ERIC PAUL GARCIA
Larchmont,USA
Summary
Skilled AV Engineer with background in sound design, mixing, recording ,implementing and maintaining audiovisual systems. Strengths include thorough understanding of video conferencing technology, digital signal processing, and control system programming and Operation. Known for effective problem-solving skills, ability to troubleshoot complex issues quickly and efficiently. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies in past roles.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Live Events AV Engineer
McCann Systems
12.2023 - Current
- Live Audio mixing operation on a Yamaha QL5.
- PTZ Camera switching and operation.
- Teams Live events & Zoom webinar set up/management.
- Provided client support, AV service solutions as well as troubleshooting and solving Service Now incident issues.
- TIAA
Senior Audio Visual Specialist
BMO
New York City, USA
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Manage and support all Multimedia/Audio-Visual services for Bank Of Montreal Capital Markets in NYC.
- Video conferencing set-up and management via TMS.
- Service now usage.
- Audio sound reinforcement operation and management.
- Digital signage management and signal distribution.
- Scheduling of vendors, AV equipment inventory management.
- Via HCL America
Senior Audio Visual Specialist
Swiss Post
New York City, USA
10.2018 - 08.2018
- Implemented, coordinated and managed all Audio Visual/Media services for various Publicis Groupe agencies at Publicis Groupe main NYC headquarters.
- Support various Advertising agencies under Publicis Groupe such as Sapient, Razorfish, Rossetta, MSL and Rokkan.
- Video conferencing set-up and management.
- Audio sound reinforcement operation and management.
- Digital signage management, operation and signal distribution.
- Content creation for digital distribution.
- Provided IT troubleshooting and solutions for end users of which include os image restoration for both Windows and OS X platforms.
- Maintained and insured proper operation of Various wireless display solutions such as Barco Clickshare.
- Scheduling of vendors, AV equipment inventory management.
- AV accessory tracking and purchases.
- Technical operation included being part of client pitches of which demanded various Audio Video creative solutions to best express new branding ideas and concepts.
- At IT/Re-sources/Publicis Groupe
Freelance Multimedia Specialist
Experis
New York City, USA
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Multimedia Support and operation for many live events and conference rooms throughout Con Edison’s two main locations in New York city.
- Displayed multiple video sources and signal via HD projection as well as set up and operated sound reinforcement audio devices in a Crestron system designed auditorium.
- Set up and operated Polycom video conferencing units utilizing H.320 and H.323 video conferencing standard protocols at Con Ed Learning Center and Union sq. NYC headquarters location.
- Provide multimedia support for all classrooms that conduct classes with various Audio-Visual technologies.
- Maintenance and trouble shooting was carried out in a seamless fashion to insure all classes and auditorium events scheduled programs commenced in an accurate orderly fashion.
- At Con Edison
Audio/Visual Technician
Technical Operation Inc.
Purchase, USA
03.2006 - 04.2012
- Worked Full-time in the Multimedia department at Morgan Stanley in Purchase, N.Y. as of 10/04/2010, prior years I worked in Midtown NYC Morgan Stanley Headquarters.
- I Work closely with Morgan Stanley executives as well as external Morgan Stanley clients from multiple locations around the globe to insure all technical operation is met and maintained.
- As a Technician, my main focus is to ensure that all meetings, events are accompanied by the best quality Audio/Visual Technical service to accommodate events communication efforts.
- Some various services include, multiple source switching, sound reinforcement, live broadcast Streaming, multiple format recording as well as routine audio-visual equipment maintenance and troubleshooting when needed.
- Usage of high-end robotic camera control, HD cameras, multiple software programs as well as pc troubleshooting is used and performed on a day-to-day basis.
- ISDN/IP network infrastructure and implementation standards were executed along with routine daily maintenance to insure optimum performance levels.
- Tandberg, Polycom, Cisco system operation, Codian AV Bridge detailed operation, endpoint, gateway set up for Videoconference multipoint and point to point connections.
- Managerial execution of many different tasks that included time sheets, equipment maintenance tickets, daily room checks and various other data entries.
- At Morgan Stanley
Part time-freelance/Audio/Visual Technician
Columbia University
New York City, USA
02.2005 - 03.2006
- Working at Columbia University, I have further more stepped up my skills and have taken my audio Engineering talent as well as video experience to a higher level being able to demonstrate my expertise in further detail and having the privilege to work with some of today’s higher end state of the art audio and video equipment.
- In my short time at Columbia, I have had the privilege of supporting performances, high profile conferences and presentations such as Bill Gates with Microsoft, JPMorgan and so much more large corporations.
- I have gained the confidence from my supervisors in a short time and have been called upon on many high-profile events due to my solid technical background.
Audio Visual Tech./Asst. Manager
PSAV Inc.
Tarrytown/Rye, USA
01.2002 - 02.2005
- Worked for Presentation Services Inc. in their Tarrytown Hilton and Rye Hilton in-house office.
- Assembled and operated Audio/Video/lighting equipment for conferences and live musical A/V shows.
- High-end equipment included multi-channel mixing consoles, Dynamic processors, power amps, various low z, condenser microphones.
- Multi speaker arrangement, various video switchers, converters and various video formats were utilized.
- Utilization of top of the line projection and worked extensively with clients as far as sales, billing and hospitality is concerned.
- Tarrytown/Rye
Community Assistant
NYC Housing Authority
Bronx, USA
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Supervision and interaction with children ages 6-12 and youths 13-21.
- Implemented different programs in the arts, such as music production, which included hands on training with state of the art audio recording equipment.
- Demonstrated multitrack recording both analog and digitally, Midi implementing, integrating computers and musical gear with different professional audio processing devices to structure, mix and construct musical material from start to finish.
- Conducted art classes that included silk-screening, drawing techniques, illustration, airbrush, oil, and water painting.
Education
Infocomm A/V Technology Specialist certification -
Center for the Media Arts - Audio Recording Arts
Center for the Media Arts
New YorkSkills
- Live mixing
- Avid Pro Tools
- Studio One Pro
- Broadcast environment
- High-end projector maintenance
- Audio-Visual devices
- Crestron
- Cisco system configuration
- Sound Forge
- Premiere
- Live
- Cubase
- Final Cut
- Photoshop
- Freehand
- Illustrator
- Media Composer
- Network based integrated systems
- Synthesis programming
- Custom multi sampling
- Sound Design
- Audio Mixing
- Recording
- Editing audio techniques
- Music Producer
- Sound Engineer
- DJ
- Remixer
- Christie Coolant
- Green Hippo media players
- IT troubleshooting
- PC
- Mac OS X
- Client support
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Signal distribution
- Video conferencing
- Camera operation
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Live Events AV Engineer
McCann Systems
12.2023 - Current
Senior Audio Visual Specialist
Swiss Post
10.2018 - 08.2018
Senior Audio Visual Specialist
BMO
08.2018 - 12.2023
Freelance Multimedia Specialist
Experis
04.2012 - 10.2015
Audio/Visual Technician
Technical Operation Inc.
03.2006 - 04.2012
Part time-freelance/Audio/Visual Technician
Columbia University
02.2005 - 03.2006
Audio Visual Tech./Asst. Manager
PSAV Inc.
01.2002 - 02.2005
Community Assistant
NYC Housing Authority
01.1996 - 01.2002
Infocomm A/V Technology Specialist certification -
Center for the Media Arts - Audio Recording Arts
Center for the Media Arts