Gregory Townsend Email & Phone Number

Dolton, Il, Us

Sound Engineer set up and operates live concerts, corporate, government, and religious events, to maintain equalization, speech clarity and an overall distinct audio mix. Experienced with streaming, lighting, video playback, projection, camera set up and operation.• Design/ install audio and video systems; recommend modifications to improve performance. • Manage audio, video, and design crew; schedule, prioritize, and monitor crew for efficiency. • Consult and teach audio theory defining technology improvements and equipment operations• Operate Yamaha, Soundcraft, Allen and Heath, Midas, PreSonus Digital consoles and more.

Audiovisual Technician

Front of House Audio EngineerMany of the responsabilities in my existing GVT Audio business are carried out here as a Sound Engineer

Schiller Park, Illinois, Us

Audiovisual EngineerMany of the responsabilities in my existing GVT Audio business are carried out in the various position I hold with Encore the majority being audio and/or Network related. I Operate audio mixing consoles, troubleshoot and and repair network related issues among many other task.

Schiller Park, Il, Us

Audiovisual TechnicianMany of the responsabilities in my existing GVT Audio business are carried out in the various position I have held with PSAV. I Operate small to large audio mixing consoles.

Contract Network Administrator: Updated Active Directory and maintained network servers, client computers, hardware, software, remodeled network architecture and improved network infrastructure. I also added technical value to the Leadership Team and served as an interim Media Manager.• Supported Microsoft Windows 2003, SQL, Exchange Servers, and client server applications.• Manager of the audio department; supervised video manager along with 25 media volunteers.• Maintained and operated live Webcast of Sunday services.• Performed audiovisual installations and professional audio improvements.

London, England, Gb

Consulted business managers and computer support on use and implementation of Virtual Private Networks (VPN). • Persuaded management to use VPN technology and cut costs.• Evaluated VPN requests by reviewing company’s existing work process; identified needs and suggested realistic plan of action.• Developed Terms of Reference for each VPN project documenting technical needs and cost savings.

London, England, Gb

Managed individual Webcast events by coordinating technical information and content flow.• Managed clients’ expectations for delivering a cost effective webcast both informative and captured the audiences’ interest.• Assumed the role of Executive Producer and Technical Director during events.• Insured resilience with the use of reliable backups such as satellite and videoconference.• Developed cost estimates based on internal department and contractor charges.

Executive Board Room Manager; Manager/Operator for a 250-seat auditorium and executive level videoconference systems. Senior Technician for 50 meeting/training rooms.• Hired personnel to support audiovisual requirements for off-site meetings. • Engineered and designed videoconference rooms for multipurpose conference facilities. • Operated a 24 Channel mixer, CD player, DAT recorder, audio/video tape recorders, and digital video switcher using multiple video formats, video projector, multiple projection equipment and light dimming system.