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Christian Brown

McDonough,GA

Summary

Access Control and Security Custom Projects Director with extensive knowledge and experience in surveillance cameras, access control, life safety, LPR cameras, networking, programming, and designing of systems. A Self-motivated, dynamic leader, and quick adaptability to changes. Very detail oriented, possesses excellent troubleshooting skills, and over 10 years of experience in audio visual/low voltage for enterprise, and commercial clients, church production, live production, installation, management, and corporate events.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Custom Projects

Strong Systems International
02.2022 - Current
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Plans, schedules and controls installation process from start to finish, ensuring all project requirements are delivered on time for multiple projects simultaneously
  • Achieves financial objectives by preparing project budget, approving expenditures, monitoring variances, and initiating corrective actions
  • Orders equipment and manages delivery for all project installations
  • Coordinated and provided all communications for work of all technicians and subcontractors with Site Superintendent / General Contractor
  • Held team members accountable for assigned deliverables at specified milestones, remedying variances through coaching, counseling and collaborating
  • Inspected quality of work done by technicians and subcontractors, directing rework when quality standards are not achieved
  • Manages projects through consistent use of centralized company database, enabling both Project Managers and company management to access accurate and timely project status reports
  • Anticipates and identifies problems early and implements solutions that appear seamless to our customers, including negotiating and implementing appropriate change orders

Security/Access Control/Audio Visual Project Supervisor

Miller Electric Company
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Installation and oversight of low voltage installations, i.e
  • Audio/Visual Systems, Network
  • Systems, 70v Systems, Security Cameras, Access Control, and cable installation
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, assemble, disassemble, repair and monitor alarm system hardware and electronic devices such as video cameras, remote controls, and audio surveillance equipment
  • Install, repair and update access control boards, card-swipe equipment, alarm devices, door alarms, locks etc
  • Install and maintain client/server computers
  • Issue ID cards and codes to clients
  • Accurately comprehend and interpret project plans to technicians
  • Oversaw daily activities between team resources and coordination efforts that involved execution of processes and implementation of solutions
  • Manages and coordinates external and internal project resources as well as scheduling and assist in design review process with project management in areas of Access
  • Control, CCTV, Alarm, and Parking Systems
  • Review and identified scope-of-work, scheduling deadlines, and system functionality with sub-contractors / technicians as well as inspected project completions to ensure quality of the work
  • Participated in job site final walk thru and managed completion of all close out documentation
  • Identifies and addresses punch list items and ensures job margins meet and/or exceed published job “closing” margins
  • Responsible for ensuring Customer is trained on installed systems and provides field installation and programming support as needed and may include service related support

Audio/Visual Systems Integrator

Audio Visual Integration
10.2016 - 12.2020
  • Owner of Visual Media Solutions, a company that specializes in provision of integrated audio/visual systems, and low voltage systems
  • We collaborate with many manufacturers of display, audio, video, control, and lighting components to custom design an AV system relevant to the specific needs of each client
  • We provide AV services of design and installation based on your specific needs and budget
  • Installation for Churches, Schools, and Residential Clients
  • Installation and oversight of low voltage installations, i.e
  • Audio/Visual Systems, Network
  • Systems, 70v Systems, Security Cameras, Access Control, and cable installation
  • Installation of Video systems, utilizing Blackmagic, Newtek, Datavideo, Sony, Panasonic
  • Da-Lite, and other large brands
  • Experience in alarm systems, access control, home automation, Creston systems
  • Responsible for doing site surveys and reviewing all project specifications with project engineers and customers
  • System design, planning, permitting, project management
  • Company Logistics, invoicing, financial responsibility, financial reports
  • Client training and service calls
  • Installation in Jacksonville and Surrounding Areas, US Travel for Installation
  • Setup and Operation of AV Systems for live events serving annual clients; the City Rescue Mission, Pageants, Evangel Temple, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Audio/Visual Engineer, Engineer

Self Employed Services
02.2011 - Current
  • Hired through different large companies as an engineer for audio, lighting, video, and/or installation services
  • Companies hired by for freelancing; BNY Productions, AVL Productions, Christ For All Nations, Data One Systems, Stellar Audio Visual, Neato Design
  • FOH and Monitor Engineer for touring groups, and local artists
  • Lighting Engineer for touring groups, and local artists
  • Video Technician for touring groups, and local artists
  • Interact and Assist with visiting production crews and clients
  • Load-In, Strike, Changeover, and system maintenance for all shows and special events
  • US Travel and Travel abroad for events

Audio/Visual Technical Director

Evangel Temple Assembly of God
05.2010 - 10.2016
  • Technical Director responsible for oversight over audio, video, and lighting systems for the multiple facilities, buildings, main campus, and satellite campus.
  • Performed regular systems testing, tuning, updates, firmware updates, and maintenance for systems and equipment
  • Managed ordering of equipment and inventory
  • Maintained loyal relationships with audio visual manufacturers for updates, ordering, and/or repairs
  • Responsible for logistics of handling manufacturers RMAs
  • Planning, research, and vision for future upgrades, and enhancement of AV systems
  • Training and team preparation for audio visual team
  • Planned and coordinated quarterly training for AV team
  • Responsible for creating goals and expectations for AV team
  • Responsible for AV team recruitment and scheduling
  • Attended weekly staff and leadership meetings
  • Managed design and implement of lighting and stage set designs
  • Planned and designed audio and lighting design for conferences, productions
  • FOH engineer for weekly services, and oversight over monitors, and broadcast positions
  • Lighting Designer and Director for weekly services, and oversight of volunteer position
  • Responsible for weekly services, special services (funerals, weddings, prison outreaches)

Education

BiAmp Certification -

2021

Genetec LPR Training/ Certification -

2021

Q-Sys Training -

2021

Genetec Certifications Omnicast/Synergysis -

2020

Axis Certified Professional -

2019

Limited Energy Systems Specialty License ET11001025 -

2018

Allen and Heath Courses -

2017

Shure Courses 2012-2015 Technical Certification -

University Of North Florida
2015

Sound Reinforcement Courses -

University Of North Florida
2015

High School Diploma -

Edward H White High School
2012

Adobe Photoshop Certification -

2011

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Employee Development
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Performance Improvement
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Staff Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Business Leadership

References

Pastor Jordan Wiggins- Evangel Temple Assembly of God 904.781.9393 

Stephen Granger- Miller Electric 904.610.8156 

Joe Segalla- Tri State Life Safety 762.699.1353 

Andrea Reed- Divinely Designed Events 951.378.7057 

James Tucker- Neato Design 904.422.1915

Timeline

Director of Custom Projects

Strong Systems International
02.2022 - Current

Security/Access Control/Audio Visual Project Supervisor

Miller Electric Company
10.2018 - 12.2021

Audio/Visual Systems Integrator

Audio Visual Integration
10.2016 - 12.2020

Audio/Visual Engineer, Engineer

Self Employed Services
02.2011 - Current

Audio/Visual Technical Director

Evangel Temple Assembly of God
05.2010 - 10.2016

BiAmp Certification -

Genetec LPR Training/ Certification -

Q-Sys Training -

Genetec Certifications Omnicast/Synergysis -

Axis Certified Professional -

Limited Energy Systems Specialty License ET11001025 -

Allen and Heath Courses -

Shure Courses 2012-2015 Technical Certification -

University Of North Florida

Sound Reinforcement Courses -

University Of North Florida

High School Diploma -

Edward H White High School

Adobe Photoshop Certification -

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