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Atlanta Georgia

Oversaw incoming video content transmissions and remote live event programming across News, Sports and Entertainment, which positioned CNN and Turner Networks as industry leadersProvisioned and managed full-time video transmission networks, and negotiated contracts that connect CNN bureaus, affiliates and Turner locations with global connectivity for video content acquisition. Directed a customer service-based staff of approximately 50 individuals, focused on provisioning incoming video transmissions for internal CNN and Turner clients, affiliates, major Broadcast Networks and third-party non-affiliates.Collaborated with internal clients, staff, engineering and vendors to provide transmission systems for high profile live events such as Political Debates, RNC and DNC Conventions, Domestic and International Breaking News, Planned Events, March Madness, NBA on TNT, NBATV MLB, UEFA Soccer, Ryder Cup, PGA, SAG Awards.

Greater Atlanta Area

Maintained a key focus on all aspects of acquisition of news contribution video, transmissions services and broadcast infrastructure for CNN worldwide and affiliates.Collaborated in designing and building a global video transmission infrastructure that helped make CNN the World’s Leader in News.Led 24x7x365 Newsroom operations team to serve all CNN linear and digital clients and platforms.Managed CNN’s Domestic Field Engineering Team that executes live television remote events for CNN Worldwide.Consistently upgraded systems to new technology to achieve better efficiencies and lower costs.Won multiple awards for CNN’s coverage through planning, collaboration and execution of Breaking News.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided Satellite Newsgathering Services and fiber transmissions to CNN and Affiliate Broadcasters. Designed and provisioned an extensive fiber optic network that connects CNN with domestics affiliate broadcasters for news contribution transmissionsProvisioned, managed and updated CNN’s fleet of Satellite trucks used for remote newsgathering.