Career Profile
Over 9 years of blended technician and project management experience in the live audio/video production industry. Responsible for advanced planning and detailed technical deployment of corporate, broadcast and live entertainment events with budgets ranging from $1k to $200k. Regularly utilized a background in electrical engineering to maintain, troubleshoot, and operate live production equipment. Employed detail-oriented organization methods with excellent written and verbal skills. Continually sought new problem solving and learning opportunities.
Professional Experience
Edge ShowTek, Northbrook, IL | Production Project Manager | 2013 – Present
Audio/Video Engineer | 2006 – Present
Technical
• On-site live audio and video system technician for corporate and entertainment events with audience sizes ranging from 50 to 100,000. Skilled in digital and analog audio/video network distribution, wireless audio systems, loudspeaker systems, and live video projection/switching.
• Applied proper RF propagation and antenna theory to install and operate multi-band UHF microphone and multi-channel communication systems at live events.
• Used a working knowledge of audio electronics and bench skills to perform on and off-site troubleshooting of improper equipment setup and equipment failure.
• Configured and routed IP based Ethernet and fiber optic networks for digital signal distribution across distances of several miles.
• Created detailed CAD renderings of venues and equipment layout for technician and client reference.
Project Management / Customer Service
• Served as technical liaison between sales team and field operators; developed on-site equipment designs based on creative bids and client proposals.
• Directed and supervised union and non-union labor crew of up to 10 people to setup and strike multi-day live events while adhering to set time and budget constraints.
• Created labor & equipment quotations (via diligent negotiation with vendors) for potential events based on c...
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