Brian Dougherty

Brian Dougherty
740 Miller Street
Carthage, IL 62321
309-333-1657
n9xeg@mchsi.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Over fifteen years management experience.
Experience working within a budget and inventory control.
Over ten years in the broadcasting industry.
Skilled in electronic equipment maintenance.
FCC trained broadcast inspector.
Well versed in FCC rules and regulations.
Can rapidly analyze and correct electronic problems.
Highly organized and committed to goals and objectives.
Former Illinois licensed Emergency Medical Technician.
Trained on Universal Transports and Check processing equipment.
Compaq Presario line certification.
Dell desktop and laptop certification.
Power PC certification (MAC clones).
Trained on the Galileo networking project.
College course work: AC/DC electronics, RF principles and practical applications, TV principles, microprocessors, digital techniques, antennas, satellite communications.
Experienced using Microsoft Word, Excel, Front Page.

EDUCATION

Associate in Applied Science and Broadcast Electronics Certificate, John Wood Community College - Harris Corporation, Quincy Illinois, May 1995. Achieved Deans List; received the Hilmer I. Swanson - Harris Corporation Scholarship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract Field Engineer - RADIO ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING TEAM, Carthage, IL 1995 - Present

Trained as an inspector by the FCC, contracted with the Illinois Broadcasters Association as an inspector in the IBA alternative inspection program. I have also contracted to local stations to provide maintenance on their equipment.
Retail sales from web-site, auction sites and consumer shows.
Buyer of wholesale products.
Fill out quarterly tax reports for state sales tax

Training Officer - HANCOCK COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES, Carthage, IL 1993 - Present

Coordinated the county's media information and broadcasting coverage during The Great Flood of '93.
Communicated with residents, Mayors, State Representatives, Federal Representatives and Local and National Media.
Addressed the needs of flood victims and communicated with the appropriate agencies that could assist the victims with their needs.
Schedule classes for county emergency service personnel.
coordinate weather spotter classes with the National Weather Service in Davenport IA.

Field Engineer - BANCTEC SERVICE CORPORATION, Dallas, TX 1996 - 2001

Responsible for maintaining check sorting equipment.
Hardware Warranty Technician, providing on-site service for PC repair.
Trained on Galileo software, providing technical support to travel agents.
Trained on Ethernet and Token Ring networking.
Troubleshooting network TB10 and all hardware associated with networking devices.

Lab Technician - METHODE ELECTRONICS, Carthage, IL 1995 - 1996

Responsible for testing automotive switches.
Responsible to document various readings after stress testing.
Ability to use oscilloscopes, atmospheric chambers and various electronics test equipment.

Emergency Medical Technician - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Carthage, IL 1994 - 1996

Responsible for pre-hospital care of patients.
Responsible to drive the ambulance.
Responsible to clean and restock ambulance with supplies.
Took continuing education credits required for licensing.

Associate Test Technician - HARRIS CORPORATION Quincy, IL, 1994 - 1995

Experience with component level troubleshooting, on RF amps by utilizing schematics and part lists.
Inspection of new boards and warranty returns.
Trained on the Quest transmitter.
Trained on proper anti-static protection procedures and proper soldering techniques

Operations Manager / Air Personality - STREATOR BROADCASTING, Streator, IL 1989 - 1992

Provided morning drive, which included live broadcasting of entertaining communication and music.
Responsible for maintaining console equipment, satellite and computer interfaces.
Assigned the duties of Chief Engineer responsible for signing weekly logs.
Trained on the Systemation automation system.
Was asked to speak publicly, and provided live remotes, performed as a Santa's helper.
Customer relations and training and managing personnel.

Manager - GKC THEATRES (now Carmike) Springfield, IL 1985-1988
College Hills - Normal, IL 1985; Morris Cinemas - Morris, IL 1986 -1987; The Roxie Cinema - Ottawa, IL 1988

Responsible for the hiring and training of staff.
Setting up movies and tearing down.
Responsible for cost control and the ordering of inventory.
Responsible for everyday operations including customer relations.
Maintained a high per cap on concession sales.
Responsible to maintain equipment including projection and concession equipment.
Responsible for bank deposits as needed.

References upon request

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