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

901-***-****

E-mail

advbh9@r.postjobfree.com

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

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