Sam Fetter

Experience

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  WROC-TV Channel 8

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

  Production Assistant

  Preparing up to a dozen microphones (Shure) and three dozen individual spotlights for multiple daily broadcasts Regular and troubleshooting maintenance of all equipment within the news station; cameras, lights, microphones, speakers, Clearcom units, PC and Mac computers, monitors, studio broadcast equipmentOperating in-studio cameras (Sony), audio boards (Behringer), and video switchers (Newtek TriCaster) during live broadcastEstablishing teleconferencing live on air with reporters and experts over Skype and cell phone networksEditing audio/visual clips and packages for daily broadcastDuplicating and uploading show recordings and edited clips via iNews, followed by publication to the network’s website, media player, and social media outlets Show less

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  Scott Brown Media Group

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  Production of live events for corporate clients, including Ashley Furniture, Bloomingdale’s, and Ernst & YoungInstalling and configuring both temporary and permanent audiovisual setups for sites and events, providing constant event support and immediate troubleshooting for hardware (Shure, Panasonic, Yamaha, Black Magic, etc.), software (Skype, WebEx, Microsoft Powerpoint) and both digital and hardline network connectivityTechnical operation of live event elements, to include managing show flow and presenters, operating independent Levitron and Chauvet DJ lighting rigs, controlling Crestron and Black Magic video switching, recording and live streaming, and maintaining high-quality audio signal from combined Shure and QSC audio setupEstablishment of video conferencing and teleconferences for guests, clients, and internal hotel meetings Show less

  • Property Manager

    Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

  • A/V Technician

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2018
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  Convene

  Apr 2019 - Aug 2020

  Technology Manager

  Management/troubleshooting of AV equipment, including but not limited to audio, video, lighting, computer networking systems and hardware both in-house and client systemsEvaluation and trouble-shooting personal computer hardware and software, peripheral device, mobile devices and network component problems; ad-hoc troubleshooting and assistance to customers of all technology competency levelsProviding a consultative approach to technology sales for client programs and organizing pre-program coordination with client ensuring that all of their technological needs; directing, troubleshooting and providing of anticipatory customer service on the client’s arrivalDirect day-to-day floor operations of technology specialists, including set and strike, scheduling, and technical operation of live show elementsMentoring technology specialists to provide a consistent level of customer service and developing healthy employee relations climate, including employee motivation and coachingWeekly financial reporting of client programs, tracking labor hours/dollar amounts, and departmental expenses Show less

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  AllianceBernstein

  Nov 2020 - now

  AV Operations Manager