STEFAN BIELSKI
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented audiovisual professional with 15 years of experience. Skilled in host of functions, including installation and testing of cabling, equipment and audiovisual systems.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Visual Specialist III / Project Coordinator
Block Inc. (Astreya)
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for AV operations of Block Inc. NYC campus (3 Buildings) Including working with interrogator's to complete unique spaces and events.
- Traveled to extended Block Inc. campus's to ensure proper build out of new office expansion projects.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex technical challenges, resulting in higher quality events and increased client satisfaction.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure top-quality AV equipment at competitive prices, optimizing budgets for company projects.
- Improved overall event experiences through seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video elements.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing exceptional technical support for audiovisual systems.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Contributed to successful execution of high-profile events by managing on-site AV installations and operations.
- Provided troubleshooting support for clients experiencing technical difficulties with their AV systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries regarding AV services and offering personalized solutions based on individual needs.
Production Manager / Audio Specialist
Magenta Productions INC.
04.2017 - Current
- Live Audio and Lighting hardware operations for about 70 clients(organizations) per year
- Biamp TesiraFORT, Tesira SERVER, Network + & PMP certiication currently in progress
- Midas Digital Consoles, Shure wireless microphones, Chamsys intelligent lighting. On-site event operation.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Production Manager (Part Time)
Warsaw Concerts
09.2000 - 03.2020
- Meet with clients/promoters to determine their presentation and concert equipment needs Oversaw complete overhaul of a sound and lighting system, in excess of $130,000, during the 2012-2013 season to specifications of Live Nation, and their Billboard Hot100 artists Responsible for managing in-house engineers, as well as maintaining inventory and ensuring installation and maintenance of Concert Venue audio and lighting equipment
- Organize events in excess of 1000 people upon client's request for a fundraising basis or holiday celebrations
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
Audio Visual Specialist / Project Consultant
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Executive White Glove service of Daily Event Center with technology support, BlueJeans, Webex, Zoom, Cisco TMS Administration, Crestron & Cisco endpoint maintenance.
- 24hr VNOC Customer Service Desk support with remote systems management Knowledge of OSX, Apple Final Cut, Windows 10, Skype, WebEx, Matrix switchers, DSPs Live Streaming via Wowza servers, BlackMagic ATEM switchers, Midas, Cham-sys lighting and Shure Wireless
- Assisted colleagues in overcoming technical obstacles through collaborative problem-solving efforts that resulted in more efficient workflows within the department.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding promptly to inquiries regarding AV services and offering personalized solutions based on individual needs.
Audio Visual Events Project Manager / IS Consultant
Deutsche Bank (Pangaia Partners)
08.2007 - 01.2015
- Created bespoke White Glove solutions for over 100 clients annually at in-house event center
- Ensured that Deutsche Bank's Audio, Video, and IT needs were met by coordinating with multiple executive VPs and MDs prior to daily events Troubleshoot and setup systems including Crestron, Extron, Polycom, Clearone and Cisco Coordinated and enabled videoconference Town Hall Quarterly Financial review meetings with Deutsche Bank New York and international branches in Frankfurt, Sydney, London, Singapore, etc
- Responsible for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of all in-house audio and video equipment to be available on a constant show ready basis
Audio Video Specialist / Events Project Manager
Concept Inc
09.2003 - 08.2007
- Responsible for providing hardware and software support for about 35 clients per year including law firms, private organizations and audio/video consulting firms Provided break/fix support for computers and Multi-Channel Audio/Video Systems Maintained inventory of all PC/Laptop hardware, electronic audio and video equipment Annually co-produced, designed, and built stage sets for Sony Music television for globally televised event.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NYAudio Engineering Certificate Course -
The New School
New York, NYSkills
- Wireless microphone systems
- Excellent work ethic
- Set building
- Lighting Systems
- Video Editing
- Stage Management
- Video Conference Endpoint Management
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Audio Monitoring
- Virtual Events
- Audio post-production
- Video Streaming
- AV issue resolution
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project Planning
- Audio engineering
- User Training
- Audio Processing
- Tool management
- Video Conferencing
- Vehicle Maintenance
- New Technology Integration
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Control systems
- Sound Mixing
- Remote Support
- Project Coordination
- Sound Reinforcement
- Excellent reasoning skills
- Audio Cabling
- Live Event Production
- Power Distribution
- Wireless Microphones
- Customer Service
- Networking
- Fluent in Polish
- Supervision and leadership
Website
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanbielski/
References
- Lance Kruger, Technical Operations Manager, North America at Facebook, linkedin.com/in/krugerlance
- Joe Rolon, Vice President Information Technology at Lazard, linkedin.com/in/joe-rolon-57a506a
- Mark Chroscielewski, Venue Manager, Warsaw Concerts, markc@warsawconcerts.com
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Audio Visual Specialist III / Project Coordinator
Block Inc. (Astreya)
03.2022 - Current
Production Manager / Audio Specialist
Magenta Productions INC.
04.2017 - Current
Audio Visual Specialist / Project Consultant
Ernst & Young
09.2015 - 03.2020
Audio Visual Events Project Manager / IS Consultant
Deutsche Bank (Pangaia Partners)
08.2007 - 01.2015
Audio Video Specialist / Events Project Manager
Concept Inc
09.2003 - 08.2007
Production Manager (Part Time)
Warsaw Concerts
09.2000 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science -
City University of New York, College of Staten Island
Audio Engineering Certificate Course -
The New School
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