I’m a seasoned television director and technology leader with over two decades of hands-on experience in live broadcast, instructional technology, and media production. I’ve directed and supervised a wide range of programs—from nightly live draws to legislative coverage—while building and mentoring teams, managing budgets, and steering classroom technology initiatives. I’m passionate about solving complex production challenges, embracing new technologies, and delivering engaging content across platforms. Beyond work, I enjoy sailing, Italian sports car restoration, and flying aerial camera platforms. I’m always eager to collaborate on innovative projects and share knowledge with students and colleagues alike.…

Robert B Hall

I’m a seasoned television director and technology leader with over two decades of hands-on experience in live broadcast, instructional technology, and media production. I’ve directed and supervised a wide range of programs—from nightly live draws to legislative coverage—while building and mentoring teams, managing budgets, and steering classroom technology initiatives. I’m passionate about solving complex production challenges, embracing new technologies, and delivering engaging content across platforms. Beyond work, I enjoy sailing, Italian sports car restoration, and flying aerial camera platforms. I’m always eager to collaborate on innovative projects and share knowledge with students and colleagues alike.…

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I’m a seasoned television director and technology leader with over two decades of hands-on experience in live broadcast, instructional technology, and media production. I’ve directed and supervised a wide range of programs—from nightly live draws to legislative coverage—while building and mentoring teams, managing budgets, and steering classroom technology initiatives. I’m passionate about solving complex production challenges, embracing new technologies, and delivering engaging content across platforms.

