AV Manager

JAMAL EVANS

**** * ******

Chicago, IL *****

Home 708-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To utilize my communication, problem solving and decision making skills handling various scenarios with a proven

ability to interface with a diverse client base and resolve complex matters in a timely manner.

SUMMARY

A business oriented senior technology manager with ten years of experience in the areas of information services,

video conferencing, sound engineering. Excels at business development, product development and delivery,

technology insertion, and reducing the cost of conducting business. Most recent areas of focus have been on

network designs and sound integrations within conference and meeting room settings

EDUCATION

Theater, Chicago State University, 1993

A.S, Liberal Arts, Triton Junior College, 1990

CERTIFICATIONS

Advance Lighting Theory and Techniques certified

Audio Theory certified

Advance and Intermediate Video Conferring certified

Certification in Sound Engineering

TECHNICAL STRENGTHS

Proficient in Hyatt Hotel Omnivex reader board systems, 3M video conferencing units, Polycom, Sound forge 8

audio editing programs, Cisco LAN networking equipment, as well as Sony and other LCD projection equipment.

Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, and Access) internet software (Internet Explorer).

EXPERIENCE

Oakton community college (Media services),Des Plaines il 01/03/2012 to Present

1. Log classroom orders for the week

2. Troubleshoot any equipment in the classrooms

3. Installing Smart podium systems.

Marriott Hotels (Marriott Audio Visual), Chicago, IL 1997 Present

1Interacted directly with all internal and external clients to meet and exceed their need

2Marriott Associated of the quarter ( 2003, 2002, 1999)

3Prepared detailed event orders and additional equipment order

4Ensured the safe operation of all audio, video, projection and lighting equipment

5Assisted with the event design and equipment set up

Audio Visual Techniques (Hyatt Regency Hotels) Chicago, Illinois 2003 2008

AVT Assistant Director of Operations

1Design network and conference room setup, including television broadcast, video conferencing and data

sharing technologies.

2Conduct need analysis to determine clients event objectives and requirements

3Assist in the preparation or RFP, vendor and contractors selections

4Manage clients hardware refresh, software maintenance and service contracts

5Assisted in preparation and management of a $8 Million budget

Supervise and train new employees in equipment setup, teardown, and operation of equipment

6

AVI Installations Chicago, IL 2000 2003

1.Generated $2.9 Million in sales revenue

2.Assist IT professionals in the planning and execution of their key initiatives

3.Performed all meeting room installations of Wi Fi equipment, projections and sound .

4. Scheduled and allocated all manpower for servicing meeting rooms.

5. Coordinated with internal and external engineers, programmers to ensure that all client needs are met.

Frost Lighting Chicago, Illinois 1997 1997

Installer

1Installed and set up Leko and Par lighting instruments

2Controlled and integrated multiple rooms with audio video and projection equipment

3Knowledgeable in equipment rack building and installations

4Exemplary in craftsmanship with a keen eye to detail

5Assisted in budget develop for client sites

References available by request

Contact this candidate