Mercel Stephen

Mercel Stephen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance Drafter / Innovative Design Engineer at XO1 Design

  • Education

    • Orange High

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    • Center For The Media Arts

      1989 - 1990
      Audio Enineering Media
    • Institute of Audio Research

      1988 - 1989
      Audio Engineering & Electronics
    • Kean University

      1990 - 1992
      Media, Electronics, Architecture
  • Experience

    • UFE Productions

      Jan 1984 - Jan 1993
      DJ

      • Live disc jockey. • Sound reinforcement set up for parties and stage performance.

    • Calliope Production Studio

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1990
      Assistant Audio Engineer

      • Maintained control room and studio equipment.• General assistant engineering responsibilities. • Studio set-ups for Mark The 45 King, Queen Latifah, De la soul, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Sheep, Louie Louie Vega, Wild Pitch Records & more• Microphone & tape inventory. Assistant Engineer for Shane Faber, Bob Powers & E-Z

    • Rotello & Busch Promotions

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1990
      Night Club Promoter

      • Street promoter for Legendary nightclubs Limelight & Tunnel NYC. • East coast college promotions.

    • Big House Records

      Jan 1989 - Jan 1990
      Demo Mixer

      • Mixed & edited artist song demos. • Arranged artist performance for concerts.

    • B.A.T. PRODUCTIONS / SENSATION STUDIOS

      Jan 1990 - Jan 1992
      Staff Producer / Recording Engineer

      • 16 Track recording & mixing. • Engineering & set-up for live shows. • 1/4” & 1/2” analog razor blade editing.

    • The Hit Factory

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
      Audio Engineer

      • Studio set-ups w/ client digital audio workstations & session recalls • Record & mix 48/96 channel automated SSL & Neve consoles. • MIDI & multi analog / digital machine lock to 24 / 48 tracks on Sony & Studer recorders • Coordinated setups for Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Paul Simon, Itzhak Perlman, Heavy D, Sean Combs & more.• Managed video shoot setup: Mariah Carey feat. Boyz II Men - One Sweet Day & D'Angelo - Cruisin'• Part of a team of engineers & techs who helped the facility to deliver 40% of the Grammys 95' Show less

    • Design Builders Group, Inc.

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Audio Engineer / Project A/V Lead Technician

      • Participated in the design of multimedia labs & custom automated systems. • Engineered media retrieval, audio, video teleconference systems for boardrooms. • Coordinated technical services with vendors, clients & department.• Troubleshoot & updated "as-built" drawings prior to installation.• Installed & wired racks, head-end equipment, multimedia gear & Crestron systems.

    • Muzak Holdings LLC

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Audio Visual Lead Technician

      • Installed & trained clients on sound system, satellite & message on hold equipment. • Troubleshoot & reconfigured audio video systems. • Performed upload & troubleshooting via phone modem to facilities with in-store advertisement messages. • Recorded, mixed & edited audio advertisements for clients. • Installed wiring for 70V systems, wall mounts for TVs, screens & satellite dishes.• Installed CCTV systems with video multiplexer & video recorders.

    • Integrated Technical Resources

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      Freelance Audio Visual Technician

      • Installed & wired head-end equipment, audio processors, amplifiers, AMX systems & mixing boards. • Rigged speaker clusters, screens & projectors.• Program & test systems. • Installed acoustical treatments to walls & ceilings. • Designed block diagrams & troubleshoot system.

    • C&C Music Factory

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Audio Engineer

      • Recording, editing, mixing & managed studio projects for Robert Clivilles, Pras from the Fugees', Elektra Records, Artistdirect, Columbia & more.• Integrated client production gear with studio control room, SSL console & ProTools. • Provide additional music production, remixing & overall quality control.• Troubleshoot control room & consoles during renovation & new construction.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2014
      Freelance Engineer - A/V Technician - Project Developer - Designer

      • Designed home theater, audio video, home automation & security systems.• Designed production studios, animation projects, HTML websites & indoor /outdoor furniture.• Design architectural floors for custom projects. • Managed, developed & provided documentation for concept ideas. • Maintained computer servers & database with MySQL. • Installed IP video surveillance, CCTV & wireless security systems.• Recorded, mixed & edited audio projects.• Balanced room acoustics with Room EQ Wizard software.• Design advertisements, brochures, press releases & other graphics.• Professional audio video installation & troubleshooting. • Developed start-up business concept ideas, budgets & plans. Show less

    • All Jersey Radio, LLC

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2017
      Co-Founder & Developer

      • Design website advertisements for clients & site graphics.• Manage web content & site up dates.• Social Media management.

    • Nergie Nergia Productions

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Developer

      Developing artwork, stories, ebooks, animations for merchandising & licensing. Create technical solutions & integrate software & hardware applications to produce a final product. Also involved in video editing, music production, scoring, voice overs & more. Works with planning logistics for shipping & handling.

    • Audio One Sound & Video, Inc.

      Aug 2014 - Mar 2015
      Design Engineer

      Designed audio video systems, lighting control, access control, shades.

    • Stephen Polk Group

      May 2015 - Dec 2016
      Design Engineer

      (SPG) The Stephen Polk Group designs 3D animated visual aids to help sales teams deliver powerful marketing presentations to potential clients. This includes but is not limited to audio, video & home automation.

    • Sound Investment AV

      Feb 2017 - Feb 2018
      AV Technician & Engineer

      Audio installation for nightclubs, hotels, bars & restaurants. wire pulling, terminations & troubleshooting. Autocad wiring diagrams, wiring schedules & detailed drawings.

    • HTE (home technology experts) @hometechsny

      Jan 2018 - Mar 2021
      Systems Engineer
    • Unified Global Services Inc.

      Mar 2018 - May 2018
      AV Technician / Engineer

      Installed audio, video touch screens & control systems for conference rooms, meeting rooms, offices & other areas. Terminated & tested network cables, audio & control. Systems includes Crestron, Biamp, Polycom, ClearOne, Planar,

    • XO1 Design & Engineering

      May 2021 - now
      Drafter / Innovative Design Engineer

      Develop Floor Plans & Elevations for Homeowners & Contractors. Draft, Design & engineer various plans technical documentation for construction, AV, lighting, access control. Create, 2D / 3D AutoCAD layouts. Work with other contractor to develop projects.

    • Rich AV Design, LLC.

      Nov 2022 - Jan 2024
      Design Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Biamp TesiraFORTE

      Biamp Systems
    • Audio Conferencing Product Specialist

      ClearOne
    • Digital Signage Product Specialist

      ClearOne
    • Audio Video Distribution & Control Product Specialist

      ClearOne
    • Networking Essentials

      HARMAN International
    • Video Essentials

      HARMAN International
    • Audio Essentials

      HARMAN International
    • PC Essentials

      HARMAN International
    • Cabling Essentials

      HARMAN International
    • Control Essentials

      HARMAN International