Jake Walker PMP BS ARRT(R)(VI)

Experience

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  Madame Walker Theatre Center

  Apr 1998 - Aug 2004

  Technical Director

  - Developed and Managed Technical Staff (Interviewing, hiring, scheduling, payroll, etc)- Trained employees to operate professional sound reinforcement and lighting equipment.- Work hand in hand with clients to ensure event’s technical requirements were developed and met- Operated professional grade theatrical sound, lighting, rigging, and staging equipment- Worked with multiple independent entities to create a cohesive logistical plan for projects and productions

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  JACOB & SON LLC

  Mar 2006 - now

  Property Manager / Owner

  • Manage all aspects of this property including renovations, repairs, social media, advertisement, leasing, etc.• Purchase properties for renovation and resale, aka "Flipping"

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  Acoustic Ascent

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2015

  Executive Producer

  Envisioned and created an open stage with a focus on original music. Developed a workshop to grow up and coming artists providing guidance on stage presentation, how to collaborate with associated production staff as well as marketing and social presence. Proprietor of all required equipment, directed stage activities, managed social media for the event and set up contests for performers while working with local booking agents, festivals and studio owners to award winners free studio time, promotion and bookings. This was a very successful event that is still going today after handing the project off to continue my education. Show less

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  Irvington Community Council

  May 2012 - now

  Event attendance for the day average over several years: 50k-80k attendees.• Manage large and complex program level effort with multiple projects requiring diverse technical knowledge, meeting requirements of multiple entities, forming cohesive logistical and technical plans for implementation• Integration of technical and logistical aspects collaborating with other teams via ongoing sessions to brainstorm and problem solve integrating efforts to achieve success• Creation of budgets, status reports, price comparisons studies and creation of project documentation for all levels• Vendor management inclusive of commercial and private sector coordination• Build teams and develop team members to create a focus on cohesive delivery of services and plans• Risk management/mitigation • Post-event evaluation using vendor and customer feedback to improve processes and outcomes Show less Developed and maintained external relationships with many entities, such as, Indy Parks and Marion County Fire Marshall. I’ve also built strong relationships with a multitude of vendors and a great crew of additional Directors whose focus is on other event elements. These relationships are vital to ensure a safe place is provided and an enjoyable experience is created for all patrons and customers at the annual event. Focus was mainly on technical aspects of the musical component and permitting. Show less

  • Logistical and Technical Director Irvington Halloweeen Festival

    Sept 2011 - now

  • Logistical and Technical Director Irvington Folk Festival

    May 2012 - Jul 2016
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  INDIANA UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

  Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

  Laboratory Assistant

  • Transport and transfer Bio-Safety Level 2 specimen from Laboratory Animal Recourse Center to Lab for experiments • Use of Lab equipment to run ongoing experimentation.• Duties completed independently very early morning before Class/Clinic

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  Community Health Network

  Aug 2014 - May 2020

  Assist cardiologists in cardiac specific procedures including catheterization of coronary arteries, pacemaker placement, and emergency procedures to remedy emergent myocardial ischemia and prevent myocardial infarction.Proficient in the use of fluoroscopic C-Arm, Intravascular Ultrasound, External Ultrasound Imaging, Fractional flow reserve measurement, Avox Blood Gas Analyzer, ecos thrombectomy machine, Impella Pump, Intra-aortic balloon pump, I-Stat, Intra-coronary Angioplasty/Stent placement.I also floated to Interventional Radiology when needed, assisting radiologists in performing various interventional procedures including port placement, Temporary and tumbled dialysis catheters, Thora/paracentesis and arteriosclerosis-venous shunt evaluation with intervention when needed. Show less

  • Interventional Cardiovascular Technologist

    Mar 2016 - May 2020

  • Radiologic Technologist

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2016
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  Franciscan Alliance, Inc.

  Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

  Interventional Technologist

  Special ProceduresInterventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that performs minimally invasive treatments using radiologic imaging for procedure guidance. Interventional radiology treatments have become the primary method of care for a variety of conditions, offering less risk, less pain and less recovery time, compared to open surgery. Assisted in procedures including port placement, renal tube placement, gastric tube placement, temporary and tunneled dialysis catheter placement, PICC line placement, Y-90, TIPPs, cerebral, visceral and peripheral angiography, coil embolization, thora/paracentesis, Chevy tube placement and other procedures. Show less

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  Beckman Coulter Life Sciences

  May 2020 - now

  Technical Project Manager