Mercel Stephen

Experience

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  UFE Productions

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1993

  DJ

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

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  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

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  Rotello & Busch Promotions

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Night Club Promoter

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

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  Big House Records

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Demo Mixer

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

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Audio One Sound & Video, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2015

  Design Engineer

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  HTE (home technology experts) @hometechsny

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Systems Engineer
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  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,

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  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.

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  Rich AV Design, LLC.

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2024

  Design Engineer