Dante Stephens
Union City,GA
Summary
Driven Audio Visual Technician with a proven track record at Fayette County Board Of Education, excelling in system integration and customer service. Demonstrated ability to enhance system functionality and reduce downtime by over 30%, leveraging diagnostic skills and effective communication. Expert in hardware troubleshooting and team leadership, ensuring high-quality AV solutions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Visual Technician
Fayette County Board Of Education
11.2021 - Current
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
Audio Video Technician
Self-Employed At Step-Up AV LLC.
03.2010 - 07.2020
- Rendered on-site installation services and support of basic to complex audio and video systems for residential and commercial based clientele.
- Performed systematic and high-quality diagnostic troubleshooting and repair or adjustment to integrated audio-visual systems.
- Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
- Reviewed audio or video detection equipment requests and determined type of equipment to use and best method.
- Created and maintained inventory of AV equipment and created documentation and instructions on proper usage.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Responsible for system design and sale of equipment and service
- Performed installation for networking equipment, access control, security alarm & cameras, and audio/video for residential and commercial clients
Electronics Technician
United Radio
01.2009 - 03.2012
- Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
- Tested various types of equipment using microscopes, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, voltage calibrators, spectrum analyzers and other laboratory instruments.
- Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams and testing instruments.
- Maintained system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.
- Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
- Modified, maintained or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Inspected systems, diagnosed problems and developed optimal solutions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics & Computers Technology
Devry University
Decatur, GA02.2012
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School
LaGrange ,GA05.2001
Skills
- Customer service
- System Integration
- Written and verbal communication
- Fire and security alarm installations
- Systems repair
- Hardware troubleshooting
- Diagnostic skills
- Wire assembling
- Project estimation and bidding
- Blueprints and schematics
- Planning and Coordination
- NEC code regulations
- Computer proficiency
- Team building
- Maintenance & Repair
- Leadership
- Organization and Time management
Affiliations
- Georgia Home Builders Association
- CEDIA (Custom Electronics Design and Installation)
- Toastmasters
Certification
- Georgia Low Voltage-Unrestricted License - LVU406629
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician
Fayette County Board Of Education
11.2021 - Current
Audio Video Technician
Self-Employed At Step-Up AV LLC.
03.2010 - 07.2020
Electronics Technician
United Radio
01.2009 - 03.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics & Computers Technology
Devry University
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School
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