Ryan N. Baker
Denton
Summary
Highly experienced Audio Visual and Lighting Professional with a strong background in team leadership, project management, and design of automation systems, A/V and IP-Based network systems. Proven expertise in estimation, design-builds, and full-cycle project execution for commercial, residential, and entertainment environments. Adept at troubleshooting, system integration, and managing installation teams for high-end customer home and entertainment venue A/V systems and networks. Known for delivering top-tier audiovisual solutions and maintaining excellence across all stages of system installation and construction management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator/Audiovisual Project Manager
Cabling Innovations
Nashville
09.2024 - Current
- Responsibilities include Estimation and Design-builds for low-voltage wire and A/V systems, as well as project management for all stages of commercial audio/visual systems.
- Lead estimation and design-build processes for commercial audio/ visual and low-voltage systems.
- Oversee project management from conception through completion, ensuring quality execution and adherence to timelines.
- Collaborate closely with sales and design teams in-house and with partner groups to develop tailored A/V and security solutions based on client specifications.
- Provide detailed scope of work, budgeting, and system integration strategies for each project phase.
Project Manager
Multimedia Solutions Group
Austin
03.2019 - Current
- Responsibilities include coordination and execution for all stages of Audio Visual, Network, and Security System installations.
- Coordinate with sales and design to ensure the success of media projects by adjusting labor and approving project scope and final product.
- Maintain and negotiate budgets with teams of contractors for all rough and trim-out stages of construction.
- Schedule and communicate with builders, contractors, and A/V teams for all stages of construction and A/V installations to maintain target margins.
- Train field technicians for installation and configuration of audio/ video equipment, network installations, whole-house and commercial automated systems.
Lighting Designer/ Programmer/ Technician
Freelance
Houston
01.2010 - Current
- Contract lighting designs and installations with churches, theaters, and concert venues.
- Audiovisual Integrator – Contracting audiovisual installations for spaces, with a specific focus on entertainment venues and commercial office buildings.
Lighting Technician
Holy Land Experience
Orlando
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Duties included directing shows and running lighting systems for TBN sponsored events and recordings under the Technical Director’s leadership.
- Performing and directing lighting for shows in multiple theaters, accommodating 500-3000 guests per show.
- Routine maintenance and electronic repair of high-end lighting systems and automation for multiple theaters and museums.
- Executing and maintaining routine changes in lighting focus, rigging, and plot design based on the Technical Director’s changes for upcoming shows.
Audiovisual Technician
HAAS
Austin
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Responsibilities included supervising the installation Audio Visual and Smart Home Automation systems for high-net-worth residential customers.
- Installation of whole house audio, home theater, lighting, shade control, surveillance, network, and whole-house Savant and Crestron automation control for commercial and custom residential projects (10,000 SQ. FT. and above).
- Perform service calls and routine maintenance for HAAS-installed systems.
Audiovisual Technician
FSGI
Irving
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsibilities included executing A/V installation per design specs and supervisor direction.
- Installation of cable, termination of various connector types, rack building, and programming of top-of-the-line commercial A/V systems.
- Diagnose and resolve audiovisual (A/V) systems and IP network infrastructure issues for commercial clients.
Lead Installer
WAVE LLC.
Harrisburg
03.2016 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: (Worked on projects throughout the U.S.)
- Duties included supervising Audiovisual installation teams and coordinating with other construction trades on entertainment venues and houses of worship.
- Translate schematics and MEPs onsite for rigging, cable pulls, and terminations.
- Travel for initial site visits, manage on-site teams of 5-10 technicians for projects scaling between $100,000-$2 million.
- On-site service calls and support desk for Wave-installed AVL and network-based systems.
- Working hands-on with teams on rigging, rack installations, cable pulls, and terminations.
- (Worked on projects throughout the U.S.)
Lighting Director
Capital Christian Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Sacramento, California
- Duties included the design and plotting of conventional, entertainment, and LED fixtures for a 3000-seat facility and a High School Performing Arts Center for Church services, school programs, and significant community events.
