Dustin Kerns
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Credentials
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DigitalMedia Certified DM NVX Networking
Crestron ElectronicsFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
DigitalMedia Certified Engineer 4K DMC-E-4K
Crestron ElectronicsAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
DigitalMedia Certified Technician 4K
Crestron ElectronicsAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
DigitalMedia Certified Designer 4K DMC-D-4K
Crestron ElectronicsJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
CTS Certificate Leyard TVF Series Certified Installer Training
Planar SystemsNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
CTS Certificate Clarity Matrix G3 Certified Installer Training
Planar SystemsOct, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
URC Total Control Automation Programmer Level 1
URCMay, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Sonos Gold Certified Installer
Sonos, Inc.Aug, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Panelized Lighting
Control4Nov, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Control4 Level 2 Technician
Control4Oct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Crestron Installation & Configuration Level 1
Crestron ElectronicsJul, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
ESA (formerly NBFAA)- Level 2A – Electronic or ABAT & Level 2B Fire System Standards or FAIM (all three courses)
ARKANSAS SECURITY ALARM ASSOCIATION INCMar, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Control4 Level 1 Technician
Control4Feb, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
ESA (formerly NBFAA)- Level I, Security & Life Safety Installation
ARKANSAS SECURITY ALARM ASSOCIATION INCNov, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Crestron Master Sales Associate - Residential
Crestron ElectronicsJun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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ListenUp
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United States
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Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch Manager
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Sales Consultant
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Oct 2020 - Feb 2022
Responsible for Sales and design of A/V, Automation, and Lighting systems.
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HomeTroniX
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Jonesboro, AR, United States
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General Manager
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Jan 2017 - Sep 2020
Responsible for assisting in design & engineering for customer Proposals, Ordering, Scheduling, Installation & Configuration of Systems and System Programming, Project Management, Technician Training, and day to day task management of employees. Responsible for assisting in design & engineering for customer Proposals, Ordering, Scheduling, Installation & Configuration of Systems and System Programming, Project Management, Technician Training, and day to day task management of employees.
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Arnold Audio
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead A/V Technician/Project Manager
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Mar 2011 - Jan 2017
Lead A/V Technician, Project Manager & Control4 Programmer. Supervised all installations & technicians on jobs to deliver professional quality installations & customer service. Assisted with some sales and system design for customer proposals. Coordinated paperwork for job completion and time management. Lead A/V Technician, Project Manager & Control4 Programmer. Supervised all installations & technicians on jobs to deliver professional quality installations & customer service. Assisted with some sales and system design for customer proposals. Coordinated paperwork for job completion and time management.
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HomeTroniX
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Little Rock, Arkansas Area
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Lead Technician
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Dec 2008 - Mar 2011
Lead A/V Technician/Control4 Programmer and first full time employee of original HomeTroniX before first owner sold company. Lead A/V Technician/Control4 Programmer and first full time employee of original HomeTroniX before first owner sold company.
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Smart Southern Homes
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Little Rock, Arkansas Area
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Technician
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Feb 2007 - Dec 2008
Alarm & A/V Technician Alarm & A/V Technician
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Light & Sound Services
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Little Rock, Arkansas Area
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Junior Lighting & Stage Tech
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Aug 2006 - Feb 2007
Responsible for setup and tear down of all staging equipment, packing and transportation of equipment from one venue to the next and all ongoing maintenance in between shows. Responsible for setup and tear down of all staging equipment, packing and transportation of equipment from one venue to the next and all ongoing maintenance in between shows.
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Custom Home & Commercial Electronics
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Springdale, Arkansas
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Alarm & A/V Technician
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Jan 2002 - Aug 2006
Worked for my Uncle at his company cutting my teeth in the warehouse making alarm screens before assuming role as a field tech, and then team supervisor. He helped me develop my love of electronics and is a huge part of why I am successful in this industry. Can’t thank him enough. Worked for my Uncle at his company cutting my teeth in the warehouse making alarm screens before assuming role as a field tech, and then team supervisor. He helped me develop my love of electronics and is a huge part of why I am successful in this industry. Can’t thank him enough.
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Education
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University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
N/A, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General -
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Parkview Magnet High School
High School Diploma