Shane Barker
Summary
Broadcast & AV Systems Engineer with experience in audiovisual systems and live event production. Proven track record in managing complex projects from conception to completion. Self-motivated to work independently; equally effective as team leader/member. Able to prioritize tasks and flexible to change priorities. Able to make difficult decisions under stressful conditions. Excellent teacher/trainer; patient and effective when working with a wide range of personalities. Natural communicator with positive attitude. Skilled in team building and leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate audio visual labor Video Engineer
C.A.V.L.
01.2023 - Current
- A member of CAVL’s labor pool I work with various Clients to Implement Audio Visual solutions for medium format live events
- A few clients I have worked for CAVL include Dropbox, Instacart, Got Light, BioMEDTECH.
Impact Lighting and Events
01.2022 - Current
- With Impact lighting and events I work on a team of 4-6 to see events from start to finish.
- This includes stagehand, power distribution systems, Audio, video and lighting.
- We work with the clients event producers to operate the event and then strike all equipment and be clear of the event space within strict timeframes
Live Event Engineering Team
Visa
01.2024 - 07.2024
- On the Live event engineering team, I was responsible for operating internal events through the entire event cycle, from Event request tickets to pre-production, production, broadcast, and post-production
Video production
Oakland Athletics
04.2017 - 10.2023
- Video camera coverage and live broadcasting. Camera production in HD (1080) formats. Maintenance and calibration of camera systems. Operation of Grass Valley K2 Dyno instant replay system for live video playback and slow motion video for playback on video board. Recall highlights as directed by Game Producer and Director. Metadata tagging of video clips for network storage as needed.
Video productions
SuperSonic Audio Visual
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Implement audio visual goals with the end result being large scale corporate events
- Acted as senior video operator, sound board operator and team leader
Audio Visual Engineer and Team Leader
Merchants Exchange Productions
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Setup, operate, maintain and repair all equipment used for live events. Lavlier and handheld wireless microphones, HD video switchers, 4k video Projection systems, Digital Audio consoles, 4k projectors, Custom Event lighting (Stage, Wedding, Party, Gobo, and wireless Uplighting). My roles include Stage managing, Teaching and leading crew members, liaison event managers, kitchen and banquet staff.
Video Production
Cisco Systems
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Working with clients and production staff to produce a variety of video products for broadcast, webcasting, video streaming, and digital distribution. Assists studio productions; operation of small multi-camera studio. Operates video switching, character generation and digital video effects equipment, edit controllers, cameras, hard disk video recorders, and audio mixers; sets up and adjusts studio lighting equipment, adjusts audio equipment including assorted lavalier, and shotgun microphones; Preparation of “B-roll” footage for inclusion in live productions; provides limited troubleshooting of video, audio and lighting equipment.
Independent Contractor
Van Wagner (VWSE)
04.2016 - 11.2020
- VWSE assists teams, organizations and properties in creating and selling advertising; sponsorships; and media that maximize revenue potential, and helps clients develop effective and powerful customized brand campaigns. VWSE works with more than 300 professional and college teams worldwide.
Freelance Sports Video Production
Sammco
08.2012 - 10.2019
- Video board operator
- University of California, CAL Athletics 2012 - Oct 2019 (7 years 10 months)
- Video Board Operator San Fancisco 49ers
- Video Board Operator San Jose Earthquakes
Production Assistant
Oakland Athletics
04.2016 - 09.2016
- As Production Assistant I support the Studio team and control room crew in the production of video content and live events coverage at multiple locations and assist with miscellaneous technical and production projects within the department. Setup cameras and production equipment, Operate control room equipment, Log footage, Assist in various video shoots, Edit video upon request, and Create Motion Graphics
LED board engineer/Field Rep./Operator
ANC Sports
10.2008 - 12.2015
- I supervised a team of four, in the operation of LED and Analog signage systems for sporting events. We assist the venue's sponsorship team to display branding with patent pending software before the Game and During the game. We tend multiple server racks, switches, processors, video routers, video scalers, fiber boxes etc. Repairs of all hardware and software systems. Coordinate shipping and receiving of all parts while maintaining a great relationship with other venues and the parts warehouse in Atlanta. Event operations include working with the local/in house video production team and or sponsorship team. Comcast Sports, ESPN, Fox Sports, ect.
Education
Diploma - General
Putnam City North High
01.2002
San-Kyu, Kyokushin Kai Karate
Budo Karate House
01.2005
Skills
- Cameras
- SLR,DSLR
- Broadcast tv Multiformat HD
- Cinema HD
- PTZ
- Audio
- Behringer, Yamaha, Allen & Heath Consoles
- Black Magic audio rack
- Back of House Audio Monitoring Packages
- DI’s
- Dante Protocols
- Clear one
- (DSP/Signal flow)
- Video
- Multi input output large format video switchers(Grassvalley, Panasonic, Roland, Sony, Blackmagic)
- Multi Input single output presentation Switchers
- Crestron video automation software
- Scaling video routing switcher
- Multi camera Streaming encoders for webcasting
- (vmix, webex, bluejeans, Wirecast, OBS)
- Video Conferencing Software
- (Zoom, bluejeans, webex, Meet)
- This list is not exhaustive and I am willing to provide further details
Websites
Certification
- OSHA 10 CERTIFICATION 2015
- Immunizations up to date
Timeline
Live Event Engineering Team
Visa
01.2024 - 07.2024
Corporate audio visual labor Video Engineer
C.A.V.L.
01.2023 - Current
Impact Lighting and Events
01.2022 - Current
Video productions
SuperSonic Audio Visual
01.2020 - 01.2023
Audio Visual Engineer and Team Leader
Merchants Exchange Productions
07.2018 - 10.2022
Video production
Oakland Athletics
04.2017 - 10.2023
Video Production
Cisco Systems
11.2016 - 11.2020
Independent Contractor
Van Wagner (VWSE)
04.2016 - 11.2020
Production Assistant
Oakland Athletics
04.2016 - 09.2016
Freelance Sports Video Production
Sammco
08.2012 - 10.2019
LED board engineer/Field Rep./Operator
ANC Sports
10.2008 - 12.2015
San-Kyu, Kyokushin Kai Karate
Budo Karate House
Diploma - General
Putnam City North High
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