
Jenn Steinhardt, CTS-D
Director of Spotlight Sounds, Director of Marketing, Committee Member

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About me
AV Design Engineer, AVIXA Diversity Council Chair 2024-25, Commercial Integrator 40 Under 40, and advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly in #STEM #Neurodiversity
Education

Sparta High School
2003 - 2007Activities and Societies: Marching Band - As the Color Guard Captain, I taught choreography and ran practice for my section of 15-20 students. As Drum Major, I lead the 100-plus students on the football field, at practice and during games. Newspaper - Feature Editor

James Madison University
2007 - 2010Bachelor of Science (BS) Media Arts and Design 3.1 GPAActivities and Societies: University Program Board (Spotlight Sounds Committee, CenterStage Committee), Beat Magazine VA, Dean's List (2) • Graduated a semester early and concentrated in Corporate Communications and minored in Writing & Rhetoric.• Major: Corporate Communications; Minor: Writing & Rhetoric• Abilities: Developing, researching and writing campaign strategies, press releases, brand and design analysis, building project deadlines, creating and promoting contentWhat's Media Art & Design?Media art and design is the study of human communication through various mediums. Media art and design… Show more • Graduated a semester early and concentrated in Corporate Communications and minored in Writing & Rhetoric.• Major: Corporate Communications; Minor: Writing & Rhetoric• Abilities: Developing, researching and writing campaign strategies, press releases, brand and design analysis, building project deadlines, creating and promoting contentWhat's Media Art & Design?Media art and design is the study of human communication through various mediums. Media art and design strategists are concerned with how to convey a message with the right choice of tactics, design, and strategy. This may be done through the selection of a platform (social media, newsletter, film, audio, etc.), layout, color, spacing, motion and more. Show less

The New School
2014 - 2016Master's degree Sociology 3.66 GPA• Correlating Skills: Experience in understanding a variety of motivations, needs and learning styles• Method courses: Logic of Inquiry, Ethnography, Discourse Analysis, Interview Methods
Experience

James Madison University
Sept 2008 - May 2010Director of Spotlight Sounds, Director of Marketing, Committee MemberOn the Spotlight Sounds Committee we provided JMU with local and small-venue music-related events. I served one year as marketing chair and one year as director. I was responsible for the committee and event management, contract negotiations, creation and oversight of marketing and promotional materials. I discovered a local artist, produced his debut album, and both created and executed the sales plan.I also served on the Center Stage Committee, which provided JMU with large-venue concerts. I helped set up the stage and lighting for fall and spring concerts. I was the Head of hospitality (Third Eye Blind), head of security (Corey Smith and Asiz Ansari) and head of stage crew (Jason Derulo). Leading up to shows I worked with marketing as well. Show less

Big Apple Circus
May 2009 - Jul 2009Public Relations Intern• Worked directly with the PR manager, and on occasion assisted the founder as well.• Wrote press releases, media alerts, articles on performers. Attended media events and assisted with summer gala, as well as updated and organized clips of press coverage.

Ferrara & Company
Dec 2010 - Jun 2011Account ExecutiveFerrara & Company is a national advertising firm of about 200 employees, providing brand strategy and marketing campaigns in the retail sector.• Kept binder to file current claims and competitive research, pricing, item codes, legal disclaimers, product images and logos. Brands include: Trojan, First Response, Arm & Hammer, Simply Saline, and Orajel.• Proofread materials, worked internally to schedule, track and deliver jobs, and updated and shared internal status report with managers.• Coordinated travel, staff and materials for trade shows. Show less

Fitness Nation
Aug 2011 - Feb 2012General Manager•Promoted in three months from receptionist to general manager, and launched day care for facility, served as human resources, managed sales and corporate contracts.

Team Evolution Online
Dec 2011 - Jul 2013Communications Director• Implemented internal and external communication strategies, including creating and maintaining website and social media.• Managed sponsored bodybuilding athletes’ contracts, competition schedules and travel arrangements.• Promoted services (such as training, nutrition and sponsorships) through online marketing and social media.

Surge Training Center
Apr 2012 - Mar 2013Trainer & Receptionist•Taught, and developed group fitness classes and modified exercises as needed due to either pre-existing injuries or common goals of the class. •Managed sales and memberships.

Sparta Athletic Club
Sept 2012 - Mar 2013Personal Trainer & Receptionist• Assisted members to reach fitness goals by recommending classes, exercises and programs.• Provided tours of the facility, sold memberships, managed tennis league paperwork and scheduled courts and lessons.• Handled customer complaints and concerns, and delegated issues to the appropriate person or department as necessary.

