San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Inc.
Westercon 66 Television (WC66TV)
Manager, Scheduler, System Engineer
2013
Manager, Scheduler, System Engineer
2013
Designed and implemented programming schedule, created automation software for the closed cable channel at the 66th annual Westercon convention.
SiliConventions, Ltd.
SiliCon Television (SiTV)
Manager, Editor, Scheduler, Camera
2003 – 2010
Manager, Editor, Scheduler, Camera
2003 – 2010
Designed and implemented programming schedule, created break content, recorded and edited panels and events for the closed cable channel at the annual SiliCon convention.
Northern California Public Broadcasting
(Formerly KTEH-TV Foundation)
Broadcast Scheduling Manager
2005 – 2009
2005 – 2009
Designed and implemented the on-air programming schedule for KTEH-TV in San Jose, obtaining an increased viewership of 7% over my last two years while differentiating programming from other local PBS channels. Secured broadcast rights for non PBS syndicated programs and independent productions for broadcast, and maintained consistency within the schedule. Liaised with outside companies to ensure that accurate program listings data is being reported. Selected programming to be promoted on-air and in print. Researched and produced program related documents for internal use. Worked with master control personnel to replace unusable/missing programs and elements. Produced and edited promotional spots as needed.
On-Air Fundraising Talent
2000 – 2008
2000 – 2008
Performed as on-air talent during seasonal fund-raising breaks, soliciting viewers to donate funds for local Public Television. Fund-raising breaks were performed in scripted and unscripted, as well as live and pre-taped, environments.
Continuity Coordinator
2000-2005
2000-2005
Coordinated with Director of Programming and video editing staff in the selection of programs to be promoted. Selected and utilized filler material for use between programs.
Traffic Coordinator
1998 – 2005
1998 – 2005
Coordinated with various departments to ensure delivery of on-air materials (programs, fillers, promos and underwriting spots.) Scheduled spots for broadcast, ensuring that required elements are aired as needed and filling remaining time with program promotion and fillers.
Master Control Operator
1997 – 1998
Relief Master Control Operator
1998 – 2004
1997 – 1998
Relief Master Control Operator
1998 – 2004
Operated television broadcast facility in a fully manual (taped based) and in an automated (tape and file based) environment. Recorded and quality checked programs for future broadcast. Took transmitter readings.
Technical Volunteer
1986 – 1988
1986 – 1988
Operated studio equipment (camera, audio and chyron) during live on-air fund-raisers.
Unconventional Foundation
CostumeCon 26 TV (CCTV)
Manager, Scheduler, Editor
2008
Manager, Scheduler, Editor
2008
Designed and implemented programming schedule and created break content for the closed cable channel at Costume Con 26.
Artistic Solutions
BayCon TV (BCTV)
Manager, Scheduler, Editor
1999-2001
Manager, Scheduler, Editor
1999-2001
Designed and implemented programming schedule and created break content for the closed cable channel at the annual BayCon convention.
Also served as income bookkeeper for both pre-convention and on-site receipts.
Also served as income bookkeeper for both pre-convention and on-site receipts.
University of California
Technical Volunteer
1990 – 1992
1990 – 1992
Operated studio equipment (camera, audio, vision mixer) for the Journalism School’s television news class.