Brian Yeager
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
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Audio-Visual Technician / Project Manager
Precision Solutions
10.2023 - Current
- Team lead on site and main A/V fit out POC for FBI Innovation Center project
- Participate in weekly fit out meetings, updating the government on install progression as well as foreseen obstacles to stay on schedule.
- Create and present BOMs for the government of items needed to ensure successful completion of the project.
- Install A/V equipment throughout the building. (TVs, speakers, LCD video walls, Micro-tile video wall, control systems, cameras, DSPs, amps, and room schedulers.)
- Use expert knowledge to advise customer to change certain aspects of the install and present them with a better path forward
- When problems arise, present the customer with solutions and walk them through what the changes will look like
- Perform weekly walkthrough of construction site to ensure A/V requirements are being met (power, data drops, etc)
- Maintain inventory on all items that have been purchased for install
- Create schedule for proposed installation time
- Remain flexible to schedule changes having to adapt on the fly as people move in the building and priorities change
- Breaking down each individual room and specialized space and showing the estimated time required for each
- Rearrange and package equipment in warehouse and work with warehouse personnel to streamline transportation of equipment to site
- Review BOMs, A/V drawings, and construction drawings to make sure all people involved remain on the same page
- Coordination with programming, install, and engineering teams to meet mission requirements
- Coordinate with Christie video wall vendor for proper video wall requirements, installation, and training
- Collaborate with government, team leads, and designers with continuous project updates and changes
- Alert government leads of problems that arise but have possible solutions ready to discuss how to move forward
- Trained junior technicians on proper setup, operation, and maintenance of audiovisual systems, improving overall team efficiency
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly to client requests and concerns regarding audiovisual needs
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems
VTC Field Engineer
NMR Consulting
12.2019 - 10.2023
- Identify critical project changes affecting cost, completion date or customer relationship
- Interact effectively with site engineering and field staff teams
- Coordinate tasks, complying with design and construction installation and quality instruction documents
- Identify unforeseen obstacles and work with team to provide solutions and modifications as needed
- Observe construction methods, installations, inspections, and testing processes to maintain consistent progress while maintaining a high-quality standard
- Install, maintain, and perform advanced troubleshooting, and configuration of all audio-visual and VTC devices and systems
- Support flight tests
- Provide excellent customer service to customers during Video Teleconference Calls and on hands training in the use of VTC equipment
- Build audio visual 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 350+ conference rooms in the building
Audio Visual Engineer
SAIC
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Maintained, performed advanced troubleshooting, and configured audio-visual devices and systems
- Configuration of devices involving factory resets, firmware/software upgrades, loading of program files, and configuring network settings
- Performed troubleshooting of equipment in environment-controlled test labs
- Wrote and implemented test plans for implementation of new systems, as well as maintenance plans for the upkeep of existing systems
- Reformatted and rewrote documentation for equipment to include line drawings, equipment lists, IP schemas, password updates, and firmware version tracking
- Served 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 facility to bring to compliance
Electronic Specialist
UAB Hospital
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and integrated conference rooms
- Conducted site surveys used to develop system designs, meeting customer functional and budgetary requirements
- Obtained quotes and specifications of components and hardware for installation
- Generated Bill of Materials (BOM) as part of design package, for submission to customer for review
- Maintained equipment inventory to ensure adequate tracking of receipt and disposal of equipment
- Kept detailed and up-to-date records of equipment racks and coax distribution schematics
- Serviced RF cable distribution system, telehealth system, and A/V equipment and components across hospital
- Performed 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
- 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
- Created drawings for installations
- Familiarized and instructed customers on system functionality, features, and simple troubleshooting procedures
- Ensured correct tools and materials were on hand for installation, customer requirements were met or exceeded, delivery of quality product, and timely completion
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure projects were on schedule, 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
- 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
- Performed maintenance on television signal, managing taps, and making cable modifications as necessary
Wire Technician
AT&T
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
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 walkthrough 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 outdated 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
01.2012
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Specifications Review
- Product Modifications
- Project Management
- Schematic Drawings
- Customer Support
- RMF
- Critical Thinking
- Maintenance and Organization
- Corrective Action Planning
- System Testing
- Digital Sound Editing
- Control Systems (Crestron, Extron and AMX)
Certification
- CompTIA Security+
- Extron A/V Associate
- Extron Control Professional
- AMX Programmer Level 1
- Top Secret Clearance
Timeline
Senior Audio-Visual Technician / Project Manager
Precision Solutions
10.2023 - Current
VTC Field Engineer
NMR Consulting
12.2019 - 10.2023
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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