Andrew Michael Benson

ANDREW MICHAEL BENSON

Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Department of Political Science, University of Florida Concentrations: Business Administration, Theatrical Production, Digital Media Work Experience: LED Quality Control Technician, LMG, INC. (March 12th, 2014-Present) - Assisted account managers and executives with order creation and accuracy for all disciplines - Performed equipment tests and maintenance of all power and data distribution systems - Coordinated design with touring frame fabricators for set carts and custom led applications - Built, patched and tested lighting fiber, media servers, and led processing racks for corporate/touring - Performed routine truss, chain-hoist and rigging equipment inspections - Performed lighting console/fixture testing and projector/video switcher testing - Utilized linsn, novastar, and other led softwares/protocols for wall configuration - Ensured accurate B.O.L. and shipping manifests for inbound and outbound equipment - Conducted overnight deliveries, personnel transport utilizing cargo/passenger van and box trucks (non-CDL) - Executed purchase orders for cross rentals and maintained driver logs - Followed all safety protocols including lock out/tag out for in-house service as well as fork lift, scissor lift operation - Tour Prep and rehearsal for the following clients: o A Day To Remember, American Idol, Avenged Sevenfold, Big Gigantic, Bridgestone Americas, Bonnaroo Music Festival, Boston, Carly Rae Jepsen,, Casting Crowns, Chic, Childish Gambino, Dillon Francis, Fall Out Boy, Filament Festival, The Glitch Mob, Gramatik, Griz, Hunter Hayes, Krewella, Major Lazer, Mad Decent, Odesza, Pretty Lights, Rick Springfield, Skrillex, So You Think You Can Dance, Sufjan Stevens, The National, The Fray, Train, Zedd Audio-Visual Technician, LMG, INC. (April 22nd, 2013-March 12, 2014) - Ballroom and breakout room coordinator, audio/video/lighting crew lead - Coordinated third-party vendor equipment logistics and in-house departments (dock master, banquets, etc…) - Assisted in-house account executives to meet client representative show specifications - Responded promptly to high profile event requests and troubleshot AV systems - Operated QSC Q-SYS: Facility audio routing control system - Operated Crestron products: Facility meeting room lighting and AV control system - Operated ETC Ballroom lighting control system - Operated facility fiber and networking mainframe including wireless audio systems - Maintained in-house inventory of audio, video, lighting, consumables, and gear staging for overlapping events Audio-Visual Technician, Tennessee Performing Arts Center and War Memorial Auditorium (April 22nd, 2013-Present) - Assist in load-in/outs, set construction, hanging and focusing electrics, pipe and drape Division Project Manager, Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc (July 1st, 2012-January, 2013) - Order processing: Incoming orders, payments, shipping schedules - Quickbooks accounting: Invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, dealer pricing management - Inventory management: Maintaining inventory logs and manage incoming shipments - Production/Shipping: Arrange daily shipments, manage FedEx Software for international shipping - Customer Support: Troubleshooting, customer service and technical support - Product Repair/Servicing: Maintain timely repair schedules - Sales/Marketing: Expand dealer distribution network, attend trade-shows, extend social media strategies Event Technology Specialist II, PSAV Presentation Services (August 20th, 2012 - April, 2013) ! - Served as a L2 for general sessions and general assist for breakout rooms ! Freelance Work - IMAG LED Operator - Live Nation Ascend Amphitheater - Florence and the Machine - Catalyst Operator - Riot Fest 2015 - Taking Back Sunday - Project Manager - Electric Forest Music Festival 2015- VIP Stage LD, Festival Grounds Lighting Coordination - Project Manager - Vex Worlds - Kentucky Kingdom 2015