Focused Audiovisual Technician with over 10 years of experience. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, set up and operation.
Hardworking Information Systems Technician offering 10 years of success in hardware and software installation and configuration. Extensive experience with diverse applications, operating systems and platforms
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/ Designer/ Builder
Hardwired Fishing
10.2015 - Current
Successfully designed and built a line of custom power boxes designed to supply 12 volt power in a number of portable scenarios. Examples being: Ice Fishing, Kayak Fishing, Hunting, Camping and many other recreational uses.
Successfully designed and developed a line of accessories to be used in conjunction with our power boxes.
Organized and supported a team of fine individuals to test and market these products.
Our team has manged to also create a social media presence in an effort to educate and provide solutions for current and prospect clients.
Renewable Energy Fabricator
APRS World
05.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted with the successful construction of 11 Renewable Energy Power Stations as contracted by the US Military.
Soley responsible for the interior installation including all hardware installation as well as electrical wiring and intelligence integration.
Assisted in maintaining shop organization and cleanliness.
Assisted with construction and electrical improvements of the facility.
Automation Programmer /Information Systems Tech
The Audio Video Pros
10.2014 - 05.2023
Successfully advanced through all channels of the A/V industry from entry level installer to becoming Service Manager, IT Admin as well as Automation Programmer simultaneously.
Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
Supported business needs dependent on location, working with staff at all levels to produce targeted solutions.
Created support documentation that enabled user community to extend skills, leverage system features, and find resolutions to questions without intervention from support team.
Followed up with clients to verify optimal customer satisfaction following support engagement and problem resolution.
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Designed, programmed and assisted with the successful implementation of automation systems in commercial and residential environments. Many systems in excess of $100,000 valuation.
Project managed and assisted my team
Retail Wireless Consultant
US Celluar
06.2005 - 08.2013
Activated both contract and pre-paid wireless phones for 250+ customers per month by inserting new SIM cards and batteries, restoring content and establishing new payment accounts.
Demonstrated proficient product knowledge to customers and provided detailed product information.
Tracked and recorded department inventory of products.
Researched customer database to determine current plan and offer service options.
Replenished, faced and organized merchandise on shelving.
Assisted and supported training of new sales associates.
Accepted and processed payments and purchases for new equipment using POS system.
Education
High School Diploma -
River Ridge High School
Patch Grove, WI
05.2000
Skills
IP Addressing and Subnetting
Identify Needs
VoIP Systems
Install Hardware
Cloud Management
Remote Conferencing Support
Performance Monitor
Update Configurations
Router Installation and Optimization
Set Up Applications
Computer Maintenance
System Diagnostics
Network Administration
Technical Support and Assistance
Client Relationships
Accomplishments
Built many custom drivers for 3rd party integration between devices (serial, IR, IP)
Program lighting systems, security and surveillance systems as well as VOIP systems
Successfully managed well over 100 commercial and residential networks that supported the A/V systems that we installed.
Integration of solar monitoring systems to work with commercial and residential automation systems.
Certification
Control4 Level 2 Certified Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
Control4 Level 2 Lighting Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
Elan Level 1 Certified Tech and Programmer (8 yrs)
Q-sys Level 1 Certified Tech and Programmer (2 yrs)
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