David Harrington Jr.
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Skilled in backing up on-air talent with well-organized and executed technical actions. Confident in training, directing and overseeing teams of staff. Great at planning operations and making split-second decisions.
Hardworking Operations Manager, versed in risk, challenges and production requirements in radio broadcasting. Offering 22 years of progressive experience as well as expertise in managing programs and building successful teams focused on creating high-quality work.
Versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing 22 years of experience and expertise in satellite uplink, broadcast distribution systems, and multi-location broadcast operations support.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ECC Manager - Broadcast Operations
SiriusXM Radio Inc.
11.2014 - Current
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.
- Controlled remote broadcasts by operating equipment to manage feeds.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Troubleshot issues with broadcast systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
- Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
- Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
- Coordinated with engineers and producers to ensure effective operation of broadcast systems.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Lead NOC Technician
SiriusXM Radio Inc
05.2001 - 11.2014
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software and network problems and replaced defective components.
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Configured and maintained network backup and recovery procedures.
- Assessed and responded to network system alerts, prioritizing serious faults to rapidly address downtimes.
- Collaborated with networking personnel at providers and data centers to determine origination points for faults and recover from malfunctions.
- Assigned application access, security roles and permissions.
- Diagnosed and resolved communication hardware and software issues.
Education
No Degree -
U.S. Marine Corps Comms And Electronics School
Twentynine Palms, CA04.1994
Skills
- Written Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance and Repair
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Broadview Software Proficiency
- Zetta Software Proficiency
- MS Office
- Training and Development
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
ECC Manager - Broadcast Operations
SiriusXM Radio Inc.
11.2014 - Current
Lead NOC Technician
SiriusXM Radio Inc
05.2001 - 11.2014
No Degree -
U.S. Marine Corps Comms And Electronics School