Wayne Fleshman

Multimedia Specialist at Flesh Unlimited Productions

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Summary

Working in both the Washington, DC Metro area and the state of North Carolina but, remain open to global travel. Seeking Freelance or Fulltime employment in the Telecommunications, Visual Media, Audio Technology and/or other fields (AV or VTC) related to my education and prior work experience, where my talents can be enhanced and grow. Using all my skills to build a promising career, and advance by the content of my abilities.

Specialties

* Knowledge of Tanburg or Polycom VTC equipment.

* Understanding of audio recording, editing and production techniques.

* Understating of video pre-production, production and post-production techniques.

* Experience implementing and sustaining network and telecommunication services.

* Experience installing and maintaining A/V data switching and teleconferencing equipment.

* Highly motivated with the willingness to operate in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment.

Experience

Audio/Visual and Multimedia Producer at AVTek Staffing

March 2010 - Present (1 year 9 months)

• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment for multi-camera recording and web casting of events for the New America Foundation in Downtown DC such as:

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/tunisia_at_the_polls

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/gas_killing_middle_class

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/child_care

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/bin_ladens_legacy

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/plus_a_change

http://newamerica.net/events/2011/protectors_problem

• 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 house studio and operate Sony Anycam for ISDN radio interviews, and in-house video and pod cast production.

• Optimize video for web and upload media to You Tube, iTunes and other online video repositories, including writing headlines and captions.

• Edit using Final Cut and repurpose audio and video content to provide highlight clips and other packages for broad distribution.

• Archive and manage all media assets.

• Maintain documentation and internal knowledge base for A/V equipment and procedures.

• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies.

• Continuously explore new ways to improve and expand New America’s multimedia efforts.

• Basic set up and operation of large and small-scale audiovisual systems for local live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction.

• Direct, and coordinate talent to ensure production objectives are met.

• Communicate verbally, edit, or create Power Point presentations and other written material such as emails, timesheets, and/or establish a production schedule for the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Downtown DC.

• Set-up, test, and operate Digital Video Camera(s), and Audio-Video equipment for live events such as lectures, meetings, and award shows.

• Portray a polished professional image to meet company dress code requirements.

Multimedia Specialist at Flesh Unlimited Productions

June 2001 - Present (10 years 6 months)

• Communicate visually or verbally to compose storyboards and scripts.

• Conduct meetings to ensure production objectives are met.

• Direct, coordinate, and edit video film scenes.

• Edit written material, establish production schedule.

• Install, test, and operate Digital Camera(s), and Video equipment.

• Set-up and control sound for live events such as concerts, recording studios and lectures.

• Order or purchase supplies, materials, software, or equipment.

• Review recordings, or rehearsals, tell stories through musical, visual, or dramatic arts.

• Set-up, adjust and operate audiovisual equipment such as lights, laptops, slide projectors, microphones, speakers, and recording equipment for meetings, and events.

• Determine formats (MPEG 2, MPEG 4, H264, etc.), approaches, content, levels, and mediums necessary to meet production objectives effectively and within budgetary constraints.

Audio Visual VTC Installation Technician at General Projection Systems

April 2011 - August 2011 (5 months)

• 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.

• Provide technical services to Customers and serving as a professional representative of the Audio Visual team.

• Install and terminate Fiber, CAT 6, audio cables, and BNC to include soldering.

• Perform harnessing and installation of racks and consoles for audio, video and control cabling.

• Provide maintenance checks on all AV equipment.

• Trouble shooting AV & VTC equipment.

Audio Visual Integration Technician at Aerotek

October 2010 - March 2011 (6 months)

• Pulling, cutting, terminating and identifying various types of audio, video and data cables for classrooms and boardrooms located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

• Installation of Polycom, Tandberg, Creston, AMX, and Exton Platforms into A/V equipment racks.

• Pulling, removing, rearranging, terminating and identifying various types of audio, video and, data cables.

• Hard and soft installation of AV equipment racks, closets and VTC equipment for clients.

• Training employees in the shop and clients in the field on the set up and operation of all Audio/Video equipment.

Mentor Supervisor at Mercury Air Group

August 2009 - January 2010 (6 months)

• Field supervision of Multimedia Technician’s who are maintaining the Copper Outside Plant Network.

• Supervises daily work activities of I&M staff to ensure the highest quality of production.

• Document the performance of assigned field technician based on VCS provided guidelines for quality and safety (including defensive driving and working safety).

• Implement preventive maintenance procedures and take corrective measures as discovered.

• Take the lead on reviewing job completions, deviations documented and corrective action taken.

• Responsible for status updates, and performance reviews provided to Verizon authorized personnel.

• Assists in determining training requirements and creating training schedules for technicians whose performance is deemed to be deficient.

Audio Visual Installation Technician at Augmentation Inc

June 2009 - July 2009 (2 months)

• Install equipment used for radio, television broadcast, and sound recording located at Voice of America, 330 Independence Avenue SW, Washington.

