Darren Menning
Baytown,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and Optimistic AV Technician, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of audio technologies with training in audio networking and engineering. Motivated to grow and excel in the AV industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Director
MercyGate Church
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced audience engagement by designing and implementing innovative audiovisual solutions for events.
- Troubleshot technical issues during live events, providing prompt resolution to minimize disruption to attendees'' experience.
- Championed a culture of creativity and innovation within the AV team, fostering a collaborative environment that inspired groundbreaking event experiences.
- Spearheaded the integration of new technologies into existing AV setups, elevating production quality across all projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms that supported budgetary goals without compromising on quality.
Audio Visual Director
The Rock Church
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment
- Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations
- Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones
- Researched and presented various AV options to presenters and site managers
- Adhered to budget guidelines with AV upgrades and performed installations in a proper and timely manner.
Audio Visual Technician
LifeChurch Reno
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming
- Aided in the creation of an impactful, long-lasting worship experiences through use of audio and video technologies and associated skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs High School
Sparks, NV06.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision Making
- Dependable and Responsible
- Managing sound quality
- Operating recording equipment
- Audio Mixers
- Digital sound editing
- Proficient in Logic Pro X, Pro Tools
- Dante Audio Networking
Certification
- Audinate Dante Audio Networking - Level III
- AVIXA CTS Certification Pending
Timeline
Production Director
MercyGate Church
07.2022 - Current
Audio Visual Director
The Rock Church
12.2021 - 07.2022
Audio Visual Technician
LifeChurch Reno
03.2019 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Spanish Springs High School
- Audinate Dante Audio Networking - Level III
- AVIXA CTS Certification Pending
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