AV/VTC Technician/Sr. Production Engineer

Brandon J. Scott Sr.

202-***-**** / **************@*****.***

DoD Secret Level Clearance – Current

Certification: Security+ 501 (June 2018)

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

I am an experienced AV/VTC Technician- Lead Production Engineer, AV Engineer, Multi-media Producer, Videographer, and Director who is looking for a company to enhance and showcase my skills. I am outgoing professional bringing enthusiasm, dedication, and exceptional team work ethic. Working knowledge of HD cameras (Canon DSLR) and editing software.

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Currently employed inside DOD JSP Mark Center Conference Center for 2 years with a vast skill set in:

AV conference room facilitation

VTC conference rooms builds and design.

TV & Radio Programming and Production

Telecommunications Media Development

Photojournalism and Editing

Creative and Promotional Writing

Database Search and Content Development

Archiving, and retrieval

Videographer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Edwards Performance Solutions/TekSystems 07/2017 – Present

AV/VTC Technician/Sr. Production Engineer

Provide on-site audio-visual and video teleconferencing (AV/VTC) technical support for the Command and Control Support Agency, a division of the Headquarters of the Department of Defense

Recommend emerging AV/VTC technologies to the program manager and government core personnel for purchase

Assist DOD VIP end users and other government employees by providing help-desk support via phone, email or in-person

Troubleshoot any AV/VTC issues that arise in any of the 27 conference rooms along with the Auditorium within the Mark Center(Conference Center)

Coordinate with vendors, building maintenance, network ops and other groups during upgrades and installations within the Mark Center

Escort visitors such as external programmers and vendors within the Mark Center and assist them during site-surveys and other various tasks

Track orders and current equipment while updating inventory as needed

Organize equipment storage spaces

Created a daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance system test checklist and complete the checklist accordingly

Train new end users how to control systems via touch panel

Manage and support VTC and monitor conference rooms, hardware and software and multimedia systems.

Familiar with REMEDY ticketing system.

Install “LCD Projectors” including maintenance, repair and support.

Coordinate and manage live video capture & support of designated events at the Mark Center

Researched and recommend new technology from Cisco, Crestron, AMX, and other audio/visual and video teleconferencing product services to new and existing customers

Installation of Conference rooms standard equipment to include; recording equipment, sound and mixing boards

Maintain Codec, monitor the MCU, VCS control and expressway, Gateways, TMS

Familiar with line and room drawings, flow charts and signal designations for the processing of virtual information over AMX and Crestron systems.

Ensure integrity of data, compatibility of deliverables for government use.

Supervise the overall scheduling for Audio Visual requirements during daily operations and event support.

Responsible for supervision of junior video production technicians and operation, maintenance and repairing of AV production equipment used to enhance live events, such as microphones, video recorders, projectors, lighting and sound mixing equipment.

Records meetings webinars distance-learning classes and presentations with video cameras, operate spotlights, adjust amplifiers, coordinate graphics used in displays and provide technical support for conferences.

Edits, copies, and stores videotapes and DVDs using editing applications.

Tracks inventory of equipment and orders supplies as required.

MITRE Corporation via Protiviti/Robert Half 09/2016 – 07/2017

Software Engineer – Video Processing Technology

Image/Video Analysis enables for the Intelligence Community

Evaluate and Integrate multiple video processing capabilities

Operate and maintain a cloud processing environment

Analysis of Imaging Systems

Image/Video Processing (approximately 500-700 monthly)

Optical Information Processing

Andrews International Government Services, Inc. 07/2015 – 09/2016

Safety/Security Officer

Provided customer service which exceeded clients’ expectations by demonstrating excellent strategies and personal protection, security and emergency method of operations making MITRE a safe and secure environment

Developed procedures to enhance overall safety and security for staff and visitors

Developed recurring reports for incidents and activities

Gusto TV 09/2008 - Present

Videographer/Editor/Director/Host

Implemented creative and unique shots for music videos, weddings, commercial contest, and behind the scene footage of events/music videos.

Researched markets for services

Conduct Interviews/Host events

Excellent networking skills and a strong ability to work with clients

Brought in client base, negotiated prices, filmed events, edited videos and delivered an exceptional product to clients

Enjoys the work immensely and takes great pride in a good finished product

BET Networks Inc. 08/2006-10/2014

Broadcast Operations/Content Manager

Served as BET’s in-house gatekeeper for content duplication by providing approximately 200-300 content duplication’s for five BET locations and ten major productions. In addition, provided attentive customer service and administrative support by responding to inquiries and requests for archived media; and tracking status of official footage.

Developed written communication for Broadcast Operation Policy and Procedure

Validated and Reviewed storyboards and content and external materials

Edited a variety of media to include footage, audio, and written deliverables

Prepared weekly reports of library status and programming

Managed C-level project initiatives, projects and special programming events for BET’s New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles offices

Served as Assistant to Executive Producer at The Kennedy Center, providing production and program management support

EDUCATION

B.A. in English & Telecommunications, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Microsoft Office

Encoding- Various Formats

Duplication

Project Management

Processing Digital Media Formats

PeopleSoft (Oracle)

Content and Information Management

Avid

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere Pro CS5.5

AWARDS

Core Values: Spotlight Award - 2018

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