Jacques Naude
Auckland,AUK
Summary
I currently work as an Audio Visual Technician and Installer. My career has deviated to other career paths, but my passion is in broadcast and broadcast technologies.
I've built my 20-year career in a variety of roles within broadcast and broadcast technologies, with experience in live Television, Playout & Content Distribution across all on-air and on-line delivery platforms, all aspects of transmission, studio systems and broadcast workflow from end to end. I have a sound knowledge of all broadcast equipment involved in the broadcast and distribution of live events. I have a proven track record with international companies such as Sky, BBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera, TRT, Network 9, Telstra, Eutelsat, Asia Sat and Intelsat among others.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio and Visual Technician and Installer
Active Vision
02.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated competency in operating audio visual equipment; Pre-assemble, transport, setting up, and installing media equipment and audio-visual support tools, LCD projectors, TVs, video monitors, cameras, speakers and equipment racks
- Installation according to layout diagrams
- Repairing technical issues and identifying and resolving malfunctions
- Disassembling equipment, wiring, and support tools in a safe manner
- Performing inventory management on equipment, wiring, and accessories
- Carrying out any cleaning, maintenance, or repairs on audiovisual equipment
- Conducting sound, visual, and performance quality checks on AV equipment
- Inspecting mountings and electrical equipment to ensure they conform to health and safety regulations.
Fleet Control Manager
Banrep cc t/a Msi Vehicle Dealership
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Investigate ways to cut costs and maximize profits
- Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency
- Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance regimes to minimize downtime and maintain schedules
- Analyzing data to increase business operational efficiency.
Co-Owner
Kuru-Kuru Guesthouse
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Ensuring and providing flawless, upscale, professional, and high-class guest service experiences
- Co-ordinate marketing strategies
- Analysing customer feedback and providing strategic direction to continuously improve overall rating
- Appraise team's performance and produce regular reports.
Satellite Broadcast Operations Manager
Globecast
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Operated varied broadcasting equipment and outlined technical records and engineering logs
- Aided in video postproduction and maintained remote production facilities
- Managing short, medium, and long-term broadcasting events including overseeing deployment for international broadcasters including SKY TV, CNN, BBC and AL Jazeera
- Plan and coordinate all operational requirements for high-profile news events such as the Oscar Pistorius trial of 2015 - 2016
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing ad hoc content via satellite and ATM fibre links
- Comprehensive use of ScheduALL as a system to manage costs and build delivery schedules, log and deliver information pertaining to SNG trucks, Fly-aways, production services, as well as in-house technical resources
- Communication with Directors, studios, MCR & SatOps
- Real-time co-ordination, troubleshooting and traffic management of services to network uplinks, downlinks, and service providers
- Organizing and coordinating technical requirements to all relevant departments, such as SNG Uplink engineers, MCR and OB Facilities
- Compile quotes on broadcasting services and tracking costs for budget purposes
- Checking and maintaining technical requirements with host broadcasters
- Purchasing and scheduling satellite capacity and SNG services from third party providers
- Co-ordination of Cameras & Live crew in the field
- Monitoring of Satellite Schedules and responding quickly and effectively to provide solutions and support when required.
Sales and Marketing Manager
Karongwe Rarewood Furniture
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Coordinate with the sales team and other departments to produce effective strategies
- Building strong working relationships with various exhibitors
- Negotiate contracts with exhibitors and vendors.
Sales Consultant
Questek Advance Technologies
03.2007 - 08.2010
- Design and develop solutions for pre and postproduction facilities and studios, Selling and designing solutions for pre and post production facilities and studios, including broadcast facilities
- Developing and reviewing operational strategies to achieve sales targets
- Researching and identifying potential opportunities for products and services
- Preparing and delivering technical presentations and product demonstrations
- Negotiating and closing sales, with extensive account and database management.
MCR Operator/ Line Record Coordinator and Interim manager
South African Broadcasting Corporation
05.1996 - 02.2007
- Skilled in the use of all broadcast equipment and technology as assigned, including but not limited to, standard and high-definition operations, tape deck operations and duplication of content, broadcast routers, intercoms, planning of network content and media movement, content management, linear and non-linear edit systems, encoding systems, server-based recordings/playback devices, server networking
- Quality checking the integrity of all incoming and outgoing video and audio signals and monitoring the performance of operational systems
- Coordinating incoming and outgoing transmission feeds via satellite and ATM fibre
- Checking and maintaining technical requirements with host broadcasters
- Planning and managing traffic flow from local and international broadcast agencies
- Monitoring and adjusting technical quality of video and audio
- Compiling transmissions reports on faults and other logs
- Negotiation with and purchase from service providers of additional satellite / fibre capacity, facilities or circuits as required
- Manage these key supplier relationships
- Undertaking routine testing and maintenance of transmission equipment and operating Master Control switchers.
Skills
- ScheduALL
- SABC In-House:
- Video Editing
- Dalet Radio Ingest
- Fortex - Video Ingest
- SatOps
- Camera Training
- Supply Chain Suite
- Sales Training
- Warehouse Management
- Seven Dimensions of Selling
Accomplishments
- Implementing and maintaining a CRM Software program
- Cut costs of GPS installation and tracking contracts.
- Securing key accounts with major production and broadcast companies
- Planned and managed the coverage of the Oscar Pistoruis murder trial for international broadcasters such as BBC, CNN, Al-Jazeera, TRT and Network 9.
References
- Alan Hird – +27 82 459 1909
MD – Globecast
ahird@globecastafrica.com
- Abdulhak Gardee – +27 11 482 279
HR/ Financial Director – Globecast
agardee@globecastafrica.com
- Jacques Andreou – +27 82 568 8337
Senior Satellite Engineer – Globecast
jandreou@globecastafrica.com
- Barney Bharath – +27 82 415 1192
SABC News Line Record
sbharath@sabc.co.za
Certification
- ScheduALL
- SABC In-House:
- Video Editing
- Dalet Radio Ingest
- Fortex - Video Ingest
- SatOps
- Camera Training
- Supply Chain Suite
- Sales Training
- Warehouse Management
- Seven Dimensions of Selling
Timeline
Audio and Visual Technician and Installer
Active Vision
02.2023 - Current
Fleet Control Manager
Banrep cc t/a Msi Vehicle Dealership
05.2021 - 07.2022
Co-Owner
Kuru-Kuru Guesthouse
10.2017 - 04.2021
Satellite Broadcast Operations Manager
Globecast
09.2014 - 08.2017
Sales and Marketing Manager
Karongwe Rarewood Furniture
09.2012 - 09.2014
Sales Consultant
Questek Advance Technologies
03.2007 - 08.2010
MCR Operator/ Line Record Coordinator and Interim manager
South African Broadcasting Corporation
05.1996 - 02.2007
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