Michael Grosse
Technical Sales Manger at Pharos Architectural Controls Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Pharos Architectural Controls Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Sales Manger
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Technical Support Specialist
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Owner
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Dec 1998 - Present
Started as an independent underground record label to release my own music, focusing on all forms of house music.Has expanded into a creative technology vendor, still catering to the underground dance music community. Provide lighting rentals, sales, programming and service. Nightclub audio and lighting system design.
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Project Manager
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Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Estimated and managed projects for low voltage A/V, IT, CCTV company. Designed and programmed all audio systems and DSPs.Assisted in proposal development and contract and subcontract negotiations with the sales personnel.Performed site surveys, preparation of submittal packages, closeout documents, material requisitions, certifications, written correspondence.Coordinated & scheduled work force, material & equipment for multiple projects with dispatch and purchasing and receiving teams.Examined proposals, blueprints, and specifications to determine the kind and time period of work necessary for a project in a fast-paced environment.Prepared material orders and other documentation.Created project plans from estimates, defined tasks, schedules, and necessary personnel.Conferred with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers, and negotiated and use local expertise to estimate costs.
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Senior Repair Technician
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Sep 2016 - Apr 2017
Maintain and repair rental inventory of professional entertainment lighting (moving lights, LEDs, LED curtains, fiber optics, video projectors, lighting consoles). ETC Factory Certified Technician.
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Technical Project Manager
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2016
Architectural LED Lighting Manufacturer with factory in Montreal, and offices worldwide. Started as only onsite technician in the company, traveling in US, Canada and UK, commissioning large projects. Promoted to Technical Project Manager after a year and ran a team of onsite technicians. Responsible for scheduling team, commissioning etc. Also performed all large project show and control programming using Pharos and Nicolaudie controllers. Handled majority of technical support for the company.
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Lighting & Repairs Manager
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2011
Commercial audio, lighting, video and security contractor catering to the entertainment and hospitality markets (Nightclubs, Bars, Restaurants). Extensive technical knowledge and experience with all major brands of lighting, audio and visual gear. Designed and programmed all lighting systems for installs and events. Maintained and serviced all lighting and audio equipment in rental / production inventory. Programmed all control systems (BSS, DBX, RTI)
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Technician
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Jun 1997 - Jun 2007
Designed and built audio systems for high end restaurants and lounges (Starr Restaurants, Garces Group). Provided installation and production support to Philadelphia Sound Productions and Phazon, working on large nightclubs worldwide.
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Education
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Rutgers University - Camden
Computer Science Engineering