Daniele D'Amico
Belmont,NC
Summary
Dependable Master Control Operator with a track record exceeding performance expectations with over 25 years experience. Assisted in implementing new systems and operating procedures and was instrumental in deploying a full remote operation going into the pandemic, bringing it fully operational in less than two days. Dedicated problem solver committed to handling video and audio functions. Considered by others to be respectful, self-aware motivated, with a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Willing to adapt to new technologies and highly knowledgeable in different types of broadcast equipment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Control Operator
Associated Press
Washington, D.C.
01.2005 - Current
- Developed sharp problem-solving and decision-making skills from staying composed in highly stressful environment.
- Developed strategies for improving workflow efficiency within the department.
- Performed daily troubleshooting of master control room systems including routers, switchers, monitors, receivers, satellite dishes and automation systems.
- Provided technical support for other departments within the organization.
- Worked closely with clients around the globe, to monitor, receive and transmit Live content internationally, identifying and correcting technical issues as they arose. Leveraged industry best practices, tools and process to optimize client experience.
- Mentored and trained junior technicians in equipment and system operations.
- Coordinated with engineering staff to ensure proper operation of broadcast systems.
- Tested new software applications related to master control operations prior to implementation.
- Checked all incoming feeds, ensuring quality assurance standards were met.
- Resolved equipment issues by identifying problems and utilizing appropriate troubleshooting methods.
Master Control/Transmission Operator
Fox News Channel
Washington, D.C.
- Monitored audio and video levels of incoming feeds from remote locations.
- Performed daily troubleshooting of master control room systems including routers, switchers, monitors, receivers, satellite dishes patch bays and automation systems.
- Provided support for other departments within the organization.
- Assisted in Studio operation, ushering in guests and assisting with IFB and microphone placement in preparation for Live hits.
- Assisted in intake, recording and playback.
Tape Operator/Master Control Operator
Potomac Television
Washington, DC
- Instrumental in managing operations for major news events, ensuring each client hit their designated window, IFB, tape playback and switching to next client within their designated windows.
- Checked incoming feeds for technical accuracy prior to airtime.
- Performed basic troubleshooting on videotape machines when problems occurred during recordings or playback.
- Provided technical support to production crew members in the field.
- Assisted in the preparation of on-air programming materials such as commercials, promos, and station IDs.
Technical Room Operator/Video Tape Librarian
KLM Video
Bethesda, MD
- Assisted editors in technical center with dubbing and tape playback.
- assisted with film technician to transfer film to tape for a variety of clients.
- Managed daily operations of the Video Library including inventory control and logging.
Education
Montgomery Comunity Television
Skills
- Audio And Video Routing
- Proficiency in Remote operations
- Effective operation of multiple bureaus, including Washington DC, New York and London
- System Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- Troubleshooting And Diagnosis
- Effective Customer Communication
- Remote Camera Operation
- Training And Mentoring
- Client Service And Support
Familiarity with the Following Hardware, software and remote systems.
- Remote operation of WDC, NYC and London master controls, switching of Capitol Hill, White House, Pentagon, State department, United Nations, The Switch/NYC, Encompass, Nimbra network fiber. Sat downlinking utilizing Agile and fixed dishes, Adtec RD-71 and Ericson 8200 receivers, UDC, Standards converters, Remote studio cam operation, audio, IFB and lighting, Mimmir cloud based server, Ivanti secure, VNC control, BNCS router control, LiveU Central/Matrix, ABC remote switch, AVOC-WDC remote switch, Slack/Teams/Zoom, Outlook, Citrix/ScheduAll, Scaler/scan conversion for live stream capture,
Timeline
Master Control Operator
Associated Press
01.2005 - Current
Master Control/Transmission Operator
Fox News Channel
Tape Operator/Master Control Operator
Potomac Television
Technical Room Operator/Video Tape Librarian
KLM Video
Montgomery Comunity Television
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