Patrick Jules
Enginner
East Patchogue ,NY
Summary
Versatile Technical Director versed in assessing challenges, resolving problems, and implementing plans to mitigate risk and technical obstacles. Bringing 25 years of experience and expertise in audiovisual needs. Successful at coordinating department activities in support of team members' success. Bringing Skills & abilities as well as a deep understanding of the industry and advanced Challenges.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director
Perfection AV Media
Patchogue, NY
05.2008 - Current
- Controlled and implemented web stream virtual meetings with various platforms
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding
- Edited content in real time at events to deliver high-quality media content within short timeframes
- Participated in creative meetings to assist in developing ideas and defining project deadlines
- Reviewed and edited film by selecting best combination of performance, sequencing and timing to tell story
- Edited corporate videos projections for digital distribution by managing graphics, sound, music mix and color correction
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management
- Reviewed engineering design proposals and completed drawings to determine feasibility of each plan and assess conformance with both safety and sound engineering practices standards
- Performed sound quality checks for front-of-house mixing to maintain client expectations of sound system
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
Audio Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
New York, NY
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Performed high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production in personal portable -based professional studio.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Handled all field audio mixing for at least 2 productions per week.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Collaborated with one clients per week to determine project scopes and set milestones.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
- Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
- Mixed and vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums using elements, including equalization, compression and stereo enhancement.
- Adjusted sound according to variances in temperature and tonal needs.
- Created tasteful acoustical mixes in venues ranging from 500 to 3,000 in capacity.
- Performed various setups, tear downs and mixing for corporate and live bands, weddings, funerals, worship services, theatrical performances and conferences.
- Recorded speech and music, using various hard drive and state recorders.
- Maintained and repaired all sound equipment, including through repair tickets and recommendations.
Lighting Director & Technician
PSAV Presentation Services
New York, NY
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Interpreted technical data from drawings, blueprints, schematics and service manuals
- Trained 20 new employees according to company standards
- Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety and quality operations
- Enforced adherence to health and safety regulations
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
- Managed available parts, tools and materials inventory to maintain prompt response capability
- Evaluated installed electrical equipment and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions
- Designed Lighting plots with to exact measurements
- The use of mathematical equations to confirm lighting spec layouts
- Analyzed and interpreted lighting designer's plans as well as detailed notes from stage management
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends
Video Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
New York, NY
06.2005 - 03.2010
Audio Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
New York, NY
05.2001 - 06.2005
- Created tasteful acoustical mixes in venues ranging from Sheraton New York to The Waldolph Astoria
- Maintained integrity of audio and support equipment and notified management of repair or replacement needs
- Operated, maintained, and repaired PA control, stage monitoring, amplification, and instrument and vocal reinforcement to support the highest overall sound quality
- Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from all sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines
- Worked closely with video engineers and IT technicians to develop audio schemes for current and new productions
- Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes
- Mixed voices, music and recorded sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums using elements, including equalization, compression and stereo enhancement
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system
AV Instructor
Projection Inc.
New York, NY
02.1998 - 04.2001
AV Installer
Victorian Homes
Huntington, NY
03.1995 - 04.2001
- Installed multi Zone sound system
- Installed drop down Projectors to a central control room
- Incorporated voice control system integration
- Designed smart home applications & execution
- Audio visual integration into current and active systems
- Installed background/foreground music systems and drive-through intercom systems
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product issues
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
Av Technician
Projection Services Inc.
New York, NY
09.1994 - 02.1998
- Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices
- Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems
- Completed and oversaw rack fabrication
- Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems and video conferencing equipment
- Correctly read and interpreted audio-visual diagrams
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables
- Pulled low-voltage cabling according to industry practices
- Operated audio, video, lighting and computer av equipment in order to deliver expected excellent service according to companies directive
Education
AVAC - Electrical Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NYSkills
- Production improvements
- Produce Development Roadmap Design
- Schedule Management
- Risk Assessments
- Extron proficiency
- Problem resolution
- AVOIP proficient
- Pro Video Editor
- Live events
- Broadcast production
- Project organization
- Multi-camera directing
Accomplishments
- Supervised a team of 75 staff members on a single production.
- Received awards of performance & excellence.
- Awarded av contracts due to the display of skill confidence.
- Co-video edited TV Shows
- Designed a true matrix surround sound room for a special presentation at lincoln center.
- Created purchase orders for production dead lines.
Timeline
Audio Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
05.2015 - 08.2020
Lighting Director & Technician
PSAV Presentation Services
03.2010 - 08.2015
Technical Director
Perfection AV Media
05.2008 - Current
Video Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
06.2005 - 03.2010
Audio Engineer
PSAV Presentation Services
05.2001 - 06.2005
AV Instructor
Projection Inc.
02.1998 - 04.2001
AV Installer
Victorian Homes
03.1995 - 04.2001
Av Technician
Projection Services Inc.
09.1994 - 02.1998
AVAC - Electrical Engineering
New York Institute of Technology
Certifications
Extron AV Associates.
Extron audio principles certified
Extron Connectivity principles certified
Extron control principle certified
Extron fiber optic principle certified
Extron networking principle certified
Extron signal processing & distribution principle certified
Extron streaming principles certified
Extron video principle certified
Audinate Dante certification level 1
Audinate Dante certification level 2
vMix certification level 1
vMIx master certification