Resumé

Broadcast Engineer
GHG Corporation
McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Feb 2018-present

• Schedule and load DVDs for automated broadcast
• Create and edit Powerpoint slides for station information channels
• Create and burn DVDs
• Train and manage volunteer DJs
• Clean radio studio and vinyl room, update training materials and DJ schedule, and troubleshoot technical issues as needed
• Inventory records in vinyl room
• Update movie binder and other documents as needed
• Attend weekly IT and Communications staff meetings
• Submit weekly status update and situation report to supervisors
• Comply with Antarctic Support Contract, National Science Foundation, and Defense Media Authority regulations for content production and management

Communications Operator
PAE, Inc
McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Oct 2017-Feb 2018

• Communicate with regional travel groups and field camps using phone, Iridium phone, HF, and VHF radio
• Relay messages, transfer calls, and provide weather and flight schedule updates to camps as needed
• Manage and compile data using Excel

Assistant Station Builder
International Media Action
United States. Aug 2017-Sept 2017

• Performed basic carpentry, electronics, and computer networking tasks
• Installed equipment
• Wrote user manuals
• Assisted with training volunteers how to use equipment
• Provided client support, with a focus on Emergency Alert Systems

Audio Specialist
First Unitarian Society of Madison
Madison, WI. Oct 2014-Sept 2017

• Operated sound system for worship services, lectures and forums
• Recorded audio for archiving and radio broadcasts
• Researched, conducted interviews, edited and mixed audio for archiving and broadcast
• Edited and uploaded audio and video to FUS website
• Managed sermon podcast feed on iTunes
• Coordinated and collaborated with audio/video and facilities staff
• Co-founded and managed low-power radio station WMUU-LP for FUS (Aug 2015-Aug 2017)
– Auditioned, acquired and scheduled programming for automated broadcast
– Configured and operated broadcast automation system (Airtime Pro)
– Moved, installed, and maintained recording and broadcast equipment
– Filled out weekly transmitter and Emergency Alert System logs
– Acquired and managed music licenses
– Tracked and reported listener stream statistics
– Wrote, recorded and edited station IDs and promos
– Coordinated and trained volunteer feature reporters
– Edited content provided by volunteers
– Edited and managed station website using WordPress
– Managed station social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Soundcloud
• Served as broadcast producer and host for WMUU’s live broadcast show Live from the Fountain (Nov 2015-Nov 2016)
– Set up and ran sound for one-five performers
– Operated live broadcast equipment
– Hosted live radio following FCC requirements
– Trained substitute producers
– Resolved technical issues and scheduling conflicts
• Performed other tasks including organizing and distributing air schedules, monitoring station finances, promoting station at worship services, creating outreach materials, assisting Communications Coordinator, and occasionally writing articles for FUS newsletter

Substitute On-Air Producer
Wisconsin Public Radio
Madison, WI. July 2015-Oct 2016

• Screened listener calls and emails during The Joy Cardin Show
• Welcomed and oriented phone and in-studio guests
• Printed weather and AP wire stories before show

 

Full resumé can be found on LinkedIn