Gary Liles
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Versatile Audio Visual Technician with extensive experience at Deer Valley Unified School District, showcasing proficiency in Crestron & Bi Amp systems and exceptional interpersonal skills. Excelled in enhancing acoustics, streamlining AV operations, and fostering client satisfaction. Demonstrated a knack for quick learning and adapting to new technologies, ensuring seamless live event support and innovative solutions.
Focused Audiovisual Technician with over 20 years of experience. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, set up and operation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Visual Technician Level 2
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Obtained, set up and loaded videotapes for scheduled broadcasts.
- Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Met budget targets with optimal formats, content choices and mediums to meet objectives.
Mobile DJ
DJ GARY ALAN
02.2004 - Current
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Played songs fitting station's format and monitored each song's length to avoid dead air.
- Interviewed special guests and took callers' questions and song requests on air, using exemplary communication and client engagement skills.
- Prepared [Number] daily stories to discuss during broadcasts.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented station.
- Used controllers and mixers to mix and sample music.
- Entertained guests with music matching desired genres and tempo.
- Adjusted music plans based on crowd preferences and mood.
- Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
- Maintained high volume of bookings by advertising through traditional, digital and social media channels.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Audio Visual Technician
Valhalla Sound LLC
02.2012 - 08.2021
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Met budget targets with optimal formats, content choices and mediums to meet objectives.
- Researched and presented various AV options to presenters and site managers.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
US Naval Engineering School
Great Lakes, IL10-1999
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ05-1998
Skills
- Acoustics enhancement
- Crestron & Bi Amp proficiency
- Low-voltage cabling
- Lighting design
- Sound decision-making skills
- AV issue resolution
- Signal troubleshooting
- Microphone placement
- New technology integration
- Lighting control
- Excellent work ethic
- Excellent reasoning skills
- Audio -visual training
- Cable organization
- Streaming services
- Network configuration
- Equipment testing
- Rack assembly
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
- Power distribution
- Audio mixing
- Wireless microphone systems
Websites
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician Level 2
Deer Valley Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
Audio Visual Technician
Valhalla Sound LLC
02.2012 - 08.2021
Mobile DJ
DJ GARY ALAN
02.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
US Naval Engineering School
High School Diploma -
Horizon High School
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