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RICK LYONS

Belcamp,MD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with 20 years of Radio, Television and Cable experience.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Broadcast Operations Technician

Sirius XM
06.2017 - Current
  • Troubleshot issues with broadcast systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.
  • Kept signal strong, clear, and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
  • Coordinated with engineers and producers to ensure effective operation of broadcast systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in Zetta, Dal TV, Showtimer, Galaxy, and Broadview systems
  • Created documents that are used for teaching new hires and current technicians.
  • Responsible for teaching all new hires

Master Control Supervisor/Operator

Comcast Sportsnet
04.2005 - 09.2016
  • Supervised multiple master control of live HD sporting events (NHL Hockey, NBA Basketball, NFL Pre-Season and other major sporting events), regular programming, live breaking news, commercials and promotions
  • Supervised staff to ensure execution of programming needs for multiple cable networks (in house Comcast)
  • Responsible to maintain timing and edit programming as required due to the nature of broadcasting live events as well as ensure that all paid commercials aired as scheduled
  • Responsible to Downlink and record Satellite, Cran, Fiber, and other Transmission feeds of all programming for networks under my supervision
  • Performed "File Transfer Protocol" of commercials and programs to prep for air
  • Tasked with distribution of sports programming to various Comcast regional markets
  • Fulfilled dub request for internal clients (sales, marketing, programming) in various media formats
  • Responsible for general maintenance of Crispin Automation System.

Ad Insertion Technician

Comcast Spotlight
04.1997 - 04.2005
  • Responsible for monitoring, insertion, and trouble shooting ad insertion of commercials over multiple cable networks over multiple zones
  • Converted ads from analog format to digital format to facilitate ad insertion
  • Worked closely with
  • Sea Change support to efficiently maintain the ad insertion system as well as regular maintenance
  • Provided "On Call" support for software and hardware issues at multiple Head Ends.

Master Control Operator

WNUV TV
10.1991 - 04.1997
  • Responsible for the successful execution of On Air Playlist in an analog environment
  • Manually cued all programming for air
  • Maintained analog equipment to ensure proper playback of programming
  • Downlinking and recording of satellite feeds to prep for air
  • Prepped commercials and promotions for air by manually adding "in point" and "out point" to tape
  • Adapted as technology changed from an analog format to a digital format.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Community College of Baltimore City
Baltimore, MD
05.1991

Skills

  • Management of Personnel Resources
  • Operation and Control
  • Systems Evaluation
  • Daily Logs
  • Team Leadership
  • Broadcast System Automation
  • Fast Learner
  • Dependable
  • Works well under pressure

Timeline

Senior Broadcast Operations Technician

Sirius XM
06.2017 - Current

Master Control Supervisor/Operator

Comcast Sportsnet
04.2005 - 09.2016

Ad Insertion Technician

Comcast Spotlight
04.1997 - 04.2005

Master Control Operator

WNUV TV
10.1991 - 04.1997

High School Diploma -

The Community College of Baltimore City

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