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Summerville, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Innovative Audio/Video Integrated Solutions!

Small business specializing in personal and small business technology and solutions.

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

Summerville, South Carolina, United States

United States

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Design, build, install, and support servers, computers, encoders, and related components for streaming media/video conferencing/digital signage systems.

Direct management of EBS, FTS, and IP sub-departments and personnelHighly involved in the day to day operations of one of the largestdepartments in the agencyInvolved in the planning and implantation of many projects andservices offered by the Education TeamKey involvement in development and implantation of IP StreamingMedia Systems for SCETV Creation, start up, acquisition, and hiring of the new IP systems sub- department and related personnel Key point of contact for all clients regarding all IP systems, satellite receive sites, EBS transmit and receive sites, BDS sites, and tower installation and issues Consult with school districts and contractors on network requirements and issues revolving around multicast and streaming media implementation. Provide Customer Relations and Communication between SCETV, DES/DELCs, Schools, Colleges, State Agencies, and Businesses state wide Manager in charge of the conversion of the EBS system to the new format as laid out by the FCC Work closely with other departments to improve productivity andperformance in a variety of areasWorked with MIS to design and troubleshoot network related issues for the agency Designed and implemented new network, satellite, BDS and other related systems and technologies in the new Educational Technology Departmental area. Conduct research and development of new and existing technologies in efforts to improve performance, efficiency, productivity, and services Consistently Receive high scores on evaluations

Too many duties to list all. Please request resume.> Manage/Develop IP Streaming System> Manage ITFS/EBS transmit/receive sites, equipment, and personnel > Manage FTS sites, equipment, and personnel > R&D> Networkingand SO much more......

Management of the state wide EBS/ITFS infrastructure Management of all EBS/ITFS personnel Management of inventory, tools, equipment, and supplies for the EBS department Management of the ordering of parts, equipment, tools, supplies and more for the EBS department Provide customer relations and communication between SCETV, DELCs, schools, colleges, state agencies, and businesses state wide Received high scores on evaluations Developed working relationships with media specialist, DELC operators, district personnel, and others to benefit SCETV and their duties state wide Participate in monthly satellite training conducted by SCETV's Education Team Maintained Charleston, Dorchester, and Berkeley technician duties as listed in previous position

Maintain and repair EBS broadcast transmitters on a component level Maintain and repair tower lighting and related items Maintain and repair DELC equipment Maintain and repair satellite systems across the state Provide customer relations and communication between SCETV, DELCs, schools, colleges, state agencies, and businesses Continually received high scores on evaluations Have a reputation for staying with a job to make sure it was completed in a timely manner with high quality results Developed working relationships with media specialist, DELC operators, district personnel, and others to benefit SCETV and their duties

Responsible for daily operations of the largest department in the company Responsible for the hiring and firing of employees Responsible for time management, scheduling and execution of multiple jobs Responsible for timely completion of a variety of jobs containing fire alarm, rescue assistance, security, closed circuit TV, and other life safety systems Responsible for design and installation of MATV systems including systems design for and used by the schools for reception and distribution of SCETV Programming Responsible for quality control and code compliance on life safety systems, SCETV systems, and others as required by the job. Redesigned the construction department to make more efficient use of personnel and resources Implemented many new cost saving designs in RF distribution and fire alarm systems Assisted in operation and repair of company LAN, web site presence, and email distribution Personally handled tough situations involving operations, inspections, installation, and other problems that arose Responsible for smooth operation and cooperation between contractors Primary contact for any construction or renovation involving schools and our company in Charleston, Berkley, Dorchester, Horry, Beaufort, Colleton, and surrounding counties Responsible for acquisition of tools and materials needed to complete jobs I proudly have a perfect record on MATV system inspections with both SCETV and non-SCETV systems Responsible for many high security jobs including jobs located at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station, Bosch Plant, Vought Aircraft, Charleston County Jail, Dorchester County Jail, Berkley County Jail, and others Developed a positive working relationships with state inspectors from OSF, Department of Education, DHEC, and the Fire Marshall's Office

Maintained MATV systems for schools and businesses Maintained satellite systems for schools and businesses Provided customer relations and communication between SCETV, schools, colleges, and businesses Continually received high scores on evaluations Suggested many new ideas that were implemented to save time and money Had a reputation for staying with a job to make sure it was completed in a timely manner with high quality results Worked with engineers, architects, construction managers, and contractors on new jobs to insure that the schools were getting what they contracted for and to insure that the systems met SCETV requirements Developed working relationships with media specialist, DELC operators, district personnel, and others to benefit SCETV and their duties Maintained proper stock for the repair of equipment in the field

Started as an in-home field technician Later became in-home manager Eventually became head service manager Implemented many cost saving programs such as installing the first service computer system to inventory parts for the company Assisted in the design of our new location with special attention and emphasis on the service shop and department I was one of only two technicians authorized by General Instruments to repair their satellite receivers on a component level at our shop. All other companies had to send their broken equipment back to the factory for repair Installed over 100 satellite systems for Georgia Public TV in the northern part of Georgia Contracted by Convergence Media to repair satellite systems installed by others that no one else could get to work. Was able to get 100% of systems operational personally Installed over 100 satellite systems for SCETV before leaving to work for SCETV Installed hundreds of consumer and commercial satellite systems throughout the state of SC Repaired a variety of consumer and commercial electronics including televisions, satellite receivers, stereo's, camcorders, VCR's, laser disc players, CD players, projection systems, MATV systems, intercoms, security systems, and many more Was top rated in every electronic class, seminar, or meeting conducted by a variety of manufacturers. Maintained an excellent reputation for speed and quality of work Assisted in sales when needed Obtained vast experience in customer relations dealing with all levels of people with all levels of

Repaired electronic video games at board and component levels Repaired video games, poker machines, pinball machines, pool tables, juke boxes, and other entertainment equipment Assisted in collection of money from machines Provided security for money that was collected Provided customer relations between Collins Music and commercial clients