Steve Tuzeneu
Management/Technology Manager
45 Barbara Road, Middletown, CT 06457
860-615-9601
stuzeneu@gmail.com
CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
Over 18 Years of Management Experience Management Skills Including Sales and Technology
Dedicated to Achieving Highest Revenues Developed Money-Saving Procedures
Implemented Expense Control/Cost Reduction Department Motivational Skills and Training
Intuitive and Effective Problem-Solving
Proven stewardship of station resources
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
· In a career spanning over 50 years, I’ve held positions of progressive responsibility, combining new technology with efficient and cost-saving measures.
· At Blount Communications, I expanded my skills from station manager to include technology, sales, and programming. The procedures I implemented saved the company money, as well as providing a more reliable on-air product.
· Interviewed, hired, and trained sales staff at Blount Communications, including coaching.
· While at Blount Communications, my results-oriented management style met monthly budgets in a down economy.
· I received recognition at KJRL/KNGM for transitioning the station from an out-of-town facility to new facilities in a populated town. This increased station presence and exposure, resulting in increased donations from listeners.
· I am familiar with the operation and maintenance of Google, AudioVAULT, and BSI automation software systems. In all positions, I have accepted the responsibility of being a good steward of the stations’ resources
CAREER EXPERIENCE
WIHS FM Middletown, CT July 2020-Present
General Manager-Chief Engineer: Manager of 22 staff members and contractors. Installed new studios with new AIOP consoles and computer automation. Improved the on-air sound with a new processor and newer music programming and jingles. Coaching of staff to improve on performance. Made programming changes to attract a larger audience.
Bible Broadcasting Network, Charlotte, NC July 2015–July 2020
Network Staff Engineer: On-call Technical Support for a staff of 5 station managers and 45 full power stations. Maintain and test standby generator at corporate offices. Maintain studios and satellite uplink. Ship equipment to contract engineers as needed. Build new transmitter facilities.
Townsquare Media, Grand Junction, CO November 2014 – March 2015
Market Director of Engineering. Maintain Five transmitter sites and eight studios.
WYCM F.M., Charlton, MA January-April 2012.
General Manager, Director of Engineering—Manage staff, and manage engineering needs. On-air fundraising, announcer, music director. The station was sold and the position was eliminated.
WAVA AM/FM WWRC, Arlington, VA (Washington, D.C.) October 2010–April 2011 Temporary Position.
Staff Engineer. Responsible for one F.M. And two A.M. Transmitter sites as well as studios.
CAREER EXPERIENCE Continued
WAY FM Media Group, Colorado Springs, CO January 2009 – February 2010
Corporate Staff Engineer: Maintained 6 F.M. broadcast transmitters and associated physical plants.
Assured that each transmitter is operating within Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) rules and regulations by making regular visits to each site. Assured that each
transmitter is operating within corporate guidelines. Periodically adjusted each
transmitter to keep it operating within the operating parameters of the FCC and the
corporation. Daily read meters to confirm that each transmitter was operating within
legal and quality parameters. Installed Cat 5 cable and connectors as part of the Information
Technology duties when network changes became necessary. Assisted staff with computer
troubles and worked to get the computer working normally. Made telephone system extension
installations and modifications to meet the needs of current and new staff members.
Made minor programming changes to the phone system to meet the needs of current and new
staff members. Inspected computers and their network connections to assure proper
operation. Installed an analog radio recording studio and associated equipment and
performed upgrades and modifications when directed. Provided consultation to staff
regarding broadcast automation system modifications and repairs.
CAREER EXPERIENCE Continued
KJRL/KNGM, Abilene, KS November 2007 – October 2008
Station Manager/Technology Manager: Moved the operation center and offices from a small facility in a remote location
to a more populated city. Designed and installed two, all-new digital radio studios.
Trained staff of 4 on how to operate the equipment in the two digital radio studios.
Installed a Local Area Network (LAN) and the routers and switches associated with
each node. Installed a KU band satellite uplink. Oversaw the purchase and installation
of new office equipment. Maintained and modified the two digital radio studios as
needed. Maintained a network of 6 F.M. radio transmitters by making visits to each
site and assuring each site was operating within FCC rules and regulations. Made
contacts within the community to build awareness of the radio network. Recruited,
hired and trained office staff for administrative duties.
Worked on marketing activities to promote the radio network to the communities serviced
by each of the signals. Worked with the staff to develop plans to promote the radio
network both on the air and by means outside the offices through newspaper advertising,
directory advertising, public appearances, writing, and on-air announcing. On and off-air fundraising.
CAREER EXPERIENCE Continued
BLOUNT COMMUNICATIONS, Worcester, MA May 1991 – November 2007
Station Manager/Group Technology Manager: Install and maintain radio broadcasting equipment, including audio consoles,
repair or replace computers, set up and maintain two local area networks (LAN). Trouble
shoot and repair problems with local computer workstations as well as radio broadcast
automation computers. Company-wide tech support for broadcast automation computers.
Maintain two A.M. broadcast transmitters to assure reliable operation and compliance
with all FCC rules and regulations, and the quality standards of the company using
remote control equipment and regular site visits. On-call engineer for a group of
6 radio stations in the company. Company-wide Information Technology support person
for a group of 6 radio stations in the group. Company-wide webmaster making daily
changes to 7 websites in the company and providing answers to technical questions
regarding these websites. Company-wide e-mail support and setup for new employees.
Remote broadcast engineer for network-wide broadcasts including the installation
and operation of equipment necessary to get an audio signal via ISDN to a network
in Dallas, Texas. Trained staff on the operation of radio broadcasting equipment
and provided in-person and telephone support for this staff, public appearances, writing, and on-air announcing, and music director.
WIHS, Middletown, CT November 1985 – May 1991
Announcer/Engineer: During my tenure, my responsibilities increased as a direct result of my eagerness. Starting as an Announcer, I was encouraged to work with the Chief Engineer and learn engineering.
EDUCATION – Self-Financed
Graduate – BS Broadcasting/Business Administration – John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR – 1984
Certified Broadcast Technologist – Society of Broadcast Engineers – Since 2006
FCC General Class License – 1985 (Radio Engineering License)
Extra Class Amateur Radio License (N1XXE)
National Radio Columnist – Radio Guide