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AccountManager
Franz Bantin

Franz Bantin

La Marque,TX

Summary

A challenging position that will leverage my experience to its maximum potential while creating an impact of efficiency and productivity to the work environment. I strive to bring professionalism, maturity, and integrity to the workplace, and embrace the training and growth a company has to offer. I have proven great creativity, communication skills, and leadership abilities in my work environment as well as proficiency in a variety of skilled trades. Summary of Qualifications: I’ve been in the Audio/Video industry since 2003 with a vast exposure to high-end residential and commercial installations, configurations, some design, and management of installation prior to my 8 years with Image Stream Medical/Olympus. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20 years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Olympus Of The Americas
11.2022 - Current
  • Currently, manage system add-ons, monitor additions in new/remodel scenarios, Olympus carts with monitors routed for various functionality, and UCES installations with minor integration additions identifying conduit pathways and any other items that may assist in completion of various scheduled tasks.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
  • Provided management for internal personnel, contractors and vendors.
  • Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
  • Reined in project costs while meeting key milestones.
  • Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.

Installation Engineer II

Olympus Of The Americas
02.2013 - 11.2022
  • Installation of proprietary integration systems for Image Stream Medical/Olympus in various operating room configurations
  • Working fluidly with groups of coworkers utilizing each tech’s strengths to best accommodate time allotted for completion of installations
  • Managing any unforeseen problems and contacting appropriate parties to resolve these issues in timely manner so to avoid any interruptions in installation completion
  • Responsible for final testing and documentation of each OR completed
  • Other duties include travel setup and proper submittal of all travel expenses through Concur.

PM/Lead Installer/Designer

J&S Audio Visual
03.2011 - 02.2013
  • Designed, managed, and installed most systems that salesman was able to get leads for as well as serviced all systems.
  • Responsible for product specs, purchase, installation, and configuration along with assisting my two other co-workers with equal responsibilities.

Lead Service Technician/Project Manager

06.2010 - 02.2011
  • Troubleshoot component level all residential, commercial, and educational systems, call in, when applicable, to manufacturers for replacement/repair of products
  • Handle programming changes, corrections, or additions to clients’ remotes, Crestron, or AMX systems.

Project Manager

06.2008 - 06.2010
  • Schedule Pre-Wire, Trim, Installation, and Service
  • Coordinate with Builders/clients site surveys for Pre-Wire/Installation and verify all needs are met during each process
  • Light field work with Service and installation to assist when needed to ensure adequate productivity and completion of projects
  • Train new technicians with Pre-Wire and installation techniques
  • Order equipment and maintain status checks to ensure adequate arrival of all equipment prior to installation
  • Work internally with installation/design to determine better processes for daily duties and create documents and forms for future employees
  • Some management of billing and collection of payments for installations, service, or other.

Audio/Video Custom Lead Installer

07.2007 - 06.2008
  • Installation of basic Audio/Video in boardroom to complete control systems throughout office building/school
  • Installation and configuration of Polycom and Tandberg Video Conferencing systems
  • Installation and setup of AMX and Crestron control systems
  • Installation, configuration, and programming of Extron control panels for single room applications
  • Projector setup and configuration for optimal functionality.

Lead Installer

Intuitive Homes
11.2003 - 06.2007
  • Managing 10,000 to 48,000 square feet home installations from pre-wire through installation process as well as light configurations and final testing along with customer training of all devices in home from touch panels, remote controls, lighting, phone systems, etc.
  • I also was service technician for my installations for each of my clients for duration of life of company which closed its doors in 2007.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Systems Technology

MTI College of Business And Technology
Clear Lake TX

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Project Management
  • Expense Reports
  • Systems Installation, Configuration and Upgrading
  • Systems Design Documentation
  • Installation Scheduling
  • Managing Multiple Projects
  • Status Updates
  • Timely Project Completion
  • Punch Lists
  • Project Goals and Milestones
  • Project Drawings
  • Residential Construction

Additional Information

Over the past 5 years I have successfully managed and installed several large projects.

Providence Health in Portland Oregon I managed and lead a 21 Operating rooms A/V integration remodel and installation successfully without delays over the course of the last quarter of 2017 and 1st quarter of 2018.

Banner University Medical Center Tucson Arizona I managed and lead a 24 Operating rooms A/V integration new construction installation successfully without delays with heavy involvement in the construction timeline ensuring conduit pathways, destinations, originations, and demarcation points were all in place per client requests for a seamless installation from August of 2018 - to February of 2019.

Memorial Hermann Medical Center Houston Texas I managed and lead a multi-phased A/V integration project starting in June of 2019 to December 2019 with 19 standard Operating Rooms and 5 Hybrid/Cath Lab OR Rooms as well as 42 new Trauma Bays all new construction working with the GC and other trades to ensure all conduit, electrical, network, structure support, and medical device equipment such as booms and spring arms were to the clients specifications for Olympus's installation needs.

Phase 2 began February of 2021 for a remodeled section of Memorial Hermann but due to construction issues I pushed for Olympus to not return until May of 21 allowing time for the construction crew to get the rooms in a better standing as there were water leaks, and various constructions items that posed a risk to the audio/video equipment and cabling. Upon our return I manged and led a 15 standard Operating Room installation along with three CVOR 4K installations and 6 trauma bay rooms. in which we completed November of 2021.

Phase 3 began in October of 2022 for a remodeled section of Memorial Hermann of 4 EP Labs and 3 standard Operating Rooms in which we completed the last room on the week of 11/14/22 with successful configuration and testing.


All these projects were met well within the timelines of the Hospitals schedule to go live having no interruptions or delays from Olympus during or after these installations.


Timeline

Project Manager

Olympus Of The Americas
11.2022 - Current

Installation Engineer II

Olympus Of The Americas
02.2013 - 11.2022

PM/Lead Installer/Designer

J&S Audio Visual
03.2011 - 02.2013

Lead Service Technician/Project Manager

06.2010 - 02.2011

Project Manager

06.2008 - 06.2010

Audio/Video Custom Lead Installer

07.2007 - 06.2008

Lead Installer

Intuitive Homes
11.2003 - 06.2007

Associate of Applied Science - Computer Systems Technology

MTI College of Business And Technology
Franz Bantin