
Jason Sykes, MBA, CTS
Director of Technical Services, Conference Services

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About me
Senior IT/AV Manager
Education

Manchester University
1996 - 2000BS Biology and Environmental Sciences
Indiana University South Bend - Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics
-Master of Business Administration - MBA
Experience

Manchester College
Oct 2002 - Oct 2005Director of Technical Services, Conference ServicesOversee daily operations of performance venues and budgetsDesign and install audio, video and lighting systems and equipmentHire, Train and Supervise full and part time hourly employeesProvide recommendations for campus purchasesServe on planning committees for special events and facility updatingOversee operation of mobile technology to support academics and campus eventsCreate, Capture and produce media content

University of Notre Dame
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006Lead Sound TechnicianSet up and operate audio and lighting systems for special events and athletic functionsMaintain arena lighting and scoreboard equipmentTroubleshoot audio/video equipment in campus athletic facilities

The Brite Side
Mar 2006 - Aug 2006Service and Installation ManagerInstalled and serviced residential and commercial professional landscape lighting systems. Performed site inspections and project planning, as well as, developed installation documentation for customers and company files.Supervised part time and sub-contracted employees.

Indiana University South Bend
Aug 2006 - now* Serve as Project Manager and coordinate IT infrastructure needs for campus projects* Supervise full and part-time staff. Create and monitor professional development plans for staff* Participate on campus space planning committees and represent University IT concerns* Develop strategic hardware lifecycle plans and cost projections for academic and administrative departments* Develop long-term strategic plans for classroom/instructional technology* Serve as member of the advisory board for faculty teaching and learning support department (UCET)* Manage departmental budget and spending activities Show less
Senior Manager, Classroom and Campus Technology
Aug 2018 - nowManager, Classroom Technology Support
Jul 2011 - Aug 2018Media Services Consultant
Aug 2006 - Jul 2011
Licenses & Certifications

Chief Certified Partner
Chief ManufacturingFeb 2014
Extron Control Associate
Extron ElectronicsMay 2013
AV Associate
Extron ElectronicsFeb 2013- View certificate

Q-SYS Level 1 Training
QSCAug 2024 
Certified Technology Specialist
AVIXANov 2023
Shure Microflex Advance Training
Shure IncorporatedAug 2018
Extron Control Professional
Extron ElectronicsMay 2015
DMC-D 4K
Crestron ElectronicsApr 2014
Dante Certification Level 2
Audinate
MOR Leadership Program
MOR AssociatesJun 2020
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