Crispin Corporation, A Sony Group Company
Richard Jr. Sharp has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Richard Jr. began their career in 1994 as a Studio Coordinator at WGVU, where they were responsible for coordinating studio and set construction, lighting, production, and strike. From 1995 to 1999, they worked as a Stagehand at I.A.T.S.E. Local 26, where they held various positions such as loader, carpenter, video head, matrix operator, and lighting assistant, working on concerts and corporate events.
In 1996, Richard Jr. Sharp joined the West Michigan Whitecaps as an Independent Contractor Matrix Operator. Richard Jr. hired and managed a staff, served as the head matrix operator, and was responsible for training, graphic design, and scheduling. Richard Jr. also played a role in setting up a video production program and internship.
In 1999, Richard Jr. Sharp transitioned to WZZM 13, where they held multiple roles over the years. From 1999 to 2008, they worked as a Utility Technician, performing tasks such as switching on-air programming, maintaining logs, monitoring signals, and providing technical support. During this time, they also developed video actions and scenes using Dekocast graphic interfacing.
From 2008 to 2010, Richard Jr. Sharp served as an Engineer/SNG operator at WZZM 13, responsible for training Master Utility Technicians in Crispin automation, maintaining ENG/SNG equipment and trucks, running live shots, and maintaining documentation. Richard Jr. also acted as the main technical contact between WZZM and Crispin, as well as the Acting Chief Operator for FCC Transmissions.
Most recently, Richard Jr. Sharp joined Crispin Corporation, a Sony Group Company, in 2018 as a Technical Service Engineer. Further information about this role is not provided in the structured data.
Richard Jr. Sharp completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from Grand Valley State University from 1992 to 1997. Richard Jr. further pursued their education at the same institution and completed a Master of Science degree in Communication from 2004 to 2009.