Blayn B.

Blayn B.

Digital Media Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Generalist / Technical Solutions Architect

  • Education

    • Greenville University

      1997 - 2001
      BS Digital Media

      Activities and Societies: AGORA, Studio Manager, Digital Editing TA

  • Experience

    • Seneca Nation of Indians - US Dept. of Education

      Nov 2001 - Nov 2004
      Digital Media Specialist

      My work was for an educational grant (from the USDE) to help revitalize the Seneca language to a tribe with a very low number of native speakers left. Supervised “Material Productions Team”, organized activities, and ensured all tasks are completed and carried out with efficiency. Director of the development, coordination and production of audio-visual projects. Provided expertise to co-workers in software, and equipment use relevant to his or her needs to the program. Advised department of upgrades/updates necessary to the program objectives. Responsible for the storage, organization, operation and maintenance of A/V, computer equipment, software and peripherals. Show less

    • Sharp HealthCare

      Nov 2004 - now

      Lends technical expertise to all of marketing, managed A/V production, technical direction, multimedia and computer support for more than 20 major events each year dealing with mainly employee leadership development but also including community outreach and an all-staff (17,000+ attendee) event. Served as digital asset manager for department, controlling access to photos and videos used throughout the company. Provides on-call support for senior executives. Developed, implemented and maintained a system-wide lending library. Editor, and layout designer for monthly newsletter serving entire company. Maintains database of new leaders to organization to track education and development throughout system. Provides solutions to complex technical challenges dealing with media for many departments throughout the organization. Maintained departmental computer and audio-visual equipment. Streamlined and managed technical side to organization-wide reward and recognition annual award program. Trained coworkers in use of software and hardware, as well as assistance with presentation and media production. Contracts and works alongside outside A/V and video production companies. Show less Supported staff, physicians and other speakers for continuing medical education and clinical development events in an A/V and computer support capacity. Created flyers, programs, workbooks, postcards and other mailings Handled graphic design and video recording/editing for many multimedia projects. Performed database, spreadsheet and data entry work. Assisted in online training module production and a great deal of presentation (PowerPoint and Keynote) support and training. Programmed, maintained and operated two separate audience response systems. Managed all audio-visual, recording, duplication and computer equipment for loaning out and departmental use. Provided outside company contractual services to provide added revenue to department. Show less

      • Consultant

        Jul 2015 - now
      • Sr. Technical Specialist - The Sharp Experience and The Sharp University

        May 2007 - Jul 2015
      • Media Specialist - CME

        Nov 2004 - May 2007
    • TEDxSanDiego

      Sept 2010 - now
      Technical Director

      Oversees and manages Audio/Visual planning and logistics leading up to the event. Coordinates presentations and demonstrations with speakers and collaborators. Contracts with Audio Visual vendors for day of event roles and equipment operation and rental. Graphics operator during event and involved with post-production video editing and posting.Recruits and works alongside vendors to maintain the technical integrity of an experience for every participant.Oversees and directs post-production and compliance with TED guidelines regarding content and recordings. Show less

    • TEDxVail

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2017
      Show Director - Technical Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apple Certified Support Professional

      Apple
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor, Technical Director, Planning, Post-production coordination

      Issued by TEDxYouth@SanDiego on Oct 2011
      TEDxYouth@SanDiegoAssociated with Blayn B.
    • Technical Director, Planning, Post-Production

      Issued by TEDxSanDiego on Aug 2010
      TEDxSanDiegoAssociated with Blayn B.