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WILLIAM HOLLIS

Broadcast Engineer
Austin,TX

Summary

Broadcast Support Engineer AV Engineer /Fiber Optics/Business Development Seeking Applications Engineering position that will capitalize on my passion for technologies combined with in-depth understanding of Broadcast / Media, Fiber Optics A/V and Video Communication solutions which can enable clients to maintain a competitive advantage in their market. Profile Diverse management experience spans Production/Post- Production and Mobile services engineering, product management, business development, operations leadership, continuous improvement, corporate consulting, and post-sales support. Adept at strategic planning, product development, technical production support, client relations, contract negotiations, administrative management and event coordination. Considerable talents in project management including scheduling, Gantt charts, team direction, and cost control. Build relationships with prospects and customers by calling on customers directly or alongside the management and/or Sales teams to promote product lines and value Able to effectively cooperate and communicate with individuals from all cultural backgrounds to achieve specific goals for product design, development, launch, and marketing. Conceptual thinker with excellent collaborative, relationship-building, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Product Manager

STRATOS INTERNATIONAL, INC
Chicago, Illinois
  • FIBER OPTIC Product line Broadcast, Government & Industrial Markets
  • Provided marketing / competitive research, sales support, forecasting, trend analysis, and product engineering
  • Expanded product line from 3 to 7 product solutions for exposure at Co
  • 1st NAB Trade Convention in 2006
  • Trained Sales team and set sales goals per region
  • Conducted market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies.

Senior Video Engineer & Facilities Security Systems Engineer

HARPO PRODUCTIONS
Chicago, Illinois
  • Production, Post- Production, equipment repair and facilities operations management for this multimedia company founded by Oprah Winfrey, the sole subsidiary of this multiple Emmy Award Winning talk show––the Oprah Winfrey Show and her media company, Harpo, Inc
  • Established Engineering Department including hiring of free-lance technicians & facilities personnel
  • Hired outside contractors for various non-production jobs
  • Grew department to enable support for multiple editing suites & daily show operations
  • Created in-house CCTV Head-end for Private Cable Networks and installed additional satellite hardware to create 24/7 News Feed for all breaking stories and current events post 9/11.

Project Manager / Engineering & Production

GIR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
Denver, Phoenix, Raleigh, CO, AZ, , NC
01.2013 - Current
  • Provider of broadcast integration and digital workflow solutions, Managed daily operations, sales, marketing, client relations and retention, and engineering / technology support
  • Grew startup client base with focus in broadcast / digital media solutions, security / access and safety products, including studio & field support
  • Acquired 5280 Broadcast, Inc
  • Account
  • Supervised project team, created workflow schedules, and oversaw equipment installation and training
  • A/V Installations including Huddle Rooms, Conference Rooms (Conference calling Systems) and AMX and/or Creston Control Installs
  • Also Setup & Tech Operations for Corporate meetings including Video Projection, Sound Reinforcement, and production of show.

Regional Sales Applications Engineer / Fiber Optic Product Manager

TELECAST FIBER SYSTEMS
Worcester, MA
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Managed fiber optic solutions for broadcast & government accounts throughout the Central & Eastern US Regions
  • Prepared RFP / RFQ responses, documentation, manufacturing deadlines, engineered fiber optic drawings and layouts using MS Visio
  • Collaborated on LEAN manufacturing techniques
  • Drove sales revenue from $850K to $2.3 MM and then $3MM within 3 years
  • Advised system integrators, Mobile production outfits, resellers / distributors with sales of $18M
  • Created the Terrapin Fiber Optic Traffic Manager (FTR-D6) acquired by Belden Wire, Inc
  • (Now Grass Valley www.grassvalley.com/products/terrapin_ftr-d6).

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
08.1983 - 05.1985

Associate of Science - Broadcast Engineering

Napa Valley College
Napa, CA
08.1989 - 05.1991

Associate of Science - Business Admin. Golf Course Management

Golf Academy of America
Phoenix, AZ
08.2013 - 05.2015

Skills

Core Competencies & Leadershipundefined

Affiliations

CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) Information Display & Entertainment Association (IDEA) Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)

Interests

Amateur Golf Tournaments

Musician

Outdoor enthusiast

Timeline

Associate of Science - Business Admin. Golf Course Management

Golf Academy of America
08.2013 - 05.2015

Project Manager / Engineering & Production

GIR ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
01.2013 - Current

Regional Sales Applications Engineer / Fiber Optic Product Manager

TELECAST FIBER SYSTEMS
01.2007 - 01.2013

Associate of Science - Broadcast Engineering

Napa Valley College
08.1989 - 05.1991

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Western Michigan University
08.1983 - 05.1985

Product Manager

STRATOS INTERNATIONAL, INC

Senior Video Engineer & Facilities Security Systems Engineer

HARPO PRODUCTIONS
WILLIAM HOLLISBroadcast Engineer