Yvonne Bennett

Experience

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  Qwest Digital Media

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Master Control Operator
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  DoD News - Towne Group

  Nov 2005 - Feb 2015

  Contractor, Technical Manager

  Working manager - very hands on - acted as backup to traffic coordinator, master control operations and media managers. Responsible for day to day operations of control room.

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  The Pentagon Channel

  Nov 2005 - Feb 2015

  Manager

  Managed contractors from master control, content management, traffic and archiving. Very hands on manager with the ability to fill in for any one in these positions at a moments notice. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, training and evaluations.

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  Public Broadcasting Service

  Nov 2015 - now

  Manage day-to-day operations of PBS Network Operations Center. Manage NOC technicians while focusing on staff development. Work with distribution Operations team to develop and fine-tune processes and procedures. Manage the 24X7 daily operations of the PBS NOC to meet the PBS goal of 99.99% on-air reliability. Facilitate LIVE and Live-from tape events. Work with PBS technicians to establish expectations; set training, operational and personal goals and track performance. Help maintain a positive environment that encourages teamwork.

  • Director

    Oct 2018 - now

  • Sr. Manager, Distribution Operations

    Nov 2015 - now