12/01/06

Keith C. Hanson

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Skills: Installing, troubleshooting and operating computer hardware, software and electronic systems in the broadcast environment, supervising employees. Proficient in use of Microsoft operating systems and computer hardware, as well as Microsoft Office 2000 software.

Certifications:  September 20, 2000: Received CompTIA A+Certification upon successful completion of a two-part certification exam.

Work Experience:

Systems Availability Specialist: Kingland Systems, Clear Lake, Iowa

Day-to-day responsibility for the successful operation of the AS/400 systems in the production environments. Monitoring, reporting, and resolving problems, backup and recovery process responsibilities, observing interactive and batch file processing, observing computer networks for operation and connectivity, troubleshooting issues with networking, AS/400s, and Windows 98, NT & 2000 computers. January 22, 2001 to 8/26/2002 and February 2003 to present.

Master Control Supervisor: KIMT-TV, Mason City, Iowa

Day to day supervision of the Master Control staff including scheduling work shifts, working with Chief Engineer on budgets, recruiting, and employee evaluations, and filling in as an Operator, computer systems support for all departments and systems at the station, and evaluation of new systems and technology. October 18, 1995 to January 18. 2001

Master Control Operator: KIMT- TV, Mason City, Iowa.

Operate Master Control switcher, operate an Odetics Accucart system for commercial playback, operate various monitoring equipment and transmitter remote controls, record programs from satellite for later playback, basic equipment maintenance, videotape editing, voice-over work for commercials, and other duties as assigned. September 14, 1989 to October 18, 1995.

Education:

Computer Systems Technician – Diploma Program, Hamilton College, Mason City, Iowa, March 2001.  Coursework related to installation, troubleshooting and resolution of conflicts in computer hardware and software and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 2000.

Bachelor of Science - Iowa State University, December 1988.  Major: Speech Communications: emphasis in Telecommunicative Arts. Additional courses in Journalism-Mass Communications: Advertising and Public relations.

Diploma, Clear Lake Community Schools, Clear Lake, Iowa.  Participated in: All-State Speech Festival - Individual events 1980 in the category of Radio News Announcing. Music: Marching Band, Concert Band, Pep Band, and Choir. Drama: Lighting and sound technician for plays, concerts, musicals. Athletics: Manager, official timekeeper, scorer, and PA announcer.