Russell Pinder, Jr.

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Alexandria VA, 22305

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russ_ acc270@r.postjobfree.com

Summary of Qualifications

Have a B/A in Broadcast Communications, and have been working in the

Audio Visual (AV) field for the past twelve years. Positions held in the

field include being an AV tech to an AV installer.

Work experience includes working with both Creston and AMX systems and

various VTC (Video Tele Conference) units. I have extensive experience on

both the operating and business side of the AV industry as well as

installing Audio Visual equipment in conference rooms, thus reading prints

for AV plans and drawings.

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Management & Technical Skills

. Team player and very easy to get along with

. Digital Photography (Photographer )

. Pulling Cable, Installing components for an AV rack, soldering, DB9,

XLR mics, audio connectors

. Robotic Cameras ( operator )

. LCD / DLP projectors

. AMX touch screen control systems

. Tandberg and Picture-tel (VTC units) and Audio Mixers

. Digital white boards

. Web Ex and other Web Bases VTC softwear

Professional Experience

DTS / NSF - Audio Visual Tech

2-7-13 - Present

. Performed Various Audio Visual duties at the National Science Foundation,

duties such as Help Desk tier 1, as well as Help Desk tier 2.

. Set up Web Ex and Jabbers accounts for NSF employees and guest

. Configured conference rooms with Audio Visual equipment, for various

meetings

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AV Tek Staffing

2-10-12 - Present

. Sets up and operates audio-visual equipment for multi-camera recording

and web casting of events for both the New America Foundation and the

Ronald Regan Building in Washington, D.C.

. Operates camera for recorded and live productions, both robot and non-

robot cameras consistent with established guidelines for framing, shot

composition, timing and equipment handling.

. Optimizes video for web and uploads media to You Tube, iTunes and other

online video repositories, including writing headlines and captions.

. Edits using Final Cut and repurpose audio and video content to provide

highlight clips and other packages for broad distribution.

. Archives and manages all media assets.

. Maintains documentation and internal knowledge base for AV equipment and

procedures.

. Keeps up to date of emerging trends and technologies.

. Continuously explores new ways to improve and expand New America's

multimedia efforts.

. Basic set ups and operates large and small-scale audiovisual systems for

local live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction.

. Directs and coordinates talent to ensure production objectives are

achieved.

. Sets up, tests and operates Digital Video Camera(s), and AV equipment for

live events such as lectures, meetings, and award shows.

G.P.S

General Projection Systems

2/ 9/11 - 5/18/12

. Set-up projectors, cameras, monitors, microphones, screens, switchers and

smart boards for video presentation and VTC for board and classrooms

located at Fort Bragg, FORSCOM.

. Provided technical services to customers and served as a professional

representative of the Audio Visual team.

. Installed and terminated Fiber, CAT 6, audio cables, and BNC to include

soldering.

. Performed harnessing and installed racks and consoles for audio, video

and control cabling.

. Provided maintenance checks on all AV equipment.

. Performed trouble shooting on AV & VTC equipment.

Audio Visual Technician

National Institutes of Health 10/1/01

- 12/20/10

. Conducted walkthroughs of various conference rooms and other facilities

for customers for the scheduling of upcoming meetings.

. Ensured that various rooms on campus had LAN connectivity.

. Configured laptops for internet connection and for LCD / DPL projection.

. Greeted customers before the start of each meeting to ensure their

requirements were met, such as room temperature, room set-ups,

transportation and faxing/copying documents.

. Maintained a real-time computer help desk for meeting presenters and

attendees.

. Worked with AMX touch screen controls, Picturel-tel and Tandberg VTC

units, robotic video cameras, Scan Converters, and Audio Mixers.

. Prepared reports to keep the NIH Project Officer informed of resources

and facility activities.

. Assembled and disassembled audio and video equipment used in

conferences/parties by external and internal customers.

Photographer/Stringer

Sumter, SC

5/00 - 6/01

. Photographed various public events throughout Sumter County.

. Scanned photos into computer for editing purposes.

. Edited photos for publication.

. Wrote by-lines for each photo.

Production Assistant

WOLO ABC News Channel 25

4/00 - 8/01

. Set up studio for the live 6pm & 11pm news cast.

. Operated studio cameras.

. Operated DVC Pro Cameras out in the field for 6pm and 11pm news footage.

. Shot promotional commercials/station Identification Cards.

Disc Jockey

WQMC64 Radio Station, Morris College

9/98- 4/00

. Hosted a three hour radio show.

. Wrote and produced station Identification Cards.

. Selected songs to be aired.

. Ordered equipment for radio station usage.

Intern

Children's Museum

6/99 - 8/99

. Was responsible for assisting with the overseeing of 25 students.

. Helped children with various arts and crafts projects including working

with Animation and Claymation.

. Instructed students with the formation of story boards.

. B/A in Broadcast Media Communications

. Won Photography awards in College Art festival ( 99-01)

. Member of the College Student station

References are available upon request

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