Christopher Widmer Email & Phone Number

Mesa, Az.

Responsibilities include; planning, organizing, staffing, executing, and controlling the operations of ongoing projects with disciplines such as - Logistics- Procurement - Contracts- Resource management- Inter-Department Collaboration- Documentation Control- Final Commissioning of the project - Bringing the project to completion for final billing purposes

Scottsdale Arizona

As the Audio Visual Digital Signage Manager I directly supervise the Senior Audio/Video Technicians, the Showroom Supervisor and indirectly all AV and Showroom Technicians. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work flow of employees. In charge of Maintaining all AV infrastructure and hardware, as well as, overseeing and managing AV integration projects by obtaining purchase orders, review of designs, validating scope of work, tracking… Show more As the Audio Visual Digital Signage Manager I directly supervise the Senior Audio/Video Technicians, the Showroom Supervisor and indirectly all AV and Showroom Technicians. Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training employees. Planning, assigning, and directing work flow of employees. In charge of Maintaining all AV infrastructure and hardware, as well as, overseeing and managing AV integration projects by obtaining purchase orders, review of designs, validating scope of work, tracking deliverables and managing project budgets. Show less

Concord, Ca

Interface and update everyone involved in the construction, Installation, commissioning and training on small to very large AV/VC and Control systems. Conduct Pre-Sale/Post-Sale Site Surveys. I am the Quality Control point of the Pre-Installation Engineering product by Red-Lining Drawing Sets, Editing Equip. Lists and Func. Statements then granting final approval allowing the project to move forward to IFC Drawing sets, Finalized Signal Flows, Approved Equip. and Cables to purchase for Rack… Show more Interface and update everyone involved in the construction, Installation, commissioning and training on small to very large AV/VC and Control systems. Conduct Pre-Sale/Post-Sale Site Surveys. I am the Quality Control point of the Pre-Installation Engineering product by Red-Lining Drawing Sets, Editing Equip. Lists and Func. Statements then granting final approval allowing the project to move forward to IFC Drawing sets, Finalized Signal Flows, Approved Equip. and Cables to purchase for Rack Build/Installation stages and ensure the overall functionality of the system to meet customer’s expectations. As the Installation SME (Subject Matter Expert), I am the final escalation point for all tech. and mechanical installation methods. Major contributor to the creation, training and managing of the IVCi installation standards manual. Mentor/Lead/Train/Motivate our Teams through entire project. Lead Tail-Gate Safety Meetings, completed daily JSA forms and job site safety inspections meeting OSHA standards. Upload Creston/AMX programs and Touch Panel files and work with off-site Control System Programmers to debug control system programming. Write and fully tweak audio DSP programs ensuring highest possible audio quality and full-duplex conferencing. Configure and Fully Commission Cisco/Tandberg and Polycom Video Conference Systems (Standard Definition and Telepresence). Excellent Problem Solving and Troubleshooting skills for most issues that may arise during Rack Build and System Integration. Possess Full Working knowledge of commercial construction methods of Ceiling Decks and Wall Construction as related to the installation of AV Components. Regular Interaction with Clients, Consultants, General and Electrical Contractors, etc.. Daily Detailed Field Reporting to Project Managers and team members. Perform daily (morning and afternoon) team huddles fostering good communication, clear task assignments and completion expectations to increase job productivity. Show less

Chandler, Az

Started as Field Technician and was promoted to Lead Technician in less than one year. Responsibilities included; In-House Production – Review blueprints, compare with work order, pull equipment and assemble racks, identify problems and redline prints with recommended changes, resolve design issues with engineer, test and trouble shoot rack builds and repair problems.Onsite installation – Assessment of job site, inventory of shipped equipment, Pull cable, install and terminate… Show more Started as Field Technician and was promoted to Lead Technician in less than one year. Responsibilities included; In-House Production – Review blueprints, compare with work order, pull equipment and assemble racks, identify problems and redline prints with recommended changes, resolve design issues with engineer, test and trouble shoot rack builds and repair problems.Onsite installation – Assessment of job site, inventory of shipped equipment, Pull cable, install and terminate peripheral equipment , wire mange field cable into rack and terminate connections, test and trouble shoot system.Customer Training – Provide documentation and training for customer Personnel. Show less

Tempe, Az

Following the successful Completion of 380 intern hours for Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences towards Master Recording Certificate was hired as Full-Time Recording Engineer.Responsibilities included; Assisting with the complete redesign, procurement and installation of the newly designed recording studio; Full-Time Recording Engineer on over 150 projects; Assistant Manager – Booking Studio Time, Placed Print Ads

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsibilities included;Confirmation of Show bookings and accommodations for tour schedule; Keeping band members prepared for touring and shows; Accounting of Touring expenses and budgeting needs; load in and sound checks

General Education

Radio And Television Production