Chris Hawkins Email & Phone Number

Greater Seattle Area

Greater Seattle Area

Set-strike and operation of audio systems, wireless mics, projection, video switching, camera operation, rigging, lighting, Playbck Pro and editing Powerpoint presentations. Experienced at making the client happy. Experience using digital boards. Experienced Barco switcher using Screen Pro 2 with multiple destinations and 902. Analog way pulse 2 also.

Freelance Project Manager, Projectionist, A/V Tech

Managed inventory placement and flow. Identified shortages, sub-rentals, and substitutions needed to make every event work. Established and maintained a positive relationships with vendors. Negotiated profitable price points and availability of overages. Implemented and developed policies and systems around, IntelEvent inventory management software. This includes the bar-coding of equipment, check-in and out policies, gear distribution amongst the different properties, sharing of information… Show more Managed inventory placement and flow. Identified shortages, sub-rentals, and substitutions needed to make every event work. Established and maintained a positive relationships with vendors. Negotiated profitable price points and availability of overages. Implemented and developed policies and systems around, IntelEvent inventory management software. This includes the bar-coding of equipment, check-in and out policies, gear distribution amongst the different properties, sharing of information relating to future availability, and accountability of gear. Issued job specific purchase orders for, and maintained records of sub-rentals. Identified and found the most affordable, technically correct equipment to purchase. Identified commonly sub-rented items that would be more profitable to purchase. Coordinated the return of defective gear under warranty to the manufacturer. Handled outsourced repair of damaged gear not under warranty. Show less

Sales, set-up, and operation of audio, video, lighting, and computer networks, for national and international clients at the Westin Hotel, Four Seasons, and the Bellevue Double Tree. Worked directly with the client, hotel banquet, and catering staff, to plan events. Was responsible for nightly billing.

Sound Technician – Coordinated acts, set up audio equipment, and ran boards FOH for a wide variety of musical styles from jazz to grunge.