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Tom O'Neal
Tom O'Neal
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Tom O'Neal Thomas Michel' O'Neal 2800 Colonial Avenue #1
Norfolk, Virginia 23508 email: TomONeal@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/Tom4u2 h(757)627-3061 c(248)224-9949
work experience
Digital Control Technician, Local TV LLC Digital Operating Center
Norfolk, Virginia (April, 2008-April, 2010)
Operated video servers and automation system. Monitored signal quality. Operated the television transmitters via remote control. Maintained modulation levels within FCC regulations. Performed the duties of the master control operator by switching the on air signals in accordance with the stations log. Monitored the level of quality of all on-air signals. Wrote time sensitive discrepancy reports and proceedural documentation. Interpreted network schedules and timing information.
Real Estate Photographer, iLOOKabout.com
Detroit, Michigan (August, 2007-February, 2008)
Took photos of real estate properties in metro Detroit area for MLS listings.
News Video Editor, WDIV-TV Local 4 News
Detroit, Michigan (July, 2004-April, 2007)
Edited non-linear news raw video into packages and voiceovers for the stations news programs. Ran microwave receive room taking in live microwave signals and sent out video via satellite and fiber lines to networks.
News/Sports Video Editor, WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News
Southfield, Michigan (December, 2002-March, 2004)
Edited news and sports video into video elements for airing on the stations newscasts.
Technician/News and Sports Videotape Editor, WKBD/WWJ-TV News
Southfield, Michigan (April, 1988-December, 2002)
Edited news and sports video into video elements for the stations newscasts and programs. Ran microwave room, pulled in satellite feeds, ran studio camers, floor directed and assisted in studio and remote productions.
education
Norfolk State University Bachelors of Science degree in Mass Communications.
awards
Two time Michigan Emmy Nominee (1993)
Employee Of The Month WKBD-TV (November, 1996)
NABJ Awards Second Place Sports/Feature Category (1997)
Norfolk, Virginia 23508 email: TomONeal@aol.com www.linkedin.com/in/Tom4u2 h(757)627-3061 c(248)224-9949
work experience
Digital Control Technician, Local TV LLC Digital Operating Center
Norfolk, Virginia (April, 2008-April, 2010)
Operated video servers and automation system. Monitored signal quality. Operated the television transmitters via remote control. Maintained modulation levels within FCC regulations. Performed the duties of the master control operator by switching the on air signals in accordance with the stations log. Monitored the level of quality of all on-air signals. Wrote time sensitive discrepancy reports and proceedural documentation. Interpreted network schedules and timing information.
Real Estate Photographer, iLOOKabout.com
Detroit, Michigan (August, 2007-February, 2008)
Took photos of real estate properties in metro Detroit area for MLS listings.
News Video Editor, WDIV-TV Local 4 News
Detroit, Michigan (July, 2004-April, 2007)
Edited non-linear news raw video into packages and voiceovers for the stations news programs. Ran microwave receive room taking in live microwave signals and sent out video via satellite and fiber lines to networks.
News/Sports Video Editor, WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Action News
Southfield, Michigan (December, 2002-March, 2004)
Edited news and sports video into video elements for airing on the stations newscasts.
Technician/News and Sports Videotape Editor, WKBD/WWJ-TV News
Southfield, Michigan (April, 1988-December, 2002)
Edited news and sports video into video elements for the stations newscasts and programs. Ran microwave room, pulled in satellite feeds, ran studio camers, floor directed and assisted in studio and remote productions.
education
Norfolk State University Bachelors of Science degree in Mass Communications.
awards
Two time Michigan Emmy Nominee (1993)
Employee Of The Month WKBD-TV (November, 1996)
NABJ Awards Second Place Sports/Feature Category (1997)
Me standing next to the semi-retired US Iowa class destroyer The USS Wisconsin, which is docked downtown next to the Nauticus Maritime Museum. This is a major tourist attraction in Norfolk.
