Managed operational aspects of multiple capital projects which included budget preparation, writing justifications, contract negotiation with legal dept and contractors. Rebuilt facilities and added technical resources for new augmented reality technologyIncreased staff and skill sets to meet new production requirementsWon national Emmy award for new augmented reality animations, accomplished during COVIDCOVID - Established operational protocols to reduce in-building staff while not impacting increased production.COVID - Without changing workflow, added workspaces partitions and accommodated social distancingCOVID - Over 1 month, acquired and implemented 14 at-home studios for talent

ACHIEVEMENTS- Recruited, hired and managed all staff levels- Created new job descriptions to match changing company initiatives.- Created and ensured all SOPs were properly written to reflect current and changing roles- Cut OPEX budget by converting 80 contract positions into 30 full time positions- Slashed OT and increased staff skill set by consolidated four job positions into two roles.- Set equipment, user & facility requirements for technical facilities- Created employee development program resulting in internal promotion rate of 30%- Managed remote installation of new studio set, lighting and additional technical facilitiesPROJECTS- Rebuilt multiple studios, involved replacing set equipment to full redress, relight, rehearsal and launch of new shows. - Scouted and / or implemented production operations at remote production facilities (ATL, NYC, OKC, Denver)- Control Room Rebuild - 6.8 Mil - Delivered three future-proofed production control rooms (IP based & 4K ready)- Coordinated technology upgrades for new IP control room equipment (router, switcher, audio console)- Coordinated technical / operational implementation to support new AR / VR and IMR requirements.

- Oversaw commercial playback during live broadcasts, ensuring all scheduled assets aired, changed software, on the fly, to alter commercial playlist based on breaking coverage, Maintained constant communication with control rooms on status of breaks. - Operated multiple robotic cameras for live and taped productions in Atlanta, New York and Washington D.C.- Worked as Technical Director for off air productions

I started my career at GPB as a promotions producer putting local tags on national PBS promos. In addition, I was responsible for creating promos for localing produced programs. This involved writing, managing any studio production or voice over recordings, working closely with the graphics artists on the treatment, editing the piece(s) and delivery to Master Control. I also directed and technical directed a variety of productions for GPB.- pledge drives- state debates- local sports shows- job fairs - educational programs for satellite distribution to Georgia public schools