Christopher Nichols
I.T. / Broadcast Engineer/Ministry Leader
I.T. Network Analyst / Broadcasting and Post production engineer seeking to merge my technical and professional expertise areas in a challenging role.
Experience
Personal Info
Address
4893 Wemberley Dr. Memphis, TN
2009-05 -
2020-03
I.T. Director/Post Production Lead
Greater Community Temple COGIC
38125
• Manage on-line video streaming services utilizing Edgecast CDN
• Build video editors workstation and Web-streaming workstation from ordered components and software packages
• Develop, Design & Animate broadcast quality television programing that Airs weekly on cable, local, and public access networks
• Consult with leadership and varying teams for subject matter and materials necessary for story boarding and vision casting
• Incorporate new technologies to create cutting edge graphics utilizing Avid Media Composer, Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Digital Juice, Adobe fireworks, and other 3rd party add-ons and plugins
• Capture, edit, finalize still frame content shot with DSLR Camera
• Utilize Light room, Adobe Aperture to create clear concise photos for events and features
• Incorporate new Ideas, Concept and Technological ideologies to combat the
Consistent need for storage space and archive resources
• Develop Local Storage Area Network for quick footage retrieval and storage
• Work independently utilizing information gathered through collaboration to create 30 – 60 second Commercial Spots Catering to Pre-Approved Marketing Goals and Standards.
• Install/Troubleshoot/Design 4k Studio Black Magic Design switcher based Environment to Work Seamless Cross Platform with Mac/PCs HDMI, HD SDI, Multiple Format Scalers, Converters, Analog, Digital signals Working Together to Produce HD Content and HD Capture.
• Monitor/Approve all purchases related to technology services or devices
• Serve in the capacity of Systems Administrator maintaining active directory organizational units, managing user accounts and permissions
• Maintain two domain controllers along with supporting relay servers utilized for accounting systems and membership databases.
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting PC & Mac workstations for the two-campus organization
Phone
*************@*****.***
Skills
Avid Media Composer Adobe Photo Shop Adobe After Effects Adobe Fire Works
DSLR Photography / Video
Microsoft Office Suite
Wirecast/Live Streaming
Technologies
Computer Networking
Computer Concepts/Applications/ Building
2015-03 - present
Network Analyst
Shelby County Schools
Post Production Techniques
• Responsible for the installation, layout, and maintenance of all network components within SCS
• Responsible for providing leadership to lower-level Technical Specialists as assigned
• Follow hardware requirements, configuration guides and documented restoration procedures for Cisco, Aerohive, and various network devices
• Direct the activities for the installation, maintenance, and operation of Cisco routers, switches, wireless, voice and related peripheral equipment.
Broadcasting Radio Production Interpersonal Communication
• Work with WAN providers and vendors to ensure timely reporting and escalation of network-related problems
• Handle network related escalations, questions and request on network issues
Collaborative
Cisco IOS
2008-08 -
2015-03
Field Service Analyst
Shelby County Schools
Windows OS & OS X
• Provide routine to moderately complex technical support of computer and other technology issues at assigned schools
• Tasked with responding to and resolving technology issues in a professional and prompt manner
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
• Provide technical support for network, e-mail, hardware, desktop software and peripheral equipment
• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting PC& Mac workstations for 7-
10 SCS district schools
• Serve in the capacity of Site Based Administrator maintaining active directory ou’s, managing user accounts and permissions
• Provide second level support to users requiring assistance referred by the
SCS help desk.
Final Cut Pro
Adobe Premiere Pro
Leadership Ability
Technical Trouble Shooting
2005-01 -
2008-08
Behavioral Specialist
Shelby County Schools
• Created programs to simulate real world situations, monitor student growth by utilizing best practice behavior intervention strategies
• Created Behavior Intervention Plans to monitor and correct student behavior
• Responsible for placing students in alternative learning environments.
• Performed Administrative duties as assigned by the Principal ex. (issue and clear suspensions)
• Supervised peer mediation, teacher-student counseling sessions, and conflict
resolution meetings.
2001-09 -
2004-05
Web-Developing/VisualBasic/Java/Geometry/Algebra/Pre-Algebra
Teacher
Shelby County Schools
• Instructed students with the basic and advanced features of Visual Basic. Net, Dream Weaver and Java Programming Languages
• Director of Computer Research Area
• Created reports for evaluation by district supervisors
• Maintained strict disciplinary environment to ensure educational growth
• Created and implement lesson plans based on TN educational standards
Education
1996-08 -
2001-04
2004-06 -
2011-12
Lane College
BS Computer Science
Minor: Mathematics
Christian Brothers University
M.ED