Andre Brown
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position where my creativity, problem-solving skills, and experiences can be utilized productively in searching for a new career in another field.
CONTACT
**********@*****.***
Brooksville, FL
EXPERIENCE
ONSITE AV PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER
WEEZ SOLUTIONS LLC
April 2023 - Present
Provide support for IT, AV, and POS systems.
RFPS for civilian/Government Contracting.
Working with outside vendors contractors/AV
Troubleshooting and resolutions for multiple systems.
Experience designing, installing, and supporting Zoom Rooms
Plan and install sound and visual features at private facilities.
PROJECT MANAGER/HYBRID REMOTE
SMPL SYSTEMS/ORLANDO
October 2022 – March 2023
Manage project design, creation, delivery, and presentation within defined company processes and budgets.
Identifying and facilitating standard and optional AV engineering and installations within accepted industry and company guidelines.
Working with Universal Studios and Disney company vendors
ONSITE AV PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER
INSIGHT GLOBAL TAMPA/USF TAMPA SITE (CONTRACTUAL)
November 2021 – October 2022
Design, spec, and manage installation of integrated AV systems.
Serve as technical consultant to the in-house AV team.
Maintain all aspects of conferencing rooms and labs.
Provide the IT inventory team with equipment specs and locations.
Participate in staff meetings via Zoom & Microsoft Teams to ensure all members are on task with established deadlines and budgets.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/AUDIO-VISUAL INSTALLER
AVI-SPL TAMPA (CONTRACTUAL)
June 2023 – January 2024
April 2021 – November 20221
August 2015 – September 2018
Service audio-visual systems used in collegiate settings, churches, and other corporate settings.
Wireless presentations using click share over network and VTC systems within live meetings or local meetups.
Proficient in maintaining and servicing audio mixers, rack systems,
Speakers, Christie, Barco, RCA, 4k – 8k projectors, software imagery, 3-D monitors, projection screens, Crestron touch panels, cameras, Polycom & Sony video teleconferencing equipment.
CERTIFICATIONS
Cyber Security Awareness
PCI Compliance
Dante Level 1 & 2
Micro Flex Wireless Technical
Shure Micro Flex Advanced
Shure System on Software
SCTP HW – SMART Certified Technical Professional
Foundations of Crestron Programming
ABOUT ME
Though I enjoy the technical aspects of the AV field, after many years I am looking forward to other fields to explore.
EDUCATION
Riverside High School
Buffalo, NY
SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suites software
System testing, field testing, Troubleshooting & maintenance
Experience designing, installing, and supporting Zoom Rooms
Corrective action planning
Project management
Team Communication
RFI management
Relationship building
Avigilon Access controls,
Able to read CAD & Blueprints
Equipment installation
Network configuration
Installation planning
Work with multiple large vendors: Disney, Universal Studios, Hard Rock Casino, and Florida Aquarium