Engineer Technician
Resume:
Peter S. Werstler
Chicago, IL 60647
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*/****-*/**** *****/ Video Technical Specialist, Izar Associates
* ***** ********* ********** **oviding/maintaining A/V & Video Conferencing needs for Leo Burnett, Chicago. 34 floors containing multiple meeting spaces. Experience w/ Crestron touchscreen room controls, Mac & PC sync-ing to multiple size & make projectors & monitors, video conference set up & operation (Tandberg, LifeSize, Polycom, & WebX), remote site set up, conference calls, client relations, trouble shooting, scheduling, & repair.
9/2006- 7/2011 Audio/Video Technician, Video Replay Inc., Chicago
Serve as technician and participate in all phases of rental process
(Including pulling, shipping equipment from inventory, delivery/
Pickup, setup, strike, operation, supervision of union personnel, quality inspection, and inventory). Experience in numerous environments & situations using multiple sound/ video/lighting systems, LCD/Plasma monitors, computer program operation, camera setup and operation, teleconferencing systems, component switchers, projectors/ screens, job-site management (of multiple set-ups), & client relations.
12/2005-9/2006 Freelance Audio/Video Technician- Rentcom Inc., AVHQ, Video Replay, and Independently- Chicago, IL
Work with a variety of companies and individuals, providing any Audio/ Video needs for conferences, meetings, events, outdoor festivals, presentations & installations as per the client's request. Experience in staging, delivery, install, operation, strike, & quality inspection of sound/ lighting systems, video monitors, front and rear projectors, screens, & staging platforms within the schedule and parameters specified.
12/2000-10/2005 Assistant Audio Engineer, Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago
Scheduled and participated in production load in, set up & strike of sound systems for three performance spaces. Provided all audio and video needs for spaces and productions. Ran performances (generally six subscription series performances per week). Performed repair and maintenance of audio inventory, and departmental tasks as needed. Maintained an up to date knowledge of current audio systems and advances, and was proficient on existing technologies used at STC. Assisted designers, directors, stage managers, talent, and other departments as needed. Prepared several shows for moves to other venues in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Seattle, Vail, Galway, Dublin, & Melbourne. Also served as assistant engineer for Steppenwolf’s “Traffic” series (Concert series on Steppenwolf stage to be later re-broadcast on WBEZ-FM Radio, Chicago).
2/2000-10/2000 Associate Producer, WBBM-AM Radio, Chicago
Produced material including selected feeds from news sources, Accu-weather, and filings from field reporters to go on air. Executed follow-up research on news tips from various sources, prepared information and/or record interviews on those stories deemed newsworthy.
2/1999-5/1999 Programming Intern, WGN Radio- 720 AM, Chicago
Conceived, wrote, and produced two- hour weekly show, “The Radio 720 Review”. Assist in production of midday and afternoon drive programs including booking, ideation, screening phones, audio production, completion of paperwork, library maintenance, and special projects.
EDUCATION 1996- Pennsylvania Broadcasting Inst., Reading, PA
Completed courses in TV and radio broadcasting, Control room operations, news, copy writing, audio production, and logging.
SKILLS Being a very competent & approachable person; I’ve had the opportunity to work in many different positions with many different types of people. I communicate and take direction very well. I thrive in team based environments as lead or a member of the team; and am confident & disciplined enough to work competently on my own. I understand the importance of every task, and its significance in achieving the overall goal. I am proficient w/ computers, familiar with audio devices & programs, lighting equipment, video conferencing units (Tandberg, Lifesize, Polycom, Cisco), projectors/screens (multiple sizes & makes), cameras; and set up control & operation of all. I'm very quick to learn new technology & processes. I am thorough & methodical in troubleshooting; and remain calm & focused-- even in high pressure situations. I also possess a very good working knowledge of rigging techniques, installation, and woodworking.
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