QUINTON DADE
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Creative, detail-oriented, enthusiastic Audio Technician with a deep interest in sound design and equipment. 10+ years of experience with commercial and consumer audio systems/equipment. Looking to bring my skills to a reputable company.
Developed skills in fast-paced operational environment, excelling in organization, data analysis, and team support. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can contribute to success. Committed to improving processes and fostering effective teamwork in any role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
A/V Systems Support Technician
LQD Communications
01.2023 - Current
- Provided remote support to various on-site audio and video systems
- Created market surveys for potential systems, comparing and contrasting specs, features and prices
- Helped design consumer level audio reinforcement systems including amps, speakers, wiring and room treatment
A/V Technician
Lee Hartman & Sons
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with a team of technicians and engineers to execute over 100 advanced audio visual system installations in a timely manner during the course of 5 months
- Installed systems that worked harmoniously with customers' local IT networks
- Demonstrated thorough understanding of signal flow network/IT knowledgeability as well as the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot system issues
- Worked on foot for 8-12 shifts, each shift loading/unloading heavy equipment into work vehicles
Live Sound Reinforcement
Freelace
07.2017 - 01.2022
- Designed and executed over 15 live sound events
- Roles included rigging, cable runs, mixing, and troubleshooting
Engineer Intern
AV3 inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Designed, programmed, and tested advanced audio and video reinforcement systems for commercial use and the federal government
- Demonstrated ability to learn fast in a professional environment
- Learned troubleshooting and repair skills in a professional setting
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Electronic Media/Audio
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson, MD01.2022
Skills
- IT
- Verbal and written communication
- Effective customer communication
- Wireless networking
- Hardware installation
- System maintenance
- Software configuration
- Troubleshooting skills
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Audinate Dante Certification 1 - Advanced audio IT software which can process over a hundred channels of audio with low latency
- Shure Microflex Advance Training - Established knowledge of audio engineering and signal flow with commercial industry standard technology
- Biamp TesiraFORTE Training Certification - Trained with Department of Defense level encryption audio and video CODEX
Timeline
A/V Systems Support Technician
LQD Communications
01.2023 - Current
A/V Technician
Lee Hartman & Sons
06.2022 - 12.2022
Engineer Intern
AV3 inc.
06.2020 - 09.2020
Live Sound Reinforcement
Freelace
07.2017 - 01.2022
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - Electronic Media/Audio
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
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