Jeffery Yates
Evansville,IN
Summary
Conscientious team member offering top-notch technical knowledge and expertise in problem solving. Highly organized and agile in handling both day-to-day operations and emergencies to smoothly maintain maximum uptime. Offering 19 years of hands-on experience combined with the significant level of knowledge that tenure affords.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Engineer
Allen Media Broadcasting - WEVV
Evansville, IN
11.2019 - Current
- Kept signal strong, clear, and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
- Worked with News Director to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until advanced, permanent repairs could be conducted
- Reported equipment problems, checked on repairs, and made emergency repairs to equipment as necessary.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- On-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
Assistant Chief Engineer
Nexstar Broadcasting Group - WEHT/WTVW
Evansville, IN
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Optimized performance of facility machinery through calibration and repairs.
- Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
- Reduced company expenditures and loss by implementing proactive maintenance procedures.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to ensure continued regulatory compliance.
- On-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
Broadcast Engineer
Self-employeed
Evansville, IN
04.2011 - 01.2016
- Coordinated all installations, calibrations and maintenance for broadcast equipment used by radio stations in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until advanced, permanent repairs could be completed.
- Reported equipment problems, checked on repairs, and made emergency repairs to equipment as necessary.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- On-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Chief Engineer
South Central Communications
Evansville, IN
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Responsible for all technical aspects of market-leading broadcast facility
- Managed technical budget of approximately $200,000 for Evansville radio market
- Managed an Assistant Chief Engineer
- Responsible for telephony system at both the radio studio and corporate office in Evansville
- Oversaw upkeep and maintenance of property/buildings at the radio studio along with 4 remote transmitter sites,
- On-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
- Filled in for market IT Director during company domain change
Assistant Chief Engineer
South Central Communications
Evansville, IN
02.2004 - 12.2008
- Installation and maintenance of commercial broadcast facilities
- Installation and maintenance of mobile broadcast electronics
- Performed repair and maintenance of remote broadcast vehicles
- Maintenance and repair of commercial telephone system
- Computer maintenance and repair relevant to the broadcast environment
- On-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year
- Handled operational matters and efficiency by directing workforce members towards objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Automation Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Newburgh, IN03.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Newburgh, IN06.2007
Skills
- Active Listening
- 19 years of experience working with other departments to identify company and departmental goals and evaluate procedural efficacy
- Working knowledge of various Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Exchange, and Microsoft Active Directory
- 15 year Linux command line veteran with Fedora being OS of choice
- Self-hosting a web server and NTP server on a residential internet connection with Fedora Server and Dynamic DNS
- Experienced in the installation and maintenance of commercial broadcast facilities
- Willing and able to work in a team environment as well as independently
- Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical staff members
Timeline
Broadcast Engineer
Allen Media Broadcasting - WEVV
11.2019 - Current
Assistant Chief Engineer
Nexstar Broadcasting Group - WEHT/WTVW
01.2016 - 11.2019
Broadcast Engineer
Self-employeed
04.2011 - 01.2016
Chief Engineer
South Central Communications
01.2008 - 04.2011
Assistant Chief Engineer
South Central Communications
02.2004 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Automation Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
ITT Technical Institute
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