Technician Manager

BRIAN

STOKES

**** ******** ***. ***. *** Ph. 240-***-**** Email: ********@***.***

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Objective:

With 36 years in the trade show, corporate and live entertainment industry, I wish to utilize my experience, technical skills and background in audio, video, lighting and graphic design to help take a company to the next level.

Work Experience:

2018-2020 US Chamber of Commerce Washington, DC (Contractor) AudioVisual Technician Projectionist Graphics and Digital Signage Technician Audio Technician Content and Video Control Operator Technical Director–Camera Switch.

Responsible for the setup and operation of various types of audio-visual equipment. In the scope of these duties, I work very closely with Event Planners to ensure proper equipment setup and execution of all meetings and presentations. I also manage Digital Signage Displays, Video Switch for live streams, and multimedia technical support for conference rooms and General Session. I create and manage PowerPoint, Turning Point and Polling Everywhere presentations. I setup computers for live stream meetings using Zoom, Skype and Teleconference equipment. 1990-2020 Projection Presentation Technology Washington, DC (Contractor) Technical Director Senior Lead Tech Technical Trainer Computer IT Tech Video Engineer Graphics Designer/Technician Sound Technician In-House Business Center Technician Content and Video Control Operator

Warehouse Technician

Technically directed events and large technical teams. Managed equipment rentals, staging and productions/shows. Setup video/data projection displays and audio sound systems for live in- door/out-door events at hotels and convention centers. Managed the technical crews for live events all over the US. As a Technical Trainer, I organized and executed training seminars for Projection’s managers and levels 1-5 technicians. Managed a special group of VIP Clients with specific needs – mitigated risks and event challenges. 1986-1989 Visual Aids Electronics (VAE) Washington, DC Audio Visual Director. Loews Hotel L’Enfant Plaza

Audio Visual Assistant Director. Washington Capital Hilton Hotel AV Warehouse Technician; Road Technician. VAE Headquarters I was responsible for creating proposals, installation, maintenance and the operation of all audio- visual equipment. Managed my departmental budget, forecasting, and scheduling for all technicians. In the scope of these duties, I worked very closely with all Event Planners to ensure proper equipment setup and execution of all meetings and presentations. I was also responsible for inventory management. When I worked at the warehouse, I got a chance to travel around the BRIAN

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2370 Glenmont Cir. Apt. 111 Ph. 240-***-**** Email: ********@***.*** 2

US to setup and manage event meetings and presentations for trade shows and live entertainment.

1985-1986 Swank Audio-Visual Washington, DC

Assistant Audio-Visual Director. Key Bridge Marriot Hotel I was responsible for installation, maintenance and the operation of all audio-visual equipment. In the scope of these duties, I worked very closely with all Event Planners, to ensure proper equipment setup and execution of all meetings and presentations. I also was responsible for inventory management of all equipment on site and in our storage room. 1984-1985 Avcom Audio-Visual Washington, DC

AV Technician Driver

Responsible for equipment rentals, staging and production for video/data projection displays and audio sound systems. Serviced live, in-door/out-door events at hotels and convention centers. Training and/or Certifications:

• Visual Aide Electronics Business Office Management Training Classes

• Projection Inc Business Office Management Training Classes

• Projection Inc / CPR Barco Projector Classes

• Projection Inc / Extron Data Interfaces\ Matrix Switchers Classes

• VER Work Shops Road Show Robo Cam, Sony Broadcast Cameras, Tricaster Switcher, Shure Wireless Microphone Systems,

• Comp USA Microsoft Application- Word, Excel, PowerPoint Classes

• AVI-SPL / Aja Ki Pro Recording Playback and systems Technology Proficiencies:

Panasonic 410/450 Broadcast Switcher, KI Pro Recorder, AJA Converters, Barco Image Pro, AJA Fido Dual Fiber Converters, Blackmagic Converters, Blackmagic ATEM Switchers, Barco Screen Pro Switchers, Multi-Format Signal Processors, Digital Signage Display Monitors, Sony DXC-D55\ Full Studio Configuration Kit, Canon 55xlens and Fujinon 36X Lens, Barco HDX-20 Flex Projector, Christie Roadster HD14K-M and HD20K-J, Christie Boxer 4K30, Sony SRG- 300 1080p Robo Cam and Control Switcher, Panasonic PTZ HD Robo Cam and Control switcher, Playback Pro, EVS Instant Replay System, Mitti Pro Video Cue Playback System, Adobe Premiere Pro basics editing, Adobe Photo Shop\ Illustrator for creating Lower thirds and Slide Creations, Windows IP Networking, Speaker Ready Room System Technical Support for PowerPoint and Keynote Presentations, Exhibit audio visual Installations setup and tear down, Simultaneous Interpretation Systems, Bosch Wireless Microphone Conference Systems, Webcast Software- Zoom, Skype, OBS, Wirecast, Xsplit Broadcaster, Tuning Point, Poll Everywhere, Prezi, Studio One 5 Digital Audio Workstation Program for tracking and editing audio for music creations, WonderShare video program for capturing and Batch Converting audio and video files.

BRIAN

STOKES

2370 Glenmont Cir. Apt. 111 Ph. 240-***-**** Email: ********@***.*** 3

Education:

HS Diploma High Point HS. Beltsville, MD

Event/Show Experience:

Performed services for live events, trade shows, corporate meetings, and concerts at: international embassies, the White House, State Department, Projection Inc, AVI, AVHQ/PSAV, Future View, Video West, ShowCall USA, PRG, Quince Imaging, National Park Service, LSAV, Rillahan Associates, Gannett, USA Today, South West AV, PDA Washington Area New Car Dealer Association, Tech Team Support, Access Audio Visuals, Creative Vision Technology, Children’s Hospital, CNC, Med-Star, Washington Hospital Center, Georgetown Hospital, BET, AVI-SPL, Reid Temp, A.M.E. Church, Spirit of Faith Christian Center. Show Highlights:

AIPAC 2020 9th Annual Billington Cyber Security Summit 2018 International Monetary Fund Spring Meeting 2017 TCT 2016 9th - 13th Annual MetroCooking DC Show FOSE 2013 APEC 2011 in Montana 2009 & 2013 Presidential Inauguration Ball at Wash. Convention Center 2009 G20 Nuclear Summit in Pittsburgh Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award at the Wardman Park Marriot Hotel Budweiser Summer Concert Series at the Carter Barron National Spelling Bee at the Cap. Hilton Hotel

References:

• Maceo Jones - General Manager / Sales / Account Executive / Production Projection Presentation Technology 202-***-****

• Jeffrey Toohey – General Manager

AV IT Rentals, Inc. 571-***-****

• Bryan Sterling- Event Production Executive, Sales Leadership PSAV 240-***-****

• Jose Ringgold - Account Manager

Projection Presentation Technology 703-***-****

• Greg Kundolf - Senior Director, Technical Services & Event Technology Operations U.S. Chamber of Commerce 202- 463-5493

Hobbies and Activities:

Running marathons, biking, writing, remixing and creating music tracks.

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