Stephen L. Alston

Senior Audio Visual Technician

***** ********* **., *****, ** 20774

ac8xq2@r.postjobfree.com

240-***-**** or 301-***-****

Objective

Seeking a position In the Audio Visual Industry which values a self-motivated worker with Senior advanced audio visual skills, excellent work ethics, and a strong desire to succeed.

Summary of Qualifications

Technically- minded Senior Audio Visual Technician with over thirteen years of Audio Visual experience.

Possesses strong understanding of all audiovisual equipment and components.

Adapt quickly to new systems and information and possesses excellent multitasking, strong troubleshooting and repair abilities.

Dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality & fulfillment to a wide range of clients.

Professional Experience

AVITECTURE

Lead Audio Visual Technician Field Engineer 2017-Present

Responsible for starting and completing audiovisual installs to commissioning for various companies

Leading and guiding tech 1 level technicians how to properly complete an audiovisual installation

Building AV Racks, installing displays, video walls, vtc conference systems, control panels

Fine tuning and testing installed system through final commission stage to handover to client

IVCI LLC.

Lead Audio Visual Technician 2015 – 2017

Responsible for starting and completing audiovisual installs to commissioning for various companies

Leading and guiding tech 1 level technicians how to properly complete an audiovisual installation

Building AV Racks, installing displays, video walls, vtc conference systems, control panels

Provide cable runs from source locations to rack.

Service Calls, technical onsite client support

Creston, Amx, Biamp, ClearOne, Extron, Cisco trained

Download and Dump program and audio source files

Fine tuning testing installed systems through final commission stages before handover

Integrated Support Strategies

Audio Visual Technician 2013 - 2015

Providing technical support to Audio Visual Systems for Baltimore Public City School Headquarters and all Baltimore County Schools.

Technical support and maintenance For Live Broadcasting Channel.

Performs various technical and non-technical tasks associated with the operation of Audio Visual and Help Desk Ticketing requests.

Integrating systems with Teachers PC’s and iMac’s.

Maintain VTC systems and AV racks.

Setting up LCD projectors for video conferences and video presentations.

Instruct users in the selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.

Set up, adjust, and operate audiovisual equipment such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars and video conferences.

Provide Data entry and setting up Promethean and SMART board software.

Provide preventative maintenance for all K-12 locations.

Working with tier 1&2 data support groups to resolve technical issues

Reimaging & Updating Mac Workstations, Laptops, iPads Sheet and Microsoft Word.

Frequently interact with clients to assure that their needs are being met; often providing on the spot execution of solutions.

Vision Technologies

Audio Visual Lead Install Technician)- 2010-2013

Audio visual specialization with Architectural design implementation and

Consulting.

Installed AV equipment (TV, Cameras, Tandberg VTC systems,

Speakers, Barco Video Walls, Projectors, Screens, AMX/Crestron

Touch panel systems) etc.

Built & Loaded AV Racks.

Provided Cable Runs for Equipment locations.

DM, RGB, RCA, BNC, Mini, Cat5, Audio Cable Terminations, Solder,

Equipment Mounting Construction.

Service Calls, Help Desk support providing technical Support and Solutions/ Preventative Maintenance.

Lead and trained Install Technicians on the floor, assuring proper set-up of AV equipment, and that standards are being met.

Worked with the engineer to verify accuracy of as-built drawings and code changes to integrated systems.

Kept track record of all procedural improvements carried out on daily basis and organized action plan for the remaining site issues.

Corbett Technologies Solutions, Inc.

Audio Visual Install Technician 2008-2010

Installed AV equipment (TV, Cameras, Tandberg VTC systems, Speakers, Barco Video Walls, Projectors, Screens, AMX/ Crestron 3-Series™control system and V-Panel) etc.

Audiovisual specialization with Architectural design implementation and consulting.

Building & Loading AV Racks.

Provided Cable Runs for Equipment locations.

Provided Mounting Construction using RGB, RCA, BNC, Mini, Cat5, Audio Cable Terminations, Solder equipment.

Answered inquiries concerning the use of audio-visual equipment.

The Whitlock Group

Audio Visual Install Technician 2007-2008

Provided broadcast and audio video solutions for clients.

Installed audio visual equipment (TV, Cameras, Tandberg VTC systems, Speakers, Barco Video Walls, Projectors, Screens, AMX/ Crestron 3-Series™control system and V-Panel) etc.

Built & Loaded AV Racks.

Provided cable runs for equipment locations.

Provided Mounting Construction using RGB, RCA, BNC, Mini, Cat5, Audio Cable Terminations and Solder equipment.

Audio Visual Headquarters, Lanham, MD

Audio Visual Driver Technician, 2005-2007

Transported, set, operated and removed audiovisual controller for the away site projects.

Re-stocked warehouse with Audio Visual Equipment.

Setup strike, shows and conferences.

Answered inquiries concerning the use of audio-visual equipment.

Oce' Business Services

Audio Visual Technician, 2004-2007

Set up Conference Rooms with audio visual needs, such as Front & Rear projectors, various type of microphones, Audio mixers, Video Cameras, Polycoms, DVD/VCR players, Televisions, and Gartner Data Conference Call System.

Supplied appropriate cabling (VGA, RGBHV, MINI’S) to Floor Boxes, using Crestron Remote System.

Frequently interact with clients and guest to assure that their needs are being met; often providing on the spot execution of solutions.

Created and managed the helpdesk for Lotus Notes Conference Scheduling System.

Provided video editing with Pinnacle and Adobe Software.

Secure and kept all of the audio visual equipment organized and well maintained.

Audio Visual Headquarters

Audio Visual Driver Technician, 2004-2004

Delivered and picked up audio visual equipment from warehouse to various In-house hotels & clients nationwide.

Ensured customer or client satisfactions are met accordingly.

Re-stocked warehouse with equipment.

Setup strike, shows and conferences.

Swank Audio Visuals

Business Center Assistant Manager/ AV Technician, 2003-2004

Provided customer service to hotel clients and guest.

Rented out various Audio and Computer Equipment to clients.

Opened and closed shifts.

Provided helpdesk assistance for network accessible Computer Terminals.

Generated revenue through equipment, service sales & rentals.

Installed, operated, and removed the audio visual, and lighting equipment for prestige and hotel clients.

Education

American Career Institute Columbia, MD

Digital Multimedia Specialist Certification

Year: 2010-2013

Prince George Community College Largo, MD

Major Computer Information Systems: MS Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Operating Systems (Windows 98, XP, Vista, 7,) Visual C++

Year: 1997-2004

Global Village Communications Arlington, VA

Oracle Developer, SQL Language

Year: 2001-2001

Frederick Douglass Senior High School Upper Marlboro, MD

Diploma

Year: 1992-1996

References

Jon Stephanou-IVCI Project Manager 203-***-****

Ibrahim Kamara-IVCI Field Engineer 301-***-****

Brian Giardini-IVCI Operations Manager 631-***-****

· Audio, lighting, camera operation

· Floor direction and teleprompter.

· Maintain video equipment and audio recording,

· Work with Video Editors to produce and edit video and graphics elements for productions

· Studio upkeep

· Occasional off-site production services may be required

· Work outside of normal business hours

· Overtime as needed and directed by client

· Other duties as assigned

· 2 years of experience in Broadcast or AV Engineering OR

· Associates Degrees in Broadcast or AV Engineering OR related engineering field

· Must clear background check and drug screening.

· Must apply for and gain SSA Suitability clearance.

· Need working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Power Point.

· Should have familiarity to work using Visio or other related software

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