Daniel Dadia

Experience

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  Kastel Communications

  Apr 1982 - May 1986

  Producer Asst.Film Editor

  Awarded Best Youngest Producer .Produced films and Documentaries for BBC, CH.4 England, SABC, EL -AL Israeli Airlines ,Israeli Foreign Ministry. Responsibilities included Pre production,budgeting, coordination of locations and crews and talent.

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  JMS Prod.

  Aug 1986 - Sept 1991

  Production/Office Manager

  Produced a weekly show on WNYC Public TV. Arranged video crews and coordinated shootings in the U.S. and abroad and assisted the company president and director in editing documentaries for corporate and non profit organizations.

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  ARD German TV

  Nov 1991 - Sept 1996

  Bureau Staff Audio Engineer

  Responsible for providing audio services at the New York bureau for documentaries and news coverage across the US & Canada. Covered first attack on the World Trade Center. Participated in coverage of ECO 92 Rio Brazil, conducted interviews with presidents and ministers from various nations.

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  NTV Intel.

  Oct 1996 - Apr 2002

  Master Control Manager

  Managed a Network Satellite Operation Center for 3 news bureaus for NTV network in Japan. Trained and supervised over 10 employees. Coordinated live shots, tape feeds and satellite media tours via international satellite space and earth station uplink. Coordinated crews and live feeds for the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack and the 2001 Presidential Elections.  Coordinated between News Bureau and Production team to ensure all Satellite media Tours and News feeds aired as scheduled. Managed and negotiated the budget for all Earth stations, Domestic and Pacific satellites and saved $500,000 during Sept. 11 WTC news coverage. Show less

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  Five Star Productions

  Apr 2002 - Feb 2003

  Lighting Grip Soundman

  Provided lighting and sound services for national cable television shows, corporate videos and infomercials shot on location and at the studio.

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  NBC Universal

  Apr 2005 - May 2009

  Master Control Operator

  South East Hub Air control OperatorManaged On-Air operations for 9 NBC and Telemundo stations, acquired and timed syndicated shows, network news and sports programming from satellite and digital platforms and transmitted programming to New York and Los Angeles Hubs. Provided continuous coverage of the Beijing Summer Olympics, the 2008 Presidential debates, and Presidential Elections. Awarded an Ovation for Outstanding Teamwork. Maintained Zero Defect avoiding any broadcasting errors and revenue loss Coordinated broadcast logs between traffic department and promos from the Creative department that ensured all aspects of airing and client satisfaction Assisted Traffic department to ingest promos and commercials for airManaged on air operations for 9 NBC and Telemundo stations, acquired and timed syndicated shows, network news and sports programming from satellite and digital platforms and transmitted programming to New York and Los Angeles hubs.•Provided continuous coverage of the Beijing summer Olympics, the 2008 Presidential debates and Elections. •Assisted in the migration of all NBC & Telemundo stations from Miramar to Crawford Communications, Atlanta, GA. •Awarded an ovation for outstanding teamwork.. Show less

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  Comcast NBC Universal

  Nov 2010 - Feb 2016

  Comm. Tech 3

  Analyzed and repaired Internet, VOIP & Digital cable. Diagnosed and resolved PC and tablet issues. Instructed customers on the use of hardware and software. Awarded Top Tech and Certificate of recognition numerous times.  Achieved and maintained high customer satisfaction Increased customer retention by resolving multiple future issues at the same time  Preformed the work in 50% of the normal time by analyzing data prior to arrival Trained new technicians to resolved complex issues Show less

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  Fortune Media Group.

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  Post Production coordinator/Traffic coordinator

  Assisted SVP of Production through all phases from production to airing. Coordinated with clients and editors throughout the post-production process. Assisted VP of Media with airings of commercials and educational programs throughout the U.S and Canada. Worked on an account where the customer won 1st place award for product and presentation Streamlined the location of customer sample products by creating a spreadsheet which reduced search time by 20 minutes Main liaison between customer and creative team that ensured all aspects of the process moved smoothly Show less

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  Wheelhouse Studios.tv

  Aug 2018 - now

  Product & Props Master