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Eagle Farm, Qld, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Farnborough Uk

Responsible for international project delivery for global clients across Europe from the UK

Citi Bank

• Manage global end to end projects for Video Teleconference room installations and / or upgrades for Citibank. • Coordinate with third party Vendors, Engineers and technical support for project design. • Manage Citi procurement and purchase order process. • Schedule vendor shipment, delivery and installations. • Develop and execute project plans with Citi personnel to achieve project deadlines. • Manage installations and troubleshooting.• Certification testing and… Show more • Manage global end to end projects for Video Teleconference room installations and / or upgrades for Citibank. • Coordinate with third party Vendors, Engineers and technical support for project design. • Manage Citi procurement and purchase order process. • Schedule vendor shipment, delivery and installations. • Develop and execute project plans with Citi personnel to achieve project deadlines. • Manage installations and troubleshooting.• Certification testing and handover to support teams.• BAU tasks including IP address management, DNS Device & TMS registrations. • Perform video teleconference check out tests with A/V vendors. • Register video endpoints in the network management system; • All Project Document including build process and as-built design.• Co-ordinate Fire isolation, Building access and Site survey requests.• Liaise and advise on system upgrades to improve service and streamline costs. • Method statements and risk assessments where necessary. Show less

Citi Bank

Line Manager: (2010 – 2013)• Manage operational and financial tasks for 13 onsite contractors based in London and Hong Kong. • Manage work schedules, BAU and shift patterns. • Service Delivery for onsite AV team, meeting SLO’s, Event Management, and ensuring customer satisfaction.• Implement and document process improvements for event management structure. • Schedule Multi-point VC calls using Cisco’s TMS and Codian MCU’s. • Liaise with corporate executives in EMEA to… Show more Line Manager: (2010 – 2013)• Manage operational and financial tasks for 13 onsite contractors based in London and Hong Kong. • Manage work schedules, BAU and shift patterns. • Service Delivery for onsite AV team, meeting SLO’s, Event Management, and ensuring customer satisfaction.• Implement and document process improvements for event management structure. • Schedule Multi-point VC calls using Cisco’s TMS and Codian MCU’s. • Liaise with corporate executives in EMEA to discuss and implement their audiovisual requirements in addition to overseeing technical installations. • Work with external vendors to provide loan equipment for events within budget. • Management of external contractors visiting Citi sites, including site access and H&S documentation.• Schedule preventative maintenance service calls at all Citi locations for equipment upkeep or faulty repairs.• Oversee Town Hall event design for all AV aspects including Streaming, VC, AC, PowerPoint, Live-meeting etc. Show less

(2008 - 2010)Assess and quote on new installs or existing departmental equipment relocation. Ensure all Electrosonic projects/installations for Citibank are correctly carried out as per Banks standards and regulations and delivered by completion date. Co-ordinate isolation, access and survey requests for each install.Lease all necessary information to Electrosonic project managers Equipment/room certification and testing before project sign off.Method statements and risk… Show more (2008 - 2010)Assess and quote on new installs or existing departmental equipment relocation. Ensure all Electrosonic projects/installations for Citibank are correctly carried out as per Banks standards and regulations and delivered by completion date. Co-ordinate isolation, access and survey requests for each install.Lease all necessary information to Electrosonic project managers Equipment/room certification and testing before project sign off.Method statements and risk assessments for large installs. Show less

Coordinate team BAU and provide support to Line manger. Coordinating videoconferences with external and Citigroup sites worldwide including Town Hall events.Video Broadcast for Citi on live television trade-floor broadcasts. Video capture of Town halls for publication on Citi's websites. Handling equipment faults and maintenance throughout all the different Citi locations in London. Ensure meeting rooms are kept up to date and are ready for use at all times by staff.

(2004 - 2007)Testing equipment with external sites, often dealing with language barriers, to ensure a secure video and audio connection before handing over to the client for a meeting.Install audio and display equipment regular client meetingsOperate/connect video conferencing equipment for client meetings/ interviewsRepaired and maintained audio, lighting and video equipment projection lamps etc.Operate broadcast camera for live TV broadcast.PowerPoint, LiveMeeting… Show more (2004 - 2007)Testing equipment with external sites, often dealing with language barriers, to ensure a secure video and audio connection before handing over to the client for a meeting.Install audio and display equipment regular client meetingsOperate/connect video conferencing equipment for client meetings/ interviewsRepaired and maintained audio, lighting and video equipment projection lamps etc.Operate broadcast camera for live TV broadcast.PowerPoint, LiveMeeting, WebEx Show less

Liaised with clients on behalf of Hilton Hotel for all audio visual and event requirements.Manage Digital Signage for each event.Setup sound and lighting conference facilities and production events.Organise and schedule events with the conferencing, banquet and sales departments within the hotel.Controlled stock of all AVC audio and visual equipment within the hotel.Worked collaboratively with other production companies for the successful deployment of third party conferences

Set up sound and lighting for corporate launches.Operated sound and video for all shows, including the wiring and connectivity.Loaded and edited Microsoft products onto corporate computers.Utilised my creative capacity to assist others with the aesthetics and presentation.Coordinated presentations and conferences that required multi-lingual translation facilities in Afrikaans.Repaired and maintained audio, lighting and video equipment.Ordered new stock including cabling,… Show more Set up sound and lighting for corporate launches.Operated sound and video for all shows, including the wiring and connectivity.Loaded and edited Microsoft products onto corporate computers.Utilised my creative capacity to assist others with the aesthetics and presentation.Coordinated presentations and conferences that required multi-lingual translation facilities in Afrikaans.Repaired and maintained audio, lighting and video equipment.Ordered new stock including cabling, sound, etc. as per the position requiring.Worked with Show less

Sold consumer electronics, specialising in Hi-Fi and home theatre equipment.Performed general customer service requirements.Recorded sales and maintained monthly target for personal commission.Set up sound rooms and programmed digital theatre systems for store and clients at their residential homes and premises.Trained with Sony South Africa, Panasonic, Yamaha, LG Electronics, Hi-Fi Specialists, and other agents who sold "NAD" Electronics.Programmed sound rooms in… Show more Sold consumer electronics, specialising in Hi-Fi and home theatre equipment.Performed general customer service requirements.Recorded sales and maintained monthly target for personal commission.Set up sound rooms and programmed digital theatre systems for store and clients at their residential homes and premises.Trained with Sony South Africa, Panasonic, Yamaha, LG Electronics, Hi-Fi Specialists, and other agents who sold "NAD" Electronics.Programmed sound rooms in all four stores throughout Cape Town.Controlled stock, monitored goods being serviced or repaired. Show less

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