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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Programmer, Designer, Lead Installer- AV division

Sell, design and install residential and commercial A/V, automation, lighting, surveillance and networkintegrated systems.•Consult with builders, architects, designers and homeowners.•Evaluate customer's needs; write and submit proposals; design and implement systems within budget.•Create extensive documentation, training and on-going support to end-users.•Involved with all aspects of CE projects, from pre-sales to final documentation and billing.•Execute projects ranging from $800 single room, multi-use home theaters to $120,000 16+ zone systems.•Hire, schedule and supervise installers, technicians, and subcontractors.•Stay up-to-date with current technologies, including CEDIA and manufacturer training.•Sales are composed of 65% repeat customers, 25% referrals and 10% new business.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Lead and assist onsite installation team while configuring AV and control systems.•Configure networks, surveillance, access control, lighting, shading, HVAC, Pool/Spa, etc.•Program clients' intricate and unique systems including Savant, Lutron, & Crestron.•Train customers on their systems.•Coordinate with technicians and other trades on job sites.•Provide support (onsite and remote) to service and technicians, including after-hours end-user support.

Manage all aspects of support for manufacturer of high-end consumer DACs and network music streamers. •Track, investigate, and resolve support questions and issues at all levels of complexity and customer impact. •Interface via company support system, phone, direct email, online users forum, and social media. •Perform regular remote troubleshooting of global customer equipment with a heavy focus on network infrastructure. •Coordinate with internal team members on resolving technical issues and RMA shipping arrangements. •Write and update knowledge base articles and user's guide content.

Spec and design residential AV and control systems by working closely with end users, architects, designers, and general contractors. Systems range from $1k single-room to large-scale $500k+ distributed whole home AV and automation. •Organize and direct projects from pre-sales to completion.•Supervise teams of installers, technicians, and subcontractors.•Program and troubleshoot remote control & automation systems.•Configure and maintain IP networks.•Solidify relationships with customers, builders and architects.•Exercise appropriate discretion working with high-end clientele.

Work integrally with principals to establish, solidify and grow new production company specializing in music and sound design for video. Design, install and administrate company-wide recording, computer, network, and web systems.Troubleshoot, maintain and repair digital and analog equipment.Spearheaded company expansion to increase studio and workspace by 35%.Update company systems via acquisition of equipment and software in excess of $250K.Evaluate staffing needs; source, hire and supervise personnel.Primary liaison to Leo Burnett, DDB, FCB and other ad agencies.Record, edit and mix music for commercials & long-form video on ProTools.

Chicago, Il, Us

Second chair engineered fast paced recording and mixing sessions.Responsible for all aspects of audio post including V/O; ADR; Foley; sound design & conforming, Performed studio maintenance; data archival & retrieval; dubbing; SFX and music searches, etc.

Coordinated large-scale projects from pre-installation to start-up, including hiring of local contractors.Extensive electronics and computer control wiring and troubleshooting.Worked closely with customers and trained end-users.Wrote instruction and installation manuals for new products.

Bs, Audio Engineering

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