Brian Yeager
Owens Cross Roads
Summary
Dependable, flexible, and resourceful Audio Visual Professional. Over 15 years of experience in the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of A/V equipment and systems. Focused on meeting customer requirements, while adhering to industry and company standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VTC Field Engineer
NMR Consulting
Huntsville, AL
2019.12 - Current
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
- Install, maintain, perform advanced troubleshooting, and configure all audio visual and VTC devices and systems
- Support flight tests
- Run trouble calls when customers need help during VTCs or using their office equipment
- Build A/V racks, run and terminate cables, install video walls and monitors in large scale conference rooms and auditoriums
- Load code, update firmware, and setup IPs on all audio visual devices and VTC codecs
- Perform monthly scheduled maintenance checks on all conference rooms in the building
Audio Visual Engineer
SAIC
Huntsville, AL
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Maintain, perform advanced troubleshooting, and configure all audio visual devices and systems
- Configuration of devices involved factory resets, firmware upgrades, loading of program files, and configuring network settings
- Bring equipment into test lab to troubleshoot persistent problems in order to complete equipment maintenance in a controlled environment
- Write and implement test plans for new systems being implemented, as well as plans for upkeep of existing systems
- Reorganize and rewrite documentation for equipment to include: line drawings, equipment lists, IP schemas, password updates, and firmware version tracking
- Serve as point of contact for vendor support on audio visual equipment
- Participated in the effort to gain an RMF accreditation by applying STIGs to all audio visual devices in the building to bring them to compliancy
Electronic Specialist
UAB Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Responsible for the configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of audio visual equipment and integrated conference rooms
- Conduct site surveys used to develop system designs that meet customer functional and budgetary requirements
- Obtain quotes and specifications of components and hardware for installation
- Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) as part of design package, for submission to customer for review
- Maintain equipment inventory to ensure adequate tracking of receipt and disposal of equipment
- Keep detailed and up-to-date records of equipment racks and coax distribution schematics
- Service RF cable distribution system, telehealth system, and A/V equipment and components across hospital
- Perform preventative and routine maintenance of AV and cable distribution system, troubleshooting and replacing equipment and hardware as needed
Audio Visual Technician II
Marco INC
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Installed, maintained, and serviced new and existing commercial audio visual, video surveillance, and control systems, per engineering design and layouts
- Tasked to serve as Lead Technician, acting as main point of contact for customer
- Trained incoming personnel on company policies, procedures, and products
- Create drawings for installations
- Familiarized and instructed customers on system functionality, features, and simple troubleshooting procedures
- Ensured correct tools and materials are on hand for installation, customer requirements are met or exceeded, delivery of quality product, and timely completion
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure projects are on track, within budget, and in need of any required revisions or modifications
- Kept meticulous inventory, mileage and hours worked records
- Completed ongoing company training, certifications, and stays informed on changes to industry wide standards
Audio Visual Specialist
University Of Alabama
08.2014 - 03.2015
- Performed maintenance on television signal, managing taps, and making cable modifications as necessary
- Provided technical support for all sporting events and athletic facilities
- Operated sound board and coordinated with other departments; such as marketing and production studio, to ensure events and programs ran smoothly
- Expertly setup and ran press conferences for nationally televised sporting events
- Maintained skybox audio and video equipment to warrant the absolute best experience a fan can receive
- Created specifications and installation of sound equipment as necessary in locker rooms and new facilities
Wire Technician
AT&T
Huntsville, AL
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Installed TV, phone, and internet services for both residential and business customers
- Job required great problem solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, with little to no supervision
- Skilled in running and terminating cables, both coax (RG6) and Ethernet (CAT5), to include installation of wall jacks
- Install new Network Interface Device (NID), and new ground on home exteriors
- Ran new wiring inside the home or business, followed by installation of Customer Provided Equipment (CPE)
- Provided customer education geared toward customers’ knowledge and understanding of technology
- Followed all safety guidelines when using tools, operating equipment, motorized vehicles, and grounding
- Performed daily inventory of parts, tools, and equipment, ordering any shortages as needed
Audio Visual Technician
SCAD
Savannah, GA
04.2007 - 06.2013
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Attended event pre-planning and production meetings to gain a clear understanding of customer and event requirements, offering solutions and suggestions on event setup, as appropriate
- Involved in on-site walkthroughs with contractors and electricians to determine configuration requirements for upcoming events and installations
- Experienced in configuring Crestron and Extron control systems
- Proficient in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of the Tandberg Video Tele Conference Systems, to include portable video conferences
- Following equipment installation, ensured customers were familiar and comfortable with use of equipment and provided training and assistance as needed
- Provided rapid response to unforeseen equipment failures, providing acceptable alternatives in a timely and professional manner
- Responsible for preventive maintenance of projectors, televisions, speakers, and Crestron in classrooms
- Created Life Cycle plan for classroom and facility components
- Performed and maintained accurate equipment and classroom inventories, organize materials and supplies, ensure equipment is up to date, and dispose of out dated or residual equipment as directed
- Coordinated shipment of repairable items
- Challenged with the added responsibility of acting as main POC during absence of official manager for a 3 month period
- During this tenure, oversaw all aspects of personnel and event scheduling, with a high degree of success
- Ensured delivery of quality products and services, while continually striving to improve quality processes and procedures.
Education
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
Savannah Technical College
2012
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Specifications Review
- Product Modifications
- Project Management
- Schematic Drawing
- Client Support
- Critical Thinking
- Skilled in Maintenance and Organization
- Digital Sound Editing
- Corrective Action Planning
- System Testing
Additional Information
- Security Clearance Top Secret
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Extron A/V Associate
Timeline
VTC Field Engineer
NMR Consulting
2019.12 - Current
Audio Visual Engineer
SAIC
12.2018 - 12.2019
Electronic Specialist
UAB Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2018
Audio Visual Technician II
Marco INC
03.2015 - 01.2017
Audio Visual Specialist
University Of Alabama
08.2014 - 03.2015
Wire Technician
AT&T
06.2013 - 08.2014
Audio Visual Technician
SCAD
04.2007 - 06.2013
Associates of Science - Criminal Justice
Savannah Technical College
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