Work Experience
Video Engineer, Graphics Operator, Livestream Technician
Freelancer for MB Productions, 4Wall, Essay Video, Glasshouse Studio Productions, Panavid, Rillahan & Associates, Chemistry Creative, EncoreX, VCI Worldwide, Carlson AV
2018 – Present
V1, LED Wall Engineer, Projectionist, Media Server and Playback Programmer/Operator, Zoom Operator, Technical Director, Camera Engineer, Systems Engineer
• E2 EventMaster operator
• Analog Way Aquilon operator
• Dataton WatchOut programming and operation
• Millumin programming and operation
• Vmix and Livestream programming and operation
• Analog Way Ascender operator
• Barco, Panasonic, Christie projectionist
• Brompton and NovaStar processor engineering
• ROE, Absen, InfiLED, Unilumen LED Panels engineering
• Directing for cameras including shot framing, irising, and white balance
• Analog Way Aquilon operator
• Dataton WatchOut programming and operation
• Millumin programming and operation
• Vmix and Livestream programming and operation
• Analog Way Ascender operator
• Barco, Panasonic, Christie projectionist
• Brompton and NovaStar processor engineering
• ROE, Absen, InfiLED, Unilumen LED Panels engineering
• Directing for cameras including shot framing, irising, and white balance
• Brightsign programmer
Video and Graphics Engineer
Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services
2019 – Present
V1, Presentation Design Lead, Projectionist, LED Wall Engineer, Speaker Ready Room Operator, Networking Technician
I lead a small team of designers creating custom format presentations optimized for LED walls for a high profile client. We work directly and extensively with the client to ensure our presentations effectively communicate the desired message with precision and consistency for each of the presenters during the multi-day events. After the design process I go onsite and operate speaker ready and do quality control.
• E2/S3 EventMaster operator
• Powerpoint presentations designer
• Projection blending
• digiLED panels engineering
• Powerpoint presentations designer
• Projection blending
• digiLED panels engineering
EIC/Systems Engineer, Lead Video Engineer, Livestream Technician
KVL Audio Visual Services
2014 – Present
I route signals for distribution across the venue, set up and calibrate projectors and monitors, operate matrix video switchers, graphics presentations and video playback, give camera direction and monitor recording, and edit or optimize graphics and media for playback.
• Systems engineer, signal routing and distribution
• Analog Way Ascender operator
• Vmix programming and operation
• Panasonic and Christie projectionist
• Vmix programming and operation
• Panasonic and Christie projectionist
• Projection blending and convergence
• Directing for cameras including shot framing, irising, and white balance
• Directing for cameras including shot framing, irising, and white balance
•.Recording operator
Graphic Designer / Packaging Production Artist
Global Brands Group
2014 – 2018
I've designed and helped develop packaging and layout for Home Collection products by Tommy Hilfiger, Frye, BCBGeneration, Jones New York, Copper Fit, DwellStudio, Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler, Sam & Libby, and Sandra Magsamen.
• Designed, developed, and produced production ready mechanical drawings.
• Adapted layouts and typography for trilingual packaging designs.
• Retouched and color corrected images for match prints and packaging.
• Designed and produced die lines for new products.
• Produced mock-ups and presentation boards for sales meetings and client pitches.
• Adapted layouts and typography for trilingual packaging designs.
• Retouched and color corrected images for match prints and packaging.
• Designed and produced die lines for new products.
• Produced mock-ups and presentation boards for sales meetings and client pitches.
Senior Graphic Designer
MarineParents, Inc.
2011 – 2013
I redesigned the company brand to create a cohesive corporate identity across its several outreach programs. During the maintenance process I established a color-managed work flow for in-house production and produced brand guidelines that I trained Junior Graphics Designers to adhere to.
• Supervised and trained graphic designers to the company guidelines that I developed.
• Complete corporate rebranding by redesigning all company logos, icons, and marketing collateral.
• Produced graphics and photography for ads in national campaigns and publications.
• Saved the company thousands of dollars through dye sublimation printer calibration and optimization.
• Helped transition the organization from a table-based web design to modern HTML5 and CSS standards.
• Complete corporate rebranding by redesigning all company logos, icons, and marketing collateral.
• Produced graphics and photography for ads in national campaigns and publications.
• Saved the company thousands of dollars through dye sublimation printer calibration and optimization.
• Helped transition the organization from a table-based web design to modern HTML5 and CSS standards.
A1 Audio Engineer
True/False Documentary Film Festival
2009 – 2020
Equipment Installer for pop-up theater venues and Operator of audio mixing console during film screenings. Set up musicians, check levels and mix audio prior to screenings on strict and tight timeline in order to keep the screenings on schedule. Assisted live streaming operators for Q&A after the films by connecting them to the sound equipment, and setting up video-conference equipment. On call support for multiple theaters needing any emergency assistance with audio difficulties.
Certifications & Training
2024
• Barco Encore3 Certified Specialist
2023
• Brompton Technology Processing
• HDBaseT Master Program
• AVIXA Elements of Setup and Verification
2022
• Analog Way LivePremier Certified Expert
2021
• Dante Certification - Level 2
• Dante Certification - Level 1
• Dante Certification - Level 1
2020
• AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
• Disguise Pre-Production Workflows
• Analog Way LivePremier Certified Advanced
• Watchout Certified User
• Christie Spyder (X80/X20)
• Camera Engineering
• Disguise Pre-Production Workflows
• Analog Way LivePremier Certified Advanced
• Watchout Certified User
• Christie Spyder (X80/X20)
• Camera Engineering
2019
• ACE-r Absen Certified Engineer Rental & Staging
• Advanced Projection Blending and Warping
• Disguise Creative Sequencing
• Disguise Fundamentals
• Advanced Projection Blending and Warping
• Disguise Creative Sequencing
• Disguise Fundamentals
2018
• Analog Way LiveCore Certified Expert
• Barco EventMaster Certified Specialist (E2/S3)
• Analog Way LiveCore Certified Advanced
• Barco EventMaster Certified Specialist (E2/S3)
• Analog Way LiveCore Certified Advanced
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
2010 Columbia College, Graduated Cum Laude