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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, Australia
12.2012

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
Ryan N. Baker