Beyond work, I enjoy sailing, Italian sports car restoration, and flying aerial camera platforms. I’m always eager to collaborate on innovative projects and share knowledge with students and colleagues alike.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Television Director / Director Supervisor at Mike Vasilinda Production, Inc
March 1, 2000 - Present
Direct live production of nightly Florida Lottery and Powerball television programs. Serve as Lead Director for technical details concerning the production of live television programming for the nightly live draw broadcasts. Responsible for scheduling production work nights and weekends in rotation with other Directors.
Unmanned Systems Instructor at Wakulla Environmental Institute - Tallahassee Community College
May 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025
Develop and administer course content to help students pass the FAA Part 107 Exam, certifying them as UAS Operators. Teach knowledge on National Airspace, Flight Physiology, weather, navigation, and Federal Regulations for commercial drone operations.
Assistant Director of User Services IT at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - Present
Manage staff and activities of the Technologies Team, including developing and reviewing training requirements for designing and supporting audiovisual systems. Plan updates, renovations, and maintenance of classroom technologies and develop technology replacement plans.
Center for Instructional Technology - Acting Director at Tallahassee Community College
July 31, 2013 - July 16, 2025
Supervise classroom technology support team and develop annual budget plans for multiple campus locations. Plan and implement campus-wide technology projects and maintain classroom technology inventories.
Center for Instructional Technology Project Manager at Tallahassee Community College
June 30, 2012 - July 16, 2025
Plan and execute campus-wide technology projects, supervise maintenance of classroom technology, and consult on major college building projects.
Outreach Coordinator at Computer Tutors USA - North Florida Technical
November 30, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Maintain client relations through direct contact and marketing; develop and implement marketing strategies; respond to training and computer service inquiries, and network with local businesses to develop sales leads.
Operations Supervisor/Production Manager at WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
May 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025
Lead production team responsible for Legislative committee meetings and public hearings. Supervise editors, directors, and studio crew; coordinate program content and schedule; oversee yearly equipment upgrades and budget management.
Associate Producer/Director/Engineer at All Florida Mediaworks, Inc.
January 31, 2002 - July 16, 2025
Design and install broadcast quality TV studio, produce and edit original television content, maintain production equipment, and direct live programming.
Technical Director at WFSU-TV
October 31, 1999 - July 16, 2025
Directed live and taped productions, supervised student studio productions, and performed live remote productions including Emergency Operations and Public Service Commission meetings.
Editor/Director/Associate Producer/Engineer at Video Communication Southeast, Inc.
August 31, 1997 - July 16, 2025
Produced and directed original and live programming for local, state, regional, and national clients. Researched emerging technologies, system design, installation and maintenance, lighting design, and supervised interns.
Television Director/Editor at Fairfax County Public Schools
January 31, 1997 - July 16, 2025
Part-time broadcast director and editor for public school cable system responsible for field correspondence, program assemblies, and website content creation.
Videographer/Director/Editor at Florida Public Broadcasting
January 31, 1993 - July 16, 2025
Provided videography for statewide broadcast programs, acted as delegation talk show director during sessions, and handled live shot production and editing.
Production Assistant/Camera/Master Control at WALA-TV
August 31, 1987 - July 16, 2025
Studio camera operator for nightly news, audio board operator, and on-air switcher for sign-on/off during employment while a full-time student.
Campus Television Station Supervisor at Spring Hill College
December 31, 1986 - July 16, 2025
Supervised campus television station, instructed staff and students on equipment safety and operation, edited news shows, maintained equipment, and assisted in facility reconfiguration as work-study job.
Television Director / Director Supervisor at Mike Vasilinda Production, Inc
March 1, 2000 - Present
Directed live production of nightly Florida Lottery and Powerball television programs. Served as Lead Director for technical details concerning production of live television programming for nightly live draw broadcasts. Managed a part-time full-time schedule with rotating night and weekend shifts.
Unmanned Systems Instructor at Wakulla Environmental Institute - Tallahassee Community College
May 1, 2019 - August 14, 2025
Developed and administered course content to facilitate mastery of knowledge required to pass FAA Part 107 Exam. Prepared students for commercial UAS operation certification, focusing on laws, regulations, weather, navigation, and flight physiology.
Assistant Director of User Services IT at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - Present
Managed staff and activities of the Technologies Team, developed and reviewed training requirements for audiovisual system design and support. Planned updates, renovations, maintenance, and technology replacement plans for classrooms to meet diverse client needs.
Acting Director, Center for Instructional Technology at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - August 14, 2025
Supervised and managed classroom technology support team. Developed annual budgets, planned and implemented campus-wide technology projects. Maintained technology inventory and consulted on major college building projects.
Project Manager, Center for Instructional Technology at Tallahassee Community College
June 1, 2012 - August 14, 2025
Planned and executed campus-wide technology projects and supervised maintenance of classroom technology. Maintained inventory and coordinated repairs for multiple campus sites. Consulted on college building projects and performed other support duties.
Outreach Coordinator at Computer Tutors USA - North Florida Technical
November 1, 2007 - August 14, 2025
Maintained client relations through direct contact and correspondence. Developed and implemented marketing plans for training, network planning, and computer services. Attended commerce meetings to network and generate sales leads.
Operations Supervisor / Production Manager at WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
May 1, 2007 - August 14, 2025
Led production team responsible for Florida Channel programming. Supervised editors, directors, and studio crew. Oversaw editing and production of legislative and public hearing broadcasts and WFSU-TV programs, managed budget and equipment upgrades.
Associate Producer/Director/Engineer at All Florida Mediaworks, Inc.
January 1, 2002 - August 14, 2025
Designed and installed broadcast quality TV studios. Produced and edited original programming, maintained production equipment, explored new TV broadcasting technologies, coordinated production, and directed live programming.
Technical Director at WFSU-TV
October 1, 1999 - August 14, 2025
Directed live and taped programming for various productions. Supervised student studio productions. Managed live remote productions at the State Emergency Operations facility and directed live programming for Public Service Commission meetings.
Editor/Director/Associate Producer/Engineer at Video Communication Southeast, Inc.
August 1, 1997 - August 14, 2025
Produced and directed original and live programming for clients at various levels. Researched emerging technologies and handled system design, installation, maintenance, lighting design, facility planning, and supervised interns.
Television Director/Editor at Fairfax County Public Schools
January 1, 1997 - August 14, 2025
Part-time Broadcast Director and Editor for the school cable system. Responsibilities included field correspondence, program assembly, and website content creation while attending architectural studies.
Videographer/Director/Editor at Florida Public Broadcasting
January 1, 1993 - August 14, 2025
Provided videography support for statewide broadcasts such as Florida Crossroads and Today in the Legislature. Directed talk shows, live session meetings, and handled video editing during legislative sessions.
Production Assistant/Camera/Master Control at WALA-TV
August 1, 1987 - August 14, 2025
Operated studio cameras for nightly news programs, trained on audio boards, and worked as on-air switcher for sign-on and sign-off during college studies.
Campus Television Station Supervisor at Spring Hill College
December 1, 1986 - August 14, 2025
Supervised campus TV station and instructed staff and students on equipment safety and operation. Edited programming and assisted in facility reconfiguration as a work-study role during college semesters.
Television Director / Director Supervisor at Mike Vasilinda Production, Inc
March 1, 2000 - Present
Direct live production of nightly Florida Lottery and Powerball television programs. Serve as Lead Director for technical details concerning the production of live television programming for the nightly live draw broadcasts. This is a full-time part-time job which consists of Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday nights and two weekends on and one weekend off in rotation with other Director staff.
