Experience

Video Corporation of America

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio/ Video design Project Engineer

  • Jun 2009 - Present

  In my role as Design/Project Engineer, I promoted to the Engineering Department to manage a portfolio of custom-designed, post-production studio builds for clients in the corporate, education, and government markets. Identify areas in design builds that would be more effective, efficient, or streamlined; made recommendation for the implementation of the creative solutions. Perform post production system testing and check out. My Key Success in This Role: • Successfully completed all projects on time and within budget while ensuring customers’ needs and requirements are met. Show less



VIDEO CORPORATION OF AMERICA

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Installation Department Supervisor

  • 2010 - 2014

  As Installation Department Supervisor, I provided leadership, strategically-mapped directives, and sustainable solutions as challenges arose throughout all facets of ensuring all project milestones were met in the safe, timely, and proper build and installation of high quality AV systems. Orchestrated training opportunities to promote career development. Ensured all department tools, equipment, consumables, and vehicles were running safely and operating correctly for team. My Key Success in This Role: • Supervised, supported, and managed a team of up to 24 direct reports, including Lead Technicians, Bench Workers, and Department Helpers. • While all projects were completed on time and within budget parameters, the 2012 budget was $15K under the projected budget, and the 2013 budget was $67K under the project budget. • Redesigned the layout of the physical shop layout to efficiently utilize the space; created storage locations for field equipment and materials. • Implemented a program for tech staff to get compensated to use their own personal phones vs. company-supplied work phones; as a result, completely eliminated the company’s cost of lost, stolen, and broken phones. • 50% of staff received certifications; many of the crew moved into Lead Tech positions, one was promoted to project Manager, and two were promoted to Test Engineering positions • Created Standards of Operations (SOPs) for the shop and site builds, and a Shop Training and Fabrication Manual for shop technicians • Improved shop and site tracking to stop materials and equipment shipment losses. Show less



MTV NETWORKS

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • 2005 - 2009

  My role as Project Manager, I was actively recruited by MTV after successfully completing countless design and installation projects at their NYC location via their contract with The Systems Group and then promoted from the role of Integration Supervisor to manage design and build out of broadcast technical facilities. Worked with clients to evaluate, define, and implement production technical processes. Developed detailed scope of work for projects assigned. Identify and utilize in house and consultant resources to meet project goals. Provided proof of performance on newly-installed/upgraded systems. My Key Success in This Role: • Maintained and updated department AutoCAD and system technical documentation. • Devised and managed project budgets and assured all projects competes within budget. • Reviewed, interpreted, and "marked up" construction documentation as it pertained to technical build outs. Show less



The Systems Group

• Hoboken, New Jersey, United States

• Broadcast Technology Professional

  • 1997 - 2005

  As my role of Broadcast Technology Professional, I earned consistent promotions and added responsibilities throughout career with this provider of broadcast and audio installations and services, including roles as a Project Manager, Senior Integration Supervisor, Technical Trainer, Quality Control Supervisor, and Lead Installation Technician. Managed the installation of numerous projects at client sites, including a 6-month project at Ideastream in Ohio and two different project assignments at MTV studios in Manhattan. Show less