David Spruell

Current

Operations/Engineering/Program/Marketing Manager at MNE Broadcasting, LLC (WDRL-DT 24)

Past

Associate Manager at Cracker Barrel
Deputy MWR Director at NSWC Indian Head, MD

Connections

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Industry

Broadcast Media

Websites

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David Spruell’s Summary

Working at WDRL-DT 24 IND, the only locally owned and operated full power television station, here in the Roanoke-Lynchburg Market(68) DMA has been a great experience, with multiple challenges on a daily basis.
Feeling I rise to the challenge everyday, with my experience in the various jobs in the TV industry, and completing each one on a continuting basis.

Goals are to sustain one of the few single owner stations in the country and making it a viable local asset to the community with your help.

David Spruell’s Specialties:

Computer Repar, Videographer, Video/Audio Edting, Project Manager, Recruiter, Sales Executive, Director multicamera live sporting events.

David Spruell’s Experience

Operations/Engineering/Program/Marketing Manager

MNE Broadcasting, LLC (WDRL-DT 24)

(Broadcast Media industry)

January 2001 — Present (9 years )

Operations/Program/Engineering/Marketing Manager and Sales Executive

-Successfully conducts National paid program, local ad, and TV Outreach Ministry sales.

-Obtains on air programming through National Syndicators, Independant and local producers by negotiation. Placing the programs on the air in the time periods which produced the most viewers.

-Responsible for all operations at the station relating to programs and engineering including satellite coordination.

-Supervise, provide training and on-going guidance to employees regarding FCC regulations and executive management policies, including filing of written reports to the FCC as required.

-Master Control Supervisor, responsible for scheduling, training, and maintaining established policies.

-Responsible for repair and maintenance on all computers and computer systems including commercial playback, and non linear editing suites. Most recently installed an automation system for program/commercial playback without tech support from company.

-Proficient in various types of inside and outside productions, specifically: commercials, promotions, studio long form programs, high school/college sports and other multi-camera special events. Responsibilities include equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, directing, media staff supervision, and final product editing.
Associate Manager

Cracker Barrel

(Public Company; CBRL; Restaurants industry)

January 2000 — December 2000 (1 year )

-Achieved smooth function of large commercial restaurant facility
ensuring customer satisfaction while maintaining high staff morale.

-Coordinated scheduling of 135 employees resulting in three efficient, fully staffed shifts daily.

-Maintained vigorous sanitation standards surpassing basic compliance of current laws and establishment regulations.

-Produced accurate food inventory records and placed large food orders to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Deputy MWR Director

NSWC Indian Head, MD

(Military industry)

April 1997 — August 1999 (2 years 5 months)

-Direct supervision of employees and management of wide variety of base facilities including Marina, Pool, Auto Hobby Shop, Club,
restaurant, Enlisted quarters and Gymnasium.

-Reorganized base restaurant to turn 10 years of loss into profit
doubling daily sales by revising procurement practices, operating procedures and improving sanitation standards.

-Managed a four building, 300 room living facility for military
and civilian personnel.

-took charge of and completed 12 stalled military housing
improvement projects
-planned and presented three major housing renovations to
command senior personnel which were approved for funding

-Implemented equipment inventory control to 98% accuracy saving
approximately $100,000 in misplaced items.

-Created a self-help team to complete minor base facility repairs saving approximately $50,000 in labor costs.