Chris Iorio
Amsterdam
Summary
Skilled in overseeing production and operating teams, with background in managing workflows, ensuring quality control, and optimizing processes for efficiency. Known for strong leadership capabilities, adept at motivating staff and fostering collaborative work environments. Successfully enhanced operational effectiveness through strategic planning and problem-solving. Implemented improvements that resulted in increased productivity and reduced downtime across previous roles.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Adirondack Beverages
Scotia
01.2019 - Current
- As the Overnight QC Weekend Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising a quality team of 12 individuals ensuring total package/package quality, cost management, safety and compliance with GMP standards, and executing all QA/QC protocols to ensure Plant Quality service objectives are met
- Providing supervision of laboratory / water treatment / syrup blending / sanitation / microbiological equipment, raw materials, quality processes and people in a food production/packaging environment
- Optimizing resources while ensuring raw materials and finished products meet specifications and manufacturing standards and in accordance with FDA, CFIA, USDA, GMP’s HACCP, and all other governmental policies, procedures, and regulations
- Acting as Quality Manager during their absence
- Monitoring production and warehousing processes and practices to ensure satisfactory controls for safety and security of finished products
- Working with internal management team to schedule work/tasks relating to quality compliance
- Overseeing daily QA and QC inspections to ensure all products are meeting compliance
- Write, update, and maintain SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Supervising accurate and timely reporting of work documentations and records to ensure integrity and retention requirements
Chief Engineer
WYPX-TV ION Media Networks, Inc.
Albany
01.2012 - Current
- Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of a television station consistent with government regulations and good engineering standards and practices
- Manage and maintain all broadcast equipment/systems responsible for daily on-air operation of the station
- Use of RF engineering knowledge to maintain and repair all technical equipment in studio and transmitter facilities, satellite downlink/uplink, and microwave transmission systems
- Manage and maintain all ancillary systems responsible for supporting the on-air operation, such as HVAC, networking, electrical, and mechanical
- Exercise knowledge of FCC rules and regulations to protect the entity’s license
- Proactively engage with necessary third parties to resolve technical issues in an expedited manner as they arise
- Carry out troubleshooting as needed or escalate to Engineering Support for further diagnosis
- Implement new engineering projects as directed by RDE, TOC, Quality Assurance, or Engineering Support
- Manage project(s) and report status to Operations Manager and/or Regional Director of Engineering as needed
- 24/7 on-call availability to ensure continuous operation of the station
Production Manager and Engineer
New Paris Productions
Amsterdam
01.1991 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of local productions and technical equipment
- Setting up and wiring stationary and remote cameras, lighting and audio systems
- Cultivating client relationships, increasing customer satisfaction
- Assisted in the general oversight of the daily operations of staff and budgeting of projects
Assistant Chief Engineer, Public Affairs Director, MC Supervisor and Production Manager
WYPX-TV ION Media Networks, Inc.
Albany
01.1996 - 01.2012
- Serving as assistant to the Chief Engineer and assisting in daily activities and operation of Master Control
- Supervise and train Station Master Control Operators
- Maintain and review the Public File while insuring FCC compliance
- Produce and direct two weekly public affairs talk shows that are utilized by other ION stations
- Applied marketing skills to increase revenue and public awareness by coordinating, producing and directing a yearly telethon for the St
- Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- Successfully produced and edited local church programs that generated revenue
- Assisted the local sales manager with the planning, producing, directing and editing of local commercial spots and promotions
Interim Engineer, Public Affairs Director, MC Supervisor and Production
WOCD-TV Cornerstone Television
Scotia
01.1993 - 01.1996
- (Maintained the same responsibilities as mentioned above for WYPX-TV) In addition:
- Helped pioneer WOCD-TV a 5 million watt UHF television station
- Served as Interim Engineer responsible for maintaining the operation of the transmitter site, and studio facility
- Recruited, hired, trained and supervised the operation of Master Control
- Contributed to raising funds in excess of 1 million dollars through television programming and fund raising efforts
- Oversaw all aspects of local production including the production of local telethons
Education
BS - Broadcasting Communication
Norwich University
Northfield, VT01.1991
Skills
- Quality assurance and regulatory compliance
- Standard operating procedures
- Resource optimization and production monitoring
- Team management and staff retention
- Process improvement and safety procedures
- P&L management
- Training and development
Awards
- Recognized and featured in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcaster’s Public Service Achievements
- Who’s Who in Media and Communications
- Danny Thomas Humanitarian Award for the Fight Against Childhood Cancer
- Media Award for Television Campaign - Mental Health Association in NYS
- Media Award for Television Campaign - American Red Cross of Northeastern NY
Community
Executive Director and Coach, Amsterdam Little Giants Football League Inc.
Certification
- OSHA 10 HR GENERAL INDUSTRY
- General Safety & Primary Maintenance Training
- 9000 Series TV Transmitter Customer Training
- Advanced Level DCX Television Transmitter Training Program
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Adirondack Beverages
01.2019 - Current
Chief Engineer
WYPX-TV ION Media Networks, Inc.
01.2012 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer, Public Affairs Director, MC Supervisor and Production Manager
WYPX-TV ION Media Networks, Inc.
01.1996 - 01.2012
Interim Engineer, Public Affairs Director, MC Supervisor and Production
WOCD-TV Cornerstone Television
01.1993 - 01.1996
Production Manager and Engineer
New Paris Productions
01.1991 - Current
BS - Broadcasting Communication
Norwich University
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