Calvin Kandakai
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in audio-visual installation and event production. Known for strong troubleshooting skills and effective collaboration with production teams to achieve outstanding results in live settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audio Video Technician
Crescent Events Productions
Charlotte
08.2023 - Current
- Operated audio and video equipment for live events and productions.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless technical execution.
- Installed and configured sound systems, projectors, and lighting setups.
- Set up commercial systems, projectors, wired and wireless speaker points, teleconferencing equipment, flat panel displays and interactive education-based systems.
- Set up projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and other related equipment for events and meetings.
- Maintained an inventory of spare parts used in repairs or installations.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained audio and video equipment.
- Provided technical assistance and support for end-users of audio and video systems.
Scenic Carpenter
FS Installations
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - Current
- Constructed custom scenery for theatrical productions and events.
- Collaborated with designers to interpret and execute scenic plans.
- Operated power tools and woodworking equipment safely and efficiently.
- Applied paint finishes to sets using brushes, rollers or spray guns.
- Maintained workshop organization and cleanliness for optimal safety.
- Installed and dismantled sets according to production schedules.
Audio Video Technician
William Signal
Charlotte, NC
03.2015 - Current
- Installed and configured sound systems, projectors, and lighting setups.
- Managed inventory of AV tools and equipment for operational efficiency.
- Provided technical support to clients during event setup and operation.
- Set up projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and other related equipment for events and meetings.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels by following up post-installation or repair.
- Performed system checks to ensure proper functioning of audio and video components.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained audio and video equipment.
Audio Video Technician
AV Leads
Washington, DC
04.2013 - Current
- Operated audio and video equipment for live events and productions.
- Collaborated with production teams to ensure seamless technical execution.
- Installed and configured sound systems, projectors, and lighting setups.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during events and presentations.
- Provided technical support to clients during event setup and operation.
- Set up commercial systems, projectors, wired and wireless speaker points, teleconferencing equipment, flat panel displays and interactive education-based systems.
- Set up projectors, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and other related equipment for events and meetings.
Audio Video Technician
PMS
Charlotte, NC
08.2003 - Current
- Planned, hosted and supported virtual meetings and troubleshot connectivity issues and user errors without loss of productive meeting time.
- Worked directly with technology architects and engineers to drive adoptions of new audio-visual technologies and analyzed and researched right-sized solutions for specific business needs.
- Calibrated video displays to meet industry standards for brightness and color accuracy.
Tradeshow Specialist
Show Specialist
Charlotte, NC
08.2002 - 01.2022
- Coordinated event logistics for various shows and presentations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Assisted in creating marketing materials for promotional events.
Education
Associate Computer Science - Computer Hardware And Software
ECPI University
Charlotte, NC 03.2000 - 03.2001
Independence High School
Charlotte, NC Skills
- Audio-visual installation
- Sound system setup
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Event production support
- Customer support
- Inventory management
- System configuration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Interactive display technologies
- Audio equipment maintenance
- Live sound engineering
- Video wall configuration
- Operate heavy machinery ie forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts Etc
Timeline
Audio Video Technician
Crescent Events Productions
08.2023 - Current
Scenic Carpenter
FS Installations
01.2022 - Current
Audio Video Technician
William Signal
03.2015 - Current
Audio Video Technician
AV Leads
04.2013 - Current
Audio Video Technician
PMS
08.2003 - Current
Tradeshow Specialist
Show Specialist
08.2002 - 01.2022
Associate Computer Science - Computer Hardware And Software
ECPI University
03.2000 - 03.2001
Independence High School