Charles "Rick" Freeman
Watkinsville,Georgia
Summary
Diligent broadcast professional with advanced technical skills and knowledge of Broadcast and Audio Related Gear. Well-coordinated and analytical in approaching routine operations and emergency situations to maintain ideal signal strength and quality. Bringing almost tweny years of related experience. Very connected with all the various manufacturers in the Broadcast Field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Broadcast Engineer
University of Georgia Athletics
Athens, GA
10.2014 - Current
- Responsible for Maintaining Budgets for new equipment and various contracts for maintaining systems.
- Installed and maintained broadcast equipment, such as transmitters, switchers, routers and other related systems.
- Configured audio-visual equipment for live broadcasts.
- Performed regular maintenance on all broadcasting equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Developed operational procedures to improve efficiency of broadcast operations.
- Provided technical support for remote broadcasts and studio productions.
- Monitored transmission lines to ensure quality control of signals.
- Troubleshot problems with broadcast equipment during live broadcasts.
- Updated software applications used in the production of television programs.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations and industry standards.
- Conducted tests on new broadcast technologies prior to implementation.
- Supervised junior engineers in the installation and repair of broadcast equipment.
- Assisted with the setup and breakdown of studio sets for recordings or live events.
- Created detailed system diagrams outlining the configuration of broadcast networks.
- Provided technical support for staff members using broadcasting hardware or software.
- Researched and recommended new technologies that could be used in broadcasting activities.
- Reviewed contracts with vendors providing services related to broadcasting activities.
- Partnered with engineers to test and integrate new systems.
- Installed new equipment, tested existing equipment and completed regular upkeep to maintain performance.
- Viewed broadcast streams live to identify and correct problems with audio or video.
- Maintained inventory of broadcast equipment.
Service Manager
CTG
Atlanta, GA
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed service staff to ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with company policies.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and suppliers.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Monitored service performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss customer feedback, process improvements, and operational objectives.
- Created detailed reports on service activities for senior management review.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols to ensure timely completion of projects according to customer specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of all service requests, including resolution times and costs incurred.
- Provided technical support for hardware and software issues experienced by customers.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless delivery of services.
- Managed inventory levels of parts necessary for servicing customers' needs.
- Reviewed customer billing statements for accuracy prior to release.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
Project Manager
CTG
Atlanta, GA
03.2007 - 05.2012
- Worked on RFP's for Control Room Builds for Colleges,and Professional Sports Venues, as well as Projects for Turner Broadcasting
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Communicated effectively with stakeholders to ensure project goals are met on time and within budget.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
- Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors.
- Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.
- Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors.
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency.
- Identified needs and coordinated resource allocation to deliver quality standards on time and within budget.
- Conducted periodic inspections of job sites for quality and progress.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Drafted project construction schedule and updated as job progressed.
- Determined project staffing needs and led resource management.
- Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimates in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Stockbridge, GA06-1989
Some College (No Degree) -
Dekalb College
ClarkstonSkills
- Analytical Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Problem-solving abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Equipment management
- Decision-Making
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment maintenance and repair
Certification
- Evertz Magnum Cerfication
Software
- Excel
- Word
- Visio
- Powerpoint
- Riedel
- Evertz
- Ross
Timeline
Senior Broadcast Engineer
University of Georgia Athletics
10.2014 - Current
Service Manager
CTG
05.2012 - 10.2014
Project Manager
CTG
03.2007 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Stockbridge High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Dekalb College
- Evertz Magnum Cerfication
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