Experience

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  Freelance audio visual technician & photographer

  Apr 1981 - now

  Take pictures leave footprints. I started shooting and getting paid for photo's at age 13

  • Freelance Audio Visual Technician

    Oct 1986 - now

  • Owner

    Apr 1981 - now
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  Atlanta photoguys

  May 1983 - now

  Owner

  The recording of images and sound on film, video, and digitally to graphically illustrate and interpret an idea. To technically direct the operation of multimedia events. The operating multiple computers for multimedia presentations. Tradeshow networking of computers, for access to the internet, message center or speaker ready rooms, and general session during tradeshow events. The installation of multimedia devices into tradeshow floor booths or company events.

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  Science museum of virginia

  Apr 1984 - Jul 1986

  Operation specialist i & ii

  Directed tours of science museum for the general public. Assisted with group development ideas to increase membership sales. Assistance in teaching group operation of science exhibits. Directly involved with special events designed for children. Assisted with projection of IMAX films.

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  Freelance

  Jan 1986 - now

  Solutionologist

  Make the show happen no matter what it takes.

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  Aov productions

  May 1987 - Jul 1991

  Videographer & director field producer

  5/1987 - 7/1991-AOV Productions - All Occasion Video -Atlanta Georgia Videographer & Director Field producer, Videographer, sound, lighting and grip. Responsibilities included all aspects of multi-camera live event video recording, duplication and distribution of video tape.

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  Corprate audio visual services

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  Video engineer projectionist

  Freelance videographer and projectionist

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  Total audio visual services

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Audio visual specialist

  Freelance Multimedia Technology Technician. We set and serviced all types of audiovisual equipment in hotels and convention centers throughout the south east.

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  Ge capital tavs

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Audio visual specialist

  Total Audio Visual Services was sold to GE capital. Operated all forms of multimedia equipment for small to major event.

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  Freeman av (formerly) avw-telav

  Jan 1994 - Mar 2020

  Freelance audiovisual technician

  Set up, adjust, and operate audiovisual equipment such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars and video conferences.Offer presentations and workshops on the role of multimedia in effective presentations.Attend conventions and conferences, read trade journals, and communicate with industry insiders in order to keep abreast of industry developments.Instruct users in the selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.Maintain hardware and software, including computers, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.Confer with teachers in order to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular grade levels.Perform simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums necessary to meet production objectives effectively and within budgetary constraints.Acquire, catalog, and maintain collections of audiovisual material such as films, video- and audio-tapes, photographs, and software programs.Narrate presentations and productions.Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.Develop preproduction ideas and incorporate them into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics.Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities. Show less

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  Projection presentation technology

  Feb 1994 - now

  General session production manager, audio visual technician, td, v1, projectionist

  Set up, adjust, and operate audiovisual equipment such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars and video conferences.Offer presentations and workshops on the role of multimedia in effective presentations.Attend conventions and conferences, read trade journals, and communicate with industry insiders in order to keep abreast of industry developments.Instruct users in the selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.Maintain hardware and software, including computers, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.Confer with clients in order to select course materials and to determine which training aids are best suited to particular learning levels.Perform simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.Develop manuals, texts, workbooks, or related materials for use in conjunction with production materials.Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums necessary to meet production objectives effectively and within budgetary constraints.Acquire, catalog, and maintain collections of audiovisual material such as films, video- and audio-tapes, photographs, and software programs.Narrate presentations and productions.Construct and position properties, sets, lighting equipment, and other equipment.Develop preproduction ideas and incorporate them into outlines, scripts, story boards, and graphics.Plan and prepare audiovisual teaching aids and methods for use in trade show events.Produce rough and finished graphics and graphic designs.Locate and secure settings, properties, effects, and other production necessities. Show less

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  Brooks and dunn

  Aug 1996 - Feb 1997

  Field video engineer projectionist

  Multi-camera ENG and EFP video production duning the concerts. Projectionist.

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  Ava productions inc.

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2020

  Event staging freelance audio visual technician

  Freelance Video engineer

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  Creative technology ltd

  Jan 2003 - now

  Freelance audio visual technician

  Freelance media specialist

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  Avi-spl

  Jan 2009 - Mar 2020

  Freelance audio visual technician

  Freelance video technician.

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  Staging directions

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2020

  Freelance audio visual technician

  VIdeo and graphics specialist.

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  Purecamera llc

  May 2017 - now

  Independent business owner