Assistant Director of User Services IT at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - Present
The Assistant Director of User Services for Instructional Technologies is responsible for managing the staff and activities of the Technologies Team, this includes the develop and review of existing and new training requirements to ensure the principles and techniques of designing, installing and supporting audiovisual systems for the needs of a diverse clientele; planning for updates, renovations and maintenance of classroom technologies; developing long and short range technology replacement plans
Acting Director at Center for Instructional Technology - Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Supervise and manage the classroom technology support team; develop annual budget plan to support multiple campus locations. Plan and implement campus wide technology projects; supervise daily maintenance of classroom technology; maintain inventory of classroom technology for multiple campus sites; schedule repair as needed; consult on major college building projects; other duties as assigned.
Project Manager at Center for Instructional Technology
June 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Plan and implement campus wide technology projects; supervise daily maintenance of classroom technology; maintain inventory of classroom technology for multiple campus sites; schedule repair as needed; consult on major college building projects; other duties as assigned.
Outreach Coordinator at Computer Tutors USA - North Florida Technical
November 1, 2007 - September 24, 2025
Maintain contact with current client base through one on one contact, phone calls and e-mail; Develop and implement marketing plan as it pertains to Computer Tutor needs; Respond to potential clients inquiries for training, computer network planning or computer service; attend commerce based meetings in order to network with area businesses and develop sales leads.
Operations Supervisor/Production Manager at WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
May 1, 2007 - September 24, 2025
Team Leader for Florida Channel Production - responsibilities include supervising, training and scheduling editors, directors and studio crew, organizing and overseeing editing and production for all Legislative committee meetings and sessions, other meetings and public hearings inside and outside the Capitol Complex, as well as programs produced by WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel including (but not limited to) Capitol Update, Florida Crossroads, Florida Face To Face. Directly supervises editors, directors and studio crew - both USPS and OPS. Communicates frequently and directly with Executive Producer and other Team Leaders about program content, schedule, editing, equipment concerns, standards and procedures. Adheres to and implements generally accepted creative and technical principles for broadcast production as well as procedures and principles established by WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel. Responsible for yearly equipment upgrade recommendations as well as budget management.
Associate Producer/Director/Engineer at All Florida Mediaworks, Inc.
January 1, 2002 - September 24, 2025
Design & Install Broadcast Quality TV Studio, produce & edit original television programming for client base, maintain functionality of all production equipment, explore new technologies as it pertains to TV broadcasting, coordinate production with associated companies, direct live television programming, other duties as assigned.
Technical Director at WFSU-TV
October 1, 1999 - September 24, 2025
Direct live and taped programming for a variety of productions and clients; supervise student studio productions; perform live remote production for State Emergency Operations facility; direct live programming for Public Service Commission meetings
Editor/Director/Assoc.Producer/Engineer at Video Communication Southeast, Inc.
August 1, 1997 - September 24, 2025
Produce; direct various original and live programming for a variety of local, state, regional and national clients; research emerging technologies, system design & installation, systems maintenance, lighting design, facility planning, intern supervision
Television Director/Editor at Fairfax County Public Schools
January 1, 1997 - September 24, 2025
While attending the Virginia Tech/Florida A&M University Architectural Consortium in Alexandria, VA I worked part-time as a Broadcast Director/Editor for Fairfax County's Public School cable system. While there responsibilities included field correspondence, program assembles and website content creation
Videographer/Director/Editor at Florida Public Broadcasting
January 1, 1993 - September 24, 2025
Provide videography support for a variety of statewide broadcast programming including Florida Crossroads and Today in the Legislature. During the Legislative Session acted as Delegation talk show director; program material editor for Today In The Legislature; session meeting director, live shot videographer/producer.
Production Assistant/Camera/Master Control at WALA-TV
August 1, 1987 - September 24, 2025
Act as studio camera operator for nightly news programs, later trained on audio board, later promoted to on-air switcher for sign-ons and sign-off
Campus Television Station Supervisor at Spring Hill College
December 1, 1986 - September 24, 2025
Supervise campus television station; instruct teachers and students as to good equipment safety and operation, edit programming for campus news shows, assist students with production practices, maintain working condition of all production equipment, assist in facility reconfigure and re-wire. N.B. This was a work-study job while attending Spring Hill College Start date and end date are approximate and would have been for the times when classes were in session.
Television Director / Director Supervisor at Mike Vasilinda Production, Inc
March 1, 2000 - Present
Direct live production of nightly Florida Lottery and Powerball television programs; lead Director for technical details of live broadcasts; manage production staff and scheduling in a rotating, multi-shift model.
Unmanned Systems Instructor at Wakulla Environmental Institute - Tallahassee Community College
January 1, 2019 - September 24, 2025
Develop and administer course content to facilitate mastery of knowledge required to take and pass the FAA Part 107 UAS exam, including NAS, flight physiology, weather, navigation, and Federal Regulations.
Assistant Director of User Services IT at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - Present
Manage Technologies Team; develop and review training requirements; design, install and support audiovisual classroom systems; plan for updates, renovations, and long-range technology replacement.
Acting Director, Center for Instructional Technology at Tallahassee Community College
July 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Supervise classroom technology support team; develop annual budget; plan and implement campus-wide technology projects; manage maintenance and inventory; consult on major building projects.
Project Manager, Center for Instructional Technology at Tallahassee Community College
June 1, 2012 - September 24, 2025
Plan and implement campus-wide technology projects; supervise daily maintenance of classroom technology; inventory management; coordinate repairs; support major college building projects.
Outreach Coordinator at Computer Tutors USA - North Florida Technical
November 1, 2007 - September 24, 2025
Maintain client relationships; develop and implement marketing plans; respond to inquiries; network with area businesses to develop sales leads.
Operations Supervisor/Production Manager at WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
May 1, 2007 - September 24, 2025
Team Leader for production—supervise editors, directors, and studio crew; oversee editing and production for legislative and public affairs programming; manage equipment and budget upgrades.
Associate Producer/Director/Engineer at All Florida Mediaworks, Inc.
January 1, 2002 - September 24, 2025
Design and install broadcast-quality studio; produce and edit original programming; maintain production equipment; coordinate with client companies; direct live programming.
Technical Director at WFSU-TV
October 1, 1999 - September 24, 2025
Direct live and taped programming; supervise student studio productions; perform live remote production for State Emergency Operations facility; direct live programming for Public Service Commission meetings.
Editor/Director/Assoc. Producer/Engineer at Video Communication Southeast, Inc.
August 1, 1997 - September 24, 2025
Produce and direct original and live programming; research emerging technologies; system design and installation; intern supervision; facility planning.
Television Director/Editor at Fairfax County Public Schools
January 1, 1997 - September 24, 2025
Broadcast director/editor for cable system; field work, program assembly, and website content creation during part-time tenure while enrolled in concurrent programs.
Videographer/Director/Editor at Florida Public Broadcasting
January 1, 1993 - September 24, 2025
Provide videography support for statewide programming; direct delegation talk shows; edit content for legislative coverage; manage session timing and live shoots.
Production Assistant/Camera/Master Control at WALA-TV
August 1, 1987 - September 24, 2025
Studio camera operator for nightly news; later trained on audio board and on-air switcher; duties performed while attending Spring Hill College full-time.
Campus Television Station Supervisor at Spring Hill College
December 1, 1986 - September 24, 2025
Supervise campus TV station; instruct students in equipment safety and operation; edit campus news; maintain and rewire production facilities.

