Michael B. Email & Phone Number

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Calgary, Canada Area

• Spearheading business initiatives by being fully responsible for the tactical decisions and processes of the day-to-day on-air digital operations for Corus Entertainment (Global TV)• Creating, modifying, and maintaining operational procedures to achieve broadcast excellence• Inspiring, informing & educating Operators of newly implemented technology and best practices• Training employees or supervisors on topics related to collective bargaining and working conditions safety, or equal opportunity practices.• Review employer practices or compliance with management following contracts agreements on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment as per the collective agreement.• Conduct investigations of alleged employee misconduct and direct or coordinate the gathering of information, ensuring that employees’ and agency rights are properly protected.• Liaising with the Manager and Technical Services team to coordinate and facilitate projects and resource allocation for on-air live events• Fostering a dynamic and productive learning environment by providing mentorship and career planning for Operators and future Leaders• Ensuring accurate handling of staffing emergencies such as vacation mapping, call-ins and time off for sick leave • Recruiting and recommending successful applicants for hire to maintain ideal operational staffing levels• Coordinating emergency broadcasts and ensuring smooth transitions from Live Events by using excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Toronto, Ontario

* Highly skilled in managing a large team of co-workers due to exceptional communication & interpersonal skills* Able to conceptualize and execute a project from start to finish due to computer skills in the following programs: Harris Automation, Air Client, Pixel Power, Clarity, Inscriber, Rhozet Carbon Coder, Radiant Grid, Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro* Flexible in working rotating shifts in order to complete all assignments with 100% accuracy * Able to quickly streamline projects within a master control environment due to strength in prioritizing projects * Formal education and diploma acquired in Broadcasting (television & communications media)

Supervise Master Control Ops & Ingest OperatorsTrain all Tech Ops on procedures and troubleshooting Coordinate the set-up of all HBO and Viewers Choice live eventsProcess content for air via file-based workflow using Rhozet, Radiant Grid and Avid Media ComposerCreate and revise technical procedures

Performed high-end conversions, clones, dubs of video masters