• Perform harnessing and installation of racks and consoles for audio, video and control cables.

• Pulling wire to include attaching and termination of CAT 6, BNC, and soldering XLR, Mini stereo, RCA connectors to audio cables.

• Work schedule required 12 hours days, six days a week, and from 6pm to 6am for a month.

Outside Plant and Services Technician at Verizon

July 1989 - July 2008 (19 years 1 month)

• Installing, rearranging and maintaining inside wiring located on residential property and/or Company premises.

• Performing necessary work to connect, disconnect, test and repair POTS and VOD (Voice on Demand) systems.

• Using Company documents, such as service orders, as sources of information regarding work to be performed.

• Installing, repairing and maintaining inside cables, wires and plug-in equipment to connect

telecommunication systems and equipment.

• Reading and interpreting facilities plats, and/or vendor specification documents for the purpose of locating, and repairing copper based services.

• Perform light digging, working aloft underground (manholes), and in buried facilities environments and maneuver heavy equipment and material in excess of 100 lbs.

• Adhere to strict regulations and procedures for the security of Company property.

• Completing all related administrative paperwork to include, but not limited to, daily time sheets.

• Receiving work assignments from Verizon representatives, other designated supervisory personnel, or by electronic terminal.

• Operate a Company vehicle and hydraulic aerial lift (bucket truck) with a (CDL Class B).

• Installed Outside Plant to include but not limited to; poles, copper and fiber optic cables.

• Using test equipment for installing and repairing copper based services.

• Promoting the sale of Verizon’s services and products.

• Making face-to-face customer contacts while communicating with customers before, during, and after the work operation.

• Identifying and meeting individual customer requirements on provisioning and/or repair.

Audio and Video Equipment Technician at American University

September 2006 - January 2007 (5 months)

• Provide audiovisual support for live presentations and special events within the auditorium.

• Support the production by cueing in live music, microphones, video footage, and PC based slide show presentations and adjusting timing to meet program requirements of the presentation.

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot multimedia equipment such as video projectors, broadcast video equipment, professional sound systems and related audio equipment, graphic systems, theatrical lighting systems, computer operations and related multimedia equipment.

• Design layouts of audio equipment and perform upgrades and maintenance.

• Monitor incoming and outgoing pictures and sound feeds to ensure quality.

• Diagnose and resolve any media system, control room and staging problems and errors, advise client when necessary and take corrective actions as needed.

Telephone Technician Assistant at AT&T

June 1988 - July 1989 (1 year 2 months)

• Installing, rearranging and maintaining inside wiring and 1A2Key telephony systems for OPM, DOJ, IRS, ATF, FBI, DOD, and the Department of the Interior.

• Using Company documents, such as service orders and floor plans as sources of information regarding work to be performed.

Wire Systems Installer/Switchboard Operator (Airborne) at United States Army

July 1983 - March 1987 (3 years 9 months)

• Installation, repair, and maintenance of tactical communication equipment.

• Operated tactical switchboard.

• Installed, repaired, removed, routed wire/tactical communication cables.

• Climb poles and construct communication towers.

• Performing maintenance on Military equipment and PM checks daily.

• The preparation of equipment for deployment in Military Operation abroad.

• Conduct inspections of equipment, and other squad members.

Skills

Adobe Audition, Adobe Creative Suite, Audio Design, Audio Editing, Audio Engineering, Audio Mixing, Bogging, Coaching, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Digital Video, Document Design, Documentaries, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Freehand, FrontPage, Graphic Design, HTML, Illustrator, InDesign, Installation, Integration, Keynote, Mac OS X, Macromedia, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Photo Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Portrait, Problem Solving, Pro Tools, TCP/IP, Team Leadership, Telecommunications, Telephone Skills, Telephony, Television Production, Screenwriting, Videographer, Video Conferencing, Video Editing, Video Production, Web Design, Word, XHTML, and You Tube.

Education

American University

BA, Visual Media, 2002 - 2008 Activities and Societies: EVE

UPN Studios Hollywood, CA Dates Employed: 07/2004 to 09/2004

Pre - Production Intern

•Design and print cast and crew studio access badges.

•Answer and direct incoming calls take messages when needed.

•Performing daily office duties such as scanning, printing scripts, taking photographs.

•Inventories incoming and outgoing mail, and equipment.

•Attend and take notes at daily pre – production meetings with Line Producer and other Department Heads.

University of the District of Columbia

2001 - 2002

Honors and Awards

{Military} - Good Conduct Ribbon Airborne qualified. Ribbons 1 AIT, 1 Overseas, 2 Arcoms, 2 Merit of Achievements awards and an honorable discharged (1987). {University of the District of Columbia} - (Dean’s List)

Interests

Mountain Biking, Big Band, and Fishing.

Wayne Fleshman

Multimedia Specialist at Flesh Unlimited Productions

zuzp8a@r.postjobfree.com

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