Von Whitsett
Content Coordinator
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Over 5 years in Studio, Network, Television Industry. Hard working, detail oriented and a passion for producing quality results and or delivering a final product. Bringing experience in Audio/Video handling of data and various transfer, storage methods. Desire to strengthen all skills with respect to live broadcasts, storage of different mediums and would welcome editing post-production operations. Expert Information Technology, Audio / Video conferencing skills with a hungry aptitude to exceed expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
FIELD ENGINEER
NMCI – OXNARD CALIFORNIA
Oxnard, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Provide administrative IT functions adhering to Navy-Marine Corps Internet contract with Secret Clearance as premier analyst
- Analyze network related communication issues using Microsoft Office and HP tools including Radia, Software Connect, Microsoft Management Console
- Perform Data Backups, Recovery, on a rotation Schedule basis.
- Utilize Active Directory to resolve domain privilege issues
- Inspect Data Room equipment and report adverse indicators
- When scheduled perform diagnoses and performance tools to Data Center equipment for maintaining optimal conditions
- Provide installs and decommissioning as required
- Survey and service A/V equipment (I.E
- Cisco , Polycom, Crestron, Extron) units and assist with connectivity corrective measures
- Create User contacts and modify permissions using PowerShell
- Perform computer and user security modifications
- Image and prepare laptops for deployment with Radia tools
- Perform data recovery as necessary to prepare for audits and avoid recovery charges
- Completed Cyber Awareness Training, also Vendor Certification Training with escort as needed.
ELECTION FIELD ENGINEER
AT&T – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS
, CA
10.2020 - 11.2020
- Inspect SmartMatic’s pre-setup of all KNOWinK Poll Pad devices
- Install and inspect as necessary CradlePoint routers with possible WAN connection
- Perform troubleshooting of all linked devices through WiFi cloud
- Coordinate site visibility with network operations (NOC) at completion of each site.
FIELD TECHNICIAN
ADVENTIST MEDICALLY AT HOME, LOCATIONS
, CA
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Make visits fully prepared with Covid patients and non-Covid to install medical monitoring devices
- Perform Site surveys to approve patient plans
- These are proprietary devices specifically developed for this environment: Cradle Point router, Apple ipad, UPS, Cisco Voip phone, scale, Pulse Oximeter, Blood Pressure monitor, panic wrist band
- Work is performed directly with doctors, nurses and administrators
- Heavy travel required.
DATA CENTER MANAGER
RAND CORPORATION
El Segundo, CA
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Monitor data and performance indicators on data room devices daily
- Provide data room services as necessary by assisting network administrators with respective equipment owners
- Perform Veeam data retrieval and monitor for successful completions of data transfers and provide DMS related service management and retrieval processes including tracking and authorization procedures. Utilize and monitor data compression both Audio and Video storage in secure environment.
- Inventory and prepare older Cisco routers and switches for e-waste wiping contents and bypassing security layers
- Inventory process included Polycom and older VTC units
- Putty and Tera Term tools used with knowledge of some basic Cisco commands to perform Write Erase routine.
SCCM DEPLOYMENT ENGINEER
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Secure digital storage and retrieval of profiles, digital records.
- Perform migration processes for Mac and PC systems: Lenovo brand
- Implement security deployment policies through SCCM and Active Directory
- Perform change management processes
- Maintain group policy members and some asset management policies
- Provide personal equipment installations and handling.
AV SCHEDULER / FIELD ENGINEER
AEROSPACE – EL SEGUNDO
El Segundo, CA
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinate Media Service Center personnel to conference room sessions with support. Averaging 8 bookings a month.
- Ensure successful meeting presentations with little notice to set-up: Skype for Business, MS Office Applications, including Service Now, and live video streaming. Telepresence or VTC services.
- Set-up microphones their placement and ability to follow timeline to provide various multi screen digital layouts for large attendance.
- Assisted with programming and live stream tools for corporate events. Mostly Cisco based and Polycom.
- AV equipment included, VTC, XLR based studio equipment: sound boards, mixers, microphones, switches, and meeting manager software.
- Use Frame Rate knowledge and understand bit rate with various resolution formats: H.264, AAC, I-P-B, etc.
AUDIO VIDEO TECHNICIAN
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Malibu, CA
07.2017 - 11.2017
- MPEG, MOV, QT, Encoding, Decoding and conversions from WMP formats as needed. NCH Tools Suite.
- Conduct inspection inventory surveys of all AV usage and storage rooms
- Assist with live streaming events using mixers, vMix, and assembly of mics and studio boards for main sound stage
- Equipment included Mac Desktops and laptops, XLR based studio equipment, microphones, mixers, amps, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI.
