Christopher Emmer

Experience

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  Publix Super Markets

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2015

  Customer Service Associate

  • Cross-trained in customer service, grocery, produce and food sanitation departments• Provided customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints• Opened and closed cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices. Show less

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  Sarasota County School Board

  Feb 2015 - Jan 2016

  Teacher Aide / Greenhouse Manager

  • Determine, administer, and execute policies relating to operations administration and standards, and facility maintenance• Operate and maintain water filtration and HVAC equipment• Confer with biologists, fish pathologists, and other fishery personnel to obtain data concerning fish habits, diseases, food, and environmental requirements.(Mote Marine, UF ,Seaworld)• Supervise and train 20 aquaculture and fish hatchery high school interns and volunteers.• Escort over 10,000 on tours of the greenhouse and fish hatchery Show less

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  Glenridge On Palmer Ranch Inc

  Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

  Back of House Operations / Food Runner

  • Assisted in setting up private events and galas, ranging from 20 - 300 attendees• Experienced working in fast-paced, multi-tasked environments while achieving absolute guest satisfaction• Greeted guests, served food and ensured satisfaction with their meals and took action to correct any problems

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  Sarasota County Government

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Summer Camp Counselor

  • Led groups of children ranging from 1 to 60 as a team• Ensured safety and enjoyment of activities• Chaperoned group field trips• Created lesson plans and weekly schedules using an established curriculum

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  Bass Pro Shops

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2017

  Cashier Customer Service

  • Operate POS and accurately record many high-dollar transactions per hour• Use marketing techniques to upsell co-branded credit solutions• Winner, Weekly Credit Card Sales

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  PSAV

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2020

  •Creates business meeting solutions as a team at a variety of levels ranging from Breakout rooms and General sessions to full-scale shows and other productions (20 to 1000+ Attendees)•Responsibilities on show site may include: Project Lead, Audio Engineer, Graphic/Switch Operator, Video Playback, Lighting Designer, as well as assisting other department leads.•Supervise and train personnel.•Ensure proper maintenance and management of hardware and equipment.•Address, troubleshoot, and resolve project-related issues.•Creates magical moments From ceremony to reception with Disney's Fairytale Wedding Event Team: Lighting Design, Projection Cake Mapping, Confetti blast, and Audio Monitoring Show less • Executes through, accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of basic audiovisual equipment• Creates business meeting solutions as a team at a variety of levels ranging from Breakout rooms and General sessions to full-scale shows and other productions (20 to 1000+ Attendees) • Provides the highest level of guest satisfaction and professionalism that meets or exceeds Disney's and other partner properties standards. (Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons, JW Marriott, Loews, Etc.)• Building strong relationships with business partners and supporting business requests in a fast paced environment (AT&T Disney, KPMG, Bank of America, IBM, Etc.)• Creates magical moments From ceremony to reception with Disney's Fairytale Wedding Event Team Show less • Supports departmental warehouse functions including inbound/outbound order processing • Executes through, accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of basic audiovisual equipment• Creates business meeting solutions as a team at a variety of levels ranging from Breakout rooms and General sessions to full-scale shows and other productions• Quality control and troubleshoots problems for large commercial projectors (8k-14k)• Leads a team of 5-6 for daily departmental operation • Operates a variety of wharehouse equipment including forklifts and scissor lifts Show less

  • Technical Lead

    Dec 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Audio Visual Technician

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Warehouse Technician

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Encore

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2023

  •Managed and supported high-end switcher systems, including the E2 and Aquilon, to ensure flawless video and audio processing during live events and presentations.•Spearheaded the planning, ordering, building, and programming for ROE LED walls•Utilized playback systems (Playback Pro, Miti) and servers (Resolume) to cue and manage pre-recorded videos, presentations, and other multimedia elements, synchronizing them with live content seamlessly.•Reviewed and evaluated CAD drawings to ensure accurate spatial planning and equipment placement, guaranteeing seamless integration of AV components, including switchers, LED walls, cameras, and playback systems, into event setups.•Utilized PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras to capture dynamic shots from different angles, providing a versatile and engaging visual experience for event attendees. Show less

  • Show Team Technical Lead

    Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Technical Supervisor

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2023
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  Emmer Productions

  Sept 2023 - now

  Owner/Operator