KAREEM JOHNSON
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Audiovisual Technician with over 15 years of experience. Offering excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology, setup, and operation. Multimedia Designer focused on developing exceptional work that is consistent with company branding and best practices.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech Assistant I
City Of Sunrise
11.2022 - Current
- In-house filming for Human Resources. Work alongside Marketing Department to address onboarding and educate new employees.
- Lead Video Tech for broadcasting city commission meetings. Operate multiple cameras through switcher and software to livestream bi-weekly mayoral commission meetings.
- Setup meeting rooms with proper audiovisual needs, including sound reinforcement, microphones, and projectors.
- Design and budget for equipment needs of conference and meeting rooms.
- Audio tech for monthly outdoor live concerts. Duties include pre-planning based on stage plot with performers, microphone setup and placement, cabling, lights, power distribution, and monitor mixing.
- Audio tech for Civic Center Theater.
- Provide technical assistance for prop and stage fabrication.
- Microphone placement and inventory, running live sound and monitors.
- Supervise and manage facility during rentals. Backstage assistance as needed.
- Assistant to city-wide decorations to include holiday light setup, float building, and other event assistance as needed.
Lead Audio Technician
Encore
11.2022 - Current
- Hours from this position are based on a pool system and vary month to month.
- Run live sound reinforcement for various corporate events and meetings.
- Responsible for the set up and operation of small-scale audiovisual systems in a hospitality environment while ensuring complete customer satisfaction.
- Execute events through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment, including microphones, speakers, monitors, and projectors.
- Maintain a positive relationship with clients and communicate effectively.
- Meet with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
- Monitors events and checks in on customers throughout the day.
Freelance Technician
Self-Employed
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Provide sound reinforcement and support for video installations.
- Plot stage, setup microphones, and provide speakers for proper monitor mixing.
- Mix appropriate volume levels for both outdoor and indoor audiences.
- Liaison with clients for private events to ensure proper ambiance and technical needs are met.
- Product testing to troubleshoot and provide technical reports on new equipment and event preparation.
Head Server
Upshur Hospitality LLC.
06.2014 - 04.2020
- Present daily offerings of food, beverages, and wine
- Deliver prompt service in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Train new servers and staff on service, menu, food handling, and sanitation.
- Responsible for POS systems, closing the restaurant, and restocking items.
- TiPs certified (Training for Intervention Procedures)
Audiovisual Technician
USAID OTI
10.2012 - 06.2014
- Produced and edited videos for in-office trainings and website maintenance.
- Recorded narration and music content for in-office procedural tutorials.
- Converted over 15 years' worth of analog program videos for digital and online storage.
- Transcribed weekly audio recordings of meetings for legal documentation.
Technical Support Representative
Magix Entertainment
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Provide expert knowledge for an extensive line of software products, including photo, video, and audio editing software.
- Answered inquiries through multiple CRM platforms.
- Planned and executed campaigns for new releases with Marketing Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music/Electrical Engineering
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL05.2005
Skills
- Project Planning
- Customer Service
- Dependable and Responsible
- Live Sound
- Video Editing
- Technical Support
- Visual storytelling
- Troubleshooting
- Sound Recording
- Audio for Video Production
Certification
- Certified Technology Specialist, AVIXA
- Audio Networking Level 3 Dante, Audinate
Timeline
Tech Assistant I
City Of Sunrise
11.2022 - Current
Lead Audio Technician
Encore
11.2022 - Current
Freelance Technician
Self-Employed
08.2017 - 06.2022
Head Server
Upshur Hospitality LLC.
06.2014 - 04.2020
Audiovisual Technician
USAID OTI
10.2012 - 06.2014
Technical Support Representative
Magix Entertainment
09.2005 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Music/Electrical Engineering
University of Miami
- Certified Technology Specialist, AVIXA
- Audio Networking Level 3 Dante, Audinate
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