- Support conference rooms, Auditoriums, and classrooms that are AV equipped
- Maintain accurate inventory records while inspecting returned equipment to ensure good operational condition with like condition
- Conduct inspection inventory surveys of all AV usage and storage rooms.
Field Technician
PACIFIC COMMAND MILITARY BASE, OAHU
CAMP SMITH, HI
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Travel with no rental car and sparce accomodations
- Branding exclusively for DXC with Hewlett Packard and their related peripherals and systems such as Black Box and Cisco, and various levels of military equipment consisting of classified and unclassified systems and communications
- Provision and removing network ports, drops as needed
- Perform imaging in Enterprise level environment with Active Directory
- Highly complex security measures enforced
- Perform training as needed for customer and upper management support.
Telecomm Engineer
REUTERS – LOS ANGLES
Santa Monica, CA
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Install over 120 Cisco and Avaya phones to replace Nortel phones with Voip and PBX.
- Bridged multiple call centers and configured for wide range of calling features and customization.
- Primary focus is on releasing legacy phone (IP) before completion.
- Utilize client software to associate correct phone with the location add licensing and serial numbers and correct extension assignments as part of preparation
Field Technician
FAA – LOS ANGELES
, USA
02.2016 - 10.2016
- Travel to over 15 Airport destinations with multiple night stays.
- Direct and manage on site installations, repairs, maintenance, and deployments
- Perform migrations and speedy customizations for Mac, Dell, Fujitsu, and HP computers
- In Depth usage of Enterprise level applications and security tools
- Using Remedy Agent tools to modify tickets and follow ticket update procedures
- Use inventory security measures to create ID numbers and track equipment
- Follow ITIL model and assure metrics and performance levels are exceeded or met.
Field Technician
EQUINOX – SAN FRANCISCO
, Southern, Central CA
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Oversaw productive operations of technical mounting and technical troubleshooting for WiFi access points, rack mounted routers and Gateways.
- Inspected 20 California locations in 30 day period including 500 plus mile drive and no overnight stay.
- Finished 30 facility installs solo as previous technician was unavailable.
Field Technician
BLACK BOX
, USA
05.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed and signed off on all Black Box employee service agreements.
- Installed, configured, Calibrated and serviced equipment regularly
- Devices included: Cisco Switches, routers, blades, servers, fiber optic and T-1 transmissions
- Compare communications port settings along with rack placements with location maps
- Streamlined repair functions including IBM payment controllers, printer servers, Nortel phone and audio network with VOIP, PBX, In Store Processor IBM, Web Server, HP 3845 router, and more.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools and components
Education
AA Degree - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Pierce College
Long Beach, CA 02.1983 - 09.1992
Skills
Secret Clearance
Schedule Updates
Cataloging, Inventory
MacOS, Windows
Secure Data Archive Retrival
Asset Deliverables
HDMI, Display Port, USB-C, DVI transfers
Encoding, Decoding, Compression
Audio Video Codecs
Quicktime Pro, Final Cut Pro
Proficiency in Information Technology
Additional Information
- IT Professional
- A/V Engineer
- Data Center Technician
- TV Broadcasting skills
Certification
Security Plus - 2018 -2022 - 2026
Timeline
FIELD ENGINEER
NMCI – OXNARD CALIFORNIA
01.2021 - Current
ELECTION FIELD ENGINEER
AT&T – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOCATIONS
10.2020 - 11.2020
FIELD TECHNICIAN
ADVENTIST MEDICALLY AT HOME, LOCATIONS
05.2020 - 09.2020
DATA CENTER MANAGER
RAND CORPORATION
01.2020 - 03.2020
SCCM DEPLOYMENT ENGINEER
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF LOS ANGELES
05.2019 - 11.2019
AV SCHEDULER / FIELD ENGINEER
AEROSPACE – EL SEGUNDO
02.2018 - 02.2019
AUDIO VIDEO TECHNICIAN
PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
07.2017 - 11.2017
Field Technician
PACIFIC COMMAND MILITARY BASE, OAHU
02.2017 - 06.2017
Telecomm Engineer
REUTERS – LOS ANGLES
11.2016 - 01.2017
Field Technician
FAA – LOS ANGELES
02.2016 - 10.2016
Field Technician
EQUINOX – SAN FRANCISCO
02.2015 - 11.2015
Field Technician
BLACK BOX
05.2012 - 01.2015
AA Degree - Liberal Arts
Los Angeles Pierce College
02.1983 - 09.1992