Allen Haus
Belvedere,Bexley
Summary
Accomplished A/V Systems Designer with experience coordinating large-scale design projects from initial needs analysis to timely install and delivery. Focused on special projects to conceptualize systems that involve radical thinking and out of the box methods to meet client needs. Dynamic and meticulous designer with a knack for understanding complex design projects. Thrives in deadline-driven environments with focus on quality and accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Design Engineer
Diversified Limited EMEA
Egham, Sussex
12.2023 - Current
- Design and Engineered AV systems post sale and deliver working system diagrams and architectural info to field engineers.
- Verified sold systems for production and ensured all components are sold for a complete system. Communicated changes needed and ensured changes made would meet arrival times for the project timeline.
- Work alongside Project Managers to provide details to contractors ahead of final installation.
- Team leader for Large GC works and Media/Broadcasting design engineers. Manage team work loads, project handovers, determining team and personal goals & 1-on-1 meetings.
A/V Systems Designer & Engineer
Avitecture, Inc.
Sterling, Virginia, USA
09.2019 - 10.2023
- Crafts aesthetically pleasing conferencing and A/V systems for government institutions and historical buildings.
- Partners with architecture and contractor teams to define a projects scope of needs and create solutions to fit within clients terms.
- Discusses fine details of aesthetics, user interfaces, and assesses equipment for roll out for large scale campuses and businesses.
- Innovates with early adoption of virtual control systems for clients.
- Specializes in large video wall and beam-forming speaker array installations.
- Helps department streamline certain aspects of routine jobs to maximize efficiency.
A/V Systems Service Engineer
Avitecture, Inc.
Sterling, Virginia, USA
03.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided on-site service to malfunctioning A/V systems.
- Conducted troubleshooting inside many types of environments, including secure government facilities.
- Developed issues lists for existing and new systems.
- Coordinated with other teams to address issues and provide efficient solutions.
A/V Manager
The Vine Church
Dunn Loring, Virginia, USA
03.2018 - 12.2019
- Designed, Upgraded and Installed new A/V Systems throughout multiple campuses to provide larger projection systems, service streaming capabilities, and recording of individual services.
- Recruited, trained and conducted orientation for volunteer teams.
- Conducted equipment audits, troubleshooted issues and solved problems with equipment prior to events and Sunday services.
- Developed new websites for existing and new campuses.
- Created monthly stage themes and coordinate lighting, graphic, and slide designs.
Systems Engineer and Audio Technician
Logic Systems Sound & Lighting
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Mixed Front of House and Monitors for large-scale touring bands as well as corporate parties, galas, etc.
- Performed surveys at venues to determine and design PA systems for events.
- Tuned and configured speaker arrays and optimized sound for venues using manufacturer software and SMAART.
- Identified and resolved technical problems to improve sound quality.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events.
- Provided expert troubleshooting for reduced downtime and disruptions.
- Developed schedules for equipment maintenance and helped determine and track obsolete equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Aesthetics & Engineering
Webster University
St. Louis, Missouri, USA 08.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
- Beam-forming Speaker Solutions
- Designing Large Scale Video Walls
- Managing Client Expectations
- Technical Ear Training
- Acoustical Measurement
- AutoCAD
Languages
English
Native
German
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
Crestron DMC-4K-E
Biamp Certifications
Shure Wireless Certifications
Dante Level 2
Timeline
Senior Design Engineer
Diversified Limited EMEA
12.2023 - Current
A/V Systems Designer & Engineer
Avitecture, Inc.
09.2019 - 10.2023
A/V Systems Service Engineer
Avitecture, Inc.
03.2018 - 09.2019
A/V Manager
The Vine Church
03.2018 - 12.2019
Systems Engineer and Audio Technician
Logic Systems Sound & Lighting
01.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Aesthetics & Engineering
Webster University
08.2013 - 05.2017
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