- Train and manage volunteer teams for events and routine Church services, and manage the Lighting Team.
- Plot and design shows through CAD and program on HOG4 consoles, ETC consoles for all Church, school, and community events related to lighting and rigging.
- Install and change rigging, audiovisual, and lighting systems for all rooms with staff and volunteer teams.
- Maintenance and repair of lighting, rigging, and projection equipment.
- Sacramento, California
Lighting Integration Specialist/Live Production Personnel
Bright Star Productions
Houston
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Responsibilities included providing maintenance and installation services of lighting and video equipment for churches, theaters, clubs, concerts, weddings, galas, and other special events for permanent and temporary productions.
- Assisted lighting designers, DJs, theaters, event coordinators, and churches with the purchase of lighting and visual equipment for live production.
- Maintained and prepared audio, lighting, and video equipment at the production warehouse for truck loads.
Lighting Director/Designer
Grace Church
Houston
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: Houston, Texas
- Duties included overseeing and directing the lighting team.
- Programmed and operated Large venue lighting systems.
- Designed shows with creative design teams across Church departments for Church and community events and operated conventional, Martin moving head fixtures in a 1000-seat facility at two locations for Church services, concerts, and special events.
- Maintained ETC Sensor Racks and other various lighting systems.
- Houston, Texas
Education
Certificate IV - Leadership/Music
Hillsong International Leadership College
Sydney, Australia12.2012
Skills
- Audio Visual
- Lighting
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Automation Systems Design
- A/V Systems
- IP-Based Network Systems
- Estimation
- Design-Builds
- Full-Cycle Project Execution
- Troubleshooting
- System Integration
- Installation Management
- Communications
- Customer Relations
- Client Training
- Leadership
- Automation Programming
- Rack Elevations
- Cable Paths
- System Plotting
- CAD
- Network Administration
- Network Design
- Entertainment Automation Platforms
- Grand MA2
- HOG4
- Martin M2PC
- VISTA
- ETC ION
- ETC Express
- ART Net
- Control 4 Programming
- Crestron
- Savant
- Router Configuration
- Switch Configuration
- Wireless Access Point Configuration
- Infrastructure Optimization
- Remote Management
- Support Desk
- Design
- AutoCAD
- Hand Drafting
- Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- IP Application Configuration
- Web-Based Application Configuration
- Stage Prop Design
- Construction
- Microsoft Windows
- MAC Operating Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Music
- Guitar
- Bass
- Concert Lighting
- Theater Lighting
- Audio/Video Termination
- Fiber SC Connectors
- Boom Lift Certification
- Avigilon Surveillance Installer Certification
- Control4 Automation Certification
- A/V installation
- Project management
- System integration
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audio visual design
- Technical troubleshooting
- Client relationship management
- Network troubleshooting
Training And Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills and heavily team oriented
- Proficient automation programmer
- Experienced with rack elevations, cable paths, and system plotting with CAD
- Certified Control 4 programmer
- Configure routers, switches, and wireless access points
- Plot and plan automation and network systems with CAD
- AutoCAD, Hand Drafting, Photography, and Adobe Photoshop
- Music: Playing Guitar and Bass for 20 years
Timeline
Estimator/Audiovisual Project Manager
Cabling Innovations
09.2024 - Current
Project Manager
Multimedia Solutions Group
03.2019 - Current
Lighting Technician
Holy Land Experience
10.2018 - 01.2019
Audiovisual Technician
HAAS
04.2018 - 10.2018
Audiovisual Technician
FSGI
06.2017 - 12.2017
Lead Installer
WAVE LLC.
03.2016 - 03.2017
Lighting Director
Capital Christian Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
Lighting Designer/ Programmer/ Technician
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Lighting Integration Specialist/Live Production Personnel
Bright Star Productions
01.2010 - 01.2011
Lighting Director/Designer
Grace Church
01.2007 - 01.2010
Certificate IV - Leadership/Music
Hillsong International Leadership College