CV FOR SIMON WILLIAMSON

PROFILE

Highly Experienced Television Operations Engineer, working within News, Broadcast and Facilities.

Equally adept at operational, technical support and supervisory roles.

Over thirty years in the TV industry I have worked successfully in the following areas; Vision Control, VTR Ops & Engineering, Sound Supervision, Clip Server Management, First-line Maintenance for Broadcast & IT Systems, Radio & SNG Links, Project Planning (for Technical Refurbishment and Multi-Camera OBs).

Well-rounded management skills through involvement with rostering, recruitment and staff appraisals.
I have supervised a Technical team of 25 people.

I am a highly motivated individual, with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to team work.

I relish the challenge of working in a “live” television environment.

WORK HISTORY

July 2006-Present    Senior Technical Director, Sky Television, West London

Senior Technical Operations member of staff on Sky News and Sports programmes, broadcast from any one of nine Sky TV Studios in London.  Responsible for cutting-edge broadcast technology, including delivering the first High Definition live programmes to be transmitted from studios in the UK.  Recognised "super-user" expert and trainer for Sky Studios' new Media Asset Management system.

Jan - Jul 2006          Freelance Broadcast Engineer/Consultant

                              Various engagements for BBC Television News, ITV Central News and Oxford Brookes University.                           

1988-Dec 2005        Operations Supervisor, ITV Central (Central News South)

Supervised and managed the technical resources (staff and equipment) for the production of “Central News” in the South Midlands region.  Active role in the operation of technical equipment in both Studio and Outside Broadcast. Assessed and implemented new technology and working practices.  Ensured ITV's Health & Safety Policy is followed in Studio premises and on location.  Appraised technical staff and planned suitable training programmes.