Crystal Wheeler
Marietta,GA
Summary
Broadcast professional with over 30 years of successful experience in radio and television. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the communications industry. Strengths in both television and radio backed by years of experience.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Delay Specialist
Court TV
Atlanta
07.2021 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring live court broadcasts to ensure language and video restrictions are adhered to regarding FCC regulations for OTA television broadcasts.
- Screen programming for inappropriate language or video for broadcast on various Scripps networks.
- QC programs for video or audio issues before they are broadcast.
Operations Manager
Cox Media Group
Atlanta
05.1997 - 07.2021
- Oversee board operators and phone screeners of one of the top ten talk stations in the country.
- Fill-in for board operators and phone screeners on a regular basis.
- Co host of a team talk show with 3 other hosts.
- Set, enforce and optimize internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Devise, deploy and monitor processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Audio Operator (Freelance)
Home Depot Television
Atlanta
12.1997 - Current
- Perform set-up operations and monitor audio levels from all sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
- Maintain integrity of audio and support equipment and notify management of repair or replacement needs.
- Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming.
- Work closely with operations manager and chief engineer to develop audio schemes for current and new productions.
Audio Operator/GraphicsTicker Operator (Freelance)
Warner Brothers Discovery
Atlanta
09.1996 - Current
- Lead audio op for live award shows and live sports broadcasts.
- Perform set-up operations and monitor audio levels from all sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
- Maintain integrity of audio and support equipment and notify management of repair or replacement needs.
- Control microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Graphics ticker operator for March Madness using the SMT graphics system.
Master Control Operator/Supervisor
Cartoon Network (Turner Broadcasting)
Atlanta
05.1997 - 05.1999
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Kept signal strong, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
- Oversaw team of six technical professionals to manage successful broadcasts.
- Worked with engineering department to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in real time.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Graphics Operator
The Nashville Network
Nashville
07.1989 - 07.1996
- CG operator for Live entertainment shows, award shows, NHRA racing and Rodeo championships.
- Processed requests for graphics quickly and systematically to create efficient designs.
Master Control Operator
WTVQ TV
Lexington
06.1984 - 10.1988
- Monitored channels for compliance with federal regulations and strict company rules.
- Performed quality control duties for on air content during newscasts.
- Kept signal strong, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Worked with engineering department to strengthen audio and video quality during broadcasts.
- Evaluated program schedules and prepared programs to assess transmission readiness and identify any signal issues.
- Ran commercials during newscasts, sports programs and network shows.
Education
Major: Mass Communications -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYAssociates Degree - Broadcasting
Fugazzi Business College
Lexington, KY05.1984
Skills
- Microphone usage
- Audio recordings
- Selecting equipment
- Managing sound quality
- Control console operation
- Mixing sound input
- Operating recording equipment
- Customer Service
- Planning and Coordination
- Training & Development
Timeline
Network Delay Specialist
Court TV
07.2021 - Current
Audio Operator (Freelance)
Home Depot Television
12.1997 - Current
Operations Manager
Cox Media Group
05.1997 - 07.2021
Master Control Operator/Supervisor
Cartoon Network (Turner Broadcasting)
05.1997 - 05.1999
Audio Operator/GraphicsTicker Operator (Freelance)
Warner Brothers Discovery
09.1996 - Current
Graphics Operator
The Nashville Network
07.1989 - 07.1996
Master Control Operator
WTVQ TV
06.1984 - 10.1988
Major: Mass Communications -
University of Kentucky
Associates Degree - Broadcasting
Fugazzi Business College
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