Ronald P. Dawkins
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Results-driven, technically proficient Live Events Specialist with more than twenty years of experience providing technical, operational and administrative support across multiple newsgroup networks. Thrive in fast-paced and high energy environments that require exceptional management, leadership, and communication skills. Resourceful problem-solver with the ability to adjust to shifting demands, priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR LIVE EVENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Warner Bros Discovery
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinated live events and recorded programming for CNN, CNNI and CNNE, HLN networks
- Provide technical and administrative support to all newsgroup networks through technical operation’s managerial team
- Provide technical expertise and support to master control operators
- Take team lead on projects that are designed to improve operations
- Assisted clients such as directors, producers, studio operation, sales, and promotions to ensure master control have what is needed to be effective
- Worked to develop and provide quality controls initiatives, training, standard operating procedures, innovations, and efficiency in master control
- Supporting Engineering in upgrades, installation, testing, and operations of new technology
SENIOR SPECIALIST MASTER OPERATOR
Warner Media
10.1996 - Current
- Performed studio operations to include: robotic camera, hand held camera and shading
- Providing on-the-job training for newly hired team members as well as additional training of current team members
- Conducted live program switching in master control as well as preparing programming for replay
- Monitoring programming audio and video, satellite return and outgoing transmission signals
- Operation of Systems Automation software
- Supervised Technical Operations Assistant new hires
- Troubleshooting and resolving equipment and software failure
SENIOR BROADCASTOPERATOR
WKCF TV 18
05.1994 - 08.1996
- Training new employees on responsibilities and standard operating procedures in master control
- Supervision of employees in the absence of Chief Engineer
- Scheduling of employees for special assignments including PTO and UTO
- Troubleshooting equipment and observation of the remote transmitter control panel
- Prepared discrepancy reports describing problems encountered during transmission of programming or station commercial break and reason for any problems
- Set up, controlled and monitored broadcasts to transmit television programs and station commercial breaks to the viewing audience
- Coordinating with Traffic to dub and record commercial spots for air
- Performed live news switching and recording programming for replay
Master Control Operator
WKCF TV
01.1991 - 01.1994
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Aired commercials during newscasts, sports programs, and network shows.
- Performed master control duties for on-air content during newscasts.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Recorded and segmented programming for air
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Technology
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
MORROW, GA05.2008
No Degree - Computer Network Technician Certificate
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
MORROW, GA05.2008
No Degree - Computer Network Administrator Certificate
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Radio/ Broadcast Television
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRALFLORIDA
ORLANDO, FL08.1990
Skills
- Master Control
- Project Management
- Computer Network Administration
- Training and Development
- Engineering Support
- Studio Operations
- Video Production
- Mediator Automations/MAM
- Morpheus Automations
- Evertz Microsystems
- Florical Systems Automations
- Training and Development
- Program streaming
- Professional Presentations
- Supervisory Experience
- Multiple SME Teams
- Quality Control
Affiliations
National Association of Black Journalists
National Association of Broadcasters
University of Central Florida Alumni
CCNA
Cisco Certified Network Administrator
Timeline
SENIOR LIVE EVENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Warner Bros Discovery
10.2021 - Current
SENIOR SPECIALIST MASTER OPERATOR
Warner Media
10.1996 - Current
SENIOR BROADCASTOPERATOR
WKCF TV 18
05.1994 - 08.1996
Master Control Operator
WKCF TV
01.1991 - 01.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Network Technology
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
No Degree - Computer Network Technician Certificate
CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY
No Degree - Computer Network Administrator Certificate
Clayton State University
Bachelor of Arts - Radio/ Broadcast Television
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRALFLORIDA