Summary

Looking for a start. Spent 7 years in Las Vegas doing live productions and events. I'm now very interested in being a part of and learning wherever I can. Positive energy and great work ethic. Big on asking what's next. I'm happy to help!

Credits

10/19 – 10/22

Tech Department (Audio Visual Technician) The Italian American Club

Live — Live/Special Event — The Italian American Club Details
10/19 – 10/22

- Assist with audio, video, and lighting in restaurant, showroom, and Sinatra room. - Spotlight and board operation for events and meetings. - Support event production and run of show operations. - Install and upgrade AV equipment. - Troubleshoot technical issues.

10/19 – 10/22

Technical Lead (Audio Visual Technician) Wynn Resorts

Corporate — Wynn Resorts Details
10/19 – 10/22

- Set up and strike audio, video, and lighting for ballrooms, theaters, and meeting and convention spaces. - Operate audio, video, and lighting consoles and equipment and manage show operations. - Make audio visual deliveries per client requests and provide great client customer service. - Maintain, test, and repair AV equipment. - Cable, install, configure and properly label/document equipment and cabling for AV spaces. - Troubleshoot technical issues with a flexible mindset focusing on execution in the moment. - Manage and train new staff. - Work with convention services and client technical directors on AV for corporate entertainment events.

3/18 – 9/19

Tech Department (Audio Visual Technician) Encore Event Technologies

Live — Corporate — Encore Event Technologies Details
3/18 – 9/19

- Responsible for all AV for clients; audio, visual, lighting. - Provide exceptional client customer service. - Operate audio, video, lighting consoles and equipment. - Fulfill client requests and ensure satisfaction. - Troubleshoot technical issues. - Maintain, test, and repair AV equipment.

6/14 – 6/16

Tech Department (Head of Audio/Board Operator) Magic Of David Copperfield

MGM — Live/Special Event — Magic of David Copperfield Details
6/14 – 6/16

- Operated and managed all audio and sound for Magic of David Copperfield show. - Operated show production software and managed cues, recordings, sound effects, samples, and applications. - Utilized audio console to mix sound live for show. - Collaborated with talent, producer and creative director to determine the desired sound. - Troubleshoot technical issues.

Orgs

  • OSHA 10

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Black, African American or Caribbean
  • Gender: Man

Media

  • Preston Nelson Interviewing Chad Taylor

Recos

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Education

Class of '13

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Associate Degree - Business Administration

My Gear

  • Mac book

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • team player
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • People Skills
  • Trouble Shooting
  • AVID Pro Tools
  • Positive Energy
  • Audio Visual
  • Confidence
  • Resource Management Skills
  • ability to cope under pressure