Joshua Dasher, CTS-D
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Skilled and experienced in both direct technical design and engineering as well as team and project management. Adept and comfortable communicator, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people. Comfortable in design and engineering work as well as hands-on programming, integration, system tuning, and commissioning efforts. Passionate about quality and dedicated to the pursuit of meaningful work.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design & Engineering Manager
Encore Electric
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all design and engineering efforts for Encore Electric's Technology division: audio-visual, structured cabling, security, theatrical, etc.
- Lead designer for all Design/Build projects in both pre-construction and operational phases
- Directly manages the engineering team, oversees standards development for all CAD, REVIT, and other engineering documentation.
- Oversees programming, program development, commissioning standards, and QA/QC
- Provides direct field support with subject matter expertise for all audio-visual projects as required (system tuning, DSP programming, wireless RF, commissioning)
Technical Director
Authentic Life Church
05.2023 - Current
- Part Time Role
- Responsible for weekly production for Sunday services, including lighting design, automation programming, front-of-house engineering, broadcast engineering, camera directing, etc.
- Responsible for a total redesign of audio-visual system for full renovation of a nearly 1,000 seat sanctuary (ongoing) including coordination of electrical, theatrical, and architectural elements.
- Oversees all volunteers including training and scheduling.
- Manages special events, concerts, worship nights, holiday spectaculars, etc.
Senior Design Engineer
Encore Electric
02.2023 - Current
- Design and engineer low voltage and audio-visual solutions for the Technology Solutions division of Encore Electric.
- Develop drawing packages in AutoCAD, REVIT, and other systems as required.
- Researches and specifies various audio-visual solutions.
- Develop standards and best practices for the design and engineering department.
Smart Spaces Senior Solutions Architect
Power Design, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Lead the design/consulting, engineering, and sales teams of the Smart Spaces division
- Design and engineer technical solutions for high-end multi-dwelling residential skyscrapers and amenity, commercial, and entertainment spaces
- Specify lighting, audio-video, multimedia and conferencing solutions, automation and control systems, networking, security and access control, and more.
- Provide consulting to developers, architects, designers, and end-users to design, estimate, and engineer complex automation & audio-visual systems.
- Created documentation in AutoCAD, REVIT, Bluebeam Revu, and Visio for project specifications and design requirements.
Smart Spaces Solutions Architect
Power Design, Inc.
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Early member of new department focused on "smart" technology, building automation and control, audio-visual systems, home theater, etc.
- Developed product line card, designed and engineered systems, and helped grow department to over ten times its original output.
- Oversaw the training and development of other engineers, technicians, and sales team members.
- Created best practices, design standards, documentation standards, etc.
- Programmed and installed complex systems and worked as a subject matter expert for audio systems.
Audio-Visual Designer
Power Design, Inc.
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and estimated high-end amenity spaces, security and access control, audio-visual systems, high-end home theater systems, automation and control systems, motorized window treatment systems, POE lighting systems, etc.
- Responsible for product specification and estimation, CAD/REVIT drawings, wire diagrams, design specifications, etc.
- Attended site-walks, performed quality control assessments, turn-over meetings, and end-user training.
Asst. Manager Sound
Feld Entertainment
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed, built, programmed and provided support of large touring audio systems for properties like Disney on Ice, Jurassic World Live Tour, Sesame Street, etc.
- Responsible for all immersive experiences and semi-permanent attractions for partners like Nickelodeon, NBC Universal, Monster Jam, Cedar Fair, and more.
- Designed, programmed, installed, commissioned, and trained staff on fully immersive experiences like Slime City, The Trolls Experience, Monster Jam Thunder Alley, and more.
- Install and operate arena scale audio systems - including audio mixing, timecode and automation control, speaker and line array tuning and configuration, etc.
- Role ended abruptly due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment Operations Task Force
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Coordinated opening of new entertainment events and venues
- Oversaw training, staffing, and scheduling of a large, multi-cultural teams of technicians across the Shanghai Disney Resort property.
- Collaborated with outside vendors for the installation and on-going maintenance of props and technology.
- Worked along side both internal and external technical teams and international resources to successfully execute the Grand Opening Event for the Shanghai Disney Resort.
Parkwide Audio Crew Chief
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Oversaw installation, maintenance, and operation of all audio entertainment assets for Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- Coordinated schedules, budgets, events, projects, etc. as required in participation with entertainment management.
- Trained and orientated new technicians
- Installed and maintained park-wide, networked audio systems.
- Installed, programmed, maintained and monitored various audio systems, networked DSP, and control systems.
- Interfaced with I.T. and other technical teams to ensure seamless interoperability between entertainment and other park assets.
Facility Crew Chief
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Installed and operated live entertainment productions, shows, and special events, worked with countless live entertainers, musicians, etc.
- Assisted Disney Event Group with the production of many special events.
- Developed training programs, documentation, maintenance, design installation and coordination of entertainment venues across Walt Disney World.
- Oversaw the installation of and rehearsals for many new entertainment offerings at Disney's Animal Kingdom in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment.
Stage Technician
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
05.2014 - 01.2015
- Operated Live Shows & Rehearsals including front-of-house audio, lighting, monitor engineer, rigging asst., etc.
- Responsible for set-up and tear down of large events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatrical Design & Technology
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO05.2014
Skills
- Audio-Visual System Design & Engineering
- AV-Over-IP Design & Configuration
- AutoCAD/REVIT/Vectorworks Computer Drafting
- Project Estimating/Budget Development
- Networking Design & Configuration
- RF Design & Coordination
- Commissioning & Quality Assurance
- Early Project Development
- Brainstorming
- Technical Research
- Design Standards Development
- End-User Training
Certification
- AVIXA CTS, CTS-D Certified
- QSC Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2 Certified
- Shure Advanced Wireless System Certification
- Audinate Dante Level 1 - 3 Certified
- Alcorn McBride Advanced Show Control Training
- Biamp Teseria Certified
- SMAART Training
- Shure Integrated Systems Certified
- Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot, FAA
- Certified in Crestron Automation Systems
Timeline
Design & Engineering Manager
Encore Electric
10.2023 - Current
Technical Director
Authentic Life Church
05.2023 - Current
Senior Design Engineer
Encore Electric
02.2023 - Current
Smart Spaces Senior Solutions Architect
Power Design, Inc.
10.2021 - 01.2023
Smart Spaces Solutions Architect
Power Design, Inc.
01.2021 - 10.2021
Audio-Visual Designer
Power Design, Inc.
05.2020 - 01.2021
Asst. Manager Sound
Feld Entertainment
04.2019 - 03.2020
Parkwide Audio Crew Chief
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
08.2017 - 04.2019
Entertainment Operations Task Force
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
03.2016 - 08.2016
Facility Crew Chief
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
01.2015 - 08.2017
Stage Technician
Walt Disney Parks And Resorts
05.2014 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theatrical Design & Technology
University of Northern Colorado
- AVIXA CTS, CTS-D Certified
- QSC Q-SYS Level 1, Level 2 Certified
- Shure Advanced Wireless System Certification
- Audinate Dante Level 1 - 3 Certified
- Alcorn McBride Advanced Show Control Training
- Biamp Teseria Certified
- SMAART Training
- Shure Integrated Systems Certified
- Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot, FAA
- Certified in Crestron Automation Systems
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