Experience

Johns Hopkins University SAIS

• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Multimedia Production Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Present

  Works closely with IT managers to troubleshoot, develop SOPs, address escalated issues and support help desk personnel, train users and anticipate future needs and recommend improvements. Engages stakeholders for upgrade and improvements to audiovisual systems for classrooms and high-profile events, Responsible for implementing remote operation of AV equipment, Thus greatly expanding staff efficiency and response time across campus. Introduced zero-touch computer imaging solutions to the division(using SCCM) for new/ existing operating systems and software installs. Tech support for high profile events with national and international speakers, solving one-of-a-kind requests, operating in high-security environment, providing Audiovisual services, and accommodating livestreaming and interactivity according to the nature of the event. This included dozens of events with such high-profile figures as German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Bill Gates, Sec. of State John Kerry, Google CEO Eric Schmidt. Show less



Various AV and Tech Staffing Companies

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Audiovisual Freelancer

  • Oct 2008 - Present

  Audio Engineer, Computer Tech, Projectionist, Video Engineer. With a Primary focus as Audio Engineering, while also stepping into other roles in an active effort to gain trust and growth in many aspects of Live Event Technology. supported thousands of high profile events. Audio Engineer, Computer Tech, Projectionist, Video Engineer. With a Primary focus as Audio Engineering, while also stepping into other roles in an active effort to gain trust and growth in many aspects of Live Event Technology. supported thousands of high profile events.



Fine Tune Tech

• DC

• Owner / Operator

  • 2007 - Present

  Technology consulting for businesses and non-profit organizations. Providing expertise in current/upcoming events and system designs, as well as services and training. Technology consulting for businesses and non-profit organizations. Providing expertise in current/upcoming events and system designs, as well as services and training.



LightSmith Productions

• United States
• Media Production

• Audio Engineer

  • 2006 - Mar 2014

  Facilitates technical direction of audio, operates and trains in boom operation, field mixing. Also works in post-production as mixer and editor. Facilitates technical direction of audio, operates and trains in boom operation, field mixing. Also works in post-production as mixer and editor.



Signal Integration, Inc

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Audiovisual Installation Technician

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2012

  Involved w/ interpreting installation drawings to fulfill installation of infrastructure/hardware, device mounting, projector / camera calibration, rack installation, cable pulls, signal testing, cable fabrication / termination. Projects include the Kennedy Center's twin Millennium Stages, National Academy of Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH). Involved w/ interpreting installation drawings to fulfill installation of infrastructure/hardware, device mounting, projector / camera calibration, rack installation, cable pulls, signal testing, cable fabrication / termination. Projects include the Kennedy Center's twin Millennium Stages, National Academy of Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH).



Potomac Television

• Broadcast Engineering and Operations Technician

  • 2008 - 2009

  Supported live transmissions from Capitol Hill remote news locations. Maintained and updated web media and sites; Rendered Flow charts, Rack diagrams, and rack construction for Master Control, multiple Edit Bays, and Insert Studio. Supported live transmissions from Capitol Hill remote news locations. Maintained and updated web media and sites; Rendered Flow charts, Rack diagrams, and rack construction for Master Control, multiple Edit Bays, and Insert Studio.