUS’ field operations personnel through training, standardization, and equipment upgrades… Show more Supported all technical aspects of CONUS’ Remote Production and Transmission business. Experienced in both analog and digital applications. Managed all equipment maintenance and upgrades as well as training of field personnel. Acted as a technical manager for larger remotes and newsgathering activities with strong attention to customer service.• Expanded the base level of service provided by CONUS’ field operations personnel through training, standardization, and equipment upgrades allowing for increased business and a stronger reputation in the market.• Successfully organized and operated a multiple path digital transmission system and supervised, on-location, a technical crew providing 24-hour coverage of the 2000 Republican and Democratic National Conventions for 15 television stations worldwide.• Conceived, created, and implemented an asset and maintenance database allowing the company to streamline equipment repair and other necessary tracking. Show less

Cedar Rapids, Ia

Provided over-the-road equipment maintenance and engineering support for a small fleet of remote production vehicles used for high-end remote sports, entertainment, educational, and corporate video production nationwide.• Participated extensively in the construction, integration, and ongoing support of the company’s remote trucks.• Worked vigorously to maintain strong relationships with the clients and crews working within our facilities.

Cedar Falls, Ia

Coordinated all day-to-day operations of a Ku-band transportable uplink business and acted as Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) for a facility that catered to broadcast as well as educational clients. • Successfully built the University’s satellite business, from start-up, into a self-sustaining business in less than three years.• Established and managed all scheduling, invoicing, and marketing programs.• Trained and supervised educators and broadcasting students in the use of… Show more Coordinated all day-to-day operations of a Ku-band transportable uplink business and acted as Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) for a facility that catered to broadcast as well as educational clients. • Successfully built the University’s satellite business, from start-up, into a self-sustaining business in less than three years.• Established and managed all scheduling, invoicing, and marketing programs.• Trained and supervised educators and broadcasting students in the use of available technology to further their knowledge and experience. Show less

Carbondale, Il

POST PRODUCTION EDITOR: Edited day-to-day station promotions, Emmy-winning documentary and entertainment programming, and outside client work. Trained student workers in equipment operations.DIRECTOR: Directed nightly on-air newscasts and PBS Pledge DrivesSATELLITE UPLINK OPERATOR: Operated the University’s Satellite Uplink VehicleMASTER CONTROL OPERATOR: Operated master control system. Responsible for on-air signal, transmitter monitoring, and training student workers.

Batavia, Illinois, United States

Assisted staff photographer and video producer/editor with various shoots. Documented high energy physics experimentation, tooling, safety protocols and drills, and special events. Scripted and edited training video entitled "General Employee Radiation Training" to be viewed by all current and future lab employees undergoing their general training. Gained experience in:* ENG style video production* Online editing* Electronic Graphics* Still Photography in 35mm, Medium… Show more Assisted staff photographer and video producer/editor with various shoots. Documented high energy physics experimentation, tooling, safety protocols and drills, and special events. Scripted and edited training video entitled "General Employee Radiation Training" to be viewed by all current and future lab employees undergoing their general training. Gained experience in:* ENG style video production* Online editing* Electronic Graphics* Still Photography in 35mm, Medium, and Large Formats* Basic Photographic Darkroom Operations* Interacting with Scientists, Engineers, and Other Professional Staff Show less