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Englewood, Co 80112

I help companies break through existing barriers, modifying production content workflow for everywhere distribution and transformation on a global scale. Specializing in EDGE driven technologies that move data processing away from data centers closer to the sources of data creation. Delivering super low latency driven production operations increasing response times and reducing bandwidth needed for content delivery. Software defined production is the future utilizing remote workflows and virtual production models with decentralized work forces creating content for everywhere distribution.I provide direction, leadership and structure breaking through disruptions toward maximizing growth and revenue while eliminating duplicated efforts and costs in creating content.At-Home productions, virtualized production, production management, event production, creative strategies, entrepreneurial vision and lean operational approaches with proven technologies at scale.

San Francisco

PROFESSIONAL PROFILESenior Director, Production Operations for Pac-12 Networks and seven-time Emmy Award-winning Director and Technical Director with 20 years’ experience. Senior-level leader with strong P&L, production and management skills, along with the ability to adapt to rapid changes and unique demands. Take-charge manager who resolves difficult situations under adverse and often time sensitive situations.RECENT PROJECT HISTORY• Developed a software defined production platform that is going to change how live TV events are produced• Developed decentralized production workflow leveraging the AWS Cloud for many of our operations• The SDP model will reduce costs by 50% compared to our previous most cost-effective model• Developing a complete end to end decentralized, remotely operated package for pandemic production• Senior Manager for all 850 remote productions in addition to 545 studio productions.• Key figure in the development of our content everywhere for all devices production model

360 3Rd Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, Ca 94107

Director, Studio OperationsPac-12 Networks• Hired to create a new management structure for the Studio Operations department• Successfully integrated Mosart automation system into our daily production operations resulting in reduced production and personnel costs• Implemented new protocols to define the flow of information throughout PAC-12 Networks production and operation department, including: event production schedules, show estimating, budget tracking, training, studio operations and procedures• Achieved all budget targets for season 3 & 4 and projecting to be 12% under budget for season 5• Directly oversee studio and remote production for 24-hour access sports network• Proven track record or managing budgets, increasing productivity and streamlining expenses without compromising service.• Oversee payroll for all studio, production and freelance personnel.

San Francisco

7 Time Emmy Award Winning Director and Technical Director, AP Award Winner, and Studio Operations Supervisor at KPIX TV in San Francisco.As the Studio Operations Supervisor of two of the largest production studios in San Francisco, I have been the technical lead for numerous projects helping to complete the stations conversion to HD. Installation and configuration of a Snell & Wilcox Big Kahuna Multi 4 ME format Digital Switcher. Installation and configuration of an HD Pixel Power System with 10 output channels that replaced 3 different devices in the control room. Installation and configuration of a Cambotics camera and pedestal system. Design and installation of a virtual chroma key set. Complete redesign of both studios lighting. Replacing all of the quartz with state of the art RGB LED's, florescent, and other low wattage lighting systems.Technical Direct graphic intensive, fast-paced 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m. live newscasts.Mastery of Snell and Wilcox Big Kahuna Hi-def Switcher, Sony 8000A Hi-def switcher, Grassvalley 3000/4000 switchers with 4 channel Dveous, DNF controllers and DNF Shotbox.Audio operator on 5.1 SSL C100 Digital audio board.Camera operator on Sony Hi-Def Cambotics robotic pedestal four camera system.Graffics systems operator on Pixel Power Clarity 5000 & 3000, Logovision, and Chyron HyperX.Election graphics and data system integration for the last 6 years including writing custom VBScripts to process data and input it into the correct fields on all of our graphics systems.

Call and punch graphic intensive, fast-paced 10 p.m. live newscast/breaking news.Mastery of Sony 7000 DVS/DME, Grass Valley/DVE switchers.Expert with Pinnacle Thunder/Lightening, Chyron Infinite, and Still Store.AVID Editor, Adrenaline Newscutter FX, Media Composer, AVID Marquee.Produced newscast promotional spots, PSAs and network companion spots.Managed and maintained overall look and consistency of both shows.Created Comprehensive Internship Program for News, Marketing, and Creative Services Department.

Ba, Communication, Broadcast Television

Activities and Societies: Dean's List Sophmore, Junior and Senior years

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