Ren Driver
Education
Otterbein College
Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on broadcasting
< Assembled multiple video productions on both non-linear and linear
editing machines
< Worked with live radio broadcasts and have learned to operate the prophet
broadcast system
< Operated camera and video switchboard at live events
< Live audio mixing in concert settings
< Trained in Avid Express, protools, audacity, Sony Vegas, and adobe
audition
< Trained with DVC Pro based cameras
Skills
< Currently in the process of achieving A+ Certification
< Use of Prosumer grade DSLR cameras as well as both on and off camera
lighting
< Use of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for photo manipulation and post
productions
< High level of skill in troubleshooting both software and hardware issues
< Able to organize and lead groups of people towards one particular task
< Experience with working with home, college and small business networking
< Skilled with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows
2000, and OSX
Experience
Freelance IT Work (August 2005 - Current)
. Attempt to troubleshoot and resolve client issue over the phone
. Perform housecalls to resolve software or hardware issue
. Perform OS and hardware upgrades for client
. Perform backup of client's files and perform clean install of OS
. Replace laptop hardware(such as screen) for client
. Set up home networking arrangements for client
. Performed data migration for Driver Alliance Insurance, transferring
documents to the new computers as well as installing and configuring
Microsoft Office into the PCs
Audio Visual Supervisor (August 2011 - May 2013)
Northpointe Conference Center (Lewis Center, OH)
. Assist clients with all A/V questions during events
. Assisted in system migration from Windows XP to Windows 7
. Handle opening routine, checking the rooms and making sure they are
set up properly
. Work with meeting planners to determine what A/V needs the client will
need
. Make orders for A/V rentals and prepare purchase orders for new
equipment as needed
. Prepare schedule for A/V department's staff
. Research and prepare equipment requisitions for ordering new equipment
as needed
. Handle inventory of A/V and company IT equipment and report any
discrepancies
. Troubleshoot IT issues client may have onsite, such as network
connectivity of projector connectivity
. Act as liason between client and Network helpdesk for special events
as required
. Handle all calls to IT Helpdesk, Network helpdesk, or Vlan helpdesk
for the onsite staff
. Assist in room table settings when setup is short handed
. Assume role of Conference Service Manager when Conference Service
Manager is unavailable or offsite
Credit Collector (October 2008 - July 2011)
Alliance Data Systems (Westerville, OH)
. Handle high volume outgoing calls to customers with delinquent
accounts in attempt to cure the account
. Deescalate situations with irrate customers
. Offer customers multiple methods of curing account delinquency
. Skip trace to discover additional phone numbers to contact customers
Administrative Assistant (March 2008 - October 2008)
Otterbein College Graduate Office (Westerville, OH)
. Communicate Information to customer/client on the graduate program
. Handle and input student data into the Student information System
. Assist with IT related issues in the office as well as assemble and
lead computer related projects
. Write technical documentation for Office software
Administrative Assistant (September 2007 - March 2008)
Otterbein College Security Department (Westerville, OH)
. Handle all incoming phone calls
. Dispatch officers
. Make contact with Westerville Police Department/Westerville Fire
Department as well as Students/Faculty when request
. Assist in IT needs within the office
Student Tech Assistant (August 2006 - June 2007)
Otterbein College IT Department (Westerville, OH)
. Troubleshoot and repair various computer related issues
. Patch Ethernet cabling within resident halls
. Provide Technical support by phone and in person
. Troubleshoot college account related issues
. Assist co-workers with computer related problems