Work experience

• Field Sales Engineer, Southeast; Integrated Audio Brands

  Bosch

  2023.11-Current

  (2 years)

  Resource for integrators, specifiers, technology consultants and resellers in the Pro AV channel. I review project designs, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, provide technical training, perform product demonstrations, help with equipment integration and system setup, assist in budget development, and offer product solutions. Basically, Im your technical go-to, before, during and after the sale.
• Solutions Architect

  Pittwater

  2023.02-2023.09

  (8 months)
• AV Systems Manager - Americas

  Imagesound Group

  2022.04-2023.03

  (a year)

  Crafting brand experiences through sound and vision. Background Music, Creative Media, Digital Signage.
• Solutions Architect - Technical Consultant

  Holovis

  2019.09-2022.01

  (2 years)

  Transforming sensory experiences. Specializing in multisensory, immersive, and interactive platforms. Creating transformational solutions across diverse industries from global destination attractions and entertainment venues, to solving complex industrial challenges through the development of emerging disruptive technologies. Clients include international theme park attractions, commercial broadcast operators, and cruise line operators.
• Systems Design Consultant

  BKD Design

  2018.07-2019.09

  (a year)

  Independent consultant specializing in converged technology. AV system design and engineering, technical reviews, strategic planning and budget development, creation of AV system document package (specifications, AutoCAD design drawings, bill-of-materials), site surveys, onsite commissioning, and end user training. Clients include AV integrators, corporate real estate teams, facility management companies and architect / owner representatives.
• Technical Director

  MIG (Multi Image Group)

  2017.11-2018.07

  (9 months)

  Oversight of technical aspects for large-scale corporate events, product launches, shareholder meetings, and corporate retreats. Management of technical budget, site survey and site conditions, develop floor diagram and seating layout, determine crew requirements, coordinate equipment logistics and site schedule, provide onsite show management, show calling, post show reconciliation of event – final budget, invoicing and team/client debrief.
• Multimedia Project Manager

  Citrix

  2014.10-2017.09

  (3 years)

  Inward facing consultant responsible for the strategy, design, and execution of AV technology throughout the global real estate portfolio; 23 countries, 65 office locations, with 700+ reservable and 1000+ drop-in meeting areas. Conducted cross-functional need assessments between multiple stakeholder groups; finance, real estate, and client/business group. Strategic objective: develop simple and reliable AV systems that provide a common meeting experience, which require minimal maintenance and are highly serviceable. Meet with external Architect and MEP teams to incorporate and coordinate AV scope. Provided AV budgets, system specification and technical drawings documents. Reviewed and approved AV vendor proposals, and managed vendor. System commissioning, vendor sign-off and end user training.
• Technical Marketing Engineer

  Starin Marketing

  2012.06-2014.10

  (2 years)

  Business development and technical sales support of revolutionary Unified Communication and Collaboration (UCC) systems manufactured by Barco ClickShare, and WOW Vision (rebranded VIA Connect). Both of which continue as market leaders of BYOD presentation, wireless collaboration, and workplace screen-sharing technologies. Responsibilities included providing design assistance to technology consultants and industry specifiers, being the product SME to end-user decision makers, and being the high-touch resource during on-site demonstrations. Additionally, I developed the certification training program for channel partners, along with adoption support and end-user training services.
• Business Development and System Design

  Pro Sound & Video

  2005.01-2012.04

  (7 years)

  Lead the design-build efforts for the South Florida office of national AV systems integration company. Standard project budgets ranged between $250K – $1.5M with a minimum of 25% gross profit margin. Typical projects included resort hotels, performing arts centers, medical simulation facilities, destination shopping centers and corporate headquarters.
• Consultant / Production Manager

  TSG Design Solutions

  2001.05-2004.12

  (4 years)

  Hired to develop and implement electronic documentation procedures, drafting standards and CAD symbol library. Project scopes included entertainment audio, theatrical lighting, stage rigging, 3rd party control systems and video systems. Review contractor submitted shop drawings, performed on-site project checkout and system commissioning.
• Project Engineer / Team Leader

  Miami Audio Visual Company (MAVCO)

  1998.06-2001.05

  (3 years)

  System engineer for audio-visual contracting firm. Design projects included conference centers on the Radiance-class of cruise ships, renovation of the Miami cruise ship terminal and an emergency response center, all for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
• Department Head of Audio Services

  Jackie Gleason Theatre of Performing Arts

  1991.03-1998.05

  (7 years)

  Managed audio department of a 2,700-seat performing arts center. Schedule and manage IATSE union crew, technical manager for in-house summer concert series, front-of-house mixing, budgeting, equipment maintenance and repair, development of equipment life cycle and replacement program. Bookings included touring Broadway shows, classical music concerts, dance/ballet presentations, popular musical artists, and broadcast events.
• Touring Sound Engineer

  Martha Graham Dance Company

  1990.04-1993.07

  (3 years)

  Sound engineer for an iconic modern dance company of international acclaim. Tour stops included Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Mexico and the United States. Responsible for sound production and communication equipment, managing rental equipment vendors, mixing front-of-house and stage monitor foldback, and managing labor crews.
• Resident Sound Designer

  Hirschfeld Theater

  1989.01-1991.05

  (2 years)

  Provided sound design and staff engineering for an 800 seat theater which produced all shows using in-house equipment and staffing resources. Additional duties included department budgeting and administration, and repair and maintenance of equipment.
• Audio Operator

  Greater Miami Opera

  1988.09-1988.12

  (4 months)

  Board operator for daily run-out touring production.
• PROJECTS OF NOTE

  System Design, Project Executive, Project Manager, Technical Consultant

  1988.01-1988.01

  •The Fontainebleau Hotel•Miami Beach Convention Center•Yale University•Teachers’ College at Columbia University•DHL Headquarters•SUNY – University at Albany•Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall•Latitude 30•Marriott Marquis / Hotel Beaux Arts•W Hotel (Ft. Lauderdale & Miami Beach)Citrix Systems (Office openings & renovations)•Atlanta, GA•Boston, MA•Ft. Lauderdale, FL•Jersey City, NJ•Karlsruhe, Germany•Nanjing, China •Phoenix, AZ•San Jose, Costa Rica•Santa Barbara, CA•Sao Paulo, Brazil