Mark S. Fraunfelder
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SoundCom Systems, Berea OH Project Manager, AV/Pro Sound Division 10/09 to 9/2/2016
www.soundcom.net
Responsible for independently managing million dollar projects from installation, trouble shooting and commissioning through completion and user training. Experience includes but is not limited to: o Schools: K-16 and adult learning- classroom sound and video, paging, clocks, auditorium, cafetorium, music rooms, security systems
o corporate facilities: conference rooms, meeting rooms, boardrooms o entertainment spaces: auditoriums, radio stations, recording facilities, hotels and movie theaters
o nonprofits: libraries, houses of worship
Lead, manage and work collaboratively with diverse types of professionals with excellent communication skills in order to problem solve and ensure client satisfaction, including SoundCom’s installation technicians, internal/external office employees, architects, construction management and consultants, trades, sub-contractors, and end-users (teachers, doctors, corporate professionals, executives).
Provide technical expertise and skills for a wide range of AV elements for both new construction and renovation/retrofits leading to end-user satisfaction.
Proficient in Audio and Video Signal Types, Displays, Projectors/Screens, Touch Panel Controls and Associated Processors, Audio Consoles and Processors, Video Switchers and Processors, Digital Media Distribution and Networked Audio and Video, among others.
Produce training videos and other instructional materials for clients, using Macintosh OSX.
Able to manage costs and fluent in managing all financial aspects of project management, developing a schedule of values, change orders, changes in scope, additions and material/labor acquisitions.
Notable projects include Apollo Theater project, Hawken Upper School, Maltz Performing Arts Center
(CWRU), Ideastream, UPMC, WCLV.
Field Technician (SoundCom) 11/06 to 10/09
Installation, trouble-shooting, and training of end-users, for projects across Northern Ohio and Pennsylvania. Responsible for complex field coordination with clients, construction managers, and other trades.
Experience with Biamp Nexia and Audia Programming. Cleveland Corporate Services, Cleveland OH
Field Technician 3/05 to11/06
Installation of education and business/corporate AV including SMARTBoards, projectors/displays, classroom sound, conference rooms, churches and auditoriums throughout Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Texas.
SMILE, Cleveland, OH
Field Technician 11/04 to 3/05
Home AV installation for home theaters, audio and video distribution, touch panel controls, phone/ network/intercom/camera security systems throughout Northern Ohio. Zone One, New York, NY
Field Technician 1/02 to 5/04
Project management and installation in a small, high-end AV installation company serving businesses and residences primarily in Manhattan and the Tri-State area. (75% Home/25% Business)
Trusted to independently serve top clients including large corporate projects in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami and Washington DC.
Avatar Studios, New York, NY
Assistant Audio Engineer 5/99 to 9/01
Engineered a variety of recordings in a three room facility with a Vintage Neve 8068 Console, SSL 9000J and Axiom Digital Consoles. Supported Analog 24/48-track and Digital (Pro Tools) recording. All Genres of music tracked and mixed.
Clinton Recording Studios, New York, NY
Assistant Audio Engineer 1/97 to 5/99
Engineered in a two room facility with Vintage Neve 8078 Consoles in each room. Studio A held 80 musicians and Studio B up to 30 musicians.
For a small sample of projects from Avatar and Clinton Recording, go to:
www.allmusic.com/artist/mark-fraunfelder-mn0001289545 Free Lance Recording Engineer, New York, NY/Cleveland, OH 6/99 to present EDUCATION
Full Sail Center for the Recording Arts, Orlando, FL Associates Degree in Audio Engineering Graduated 1/97
Kenyon College, Gambier, OH Bachelor of Arts in Music (Classical Guitar) Graduated 5/95
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK - Music - Junior Year Abroad ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Mac and PC literate including video production and editing in iMovie (produced marketing videos for a local nonprofit on a volunteer basis)
Consistently interfacing with new technologies and software and able to navigate and master new programs quickly
ProTools proficient and own small, mobile 8-channel ProTools rig with small mic collection. Samples of self-recorded and mobile rig music available upon request.
Other interests include composing for and playing classical, acoustic and electric guitar (when my three small children permit me) as well as amateur photography
OSHA-30 Training