Marc Erby
New York,New York
Summary
I am a focused goal-orientated person who works well under pressure. I have excellent people skills and I'm a very organized individual who maintains a positive attitude. I take pride in a job well done, and enjoy meeting and surpassing any challenge. Collaborative Audiovisual Technician aiming to fulfill an opportunity where background in troubleshooting is aptly utilized. Skilled in offering quality-driven service for client systems. Offering a strong background in communicating with clients to foster loyalty and satisfaction. I am detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Approached each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, and patience. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Visual Technician
AV WORKSHOP
New York, NY
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Maintained and documented inventory levels of audio and visual equipment to support continuous availability.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Completed and oversaw rack fabrication.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
- Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
Lighting Technician
Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
New York, NY
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Heavy lifting, pushing and pulling required in unloading trucks and assembly of live event entertainment systems
- Work to ensure safety practices are observed in a fast-paced environment with high potential for injury and property damage
- Performed maintenance, repairs and software upgrades on sophisticate computerized lighting system
- Programmed and operated computerized television lighting console
- Programmed automated high-end lighting equipment.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
- Handled minor repairs and routine upkeep on lighting equipment by replacing lamps and filters.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Lighting Technician
Frost Productions
New York, NY
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and fix lighting systems, often under time pressures
- Organizes, maintains and accounts for all lighting equipment
- Develops Standard Operating Procedure policies and procedures for lighting equipment usage and ensures compliance with said rules
- Maintain a variety of up-to-date records, logs, and inventories of lighting equipment and supplies
- Train student technical staff in a variety of lighting equipment and policies
- Communicate effectively with staff, clients, student employees looking for great responsibility.
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations.
- Worked with other lighting technicians in set-up and operation of lighting equipment in television and film platforms.
- Managed and maintained equipment between productions.
- Followed lighting design plan to select fixtures and control settings.
- Implemented special effects to match creative vision of each production.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
V.E.R. (Video Equipment Rentals)
New York, NY
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Stock product in warehouse shelving
- Locate specific equipment such as Cables, LED panel cases, Projectors, Speakers and lights
- Make sure equipment is in working condition and clean
- Created shipping labels for domestic and international equipment delivery
- Send corresponding emails to agents in the field with Microsoft Office
- Safely operate pallet jack and hand truck
- Complied with rules, regulations, and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Performed various tasks within shipping and receiving department.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Sullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NYG.E.D diploma -
Flowers with care G.E.D program
01.2000
Skills
- Equipment Testing
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Project Specifications
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Installation
- Concise Time Management
- Skilled in Maintenance and Organization
- Minor Repairs
- Safety Protocols
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Audio Technology
- Lighting and Sound Quality
- Equipment Selection and Setup
- Event Lighting
- Cable Organization
- Cable Pulling
- Site Installations
- Work Orders
- Rack Assembly
- Excellent Reasoning Skills
- Machine Operations
- Low-Voltage Cabling
- Electrical Installations
- Attentive to Detail
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician
AV WORKSHOP
02.2022 - 03.2023
Lighting Technician
Bentley Meeker Lighting & Staging
06.2019 - 03.2020
Lighting Technician
Frost Productions
09.2017 - 03.2019
Shipping and Receiving Specialist
V.E.R. (Video Equipment Rentals)
10.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
Sullivan County Community College
G.E.D diploma -
Flowers with care G.E.D program
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