James Barber
***** ***** ****** *****, **********, MD 20874
PH: 301-***-****
Summary
Experienced level 1 Audio Visual Technician with more than two years experience. A highly motivated individual with a sturdy ability to cope with high levels of stress in dealing with constantly conflicting priorities and the responsibility for results and outcomes.
Experience
9/2010- present Audio Visual Technician
National Technology Rentals
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, and supports team to reach common goals in AV set-up. Operate, and troubleshoots all AV/projection/lighting/ conferencing equipment, devices, and systems. Oversee the set-up of AV equipment in banquet and meeting rooms. Check delivered equipment and room set-up against client orders. Ensures all AV equipment is fully operational, repair or clean equipment when necessary. Tape down and dress all loose wire and cable. Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Communicate any additions or deletions to orders to supervisor; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information as directed. Assist and instruct guests/customers regarding proper usage and operation of AV equipment. Monitor equipment operation at appropriate intervals. Breakdown, remove, and secure equipment when not in use.
05/2010- 11/2010 Audio Visual technician
AVTek Staffing
Qualified in-room equipment operator proficient in set-up, breakdown and operation of LCD projectors, basic video lighting, basic camcorders, small sound systems, multi-image slide shows, and basic computer interfacing, and conference microphone systems. Express a direct understanding of basic audio visual terminology. Coordinates equipment operation with material presented, according to notations in script or instructions of speaker. Maintains equipment in working condition. Makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment, and notifies maintenance personnel when correction of major malfunction is required.
12/2010- 5/2010 Inventory Control Specialist
Peapod Inc, Gaithersburg MD
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining acceptable levels of inventory; reports shortages to procurement for replenishment as well as production. Responsible for managing, storing and labeling inventory so that it is easily recovered. Develop a system that is simple and effective to create easy access to required inventory, ensuring less downtime and confusion for the end user.
12/2007- 11/2009 Audio Visual Technician
United Technology Rentals, Ashburn VA
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, and supports team to reach common goals in AV set-up. Operate, and troubleshoots all AV/projection/lighting/ conferencing equipment, devices, and systems. Oversee the set-up of AV equipment in banquet and meeting rooms. Check delivered equipment and room set-up against client orders. Ensures all AV equipment is fully operational, repair or clean equipment when necessary. Tape down and dress all loose wire and cable. Welcome and acknowledge all guests, anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Communicate any additions or deletions to orders to supervisor; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information as directed. Assist and instruct guests/customers regarding proper usage and operation of AV equipment. Monitor equipment operation at appropriate intervals. Breakdown, remove, and secure equipment when not in use.
5/2007- 12/2007 Warehouse Associate
United Technology Rentals, Ashburn VA
Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. Move merchandise by hand or hand truck to maintain continuous flow of merchandise. Responsible for the unloading and stocking of incoming equipment; picking of outgoing equipment and loading of outbound trucks. Identifies, separates, labels, and palletizes merchandise on flats to enable merchandise to be relocated to appropriate area in warehouse. Reported damaged or missing equipment to ensure quality of rental purchases. Ensure safety techniques are used in all aspects of daily work responsibilities. Supported all areas of the warehouse as needed and as directed by management. Interact with co-workers (accounts payable, sales representatives, sales coordinators), management, suppliers and customers.
9/2006-5/2007 Full Time Student
Full time student in the focus of computer science and engineering
9/2005-5/2006 Tech Support Representative
Thomas Edison High School
Full refurbishment of donated and used computers for the Montgomery County
Students’ Information Technologies Foundation.
5/2005-11/2005 – Summer Employment Sanitation Specialist
Glory Days Grill, Germantown, Maryland
Responsible for cleanliness and other general sanitation duties of the restaurant.
6/2003 - 8/2003 – Summer Employment Lifeguard
Continental Pools Inc, Savage, MD
Certified Licensed Lifeguard successfully completed the Continental Pools Lifeguard Training Program w/ CPR. Provided service and safety to pool patrons and customers. Duties included rule enforcement, preventing accidents, dealing with emergencies, facility cleaning throughout the day and guest relations.
6/2002 - 8/2002 – Summer Employment Guest Services
Borher Park Water Park, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Maintained the facility. Provided the absolute safest pool environments. Greeted guests and checked bags at the front gate. Cashier, responsible for the intake of money at booth facilities. Provided general customer service which included answering the phone. Assisted manager with group parties at the indoor pool.
Education
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, (August 2006-May 2007)
Graduate, Northwest High School, Germantown, MD (2002-2006)
Thomas Edison High School of Technology, Network Operations (2005-2005)
Videographer for Worship Services at Mt. Zion-Warren UMC (2001-2006)
Certified Field Technician, Montgomery County Cable Television (2000–2003)
Who’s Who Among High School Students, Member 2005