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Arlington Heights, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oversee all integrated audiovisual resources in classrooms, conference rooms, and event venues in support of delivering technology resources to students, faculty, and staff.Develop, implement, and maintain procedures and policies for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and upkeep of all integrated audiovisual resources, focusing on cost-effectiveness achieved through aggressive preventative maintenance.Design, engineer, and create proposals for the installation of integrated audiovisual systems in new and renovated facilities, working closely with department heads, design and construction staff, and information services to integrate the technology seamlessly.Hire, train, and supervise the work of the AV Systems Integration Engineer in the facilitation of duties related to AV systems installation, maintenance, and training.Constantly research, test, and recommend new technologies that will enhance integrated systems.Project future needs and make strategic decisions in the development of budget proposals for capital investments required to maintain systems and stay current with new technologies.Hire, train, and supervise the work of the AV Systems Manager in ensuring the audiovisual needs of event clients are met through training opportunities, resource coordination, and event technician scheduling.Support the AV Systems Manager in providing AV resources to student and faculty artists exhibiting in galleries across campus.Manage all digital signage hardware, software, and templates for nearly one hundred digital signs across campus, providing service to internal, departmental, and brand initiatives.Hire, train, and supervise the work of the AV Systems Supervisor in supporting the efforts of the AV Systems Integration Engineer and AV Systems Supervisor, in addition to assisting in the management of digital signage on campus.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Manage the largest media equipment facility on campus with over 2,000 video, photo, and media resources valued at over $1 million.Led the complex Patron Portal project which set up an entirely new application module for patrons to create and schedule orders online.Designed a data analysis dashboard so all media centers can more quickly manage and assess capital needs.Drove the collaboration with Directors of various departments to replace an antiquated web portal for special requests. Created and implemented an employee web portal, leveraging HTML, and developed instructional training materials for all employees.Self-produced, designed, and edited instructional training videos for onboarding new employees.Implemented a new room reservation system which took a manual process to an enhanced digital solution.Utilized SQL-like queries to automate and resolve inconsistencies within the fine appeal process.Continually lead efforts to standardize and improve processes for all three locations.

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Led the effort as project manager to research and implement academic media technology for lecture capture, video streaming and video content management software.Served as the primary technician for all classroom AV and computer hardware support calls.Participated on the promotional video advisory committee, prioritizing and directing video content creation for the entire university.Supported all audio/video and multimedia services for faculty and students.Produced and edited academic/educational videos to support various departments.Established the first media center on campus by finding space, hiring student workers, implementing checkout technology and developing processes for employees and patrons.Directed both the live production and post-production of the annual commencement ceremony.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Provided audio/visual services for events and supported all users in the use all A/V equipment. Edited footage taken at events, exported footage to multiple formats for distribution and created graphical elements for projects and information display screens throughout the building. Assisted with planning for the most advantageous use of A/V equipment in future endeavors.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Operated camera and audio equipment for on location shoots of events at Marquette University. Edited footage and slideshow presentations for online classes.Created dubs and converted VHS video to DVD.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Operated and maintained all Marquette University broadcast equipment. Solved any technical problems encountered by all users of such equipment.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Produced a video to conclude the Archdiocese's multi-million dollar “Faith In Our Future” fundraising campaign.Filmed interviews, created graphics and edited footage to create a published product that premiered at hundreds of churches across the city.

Greater Milwaukee Area

Wrote, filmed, edited and interviewed guests for feature stories on the "Living Our Faith" television program airing on Milwaukee’s ABC affiliate WISN.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Managed and hired Marquette University Television staff that made up eight departments consisting of seventeen total staff members and over a hundred volunteers. Coordinated schedules, planned meeting agendas, supervised production and corresponded with university advisers and community members.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Constructed and lit sets for all Marquette University Television studio shows. Helped coordinate and prepare for all on location broadcasts of Marquette University athletic events. Operated all technical equipment required for broadcast and supported volunteers in the use of that equipment.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Assisted in the reporting of local, state and national sporting events by conducting research, writing copy, logging video, filming and cutting highlights and conducting interviews with players and coaches.