JOHN H. SANDMAN

**** ******** ***** **** #** ~ Louisville, KY 40242

Phone: 502-***-**** ~ E-mail: advynt@r.postjobfree.com SR. AUDIO/VIDEO OVER IP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT ENGINEER Delivering Highly Complex, and Innovative Service Engineering Solutions Creative Thinker with Strong Technical Skills / Multi-Departmental Liaison Multi-Project Management Sub-contractor Relations Negotiations Quality Control Dante Audio Over IP Audio and Video Editing Large Production Coordination 20+ years’ experience in leading large and complex audio/video projects for private, public, city, state, and government agencies. Highly analytical and results-driven engineering professional with strong qualifications in designing and installation of large and complex audio/video engineering projects—video teleconferencing, audio over IP, audio mastering, HD non-linear audio/video post-editing, studio setup of cameras, and lights.

• Accomplishments in managing large and complex projects—initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, and closure.

• Strong working knowledge of basic and specialized safety rules, codes, procedures, and practices

• Work effectively in both self-directed and team environments with the ability to instruct and delegate work

• Ability to handle simultaneous projects and meet time sensitive deadlines.

• Team player with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Strong leader with a natural talent for building highly motivated teams to achieve ambitious goals. Excellent communicator skilled in interfacing with top management and customers. Practice highly effective business development techniques to identify needs, create trust through competency, and build lasting business relationships.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

4K Non-linear Audio/Video Postproduction, midi-production Specialize in automated audio 5.1 - 11.1 Consoles & DAW’S Engineering design installation and maintenance

Computer graphics and animation, 2D & 3D. DVD/BluRay/4K Encoding Authoring 11.1 Audio Production and Mastering ATMOS/MPEG-H CAD/CAM product design 2D & 3D

Directing A/V Pre and Postproduction

Camera and lighting setup and design—studio setup

Printed circuit layout and design, Troubleshooting and advanced color correction Video Codec’s ProRes, RAW, AVCHD, AVCI-100, and H.264, H.265 COMPUTER SKILLS

Video: DaVinci Resolve 16, FCP X, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Motion, Blender 2.83 Audio: Steinberg Nuendo 11, Steinberg Cubase 11, WaveLabs, Protools HD, Sonics Solutions CAD: Pro-Engineer, Auto CAD 2015, Vector Works, Blender 2.8, and Maya Office: Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Safari, Chrome, and Fire Fox OS: Windows 10, Mac OSX

Mobile: Android and IOS

EDUCATION

Murray State University, Graduated May 1987

Bachelor of Science in Radio &Television Broadcasting Minor in Speech and Theater with an emphasis in production JOHN H. SANDMAN

8716 Bayberry Place Unit #13 ~ Louisville, KY 40242 Phone: 502-***-**** ~ E-mail: advynt@r.postjobfree.com EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

U of L HEALTH

Video Tech - Nov 2020 - Feb - 2021

• Supported multiple Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical Systems with dual workstations

• Operated Stryker operating room systems. Endoscopic camera systems, laser light sources, dual HD Media recorders, iSuite media management systems.

• Maintenance and repair operating suite equipment. RADIANT TECHNOLOGY

Support Engineer – July 2017 – Feb. 2020

• Provided support, maintenance, and repair of IP audio and video systems.

• Performed on-sight system programming involving upgrades and function improvements.

• Systems include Polycom VTC codecs, QSC Q-SYS system and design, Crestron, AMX, and Extron products.

• Provide support on major projectors, including but not limited to, Barco, Sony, Epson, Panasonic, and Casio.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of past DPI, JVC, and Christie products.

• Custom designed systems as per client specifications. AUDIO-VIDEO SYSTEMS PRODUCTIONS

Self Employed – Aug. 2004 – July 2017

• Major projects and clients included: High View Baptist Church, Kentucky Derby Museum, OhmStead, Center for Disease Control—custom-designed, installed, and provided support. Multicam HD/4K

SONIC SOLUTIONS

EQA Engineer – Oct. 2003 – Aug. 2004

• Successfully tested and developed a new DVD authoring software DVD-It 5.0.

• As a Quality Assurance Engineer analyzed software releases and performed advanced testing for bugs and fixes.

• Regressed returned bugs and made recommendations for new enhancement features.

• Also tested software the compatibility with OEM configurations for Dell, Sony, and Avid. ARCATA ASSOCIATES

Audio Video Engineer – May 2002 – May 2003

• Recruited to upgrade the Marshall Space Flight Centers television studio and edit suites to the SDI standard.

• Designed and implemented system redesign and integration of current broadcast technology.

• Systems included SDI Routers, NLE systems, and 2Gb fiber SAN’s systems. ACS-GS AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES

Government Services – Jan. 2001– May 2001

• Worked at Fort Knox, KY serving the USA ARMY recruiting command with Video Teleconferencing and Audio Video support.

• Performed extensive research in distance learning over IP for the ARMY command. EXPERT CONSULTING, INC.

Multimedia Expert – July. 2000 – Sept 2001

• Served as a multimedia expert serving the team of lawyers in the Clinton Grand Jury Case with Audio-Video Editing, and PowerPoint presentations for the Grand Jury case. IMAX

Installations Supervisor – Nov. 1998 - July 2000

• Directly responsible for installing digital sound systems for IMAX theaters ($1.5 million 3.5 million each).

• Worked in the special projects group where I built up systems for Back To The Future

(Japan).Performed custom installations for Walt Disney World, Sega Entertainment, and Mpeg-2 Encoding system for Pyamax Studios.

JOHN H. SANDMAN

8716 Bayberry Place Unit #13 ~ Louisville, KY 40242 Phone: 502-***-**** ~ E-mail: advynt@r.postjobfree.com PAUL C. BUFF, INC.

Repair Technician – May 1987 – Nov. 1998

• Hired at White Lightning as a production person and was soon promoted into the testing and repair department.

• Solely responsible for the repair of over 35 million dollars worth of studio strobe lights (Ultra series).

• Promoted to assistant engineering—created CAD/ drawing of new parts and PC board layout of the new circuits.

REFERENCES

Professional

Robert Weisner

Phone: 800-***-****

Graham Beddinger

Phone: 615-***-****

Tim Waldin

Phone: 205-***-****

Personal

Billy Masterson

Phone: 502-***-****

Wallace Pittinger

Phone: 502-***-****

John Guy

Phone: 502-***-****

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