Audio/Video Production Engineer
I have over nine years of technical theater production and high definition broadcast engineering, providing audio reinforcement and recording, and video production and projection, at a variety of locations.
I am a project-driven generalist with the eyes, ears, and brains for details and solutions.
Areas of Expertise
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- Audio reinforcement |
- Video production |
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- Audio recording |
- Video projection |
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- Voice-over artist & Announcer |
- Client interaction & interpretation
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Technical Proficiencies
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- Project design & implementation |
- A/V equipment installation |
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- Schematics literate |
- Non-linear video editing |
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- Electrical & signal flow troubleshooting |
- HD video camera shading & operation |
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- Wood/metal working, electrical soldering |
- Instruction of proper equipment use |
Professional Experience
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Central Piedmont Community College, Performance Spaces, Charlotte, NC |
March 2007 – present |
· Assistant Technical Director
Provide operation of any and all technical aspects of theater to clients in six on-campus facilities. Interact with clients to understand technical needs for their production. Maintain, troubleshoot, & install equipment for productions. Instruct & supervise less experienced crew.
Accomplishments:
- Reinforced audio for play using CD playback, 14 wireless bodypack mics, & 80-page script, with ½ rehearsal.
- Provided sound mixing & reinforcement for 30+ artists at two-day music festival, without soundchecks.
- Determined problem with wireless headset base unit, & initiated repairs.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Broadcasting Authority, Charlotte, NC |
January 2009 – July 2010 |
· Broadcast Engineer
Maintain, update, & upgrade the broadcast, production, & editing equipment for three channels at a top 25 market television station. Shade 4 Philips HD video cameras for weekly productions.
Accomplishments:
- Led investigation into Clarity 5000 CG software freezing issue, coordinating with PixelPower.
- Designed & built rack-mounted wireless microphone receiver shelf & power distribution center.
- Designed, built, & installed mounting board for 15 new Master Control monitors. Installed monitors.
- Installed audio distribution amplifier & switcher into Master Control.
- Installed five non-linear editing systems components into ten building locations.
· Production Intern
Operate television studio equipment & video editing systems for weekly productions.
Accomplishments:
- Operated Philips LDK6000 HD cameras: Healthwise, United Way & You, & Salud y Vida.
- Teleprompter, floor director, & technical director: United Way & You
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Access Corp., Charlotte, NC |
June 2006 – August 2007 |
· Director, Technical Director, Audio Board Operator, Lighting Designer & Technician, Camera Operator
Operate television studio equipment for various productions.
Accomplishments:
- Directed 3 cameras, character generators, audio operators, and talent for various shows.
- Operated video switching equipment for 2 episodes of various shows.
- Set up, operated, & tore down audio equipment required for 3 episodes of “Spiritual Lifelines”.
- Designed & set-up lighting for 14 episodes of various shows.
- Operated Sony HAD EX studio video cameras on tripod & pedestal bases for 21 half-hour shows.
Education & Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
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Professional Certifications Certified Broadcast Technician |
Professional Affiliations Society of Broadcast Engineers |
Audio Production
Teleprompter
Floor Director
Camera Operator
Camera Shader
Gaffer
Intern Supervisor