Aaron Young Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Mi, Us

Lansing, Michigan Area

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Supervised and assisted with 5 Linux based Rivendell automation system installations while keeping all critical systems operational• Directed, implemented and installed infrastructure change for 3 networks throughout entire radio core to improve performance across all platforms• Spearheaded and led re-racking of two rack server room with a easily manageable mindset for future employees• Examined all studios and offices and created specific projects for each room based on departments specific needs• Configured and managed Cisco SG300 28 port switch for internet network• Supported 20 end users with all operating system, software and hardware issues• Spec’d, assembled and configured custom computer for main on air Linux Rivendell automation system• Wrote technical documentation for various hardware, software and network installations• Configured and maintained all other computer hardware, software and technical issues as needed• Analyzed, configured and maintained Axia AoIP hardware and software for best usability and operation

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Served as backup to Radio Operations Manager and assisted all other staff as needed with any I.T., technical and production problems• Maintained AXIA broadcast equipment while WKAR-FM/AM was without Chief Engineer• Worked with Chief Engineer to configure Orban Optimod 8400 to achieve best sound for Current State• Engineered daily magazine show Current State as well as other pre-recorded interviews and air checks • Co-Produced, engineered and mixed up to 10 channels of live music on Live Music Friday’s and at live broadcasts• Recorded, mixed and mastered Live Music Fridays: Vol. 1 utilizing Adobe Audition and Pro Tools• Created billboards, promos and other production elements for Current State and Current Sports• Examined and tailored website to increase session duration and engagement of Current State• Led Twitter and Facebook strategies to develop and enhance user/listener participation for Current State

• Represented fellow students of college radio from across the state to professional broadcasters by attending in-person meetings held at broadcast events including the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference & Expo and the Broadcasting Career Builder Conference (BCBC)• Offered input in the planning of future Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation events and programs in support of the organizations mission to address the need to preserve the history of broadcasting in Michigan as well as promote broadcasting as a choice to young professionals

• Assisted on final output for AMBER Portal Alerts for Website, TV Crawl, Facebook, Radio, Twitter, CMAS and Highway Signs• Studied appropriate material to take Society of Broadcast Engineers certification tests: Certified Radio Broadcast Technologist, Certified Broadcast Networking, Certified Audio Engineer

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Served as Digital Archives Manager, Audio Engineer and Photographer• Analyzed and debugged any I.T. and technical problems related to radio or computer equipment• Configured Orban Optimod 8400 to increase low end, overall compression and volume• Examined, learned and configured RDS software for broadcasting of metadata• Diagnosed and fixed broadcast signal to increase volume output to closely match other radio stations• Led and assisted new website design to accommodate current and new content creation for improved interactivity and engagement• Managed staff of about 100 students to create consistent relevant and engaging radio content • Led and assisted new website design to accommodate current and new content creation for improved interactivity and engagement • Analyzed, coordinated and enhanced all director departments for maximum efficiency• Organized and led weekly director meetings and sub-committee meetings• Implemented new rules and regulations for air staff to reduce problems and strengthen communication and morale between air staff and directors

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Operated video camera for live music recordings and Michigan State University theater productions• Engineered live audio recordings for music student's profiles

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Assisted, advised and coordinated with bridal couples about their expectations• Completed all work in a “quality first” fashion

B.A., Media Arts And Technology, Tv, Cinema And Radio

Activities and Societies: WDBM Impact89FM

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