Mike Carroll

Experience

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  CBC/Radio-Canada

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2016

  Led many projects that brought new technologies and cost savings to CBC. Developed action plans to improve audio quality issues on radio networks and online music streams. Utilized data analysis and monthly reporting to highlight the areas to focus on to improve on air issues. Created respectful and trusted work environment where input and ideas were valued.* Led a project that reduced operating costs by $300K annually, leading a change management project that upgraded tried and true production processes to IP-based technologies.* Led multi-million dollar visual radio project that helped CBC attain broadcast license requirements and improve community outreach by adding morning radio shows across country to network television.• Toronto Broadcast Centre lead for CBC VoIP installation and phone replacement project. Show less Managed $700K operational budget for a 350 seat performance / recording studio / venue within company. Using a small operation model meant overseeing contract negotiations, sales / marketing, event planning, quoting / invoicing, accounts receivable, scheduling, and technical operations for 200+ events annually* Developed a business plan to ensure new rentals focused on potentially high revenue events while maintaining importance on core performance and recording business clientele.* Implemented a reporting dashboard to showcase revenue ($750-$900k annually), ensuring return on investment (ROI) numbers, analysing data, forecasting, and managing budget. Show less Managed the operational needs for Sudbury and Thunder Bay Radio stations from Toronto. Implemented new technological equipment initiatives for each location, worked with local management on staff reduction plans and management support restructuring, ensured training was sufficient, and that technical needs were covered in yearly budget.* Designed business cases for radio production studio rebuilds for both locations, ensuring production methods continued to meet industry standards.* Collaborated with the design of new production staffing models for both locations. This was required due to budget cutbacks, so new operating model was implemented, reducing costs by 25%. Show less Managed technical operations for Glenn Gould Studio, CBC radio mobile, and CBC recording studios. Oversaw technical equipment procurement and implementation for all studios. Ensured the technical needs for every studio event were met and acted as onsite manager for most events. * Managed a multi-million dollar project, replacing 15-year-old company radio mobile, including equipment testing, design, acoustics, training, and implementation.* Reduce operating costs by developing and implementing a business plan for company recording facilities, transitioning tape based recording to hard disc digital recording.* Oversaw exclusive client negotiation of $250K revenue generating recording session with Mariah Carey. Show less

  • Project and Operations Manager (Manager, Audio Production)

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  • General Manager, Glenn Gould Studio

    Jan 2005 - Feb 2012

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Technical Director, Glenn Gould Studio

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  • Recording Engineer / Technician, Glenn Gould Studio

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1999

  • Manager, Radio Technical Stores

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1993
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  The Weather Network

  Mar 2017 - now

  Sr. Operations Manager