Ryan Dillenbeck 4000 Beechwood Road, University Park MD, 20782
EXPERIENCE
Broadcast Engineer May 2007 - Present
Broadcast Operations Center at The National Press Club
· Maintaining specialist equipment for video production, broadcast and satellite transmission, and web media.
· Setting up and monitoring audiovisual links between different locations.
· Setting up and operating editing facilities in post-production suites.
· Analysing and rectifying technical faults on equipment and systems.
· Minimizing loss of service at times of equipment failure by rapidly identifying and implementing alternative methods of service provision.
· Keeping informed of constant changes in technology by researching new systems, techniques and equipment.
· Repairing hardware, software and other broadcast technology systems.
Quality Control Technician May 2006 - May 2007
Randstad @ Discovery Channel INC.
· Performed quality checks on incoming programming to ensure they meet Discovery's technical specifications.
· Ingested video into file servers.
· Generated web video files to be posted on the Discovery Channel's Digital Asset Managment System.
Production Assistant February 2005 - May 2006
WPTZ News Channel 5, A Hearst Argyle Station
· Assisted in the production of television newscast productions.
· Operated studio cameras, floor directed, operated teleprompter, and ran scripts during newscast productions.
Studio Managers Assistant May 2004 – May 2006
Plattsburgh State, Mass Comm. Department
· Assisted studio manager in equipment repairs.
· Transfered old video formats to new digital (dvcam and DVD) media.
· Assisted in studio upgrade to digital production equipment.
· instructed students on new Standard Operating Procedures with new equipment.
CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Website Manager, www.pstv.tv Spring Semester, 2006
Plattsburgh State Television
· Rebuilt the PSTV.TV website. (not currently active)
· Added online video section to the site.
· Maintained website.
Producer/Director – Cardinal Basketball Spring Semester, 2006
Plattsburgh State Television
· Produced live Basketball Coverage.
· Produced, videotaped, and edited interviews to be air during coverage.
· Technical Director for live 4 camera basketball game coverage.
Promotions Director – PSTV Fall Semester, 2005
Plattsburgh State Television
· Oversaw the promotional direction of Plattsburgh State Television and PSTV shows.
· Produced, videotaped, and edited promotional and underwriting videos for PSTV.
Technician – Cardinal Basketball Spring/Fall Semester, 2005
Plattsburgh State Television
· Planned equipment layout for use during games.
· Set up, tested, and operated equipment used in live basketball game coverage.
· Diagnosed and repaired malfunctioning equipment during games.
Producer/Director – Gizmo Live Spring Semester, 2005
Plattsburgh State Television
· Produced and directed a "techTV" style show.
· Produced and directed ten 30 minute live episodes.
· Technically Directed Gizmo Live.
Assistant Producer/Director - Gizmo Live Fall Semester 2004
Plattsburgh State Television
· Assisted in the planning and production of a weekly live show.
· Assisted in the development of a new show.
· Technically Directed Gizmo Live.
Field Production Supervisor/Chief Photographer Fall Semester, 2004
Plattsburgh State Television
• Trained new and returning general staff on proper field production.
• Reviewed and graded any and all field productions.
• Assisted PSTV producers to produce quality programming.
Lab Assistant, TV Studio Production Spring/Fall Semester, 2004
Plattsburgh State University – Mass Communications Department
· Instructed students in the operation of studio production equipment.
· Advised students and helped them with their class projects and helped them to become better directors.
· Organized the lab portion of the production class, and assisted the professor in the instruction of the class.
EDUCATION
Plattsburgh State University January 2003 – May 2006
Major: Mass Media Communications
Hartwick College September 2000 – May 2001
Major: Math and Computer Science
Oppenheim Ephratah Central School September 1996 – June 2000
Major: Math and Technology
Herkimer County Career Tech Center September 1998 – June 1999
Major: Residential Electrical Wiring
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Dave Schrader (202) 731 - 1227
Chief Engineer: NPC - Broadcast Operations Center
dSchrader@press.org
Sam Hurd (434) 426 - 5018
IT System Admin and Chief Still Photographer
shurd@press.org
Heather Date (202) 994-2666
Associate Director of The George Washington University
Global Media Institute and Producer of The Kalb Report
hclapp@gwu.edu
Melanie Ierardi (202) 662-7592
Assistant Manager - NPC Broadcast Operations Center
melanie@press.org
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