John William
Summary
Certified Audio-Visual Engineer with over 10+ years of experience, with great leadership and artistic innovation. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, set up and operation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Visual Specialist
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2023 - Current
- Plan and manage all aspects of events for executives, including virtual meetings, conferences, town halls, and webinars.
- Provide technical expertise and support for all audiovisual equipment, ensuring its proper setup, operation, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and implement AV solutions that enhance virtual collaboration and engagement.
- Conduct pre-event testing, rehearsals, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless event execution.
- Monitor live events, addressing technical issues promptly and ensuring uninterrupted audiovisual quality.
- Create and maintain documentation, including event workflows, technical specifications, and troubleshooting guides.
On-Site Service Technician
Diversified
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided onsite AV technical support for virtual meetings & corporate events.
- Conducted regular maintenance on equipment to maintain functional aspects of technical systems for an optimal ready to use state.
- Perform resolution of any AV system/equipment repair faults discovered within systems.
- Worked with manufacturers/vendors to deliver audio and video need and to facilitate equipment repair needs (such as RMAs etc).
- Effectively communicated technical information to non-technical clients, ensuring proper understanding and utilization of equipment features.
Sr. Audio Visual Engineer
Miami Beach Convention Center
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed and operated Biamp largest AVB/Dante/Cobranet/Vocia audio networking system.
- Maintaining all digital signage, NanoLumens LED screen, AV hardware and software.
- Provided top tier level support to all clients in all building spaces, for any audio and video routing and patching needed.
- Insured audio visual equipment set up properly for events, including but not limited to live sound for bands, as well as trade show.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Resolved critical issues during system integration phases, ensuring seamless operation between different AV system.
Audio Visual Technician
Florida International University
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Install, and repair audio visual equipment for all classrooms on campus with Teams, Zoom, Crestron system including Sennheiser and Shure ceiling microphones, ceiling speakers, TV, projector and video wall
- Rack assembly, wiring, pulling cable, termination all sorts of cable connectors
- Load and configure control and DSP codes
- Monthly inventory for all AV equipment in storage.
- Rack assembly wiring, pulling cable, termination all sorts of cable connectors. Load and configure control and DSP codes, also do monthly inventory for all AV equipment in storage.
- Calibrated projectors for optimal image quality at various venues according to screen size and lighting conditions.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio-visual equipment.
Sr. Audio Engineer
VPX Sports
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Head of the VPX audio department, overseeing all Bang Energy live event show.
- Worked closely with the CEO for all audio services needed virtual meetings, live presentations, and Bang Revolution podcast show.
- Producing music and edit audio sound FX for the marketing department to produce promotional contents for the company.
- Recording high resolution audio for Bang Energy documentary video projects.
- Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
Sr. Audio Visual Specialist
University of Miami Herbert Business School
08.2017 - 03.2019
- In charge of school AV infrastructure, Oversaw 16 classrooms with advanced instructional technology AV infrastructure.
- Broadcasting Dean's DLLS live streaming via all social media platform.
- Utilizes appropriate project management tools, processes and procedures for the purpose of effectively supporting audio-visual projects by create project proposals for classroom update.
- Managed a team of students to provide a wide range support for all classrooms, auditorium, computer labs, conference rooms, Faculty & Staff offices on Business School Campus.
- Enhanced team communication by developing clear documentation on equipment inventory and usage protocols.
- Contributed to the successful execution of high-profile events by managing on-site AV installations and operations.
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Providing meals for fellow sailors, Commanding Officers, Admirals, senior government executives and foreign dignitaries.
- Operating kitchen and dining facilities on shore and at sea.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Audio Engineer
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL03.2014
Certificate - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Great Lakes Naval Academy
Great Lakes, IL08.2008
Skills
- Audio Visual
- Live Event Production
- Virtual Events
- Video Conferencing
- Video Streaming
- AV issue resolution
- Microsoft Office
Certification
OSHA 10
Principle Of Digital Audio
Dante certified Level 1-3
Biamp Tesira LUX
Biamp Tesira Forte
Avid Pro Tools
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Audio Visual Specialist
Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2023 - Current
On-Site Service Technician
Diversified
04.2023 - 11.2023
Sr. Audio Visual Engineer
Miami Beach Convention Center
04.2022 - 12.2022
Audio Visual Technician
Florida International University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sr. Audio Engineer
VPX Sports
04.2019 - 03.2020
Sr. Audio Visual Specialist
University of Miami Herbert Business School
08.2017 - 03.2019
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
05.2008 - 05.2012
Bachelor's degree - Audio Engineer
Full Sail University
Certificate - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Great Lakes Naval Academy