Richard Byrnes
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated and ambitious Production Manager with 36 years of experience in studio and location environments, that includes 15 years management experience, 2 Emmy Awards and 2 NAB Service to America Awards with WKMG News 6. A team player aligning company objectives with client requirements and vision in fast-paced production environments. Excellent competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and time management.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Production Manager
WKMG News 6 - CBS
10.1989 - 12.2023
- Assist with staffing assignments, equipment allocation, budgeting, station capital projects
- Director, TD, Audio, Camera Op, Floor Director or Videographer when needed for news or client projects
- Plan, execute and supervise field production for commercials, station and corporate projects.
- Interact with clients and vendors for station and client needs
Assistant Director/Audio
WTVX Channel 34 - CBS
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Assist the director in the operation of the daily newscasts
- Direct public affairs show, news breaks, various commercial production and promotions
- Commercial Videographer, Video Tape Operator, Video Control Operator, Master Control Operator.
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Orange County Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2005
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance including art, music and physical education.
Education
Television Operations - Television Production
Miami Lakes Technical Education Center
Miami, FL09.1987
Radio & Television Production -
Broward Community College
Ft. Lauderdale, FLPhotography -
Florida Institute of Technology
Jensen Beach, FLSkills
Tricaster - Mini, TC2, 3Play, NDI
Camera - Studio/EFP
Robotic Cameras - XYZ & PTZ
Live Location Multi-camera Broadcasting
Lighting - Studio/Field
Audio
Directing/TD
Set Construction
Equipment Evaluation & Purchase
Credits
- UNBEARABLE: Local 6 Advertising - 2015 - EMMY AWARD WINNER
- LEGOLAND: PLAY YOUR PART - 2012 - EMMY AWARD WINNER
- ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS - Game Broadcast - WKMG News 6 - 2010 -2022
- ORLANDO PREDATORS - Game Broadcast -WKMG News 6 2009 - 2013
- FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN - WKMG News 6 - 2015 - 2023
- SUPER SINGER PNS/WKMG - 2003-2007
- HIGH SCHOOL PIGSKINS - 2007 -2009
- BRIGHTHOUSE CABLE Football 2005-2006
- ACCESS HOLLYWOOD NBC 1998
- GIMME THE MIKE - PNS/WKMG 2004
- WORLD WAKEBOARD CHAMPIONSHIP - Windfall Productions/ESPN2 1996
- KARAOKE SHOWCASE - Pioneer Entertainment 1992
- MISS HAWIIAN TROPIC - Martin Entertainment 1994-1995
- BIG ORANGE BASH - Nostalgia Network 1990-1991
- SUPERBOWL XXIX Unitel 1995
- DAYTONA 500 First Media 1991-1995
- BEACH QUEST - All American Productions 1993
- PGA NBC Sports 1989-1995
- KARAOKE SHOWCASE - Pioneer Entertainment 1992
- FIRST - DISNEY IDEAS 1999
Volunteer Experience
- Huntley Park HOA, 2002 – 2010
- Rolling Hills Little League, 2001 – 2007
- Killarney Elementary PTA, 2001 – 2004
- Edgewater High School, 2005 – 2007
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-5
Orange County Public Schools
08.1999 - 05.2005
Assistant Production Manager
WKMG News 6 - CBS
10.1989 - 12.2023
Assistant Director/Audio
WTVX Channel 34 - CBS
01.1987 - 01.1989
Television Operations - Television Production
Miami Lakes Technical Education Center
Radio & Television Production -
Broward Community College
Photography -
Florida Institute of Technology
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