About Me

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Highly skilled and motivated media technologist with a proven track record of effectively creating solutions and enhancing productivity through technical, organizational, and communication skills. Adept at ensuring measurable results and a return on investment.

Experience:

Audio-Visual Technician | Montego Bay Convention Centre | September 2023 to Present

• Sets up and breaks down equipment before and after events
• Tests and inspects all equipment prior to each event and ensures that all equipment is in working order • Makes minor repairs and adjustments to audio/video equipment
• Reviews event agenda to determine equipment and service requirements of user groups
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment

Technical Operator | Grove Broadcasting Limited, Irie FM | July 2022 to September 2023

• Assist with outside broadcast and in-studio technical operation
• Setup Audio-visual equipment for streaming and broadcasts
• Edit radio ads, programs, and features for broadcast
• Prepare audio for archiving and streaming via the Irie FM app and website

Digital Signage & ITV Content Specialist | Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited | Nov 2014 to July 2022

• Chief administrator and operator of ship-wide digital signage and ITV systems • Schedule and manage content for digital signs onboard
• Maintain content library for digital signage system
• Train users on system use and creative skills

• Ensure brand standards and content integrity
• Collaborate with Assistant Hotel Director for communication strategy
• Assisted with videography, video editing and satellite signal acquisition

Master Controller | Television Jamaica | Aug 2011 – Oct 2014

• Manage video and audio output from Master Control
• Ensure compliance with organization rules and Broadcasting Commission • Timely start and end of scheduled programming
• Edit broadcast schedule using AirBoss interface
• Log issues with output and on-air incidents

Production Assistant | Jamaica Information Service | Oct 2008 to Aug 2011

• Support daily production schedule in integrated media environment • Assist in video format conversion, lighting, editing, and more
• Help with low-level IT issues

Computer Technician | Electoral Office of Jamaica | May 2007 to Dec 2007

• Train and assess Election Day Workers in using Electronic Voter Identification Ballot Issuing System (E.V.I.B.I.S) • Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain E.V.I.B.I.S stations
Education:

University of Technology Jamaica
Sept 2003 to Jun 2006 (Completed year 3 of a 4-year program)
Certificate in Techniques of Video Production

Media Technology Institute, Jamaica Jun 2007 to Nov 2007

Diploma in Software Design and Programming

Caribbean Institute of Technology, Jamaica Period: Jan 2002 to Dec 2002
B.Sc. in Computing and Information Technology
IT Systems Administration
Signal monitoring
Broadcast system automation
Broadcast system design
AV/IT Equipment installation
Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Video production and editing
Multi-Camera Videography
Technical Direction
Web design
Graphic Design
Skills:

• Safety Systems Operations
• Emergency Communications Systems Operation • First Aid
• Fire Prevention and Safety
• Crowd Control
• PTZ / CCTV Operation
• Crisis Management