Extended Skills

As stated before I am a Jack of All Trades and I have many skills from different areas. Below is a full list of ALL my skills, this makes for a long list! My experience in these fields range from beginner to professional. I learn quickly and am always looking to expand my skills and knowledge. If you have any questions about my skills and experience please contact me for more information.

Management

• Over 20 years working with the public in sales, marketing, and customer service

• Operated 2 businesses (DJ/Event Services and Freelance Programming/Integrations)

• Freelance full time since 2016 as A/V Integrator Show Control Programmer

• Managed a seasonal retail store for 3 years

• Managed multiple season attractions (many at the same time) over the course of 10 years

• Supervised lifeguards in two different indoor water-parks including, at the time, America's Largest

• Directly managed up to 30 employees (hiring, development, termination, and retention)

• Indirectly managed upwards of 100 employees

• Understanding of schedules, plan-o-grams, and displays in a retail environment

• Understanding of accounting techniques around a small business

• Understanding of marketing techniques around a small business

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft software and office programs

• Extensive knowledge of computer systems troubleshooting, both hardware and software

• Extensive Experience designing and creating Show Documentation (SOPs, BOM, Repair Documents, Scheduling/Calendars, ect)

• Experience with multiple inventory systems depending on scale, everything from Excel Sheets through Maximo

Technical Direction

• Ability to analyze show art, concept and script to develop scope-of-work documentations

• Able to provide detailed research in the identification of various technical solutions, manufacturers and qualified vendors for the various scopes of work

• Ensure the production plans are based on efficiency, reliability and maintainability and support the project in an effective manner

• Provide oversight in the production and fabrication efforts for projects

• Effective in Time Management and Organization

• Effective in Communication with stake holders as well as teams under my supervision

• Effective in working with outside Vendors and Teams to ensure all scope is met in a timely and costly manor

• Ensure consistent review and reporting of status to project teams and project management

• Able to supervise build of all scenic, lighting, audio, automation, and SFX elements in a production

• Comfortable with the preparation and control of production budgets; maintaining inventory and ordering specialized supplies

• Comfortable and efficient in building schedules, both for Technicians and Projects as a whole

• Experience with AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other Flow and CAD programs

• Experience designing and monitoring safety hazard analysis and acceptance testing

• Experience with diagrams and drawings for construction

Show Control

• Multiple QSYS Control Certifications, both online and in person classes

• Proficient in use and creation of API documents for communication with external devices

• Proficient in Lua and Arduino (C++)

• Other Programming languages, range from Intermediate to Proficient (HTML, XML, CSS, Flash, Basic, C++, Ladder Logic)

• Proficient in Medialon Design and Programming

• Proficient in technical planning, execution and quality assurance of technical operations both in Theater and Site Wide aspects

• Able to handle both linear and non-linear programming

• Experience designing, using, and programming Alcorn McBride (V4, V16, Binloop, Ride Player, ect) equipment

• Experience with operation multiple PLC platforms (Allen Bradley, Click PLC)

• Experience with QLab use and programming

• Experience with SMPTE Time Code and it's use and transport (both over Analogue and Digital systems)

• Alcorn McBride WinScript Advance Scripting Certified

• Aware of and worked with Crestron and AMX systems

• Control programming to Mosaic by ETC devices of multiple generations

• Proficient in Linux distributions, Command Line and GUI Desktop (Raspbian and Ubuntu)

Audio

• Analog and Digital mixers used for live and special events

• Multiple QSYS certifications, both online and in person classes

• Media Matrix, Dante, and Cobranet experience

• Pre-planning and budget for audio systems installation

• Audio Rigging and Installation hardware

• 70 Volt systems design and installation

• Basic audio manipulation for effects and room

• Building racks for distribution and portability

• Audio over Ethernet/IP system design and implementation

• EQ and processing for DJ and distributed systems

• Real Time Analyzer use

• Solder and Build out of different cables for audio distribution

• Computer and IP based audio distribution and processing (QSYS and Media Matrix)

Lighting

• Hang and focus of lights and equipment for live, architectural, and special events

• DMX and Analog programming and use (ETC based systems)

• Ability to use and create AutoCAD plots and designs

• Landscape lighting design and implementation (low and high voltage)

• Electrical and data wiring and termination (CAT5, COAX, Fiber, high and low voltage)

• Generator and Feeder tie in and operation

• Pre-planning and budget for architecture lighting system installation

• Pharos and Mosaic Architectural controller programming

• Basic ETC Element ION and EOS operation experience

• Knowledge of LED operation and planning

• Light-O-Rama - build, solder, programming, repair, and installation

• Computer and network installation and systems troubleshooting

• CAT5 cable termination and installation

• Fiber Optic cable termination and installation

• FIS Fiber Optic Fusion Splice on Connector Installation Certification

• Windows 9x though 11 use and troubleshooting

• Windows Server 2000, 2012, and 2016

• Cisco, Arubia, and Juniper networking equipment experience

• Dell server hardware installation and use

Electronics

• Arduino build and programming

• Raspberry PI build and programming

• Product design, use, and modification

• Custom Electronic and Enclosure design and construction

Makeup and Effects

• Special makeup effects

• Application of prosthetic on face and body

• Airbrush knowledge and use

• Knowledge on the use and difference of cake, powder, liquid, and cream makeups

• Contact lens use and purchase Personal wearer of contact lenses

• Hair coloring with temporary spray and airbrushes

Miscellaneous Skills

• Operation and training of different man lift machines (including mast, scissor, and boom)

• Operation and training of several types of fork machines (including truck, boom, pallet jacks (power))

• Experience being trainer for AWP and Fork machines in a corporate and regional situations

• Comfortable driving large box style trucks, including through major cities

• Working at heights with Personal Protective Equipment

• Valid Florida Driver's License

• Valid US Passport

• Former Lifeguard and CPR Certified (NASCO, Ellis, and Red Cross)

Certifications and Awards

• Ben Franklin Career and Technical Education Center

  • Computer Operations and Support - 2002

• Haunted Hydro Dark Attraction Park

  • Sound and Lighting Design Award - 2013

• Ellis Fall Safety Solutions

  • Competent Person in Fall Protection - 2016

• Fiber Instrument Sales

  • Fiber Optic Training Course - 2016

  • Advanced Fiber Optic Training Course - 2016

  • Cheetah Splice-on Connector Installation - 2016

• ETC

  • Element Level 1 Training - 2018

• BSS Audio Architect - 2017

• QSC Audio

  • QSYS Level 1 Training - 2014

  • QSYS Level 2 Training - 2016

  • QSYS Control 101 - 2018

  • QSYS Control 201 - 2020

  • QSYS Video 101 - 2019