Patrick Blackstock

*** ******* **, ********* **

240-***-****

ad35ir@r.postjobfree.com

AV Field Engineer with a strong background in audiovisual systems integration and troubleshooting. Experienced in designing, installing, and maintaining audiovisual equipment for corporate clients. Proven ability to manage large scale and complex projects. Provides technical support for diverse AV technologies. Seeking role as a Field Engineer to apply expertise in delivering high-quality AV systems.

Core Competencies:

Commercial AV Systems Integration Installation, Troubleshooting, Configuration, and Programming

Advanced TCP/IP stack and networking skills

AVoIP/Dante/AVB Multicast device provisioning and commissioning

Network configuring VLANs, IP/Multicast addressing and subnetting

Master DSP programmer with a deep understanding of sound. Can program, debug, test, and balance both QSC and Biamp conferencing /Voice systems

Advanced Knowledge of all major manufacturer programming and configuration software(s), including Crestron SIMPL Windows, Extron Global Configurator, QSC Designer, AMX Netlinx, Biamp Tesira, Audinate Dante and Lightwave LARA software

Solder, punch, and terminate AV wiring circuits and connectors such as Serial, CatX T568A & B, Balanced/Unbalanced audio connectors and Phoenix Blocks

Rack fabrication

Soft Skills:

Client communication, understanding the unspoken rules of the Integrator/Client relationship, understanding what should be discussed with the POC/Customer and what should be addressed internally

Resourceful Problem Solver utilizing all resources available to resolve challenges to achieve a quick project turn-around and control costs

Collaborator willing to pitch in and help the Lead/Install Techs and co-workers

Professional and dependable

Work History:

AVI-SPL – Operational Media Specialist/Commissioning Engineer – 03/2022 – Present

Part-Time Freelance Commissioning Engineer (Sub Contractor) – 11/2017 – 7/2022

Daily Computers – Commissioning Engineer – 4/2020-7/2021

Herman Integration Services – Lead AV Technician – 2015 – 2018

Audiovisual Design Consultants – Design Apprentice – 2013 – 2015 – No longer in Business

Elevate Entertainment – Live Sound and Event Services – 2004 – 2013 – Self-owned Business

Millennium Cable – Cable Technician – 1999 – 2004

Certifications:

Crestron DMC-E-4K – Crestron, 2019

OSHA 10- Click Safety, 2019

Extron-AV Associate, 2017

Control Specialist, Extron, 2022

AV Technologist- Infocomm, 2020

Level 1 Certification- QSYS, 2019

IT Certificate- Coursera, 2020

Parlè Microphone Optimization- Biamp,2019

Tesira Certification-Biamp, 2022

Certified LightSpeed Installer-LightSpeed, 2021

Smart Certified installer- Smart Training 2021

Crestron AUD- Crestron, 2020

Cabling Essentials, Harman, 2020

Control Essentials, Harman, 2020

Networking Essentials, Harman, 2020

PC Essentials, Harman, 2020

Video Essentials, Harman, 2020

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