Todd Wenger
Noblesville,IN
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Production Contractor
Northview Church
11.2022 - Current
- Mixed audio for weekend services
- Assisted with general operations in the tech booth
- Worked with musicians to optimize connections of their instruments to the audio system
- Trained volunteers to operate lighting, CG, video playback, and audio systems
- Helped implement automation to optimize workflow
Lead CG Engineer Contractor
USA Gymnastics
02.2020 - Current
- Setup video cues under the guidance of the Video Director
- Operated Ross Xpression for IMAG overlays and video packages
- Programmed and operated PVP for displaying graphics on multiple LED boards
- Worked with IT Director to integrate USAG Dashboard with Ross Xpression
- Assisted in setup and teardown of audio, video, and communication systems
Church Production Contractor
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church
09.2018 - Current
- Troubleshooted production equipment & software malfunctions
- Mixed audio for weekend services
- Helped optimize production equipment (i.e. computer upgrades, system maintenance)
- Researched and recommended equipment purchases
- Programmed and operated various production software - ProPresenter, PVP, QLab, Arkaos, Vista (lighting), Ableton
- Managed Dante audio networks including equipment allocation, licensing, and configuration
- Designed, constructed, and wired custom stage set
Lead Production Installer
JNE Productions
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed partial & complete systems at churches and businesses
- Operated tools, equipment, and machinery required for custom installation projects
- Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation
- Inspected installations to check for functionality to ensure customer satisfaction
- Assisted with A/V system design and layout
Custom Machine Builder I/II
Bastian Automation Engineering
03.2015 - 09.2022
- Made sure that products were produced on time and met quality standards
- Led onsite teams to retrofit parts and complete repairs
- Programmed and operated Trumpf Laser
- Trained staff to assemble and manufacture various custom products
- Fabricated and assembled parts according to prints
- Assessed work requirements by categories and priorities then delegated accordingly to team members
- Worked closely with engineers to develop and improve custom equipment
Youth Production Coordinator
Northview Church
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Handled audio mixing for at least three services per week
- Diagnosed problems with production equipment and determined best ways to correct them
- Assisted IT Director in equipment setup for new campus launch
- Repaired lighting and audio equipment
- Developed easy to use media distribution system to provide for multiple locations
- Designed and installed audio, video, and lighting, and control systems
- Acted as liaison between three departments concerning audio, video, and lighting production
- Supervised volunteers
- Designed and constructed sets
Applications Specialist
Auralex Acoustics Inc
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Created detailed room analyses and product recommendations based on customer requests
- Provided support by addressing customer inquiries about product information and application
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications, Minor in Technical Theater
Ball State University
Muncie, IN2012
Skills
- Ross Xpression programming including Visual Basic scripting
- QLab programming and added functionality through AppleScript
- Iridi Certified Specialist
- Spent countless hours wiring and soldering various electrical connectors
- Skilled with various hand and power tools
- Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
- Creative problem solver and excellent at process optimization
- Thorough and methodical
- Experience building desktop computers and servers
- Experience with CAD programs including AutoCAD, Vectorworks, DraftSight, and MacDraft Pro
Accomplishments
- Designed and built office/server room for network, AV, and automation equipment
- Built custom user interface for home automation
- Designed and built an 8-Channel rackmount power relay
- Designed and built speakers which competed at Midwest Audio Fest Speaker Design Competition 2012
- Earned 3 Special Merit Awards in Electricity at the Indiana State Fair (28 Pair Audio Snake Install, Security Lighting Install, Landscape Lighting Install)
- 10 year 4-H Member focused in Electricity
Timeline
Church Production Contractor
Northview Church
11.2022 - Current
Lead Production Installer
JNE Productions
10.2022 - 01.2023
Lead CG Engineer Contractor
USA Gymnastics
02.2020 - Current
Church Production Contractor
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church
09.2018 - Current
Custom Machine Builder I/II
Bastian Automation Engineering
03.2015 - 09.2022
Youth Production Coordinator
Northview Church
01.2014 - 02.2015
Applications Specialist
Auralex Acoustics Inc
09.2012 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Telecommunications, Minor in Technical Theater
Ball State University
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