Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Tom Slezak

Irvine,CA

Summary

Motivated professional offering top level experience in sports television and audio broadcasting. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Replay Op

UFC/ConCom
Various Locations, Various Locations
01.2020 - Current

- UFC (Live Game/Remote)
- Create and provide slow- and ultra-motion replays
- Produce on-the-fly highlights packages for TV broadcast
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

Replay Board Op

VanWagner
Various Locations - California, CA
07.2019 - Current

- Los Angeles Rams (EVS OP)

- USC Trojans (EVS OP)
- Create and provide slow- and ultra-motion replays
- Produce on-the-fly highlights packages for TV broadcast
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently

Replay Board Op

Anahiem Ducks/Broadband Corp
Anaheim, CA
03.2021 - 04.2023

- NHL (EVS) (Live Game)
- Create and provide slow- and ultra-motion replays
- Produce on-the-fly highlights packages for TV broadcast
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Radio Board Op

Comedy World Radio
Los Angeles, CA
05.2000 - 06.2005

- Set up, operate, and maintain the equipment used to acquire, edit, and transmit audio for live radio programs

- Control and adjust incoming and outgoing broadcast signals to regulate sound volume, signal strength, and signal clarity

- I worked a sound board in the early days of Comedy World Radio for the likes of Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady), DL Hughley, Katt Williams, Lonnie Love, Scruncho, Honest John, Mike Epps, etc... Great times

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Board Op (Live)

BET Productions
Gardena, CA
06.1998 - 06.2002
  • BET's #1 show at the time "Comic View" (Disc Jockey)
  • Adjusted audio levels, equalization, and other settings to ensure optimal sound quality.
  • Consulted with clients regarding their specific requirements for an event or project.
  • Programmed automated mixing consoles to produce desired effects during shows.
  • Processed audio to meet quality standards and played and mixed music for live events.

Replay Op

Fox Sports
Los Angeles, CA

- Create and provide slow- and ultra-motion replays

- Produce on-the-fly highlights packages for TV broadcast

- "Emmy Award Winner" for WORLD CUP Studio Shows (Chad Johnson)

- MLB POST-SEASON Studio shows (Jeter, A-Rod, Big Papi)

- NFL Studio Shows (Bradshaw, Long, Strahan)

- NCAA MEN & WOMENS BASKETBALL Studio Shows

- MLS, NFL, NCAA, NHL, (Live Game/Remote)

- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Associate of Arts - Aerospace Engineering

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics - Airline Train Center
Oakland, CA
06-1997

Associate of Arts - General

Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
06-1994

High School Diploma -

Benicia High School
Benicia, CA
06-1991

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Playback/Editing/Packaging

Accomplishments

  • 2023 - Emmy Award winner for World Cup Studio Show
  • First DJ on BET's #1 program "BET Comic View"

Certification

  • FCC License

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Replay Board Op

Anahiem Ducks/Broadband Corp
03.2021 - 04.2023

Replay Op

UFC/ConCom
01.2020 - Current

Replay Board Op

VanWagner
07.2019 - Current

Radio Board Op

Comedy World Radio
05.2000 - 06.2005

Board Op (Live)

BET Productions
06.1998 - 06.2002

Replay Op

Fox Sports

Associate of Arts - Aerospace Engineering

Sierra Academy of Aeronautics - Airline Train Center

Associate of Arts - General

Diablo Valley College

High School Diploma -

Benicia High School
Tom Slezak