MATHEW PEREZ

Dynamic Control Room Operator with extensive experience at The Switch T.V./Tata Communications, excelling in live event coordination and troubleshooting. Proven ability in audio engineering and strong communication skills, effectively managing 24/7 channels and enhancing programming quality. Adept at social media marketing, driving audience engagement through innovative promotions.

• Control Room Operator, The Switch T.V./Tata Communications, 01/01/20, Present, Operate and Coordinate sports events, including add insertion for Amazon and Sparks Sports Properties., Head Operator for American Idol for Roku and MLC Cricket League for Rise Worldwide Limited and 7Plus., Oversee Master Control rooms., Building and editing playlists on Automation Programs., Prepared and maintained logs, reports and other operational documentation., Operate and monitor live T.V. channels., Troubleshooted equipment malfunctions and implemented corrective actions., Manage 24/7 channels for Networks, such as ABC and CBS Bermuda and Law & Crime through Playout Automation programs.
• Programming Traffic Director, KPFK, 90.7 FM, Los Angeles, 01/01/04, 01/01/23, Oversee and schedule all station programming., Communicate between Program Director and all programmers regarding quality and evaluation of programs., Edit programs for broadcast., Record, edit, and produce announcements for station imaging and program promotion., Assist with in-studio music performance set up and live talk show engineering.
• On-Air personality and Board Operator, KPFK, 90.7 FM, Los Angeles, 01/01/09, Present, Host and produce on-air music show, engineer board operation, and create playlists., Lead program and station promotions., Communicate with record labels regarding music, including researching and listening to enormous amounts of music.
• Assistant Editor, GDG and Associates, 01/01/11, 01/01/14, Help with assistant editing duties on Avid workflows, including digitizing, synchronizing, grouping, outputting, stringing out, ingesting, uprezzing and stacking.
• Program Director, KULV, 107.9 FM, 01/01/02, 01/01/03, Manage a large staff, lead weekly meetings, implement format, and overlook station functioning., Responsible for all program material and sound quality., Communicate with on-air talent and producers about progress., Create and maintain programming goals.
• Sound Operator & Audio Engineer, "Kill Me Now" Short Film, 01/01/15, 01/01/15, Responsible for setting up and operating microphones on-set and controlling audio levels.
• Intern, Media City Sound, Audio Post Production, Los Angeles, 02/01/12, 07/01/12, Assist with sound effect editing on Pro Tools, and recording and microphone set up., Assist with music licensing department; Opus 19 Music and The Music Collective.
• Audio Engineer, RC Productions, 01/01/03, 01/01/04, Assist in set up and oversee functioning of live radio remotes, sporting events, and concerts.
• Producer and Social Media Manager, Stuckinthetrees Media, INC, 01/01/02, Present, Coordinate studio recording sessions, including audio engineering, song mixing, music production, equipment set up, and artist directing., Manage all social media promotions.