Nuco Fitness
Mar 2013 - Jun 2013Sales Manager•Sell personal training for Nuco Fitness (only personal training company contracted by military to train on Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base)•Manage the website and social media for their off-base gym.

Icon Hospitality
Sept 2013 - Jul 2014Floor Manager• Customer Service Representative with two of Icon Hospitality’s four properties (Gourmet Liquors and Luscious & Sweet Gourmet Bakery). Promoted to Front of House Bakery Manager in March 2014. Promoted again to Floor Manager with Icon’s Gourmet Italian Cuisine May 2014.• Created a sophisticated atmosphere in Gourmet Liquors and Luscious & Sweet Gourmet Bakery by greeting customers and assisting them in making the perfect selection for their needs.• Updated employee training and marketing strategies.• Managed the restaurant, and scheduled servers, bussers, drivers, hosts and bartenders at Gourmet Italian Cuisine. Show less

Liquor Factory Sparta
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015Customer Service Representative• Provided exceptional service while time was split between register and stocking products• Assisted with training new employees.• Sold growlers, and made recommendations to management regarding store layout and signage to enhance customers’ experience.

ShopRite Wine & Spirits
Aug 2015 - Dec 2016Customer Service Representative• Used my 10 years of customer service background to create a positive experience for shoppers, and assisted in selecting the perfect wine, beer or spirit for their needs.• Kept up the presentation of the store by cleaning the front and maintaining supplies (such as having boxes and bags for packaging purchases available and presentable).• Assisted in training new employees.

Audio Visual Associates
May 2017 - Jun 2021Service ManagerAugust 2020 - Took on the role of customer success and support. Coordinate service requests, preventative maintenance visits, and dispatch technicians accordingly. Continued business development responsibilities.April 2018 - Prospecting new business, creating invoices and purchase orders for the rental department, confirming events, and assisting with non-technical operations. Became power user for Multitaction touchscreens and Showcase.Ongoing - Administrator and power user for Connectwise, Salesforce, D-tools, Microsoft Office. Lead implementation and employee training for new software. Reverse engineered manual processes to better automate processes and create appropriate workflows. Level 1 IT support.- Assist in marketing efforts for internal and external marketing with social media, web design, and tradeshow planning. Nearly doubled amount of followers and organic reach over a 2-year span. Show less

Electronic Environments New York
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022Service Coordinator• Provide client support by phone or email, including remote reboot• Ensure all client correspondence is responded to and followed up on• Maintain ticketing status in ConnectWise software to ensure all clients are responded to at the end of each day• Maintain VIP client list• Manage client accounts for service providers and streaming services• Create instruction packages for client tutorials• Initiate equipment repairs or replacements with vendors, track progress, and schedule re-installation of repaired/replaced units• Create ticketing service orders in ConnectWise and assign technicians for all service calls as well as small installation projects• Request product needed for site visits and coordinate delivery• Ensure access is confirmed before deploying technicians to site• Review and approve completed service orders for billing• Track sales and renewals of Service Support Agreements• Create proposals for service related projects Show less

Shen Milsom & Wilke
Jan 2022 - Jul 2024Audiovisual Design Consultant - Associate• Design & Coordination• Responsible for ICT design, including all phases of design and coordination from budgets, conceptual/schematic design through construction documents.• Review architectural, mechanical, and structural design and engineering plans and consult on space design, material selection, and multimedia systems.• Perform site surveys to develop client requirements for converged infrastructure, and develop documentation of new or existing systems and building conditions• Work with partnering trades to ensure client standards are met and that all technology systems are incorporated into the overall system design• Provide production management and assist with coordination to address all aspects of digital networks inclusive of audio, video, control, voice and data, and security systems.• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, clients, and other interdepartmental personnel.• Research, develop and evaluate emerging technology on an ongoing basis.• Assure SM&W Quality standards with adherence to QA/QC procedures. Show less

AVI-SPL
Jul 2024 - nowDesign Engineer
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Personal Trainer
AFAAJan 2012- View certificate

Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
CourseraNov 2022 
Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)
AVIXAJul 2022
Dante Level 2 Certification
AudinateApr 2021
Extron Certified AV Associate
ExtronMay 2021
Dante Level 1
AudinateMar 2021- View certificate

Learning AutoCAD (2020)
LinkedInApr 2021 - View certificate

Speaking Confidently and Effectively
LinkedInApr 2021 - View certificate

How to Build Rapport Quickly
LinkedInApr 2021 
Dante Level 3
AudinateAug 2022
Volunteer Experience
Diversity Council Chair
Issued by AVIXA on Jan 2024
Associated with Jenn Steinhardt, CTS-D
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