George Ryan
2920 Bretford Way
Norman, OK 73071-1874
(405) 310-4453 home
(405) 826-4839 cell
TVAudioGuy@aol.com
TVAudioGuy.com
Objective
Freelance opportunities in remote broadcast technical management, audio and video production and audio education.
Summary of Qualifications
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35-years experience in audio production in broadcast, studio and remote applications
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30-years in television broadcasting in various production and management roles
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30-years experience in independent video production
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15-years theatrical and symphonic show production experience
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9-years in operational management of a video production and transmission facility
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Excellent skills in oral, written and electronic communications, personnel and resource management
Technical Experience
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Audio Engineer, Freelance Remote Broadcast Production
Live remote and studio audio mixing and engineering. Remote work includes NCAA, MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL sports broadcasts with numerous national and regional networks and production companies. Operational expertise of Calrec Alpha, Sigma, Omega Digital and Q2 analog; Sony Oxford Digital; Euphonix System 5B Digital; Harrison TV-4; Soundcraft Series FIVE, Europa, Venue II, Spirit-40; Neve; Ramsa; SSL; Yamaha PM-1D Digital, M7CL Digital, LS-9 Digital, PM-4000, PM-3500, PM-3000, PM-1800 and other audio mixing consoles. Extensive experience with microphone selection and placement, audio processing equipment, audio recording formats including CD-R, DAT, MiniDisc and DigiCart systems, RF wireless microphone systems, RTS, Clear Com and other intercom systems, IFB and telephone interface equipment, and other audio production equipment.
Freelance work includes ABC, Atlanta Olympic Broadcasting, CBC, CBS, Creative Sports, ESPN, ESPN 2, FOX Southwest, FOX Sports Net, NBC, NCAA Productions, Prime/Liberty Sports, Raycom Sports, World Wrestling Entertainment and others.
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Sound Designer, Theater Audio Engineer
Resident Sound Designer and Audio Engineer for the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra and Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. Responsibilities include design and operation of classical, pops and Broadway theatrical shows.
Management Experience
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Contribution Network Supervisor, Atlanta Olympic Broadcasting, 1996 Centennial Olympic Games
Responsible for managing the International Broadcast Center Contribution Network Coordinating (CNC) Team to ensure continuity and quality of all incoming video and audio feeds from the Olympic Venue TOC’s. Provided guidance and direction in areas outside the normal responsibilities of the Contribution Network Coordinators. Responsible for communicating with other IBC Management Teams regarding strategic and tactical issues. Worked closely with the BellSouth Technical Management Team to ensure the SONET transmission system was functioning at optimum performance levels.
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Manager of Operations, University of Oklahoma Television and Satellite Services
Provided administrative, management and developmental supervision of the TVS Operations staff and activities. Served as primary Producer/Director and Unit Manager for TVS Productions - broadcast-quality production and studio facilities, satellite uplink and downlink operation, fiber optic interconnection network, distance education network coordination and facility design. Developed all required plans of work, operational budgets, staff training and development, short and long term planning, facilities design and construction, client relations and other duties as required.
George Ryan Resume - cont.
Employment
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Adjunct Instructor - Drama 2005 to present
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK Sound Designer, Audio Engineer 2000 to present
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Oklahoma City, OK Sound Designer, Audio Engineer 1999 to present
Freelance Production Various Audio 1, Audio 2, RF 1981 to present
Atlanta Olympic Atlanta, GA IBC Contribution Network Supervisor 1996
Broadcasting
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Manager of Operations, TVS 1986 - 1995
KWTV-9, CBS affiliate Oklahoma City, OK Assignment Editor 1986
WKY-AM Oklahoma City, OK Assignment Editor/News Anchor 1985-86
Norman Public Schools Norman, OK Studio Director/Teacher 1984-85
KGOU-FM Norman, OK News Director 1981-1984
University of Oklahoma Norman, OK Adjunct Instructor – Journalism 1981-1984
KTVY-4, NBC affiliate Oklahoma City, OK News Reporter/Photojournalist 1980-1981
Education
The University of Oklahoma Norman, OK M.A. in Journalism 1987
B.A. in Journalism - Radio/TV/Film 1980
Memberships
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE)
United States Institute for Theater Technology (USITT)
References
Frank Phillips 512-328-5424 Technical Manager, FOX Sports Net
Al Killion 217-493-6687 Operations Producer, ESPN
Kevin Hendel 704-973-5000 Operations Producer, ESPN Regional Television
Joel Levine 405-232-7575 Music Director, Oklahoma City Philharmonic
Nick Demos 405-209-7567 Artistic Director, Demos Bizar Entertainment
Jerry Hart 405-841-3348 Owner, Hartland Productions, Oklahoma City
additional references available upon request
George Ryan – Client / Production List (partial)
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Pump Boys and Dinettes, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 42nd Street, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (2009), The Music Man, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors, Disney’s High School Musical 2, Steel Magnolias, The Who’s Tommy, The Sound of Music, Swing!, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Urinetown, Oklahoma!, Evita, Singin’ in the Rain, Once on this Island, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, Cabaret, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hello Dolly, Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA, Disney’s High School Musical, Five Guys Named Moe, Chicago, Footloose, The Wizard of Oz, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Pageant, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Chess, Annie, Jekyll and Hyde, My Way, The Will Rogers Follies, Gypsy, Grease, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Sound of Music, Pippin, Carousel, Forever Plaid, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Big River, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Dames at Sea and Lyric Academy’s Guys and Dolls, Annie, and Into the Woods.
University of Oklahoma
Pal Joey, My One and Only, Cabaret, Chess, A Little Night Music, Jack, Sweet Charity, and Anything Goes.
Annual Sooner Scandals and University Sing shows since 1981.
Oklahoma City Philharmonic Pops
Art Garfunkel, Marvin Hamlisch, Julie Budd, Kenny Loggins, Marichi Cobre, Gatlin Brothers, Al Jarreau, Olivia Newton-John, Doc Severinsen, Pink Martini, Pete Fountain, Glen Campbell, Roberta Flack, Ray Charles, Michael Feinstein, Jennifer Holiday, Burt Bacharach, Jim Nabors, Riders in the Sky, Toni Tennille and others.
Network Television
ESPN – Women’s College World Series, Big Monday College Basketball, NCAA College Football, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Baseball, NCAA Softball, NCAA Lacrosse National Championship, PBA Bowling, and many others. Bowl games include Sheraton Hawaii Bowl, GMAC Bowl, Outback Bowl, Motor City Bowl and Meinecke Car Care Bowl.
FOX Sports Net (FSN) – National Big-12 College Football, NCAA Basketball, MLS Soccer, Boxing, NCAA Gymnastics, Major League Baseball, National Football League, and many others.
World Wrestling Entertainment – WWE Monday Night Raw, WWE Smackdown, Wrestlemania.
Showtime – SHOWBOX Boxing
ABC – NCAA Football, NCAA Basketball and many others. Bowl games include Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Gator Bowl.
Local Television
KWTV – 9, Oklahoma City – MDA Telethon, Gimme the Mic, Dream Wedding, and many others.
KUSA – 9, Denver – NFL Broncos Pre-season, Christmas Parade of Lights
KPRC – 2, Houston – Power of Houston Festival
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