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Supervised launch of first ever two hour live daily CNBC show from the Nasdaq Market site.Coordinated CNBC and NASDAQ crews for daily set up and breakdown of equipment and sets.Trained freelance crew in methodology and format of CNBC operations and procedures. Arranged and accounted for off-air production needs, equipment and supplies.Responsible for sound mixing and all audio operations using multiple microphones, coordination lines, IFB & PL phone lines.

Supported all facets of audio mixing for multiple live, dayside and primetime shows.Coordinated all studio and remote IFB & PL/coordination lines.Facilitated editorial requests for special effects or additional music needs.Mixed sound and music for special events and live bands.Instructed and trained incoming freelance audio engineers and aspiring tech ops.

Supported, managed and strengthened all aspects of day to day operations of more than six hours of live daily broadcasts.Staffed and scheduled an on-site crew of eleven, including five tech ops, three hair and make-up personnel and three on-site producers.Integrated all ancillary requests from NBC divisions for live shots or taped pieces, including The Today Show, The Nightly News, MSNBC, other CNBC programs and foreign broadcast partners. Assessed, consulted and strategized with systems engineers and senior management on future production value needs and equipment, then oversaw its implementation and use.Played a pivotal role in the company's cost reduction measures by streamlining crew, make-up schedules and work flow. Responsible for on-air stage management, coordinating all aspects of talent management and direction, show flow, guest interaction, microphone assignments and crew movement.Interacted daily with the news desk, satellite operations, editorial staff/show producers to discuss and plan day of show needs.Serviced multiple show units and clients to provide multilateral and simultaneous broadcasts.Acted as liaison between CNBC and various facets of the NYSE, specifically the Broadcast and Public Relations departments. Detailed management of off-air production needs, location supply chain and facilities requirementsReconciled billing for freelance operators and vendors.Evaluated skills of potential freelance technicians for use as daily hires.

Managed on-site broadcast for launch of Fast Money.Coordinated CNBC and NASDAQ crew integration for daily set up and breakdown of equipment and sets.Trained freelance crew in methodology and format of CNBC operations and procedures. Identified and trained candidates to assume the ongoing role of Technical Manager.Coordinated and stage managed the on-site show and operations interaction between the NASDAQ and CNBC control rooms.

Centralized contact during on-air operations to troubleshoot and resolve technical and production issues with systems engineers, IT, satellite operations, producers and master control.Coordinated technical crews and assignments of control room and in-studio personnel. Acted as primary contact with remote locations to evaluate continuity of audio/video quality prior to air.Attended pre-show meetings with directors and producers to identify show requirements and potential trouble spots.Supervised the launch of three new shows; The McEnroe Show, The Big Idea, With Donny Deutsch and Mad Money, With Jim Cramer.Trained and mentored aspiring candidates for future roles as Technical Production Supervisors.

and FRONT OF HOUSE MIXERMixed seven live talk, music, variety and news shows daily.Handled and incorporates all audio feeds, IFB's, PL's and coordination links for live and pre-taped shows.Responsible for set up and break down of all back line equipment.; FRONT OF HOUSE ENGINEER and A2Audience sound mixer and assistant engineer.

Recorded audio and video post-production of radio & television programs and commercials.

HOUSE AUDIO ENGINEER/FRONT OF HOUSE MIXERProvided all required mixing services for one to five bands nightly.

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