Education

M.S. at Concordia College and University, Delaware
August 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021
B.A. at Spring Hill College, Mobile, Al
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986
High School Diploma at Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL
January 1, 1982 - June 30, 1982
M.S., Media Technologies at Concordia College and University, Delaware
August 1, 2021 - August 14, 2025
B.A., Communications/Journalism/TV Broadcasting at Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1986
High School Diploma, General and Advanced course work at Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1982
M.S. in Media Technologies at Concordia College and University, Delaware
August 1, 2021 - September 24, 2025
B.A. in Communications/Journalism/TV Broadcasting at Spring Hill College
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1986
High School Diploma at Leon High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1982
M.S. at Concordia College and University, Delaware
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2021
B.A., Communications/Journalism/TV Broadcasting at Spring Hill College, Mobile, AL
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 1986
High School Diploma at Leon High School, Tallahassee, FL
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1982

Qualifications

Closed Caption Seminar
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
PLAY Incorporated Training Seminar for Trinity System
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999
Abekus Systems A-72 Training
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1991
FAA Part 107 UAS Operator Certification Preparation
January 1, 2017 - May 1, 2019
Closed Caption seminars
January 1, 2004 - September 24, 2025
PLAY Incorporated training seminar for Trinity System
January 1, 1999 - September 24, 2025
Abekus Systems A-72 training (Grass Valley, CA)
January 1, 1991 - September 24, 2025
Self-study: Final Cut Pro
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025
Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
January 11, 2030 - September 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Software & Internet

Skills

Experience Level