Shikara Kuhnert
shikara.kuhnert@gmail.com | (295) 116-5717 | Portland, ME
Summary
Experience
Broadcast Engineer at WGME, MEMay 2022 - Present
- Successfully installed and maintained a new digital audio console in the newsroom, which increased efficiency by 30%.
- Created and implemented a plan to reduce on-air dead air by 50%, which was successful within 2 months.
- Successfully troubleshot and repaired a broken microwave transmitter, returning it to working order within 24 hours.
- Successfully completed required continuing education courses for broadcast engineering certification.
- Mentored 4 junior engineers, helping them develop their skills in troubleshooting and repair of broadcasting equipment.
Senior Broadcast Engineer at MPBN, MEAug 2020 - Mar 2022
- Upgraded the facility’s audio console, which improved sound quality and reduced noise levels.
- Implemented a new signal processing system that increased clarity and decreased distortion.
- Designed and installed a new antenna system that boosted reception by 15%.
- Led the team that converted the station to HD broadcasting.
- Installed energy-efficient lighting in studio & office areas, saving $500/month on electricity bills.
Lead Broadcast Engineer at WCSH, MEJul 2015 - Jun 2020
- Successfully led a team of broadcast engineers in developing and implementing new technologies that increased the efficiency of the broadcasting process by 15%.
- Successfully completed all assigned tasks within budget and ahead of schedule.
- Developed innovative methods for troubleshooting complex technical problems, resulting in a decrease in downtime by 20%.
- Trained and mentored junior staff members, contributing to an overall increase in departmental morale and productivity.
Education
Associate of Science in Broadcast Engineering at University of MaineAug 2011 - May 2015
I've learned how to operate and maintain broadcast equipment, how to set up and take down a broadcast system, and how to troubleshoot and repair problems with broadcast equipment.
Skills
- Audio engineering
- Video engineering
- Broadcast automation
- Transmitter maintenance
- Antenna systems
- RF propagation
- Satellite communications
Shantelle Baietto
shantelle.baietto@gmail.com | (731) 224-2147 | 1222 West Jackson Boulevard,
Summary
Experience
Broadcast Engineer at WLS-TV, ILApr 2022 - Present
- Successfully installed and maintained broadcasting equipment for a large news station.
- Ensured that all broadcasts were aired on time and with high quality audio/visuals.
- Worked closely with the production team to ensure smooth operation of live broadcasts.
- Troubleshot any issues that arose during broadcasts, often under tight deadlines.
- Managed a team of junior broadcast engineers, providing training and guidance as needed.
Senior Broadcast Engineer at WBBM-TV, ILJul 2019 - Mar 2022
- Successfully engineered and launched 4 new HD radio stations in the market.
- Successfully migrated 2 legacy radio stations to a new streaming platform with zero down time.
- Successfully installed a $1.5M transmitter upgrade that increased power by 50% while reducing energy consumption by 30%.
- Wrote custom software to automate many of the station's daily tasks, saving an estimated 10 hours per day in labor costs.
- Developed innovative methods for improving signal coverage and reducing interference.
Lead Broadcast Engineer at WGN-TV, ILJul 2015 - May 2019
- Implemented a new audio mixing console that increased efficiency by 30%.
- Trained three junior engineers in broadcast engineering best practices.
- Researched and wrote a white paper on emerging technologies in the broadcast industry.
- Led a team of engineers in designing and building a new studio facility.
- Developed and implemented a quality control procedure for incoming video feeds.
Education
Associate of Science in Broadcast Engineering at Columbia College ChicagoAug 2011 - May 2015
I've learned to operate and maintain broadcast equipment, as well as to troubleshoot technical problems.
Skills
- Audio engineering
- Video engineering
- Broadcast automation
- Transmission systems
- Satellite communications
- IP networking
- 7. RF Systems