David Toon
Pekin,IL
Summary
Experienced broadcast engineer with experience in design, deployment, and maintenance in all segments of the airchain in both studio and remote environments. Particularly skilled at working with cross-functional groups and understanding their technology needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Engineer- Network Operations
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2020.03 - Current
- Responsible for video ingest network monitoring, maintenance, and deployments.
- Coordinates maintenance and equipment deployment activities with internal groups and outside stakeholders to minimize disruptions.
- Creates job aids and training presentations on various technical topics for team members.
- Coordinates with facility management team to address property maintenance issues.
Assistant Chief Engineer
WEEK-TV
2017.08 - 2020.03
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all broadcast equipment, as well as non-broadcast information technology systems.
- Responsible for maintaining two production control rooms and studios, master control, and 4 ATSC transmitters at two locations.
- Maintains combined two station newsroom IT systems and ENG gear.
- Performs engineering and project management for remote broadcasts, as well as in house projects.
- Coordinate with other stations for special projects when necessary.
Field Operations Technician
American Tower Corp
2015.07 - 2017.08
- Responsible for all operational aspects for over 500 telecommunications tower sites in Illinois and Indiana.
- Primary point of contact between customers, landowners, internal organizations, and government agencies.
- Managed all site related maintenance projects, and assisted in the management of capital improvement projects.
- Provided training to improve operational efficiencies.
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Journeyman
Illinois Air National Guard
2009.08 - 2017.03
- Installed and maintained field deployable communications equipment.
- Provided assistance in site engineering. Advised leadership in limitations and capabilities of equipment and personnel.
- Created training material and provided face to face training for new unit members, as well as current members.
- Lead small teams of junior enlisted personnel in field operations, as well as in garrison.
Assistant Chief Engineer
WEEK-TV
2012.05 - 2015.07
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all broadcast equipment, as well as non-broadcast information technology systems.
- Responsible for maintaining two production control rooms and studios, master control, and 4 ATSC transmitters at two locations.
- Maintains combined two station newsroom IT systems and ENG gear.
- Performs engineering and project management for remote broadcasts, as well as in house projects.
- Coordinate with other stations for special projects when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Mangement
Southern New Hampshire University
01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
08.2015
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Cabling
- Satellite/Microwave
- Signal Flow Understanding
- IP Networking Competence
- Video Servers Administration
- Equipment Repairs
- Project Organization
- Intercom Systems Operation
- Effective Communication Techniques
- Team/Project mangement
Timeline
Senior Engineer- Network Operations
Verizon Communications, Inc.
2020.03 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer
WEEK-TV
2017.08 - 2020.03
Field Operations Technician
American Tower Corp
2015.07 - 2017.08
Assistant Chief Engineer
WEEK-TV
2012.05 - 2015.07
Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Journeyman
Illinois Air National Guard
2009.08 - 2017.03
Bachelor of Science - Technical Mangement
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force