Jonathan Talley

Experience

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  Eternal Word TV Network Inc

  Jan 2005 - Oct 2016

  Employed as a Studio Audio Technician in the Production Department. Operated audio boards for a variety of live-to-air and prerecorded series productions that were broadcast globally. Worked in studio as well as on field shoots. Included audio feeds from a variety of sources such as satellite, fiber, ISDN, and telephones. Regularly used Telos telephone interfaces, IFB, mix minus, RTS PL intercom, patch bays, routers, hardwired and wireless audio equipment, and audio delays in broadcasts. Utilized proper microphone placement as well as monitoring and equalization of audio signals for music performances as well as for news and talk show productions. Engineered programs that included as many as four simultaneous language broadcasts of live events. Work also involved operation of studio cameras, Deko character generator, Thunder graphics, floor direction, teleprompting, and setup of studio sets. Gained an understanding of the basics of video switcher operation and lighting for television. Familiar with Windows and Apple Macintosh operating systems. Worked flexible hours in order to accommodate the needs of the Production Department. Show less

  • Studio Audio Technician

    Apr 2006 - Oct 2016

  • QC Technician

    Jan 2005 - Mar 2006
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  The Breakers Palm Beach

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Audio Visual Technician II

  Employed full-time in-house with Palm Beach Staging & Production as an Audio Visual Technician II. Performed a broad range of AV technician duties, including setup, operation, and teardown of audiovisual gear. Has successfully worked as A1, V1, and AV1 in a hospitality environment. Events range from small breakout rooms to midsize conferences, dinners, and receptions held either indoors or outdoors. Engaged professionally with corporate clients, vendors, hotel staff, and hotel guests in order to ensure the success of each event. Worked simultaneously alongside other departments during event setup and teardown while maintaining a safe work environment. Worked with various digital and analog audio mixers, microphone systems, flown audio arrays, telephone interfaces, NEC and Christie projectors (front- and rear-projection, flown, and freestanding), Da-Lite Fast-Fold and Stumpfl folding projection screens. Operation of video camera, Barco video switcher, PowerPoint presentations, and video playback via Playback Pro Plus. Operated ETC SmartFade DMX lighting controller. Set uplights and hanging lights on booms and bases, on box and ladder truss, and from tree rigs. Provided general event support to team by setting and striking audiovisual gear, podiums, pipe and drape. Work also included troubleshooting of equipment, use of ladders, and operation of Genie lifts. Show less

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  University of Florida

  Apr 2018 - Feb 2024

  Event Productions Specialist (June 2023-Feb, 2024), Audio-Visual Specialist (April 2018-June 2023)

  Assists with the management of student workers in the Event Productions department at the Reitz Union. Directs student workers in the setting of audio visual equipment, tables, and chairs in outdoor and indoor meeting spaces, including two ballrooms which are divisible into smaller rooms. Is familiar with the use of Extron and Crestron equipment. Assigns shifts in When to Work scheduling software. Acts as equipment manager by tracking expendable inventory and repairing or replacing broken equipment. Creates show file for Barco cinema projector in Auditorium. Fills-in as crew member and event productions technician in the absence of scheduled student workers. Takes on various student manager duties during transitions between semesters. Places work orders to address maintenance issues in meeting spaces and storerooms. Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of new equipment. Participates in training of new employees. Drafts training manuals and videos for the operation of new equipment purchases. Participates in the interview process for prospective student employees. Communicates with Event Services personnel and reviews event confirmations in EMS as well as diagrams in Social Tables in order to provide exceptional service to our clients. Focuses on maintaining high standards for the audio visual and other event production services provided to clients while maintaining a safe environment. Show less

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  ON Site Audio Visual

  Feb 2024 - now

  • Audio Visual Operations Manager

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Audio Visual Floor Manager

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024

  • Audio Visual Floor Manager

    Feb 2024 - Aug 2024