GERARD THOMAS KAUFOLD

OFFERING:

Over twenty-four years of progressively responsible experience in television production. Proven expertise as an Audio Engineer, Technical Director, Tape Playback Operator, Chyron Operator, Floor Director, Studio Camera Operator, Robotic Camera Operator, Video Shader, and Master Control Technician. Strong creative, organizational and communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

TURNER BROADCASTING ( CNN ) - London, United Kingdom

Director, Production Technician

12/07 - present

Directs while switching and operating five robotic studio floor cameras during channel hosting of live International news presentations.

 

        Other responsibilities include operation of all control room and studio equipment.

       

TURNER BROADCASTING ( CNN ) - New York City

Audio Engineer, Production Technician

10/99 - 12/07

Assisted in the design and equipment acquisition of the digital audio suites in the new Time Warner Columbus Square Building.

Proficient with digital mixing consoles such as the Euphonix platform, as well as ENCO systems.

Head audio engineer for "American Morning with Soledad O'Brien and Miles O'Brien", CNN's daily four hour morning show.

Participated in CNN's around-the-clock coverage of:

    Hurricane Katrina - Fall 2005

    London Bombings - Spring 2005

    Presidential Elections - Fall 2004

    Operation Enduring Freedom - Spring 2003

Responsible for all audio content emanating from the N.Y. Bureau during the day of September 11, 2001

 

RIVER AVENUE PRODUCTIONS (N.Y. YANKEES SCOREBOARD OPERATIONS) - The Bronx

EVS Instant Replay, Tape Op, Video Shader, Audio Engineer, Technical Director, Production Technician

04/01 - present

Operates the EVS computer controlled instant replay equipment for in-game "Diamondvision" scoreboard productions for all Yankee home games.

Other responsibilities include the shading of all "Diamondvision" cameras as well as tape playback of recorded animations and commercial inserts.

Acts as a permanent on site back-up for the audio engineer and technical director.

 

Manhattan Centre Studios (MSG Metro Channels) - New York City

Technical Director, Audio Engineer

6/99 - 11/02

Worked as the only fill-in / vacation relief technician for the full time technical director and full time audio engineer. Shows include

Metro Channel's Studio Y, New York Eats, Metro Holistic and Full Frontal Fashion, also News 12 New Jersey's New Jersey's Talking.

 

Group W Network Services (CBS Cable) - Stanford, Connecticut

Master Control Technician, Production Technician

4/99 - 10/99

Assisted in the transmission of 24 hour cable networks including Arts&Entertainment, The Biography Channel, The History Channel,

Speedvision and Outdoor Life.

COURTROOM TELEVISION NETWORK - New York City

Technical Director, Audio Engineer, Production Technician

6/92 - 4/99

Overseeing special projects and quick-fixing equipment problems, while assisting in the production of 24 hour courtroom channel.

 

 

 

 

FOX CABLE NEWS NETWORK - New York City

Video Engineer

1/97 - 10/99

Responsible for all video aspects of live "on the half hour" national newsbreak inserts.

 

 

 

FX (Fox Cable Entertainment Network) - New York City

Audio Engineer

12/95 - 1/96

Responsible for all audio aspects of live "on the half hour" national channel hosting inserts.

   

 

 

 

NEWSTALK TELEVISION (Multimedia Entertainment) - New York City

Director, Technical Director, Audio Engineer

10/94 - 4/95

Directed while switching and/or mixed live national talk programs for NewsTalk Television.

 

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NEWS 12 LONG ISLAND - Woodbury, New York

Crew Chief, Technical Director, Audio Engineer, Production Technician

5/87 - 10/94

Integrally involved in studio production for the Emmy Award winning News 12 Long Island, the nations first 24 hour regional news network.

 

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AMERICAN MOVIE CLASSICS - Woodbury, New York

Audio Engineer, Production Technician

4/88 - 11/90

Participated in the studio production of American Movie Classics, a national Pay-TV service.

 

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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORPORATION - Woodbury, New York

Producer/Director

10/86 - 5/87

Produced and directed the live "call-in" educational series Extra Help.

 

 

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SANITARIUM STUDIOS - Dix Hills, New York

Recording Engineer

12/90 - 4/94

Assisted in the design and equipment acquisition for a professional recording studio. Also recorded, mixed and mastered 24 track recordings.

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GSD STAGE PRODUCTIONS - Hicksville, New York

Concert Lighting Technician

4/86 - 12/89

Designed and operated major lighting rigs for prominent rock and roll acts including The Alarm, The Ramones and The Connells.