Candidates About

DreamWorks Animation, Glendale, CA                                                                                                August 2017-Present

AV Technician

•         Support of Installed Audio Visual Equipment

•         VTC support utilizing Enterprise AV solutions, Blue Jeans, Cisco Spark.

•         Troubleshooting and Maintenance of installed Polycomm and Tandberg VTC systems. Networking errors, audio and video delivery, integration of VTC equipment into rooms

•         Installation of Audio systems for DreamWorks sponsored functions. 

•         Installation of new gear and replacement of outdated gear, cable management of existing racks.

•         AMX support, troubleshooting, upgrading and support of installed AMX systems.

•         Troubleshoot Audio Visual systems using signal flow, wiring schematics

Video Equipment Rentals, Glendale, CA                                                                                                August 2015 – August 2017

Fulfillment Transfers- AV Equipment

•         Pull and stage equipment from warehouse for outgoing orders

•         Prioritize work based on shipping needs and turnaround times

•         Knowledge of Audio Visual components as it pertains to the transfer

•         Work cooperatively within a team and with other departments

•         Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills

Independent Contractor, Pasadena, CA                                                                                                    June 2012 – August 2015

Audio Visual Engineer

•         Setup of live Audio systems. From basic systems to large venue. Knowledge of both digital and analog formats. 

•         Audio mixing; installation of large, small and intermediate audio systems. From simple speaker installations to large line array installation and configuration

•         Sound reinforcement; ringing out room levels, microphone mixing and management, use of front of house racks(compressors, gate, limiter, digital effects, reverb)

•         Live Video Support; both analog and digital systems

•         Live Projection support: installation of projector, color matching, blending, use of seamless scalers switchers( Barco, Grass Valley, Panasonic, Sony, BlackMagic, Kramer, Extron)

•         Knowledge of Video formats and delivery (SDI, HDSDI, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort) and the various formats.

•         Camera setup and support: Live camera setup, configuration and operation of knowledge of pro brands, Sony, Panasonic, Red Camera, Arri including Lens installation, color correction and painting, setup of camera via CCU or RCP.

•         Live Camera Direction and mixing; multiple camera switching support as V1 and director. Knowledge of industry terms for camera support

PSAV, Long Beach, CA                                                                                                                                         January 2006 – June 2012

Presentation Services

•         Positions included Technician, Assistant Director, Regional Technical Trainer, and Project Manager of Digital Services

•         Project management of Digital Services products, VTC, ARS and Digital signage

•         Creation of content for ARS and Digital signage, building ARS shows and Digital Signage events

•         Knowledge of networking, SQL inquiry, SQL server maintenance, Omnivex digital signage software, Turning Point Audience Response Software

•         VTC support, Polycomm bridging and multi point to point call management. Use of network troubleshooting tools command line interface. Setup of VTC equipment as needed by each client.

•         Labor management; scheduling, managing and deploying local technicians for each event

•         Management of financial budget, labor, gear meeting the guidelines specified by the client

•         Deployment of gear for each event, obtaining from local PSAV warehouses or subrental companies locally

Regional Technical Trainer

•         Implementation of training to local Southern California technicians as outlined by PSAV in the categories, Audio, Video, Lighting, Networking.

•         Certification of PSAV technicians who meet the necessary requirements.

•         Development of training materials, obtaining training space and gear needed for training

•         Coordinate training from PSAV Vendors, Barco, Yamaha, Shure, Turning Point, ELS.

•         Project Management of local Southern California events on an as needed basis.

Technician/Assistant Director

•         Live audio and video support, setup, troubleshooting

•         Setup of Audio systems analog and digital. From basic setup to large venue setup

•         Ability to read a plot diagram, understand signal flow, calculate power loads and balance

•         Setup of Live video systems, camera, mixer, scaler.switcher, projection, setup and strike.

•         Subject matter expert; VTC polycomm, Audience response systems development of materials for the intranet informing PSAV employees how to use and support.

•         Assistant Director; supervision of employees, live audio visual design, setup and strike of audio visual equipment

•         Attend daily BEO meetings to assist in upcoming events in the hotel

Education

•         Art Institute of New England

Audio Production