Ryan Neal
Dolton,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Technician
Encore Global
01.2023 - Current
- Setting up breakout rooms as well as ballrooms with sound, lighting, and video
- Testing the sound, lighting, and video in rooms at least a day before the client uses it
- Placing wireless microphones on presenters before their presentations
- Understandable signal flow
- Helping clients understand how to use the equipment we’ve setup for them
- Striking the equipment in breakout rooms and ballrooms that we’ve set
- Following up with the client to make sure they’re satisfied with the setup for their presentation
- Running the audio board for presentations.
AV Technician
MeetMax/Plant A/V
05.2022 - Current
- Setting up a stream for conference rooms and meetings all over the U.S
- Setting up and testing lights, cameras, stages, projectors, and audio systems for the conference rooms
- Operating the sound board (Behringer x32) for the conference room
- Taking down the equipment after the conferences are finished
- Having knowledge about the equipment before using
- Operating a video switcher for power point presentations
- Signal flow
FREELANCE ENGINEER/PRODUCER
SAE Institute
01.2018 - Current
- Creating beats for clients
- Recording and mixing vocals
- Mixing and mastering the tracks
- Pro tools
- Logic
- Abelton
- Minor experience with a soundboard
AV Support Tech
Kirkland & Ellis
Chicago, IL
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced user experience by addressing and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Streamlined communication between team members, fostering a collaborative environment for project success.
- Developed coding skills in various programming languages, increasing efficiency in task completion.
- Organized and facilitated workshops to teach peers about trending technologies and industry best practices.
- Troubleshooting technology
- Mentored new Teen Tech Members, providing guidance on program goals and expectations.
Audio Visual Installer
Diversified
Crown Point, IN
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Set up projectors, and microphones for live presentations.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
Contractor
Kehoe Designs
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Setting up lights, speakers, and drawing cable to them
- Taking them down after event is over
- Working in the warehouse to make sure events have audio and lighting equipment
- Working with flex to pull the proper equipment for shows
- Learning how the equipment works
Intern Recording Engineer
Studio 2020
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Sat in multiple session taking in information
- Learning how to use protools
- Learned how to setup the equipment for sessions
Education
Associate's Degree - Audio Engineering in Engineering
SAE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chicago, ILSkills
- Post Production (4 years)
- Video Production (Less than 1 year)
- Video editing (Less than 1 year)
- Social media management (4 years)
- Signal processing (4 years)
- Computer networking (5 years)
- Mac OS
- Unity (1 year)
- Google Docs (5 years)
- Research
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills (6 years)
- Customer service (6 years)
- Windows (6 years)
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Hospitality
- Leadership
- IT support (2 years)
- Network installation
- Network Support
- Visio
- Operating systems
- Assessments
- Troubleshooting Techniques
- Systems Integration
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
AV Support Tech
Kirkland & Ellis
03.2024 - 06.2024
Audio Visual Installer
Diversified
10.2023 - 12.2023
AV Technician
Encore Global
01.2023 - Current
AV Technician
MeetMax/Plant A/V
05.2022 - Current
Contractor
Kehoe Designs
08.2021 - 03.2022
Intern Recording Engineer
Studio 2020
05.2021 - 08.2021
FREELANCE ENGINEER/PRODUCER
SAE Institute
01.2018 - Current
Associate's Degree - Audio Engineering in Engineering
SAE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY