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Ray Mckinney

New York,NJ

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATION FOR CBS MORNINGS

CBS
2019.08 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership to help guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.

OPERATION MANAGER: CBS NEWS NY

CBS
2014.01 - 2019.01
  • Operations manager works within the engineering department at CBS News the operation manager’s job is to oversee the technical and scheduling needs of each individual show the responsibilities range from remotes coordination to the daily scheduling of technical crews
  • CBS News maintains a very high production standard and as the operations manager this is a key role within the facility.

OPERATION MANAGER: MANHATTAN CENTER STUDIOS

MANHATTAN CENTER STUDIOS
2013.01 - 2014.01
  • Operations manager works along with Sr
  • Management and Sr
  • Producers to create a control room and studio operations daily routine
  • Other responsibilities include the approval of weekly payroll, shift and schedule changes, and other administrative needs as they arise
  • A control room ready technical manager was responsible for all production need as they arise.

FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER

1996.01 - 2010.01
  • As a freelance audio operator, I have mixed various show for each network, from news to live music special events for Fox news and NBC
  • I spent most of my career mixing live news broadcasts.

OPERATIONS MANAGER: FOX NEWS CHANNEL NY

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
2001.01 - 2007.01
  • Operations manager operated within the technical operations division at Fox News Channel, my responsibility included managing all live on air remote feeds, daily maintenance of our facility that includes all studios and radio booths along with various administrative jobs that include yearly performance reviews.

Education

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology

CENTER FOR MEDIA ARTS
New York, NY
01.1988

Skills

  • Operations Manager
  • Audio Operator

References

  • John Terraciano, Manager at MCS, MSC, New York, NY, 516-320-5081
  • Rick Jefferson, Manager at CBS News, CBS, 524 W 57th, New York, NY, 212-975-8517
  • Willie Sheedy, Operations Manager NEP Studios, New York, NY, 914-498-2587

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATION FOR CBS MORNINGS

CBS
2019.08 - Current

OPERATION MANAGER: CBS NEWS NY

CBS
2014.01 - 2019.01

OPERATION MANAGER: MANHATTAN CENTER STUDIOS

MANHATTAN CENTER STUDIOS
2013.01 - 2014.01

OPERATIONS MANAGER: FOX NEWS CHANNEL NY

FOX NEWS CHANNEL
2001.01 - 2007.01

FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER

1996.01 - 2010.01

ASSOCIATES DEGREE - Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology

CENTER FOR MEDIA ARTS
Ray Mckinney