Maintenance Technician Client Relations
Resume:
Des Plaines, Il. *****
*************@*****.***
JOSHUA BJARNARSON
OBJECTIVE I would like to become a part of a professional company that is growing and looking to continue expanding. My objective is to be a team player that can assist in the efficiency of operations, quality of client relations, and help the organization to provide a more than satisfactory product. I am also looking to continually grow my knowledge and skills while keeping up with the ever changing industry and the newest technologies.
PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS
STARTING A BUSINESS
Growing a business consistently over 11 years without investors. Training over 200 engineers that currently still work in the industry. Managing over 40 events per week as a small business. PERSONAL MOTIVATION
I’ve Always given my full attention and effort to School and Work. I enjoy a challenge and learning from each situation I have to accomplish. I will go above and beyond to make sure that projects and clients are handled properly to ensure satisfaction and returned business SKILLS FOH and Monitor Audio Engineering.
Commercial and Residential Audio, Video, and Lighting installation. Knowledge of Analog and Digital Audio systems as well as basic Lighting, Video and video conferencing systems.
Event Planning and Event Management.
Working as a team player.
Social Interaction and Client Relations.
The ability to troubleshoot, learn, and teach others. WORK HISTORY Technotrix (warehouse and field technician) MARCH 2024-October 2024
Responsibilities:
Building large audio systems for festivals and venue.
Testing and cleaning of all returned equipment.
Onsite setup of line array, monitor, and power distribution systems.
Packing and unloading of all equipment.
Maintaining Warehouse Cleanliness.
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Untitled Supper (Club AV Manager)
March 2022-March 2023
Responsibilities:
Scheduling Employees
Advancing Private/Corporate Events and Band Performances
Equipment maintenance, repair, and organizing new purchases
Operating a multi-zone audio, lighting and video system FREQUENCY AV (FIELD TECHNICIAN/INSTALL TECHNICIAN) JULY 2019-MARCH 2020
Responsibilities:
Installing of displays, projectors, video conferencing systems, Polycom, ITP, and audio systems on a national and international basis
Troubleshooting installed systems
Building and wiring racks
Production and Termination of cables (CAT5/6, RGB etc.) INDEPENDEND CONTRACTOR (FOH/MONITOR AUDIO ENGINEER AND AV TECHNICIAN) 2013-Current
Responsibilities:
Setting up and tear down of stage, audio and lighting system, as well as band and stage equipment at various locations
Operating the FOH and Monitor systems during performances
Advancing events with venues, clients, and bands VER CHICAGO (LIGHTING QUALITY CONTROL AND REPAIR TECHNICIAN) March 2018 – July 2018
Cleaning and electrical Repair of professional lighting equipment IATSE LOCAL 2 STAGEHANDS (FIELD TECHNICIAN)
MAY 2018-JUNE 2019
Responsibilities:
Setup and tear down of stage, audio, lighting, and video systems in Hotels, Corporate Spaces, Arenas, and Stadiums
Operation of audio and video conferencing systems during events HEDROOM PRODUCTIONS/HRP CHICAGO (FOUNDER, CEO, TECHNICIAN) April 2006 - January 2017
Responsibilities:
Scheduling of employees for 10-40 events per week
Hiring and training of all interns and new employees Page 3
Sales and client relations
Setup and tear down of stage, audio, lighting, band equipment and video systems
Operation of FOH and Monitor systems during performances and events
Working with my management team on budget, purchases, invoicing, and sales
Advancing and event planning with clients and bands SUBURBAN COWBOYS BAND (PRODUCTION MANAGER, FOH/MONITORS, SETUP/TEARDOWN) January 2010 – February 2020
Responsibilities:
Setting up and tear down of stage, audio and lighting system, as well as band and stage equipment at various locations
Operating the FOH and Monitor systems during performances
Advancing events with venues, and clients
SOUND AND LIGHTING DESIGNS (AV FIELD INSTALLER)
July 2002 - June 2009
Responsibilities:
Installing of displays, projectors, video conferencing systems, and audio systems
Troubleshooting installed systems
Building and wiring racks
Production and Termination of cables (CAT5/6, RGB etc.) DUFFY’S TAVERN/BAR 1 EVENTS (FOH/MONITORS)
June 2004 - January 2010
Responsibilities:
Setup and tear down of stage, audio, lighting, band equipment and video systems
Operation of FOH and Monitor systems during performances and events
Advancing and event planning with clients and bands EDUCATION COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO (BACHELOR OF ARTS, CONCENTRATION IN LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT)
2002-2007
Aside from General Education courses, I studied courses in different fields excelling in all of them including:
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Live Sound Reinforcement
Audio Recording
Music Performance
Fiction Writing and Poetry
MAIN WEST (HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE)
1998-2002
REFERENCES PAUL WENZEL
Sales Manager Performer, and Band Booking Agent
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MAX NIEDER
COO HRP Chicago
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HANNAH K WATSON
Recording and Live Performing artist, Violin teacher and Composer.
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TIM PICKETT
President, Encompass Connect
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TOM PIAZZA
President, Bar 1 Events
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