Training, AV, Technician, People skills

Aaron Cook

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Video Conferencing Specialist

EXPERIENCE

Judicial Council of California

November 2019 – Current: Media Technician

•Positive, face-to-face and remote telephony and audio-visual support.

•Subject matter expert of A/V equipment and online video conference platforms.

•Critical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and user errors.

•Test equipment, wiring and connections to ensure good working order.

•Break down, load and transport AV equipment.

•Test recording equipment for broadcasts, meetings, events and distance learning.

•Perform maintenance including, but not limited to, updating software, opening help desk tickets, ordering supplies and organizing AV inventory.

•Provide impromptu technical training to internal and/or external clients.

•Provide orientation and guidance to new staff.

Rancho Murieta Community Church

January 2012 – March 2019: Music and Technology Director

•Oversaw volunteer team of 40+ people.

•Established consistent direction on various digital, print and multi-media projects.

•Demonstrated effective organizational leadership, including monthly equipment audits, developing and administering annual budget and training others to lead volunteer groups.

•Developed and cultivated professional relationships, including community officials, civic groups and members of public, increasing influence of organization.

•Researched and presented proposals detailing actionable technical improvements to maximize resources.

•Analyzed established procedure for active shooter scenario and initiated remediation processes to correct deficiencies and strengthen security campus-wide.

•Created and compiled training programs into manuals to disseminate to all team members.

•Trained volunteers on organizational policies, protocols and position expectations.

•Organize and manage various on-site and off-site concerts, conferences and special events.

•Designed and installed custom audio-video systems to meet organizations requirements.

•Employed best practices and safety protocols installing equipment.

Discovery Christian Church

April 2009 – October 2011: Pastor of Music and Operations

•Create engaging and purposeful themes and graphics through various media.

•Provide oversight and scheduling of setup and production team members.

•Grow and leverage online presence and communications.

•Oversee set-up and teardown of portable AV systems.

•Recruitment and on-site training of team members and directors.

•Equipment maintenance of A/V systems.

•Live sound recording and post production.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

CompuCom at Intel

May 2019 – November 2019: Audio-visual Technician

•Provided face-to-face AV support for Intel conferences and events.

•Monitored and repaired range of equipment, including A/V and video conferencing systems.

•Troubleshooting in the event of equipment failure or system breakdown.

•Train end-users in the use of AV equipment in conference rooms and auditoriums.

•Working knowledge of videoconferencing codecs and conferencing programs.

•Contact and utilize outside vendors for replacement or repair of equipment.

SKILLS

•Relational Intelligence.

•Planning and scheduling.

•Analytical and fact driven.

•Attention to detail.

•Mentoring, training and development of others.

•High aptitude learning new concepts and ideas.

•Synthesizing and analyzing data

•Able to present complex information in a manner others can understand.

•Excels in stressful situations and environments.

•Ability to read schematics, line drawings and building plans.

•Significant experience troubleshooting various types of equipment.

•Planning, production and technical direction for events.

•Ability to learn and operate new equipment, software and concepts very quickly.

•Proficiency with computers and other technology.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certificate in Music and Technology

William Jessup University, Rocklin, CA

General Studies, Woodland Community College, Folsom Lake College

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Extron AV Associate Certification (EAVA)

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