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Michael W. Banks

Current Address: *** ******* ***

Morgantown, PA 19543

Contact Information: Home Phone: 484-***-****

Email: ad41u1@r.postjobfree.com

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Mobile: 267-***-**** & 484-***-****

EDUCATION: 1967, Graduated HS from Academia del Perpetuo Socorro, San Juan, P.R. 1967-1970. Attended University of P.R., Electrical Engineering Faculty 1970-1975, (P.R.) Some 20 specialized courses and seminars in Criminal Investigations, Hostage Negotiations, International Terrorism, undercover operations and cost accounting:

1976-1980, (Santo Domingo, D.R.):

1- Dale Carnegie Management Institute, Management I and II 2- Psicología Industrial Dominicana, Human Resources Management

3- Psicología Industrial Dominicana, Transactional Analysis Levels I, II, III & IV

4- García Dubús Leadership Institute, Management

Leadership I and II

1981-2009, (U.S.A.) Technical Seminars and Workshops in: 1- Space Acoustics and Design (Denver, CO)

2- Certified THX Home Theatre Dealer (San Francisco, CA) 3- Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) (Fairfax, VA) 4- AMX-D, A.C.E. Certified System Designer (Orlando, FL) 5- AMX-I, A.C.E. Certified System Installer (Orlando, FL) 6- Certified THX Home Theatre Technician levels 1 & 2

(Anaheim, CA and Orlando, FL)

7- Audio Control Systems Certified Designer/Installer

(Seattle, WA)

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1967 – 1971 (San Juan, P.R.) (While in College) PHOTO MANDEL – Principal Product, Portrait and Event Photographer. Product and hotel brochure photo designer, photographer and composer. Laboratory B&W and color technician. Photography professor.

1972 – 1976 (San Juan, P.R.) Security Associates Intl. Director of Internal Security Program

(Undercover Agents), Voice Stress Analyst (Lie Detector), Perimeter Security Consultant.

1976 – 2015 (Santo Domingo, D.R.) Banks & Associates. Independent Management and Security Consulting and services firm.

1980 – 2016 (Santo Domingo, D.R.) President and CEO of Nutech Engineering, Inc., a major AV Systems Design and Installations company with HQ in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and sales offices in Doral, Fl. Nutech Engineering Systems, Inc. provided Audio and Video Designs, including Acoustical Analysis and Abatement solutions, Video- Conference systems to (mostly) government projects and the private industry and homes. Specialized in the design, specifications and construction of Performing Arts Theaters and Auditoriums. 2021-Present Lowe’s Home Improvement – Sales Associate, Electrical Department. Part-Time work.

Offered Experience:

Over 40 years of experience in analog large-format, medium format and small format photography, as well as digital photography in non-automated mode. Some experience in digital editing and enhancement.

43 years of Corporate and Industrial Security experience, extensive experience in the elaboration of Security and Safety surveys, as well as liaison with city and federal law enforcement agencies.

+ 35 years in Audio/Video designs, installations and training of installation personnel

Fully bilingual- READ, WRITE AND SPEAK (English ~ Spanish ~ English, in college level languages)

Extensive experience in elaborating technical (and non-technical) reports and drawing forms, as well as designing and specifying AV systems and acoustic designs for performing arts theatres and auditoriums

+35 years in technical, non-technical and legal translations (English ~ Spanish ~ English).

+38 years of experience in field supervision, corporate management, project cost control and end-user training in AV and VIDEO CONFERENCING systems.

Proficient in AutoCAD 2006, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Project, WELLS AV Furniture Design (by WINSTED) and Quicken Pro (accounting software used to manage inventory and cost control).

+ 35 years in closed-space acoustical measurements and designs for theatres, auditoriums, conference rooms, board rooms and Home Theatres.

Extensive experience in design and construction of performing arts theatres and auditoriums, including lighting, rigging, AV services and Acoustic performance of spaces and stage floors. (See www.nutechengineering.com for some projects designed and built.)