Resume
James Henriksen
428 Landmark Ave.
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-464-0018
Technical Skills
- Audio systems, including system design, small to large format audio consoles, analog and digital signal processing and patching, speaker theory and implementation, and analog and digital recording.
- Video systems, including switching desks, HD and SD cameras, color correction, and video recording to both analogue and digital formats. Also familiar with video capture, basic editing, and title generation.
- Backline instruments, including instrument setup and patching, drum and guitar tuning, and basic instrument maintenance.
- Preventative maintenance, signal flow and troubleshooting, and cable construction, repair, and termination.
- Excellent organizational skills .
- Competitive and productive under pressure.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Industry Experience
Freelance Audio Technician, Chicago, IL
August 2008 – Present
Worked with several bands and clients in the northern Illinois region, and at numerous clubs and venues throughout Chicago. Helped to arrange audio and lighting support for local festivals including the Oswego Wine on the Fox festival, and the St. Alexander’s Irish Festival in Villa Park, Il. Setup JMH Audio as a personal business entity in May of 2010.
Crosspoint Productions, Oswego, IL
July 2006 – Aug 2008
Owner/AV Technician
Owner of a small audio and video company in the Chicago suburbs, which provided AV production services in northern Illinois. Expanded knowledge of business management, project management, accounting, as well as growing and establishing and maintaining client relationships. Closed the business when a primary client decided to change vendors and the company became financially unstable.
Hard Rock Casino, Las Vegas, NV
May 2006 – July 2006
Stage Hand
Worked as a stage hand for The Joint at the Hard Rock Casino. Loaded and unloaded trucks for shows that were scheduled, and setup and tore down equipment as needed. Occasionally would act as a monitor engineer for opening acts. Left employment for personal reasons and returned home to Illinois.
Intelligent Lighting Creations, Skokie, IL
Sept. 2005 – May 2006
Freelance Technician
Worked as a lighting technician to ILC, as well as other companies in the Chicago area, for entertainment and corporate events. Initially worked in the shop where I would pull and check-in equipment for shows, loaded and un-loaded trucks, and cleaned and maintained inventory. Started working shows later as an L2 or L3 and occasionally as a ground rigger. Left employment for a job opportunity at the Hard Rock.
Business Experience
VisionFriendly.com, Yorkville, IL
Feb 2009 – Present
Administrator
In charge of project management for the company, and maintaining project flow. Also responsible for all company invoicing, accounts recievable, and purchasing. Quickly became an integral part of the company’s management team and was recognised by the board of directors and given a percentage of corporate shares.
Florida Shores Bank
August 2008 – Feb 2009
Business Development
Worked to increase the bank’s clientele base and develop strong client relationships. Was a part of a team of business development personell that added multiple large multi-million dollar deals to the banks pipeline. Let go by bank managers during a restructuring of bank sales policies.
Education
Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL
June 2003 – July 2005
Graduated with a B.S. in Entertainment Business, A.S. in Show Production
- Received the Advanced Achievement Award for the Show Production degree program.
- Received the Course Director’s Award for the Production Maintenance course.
- Worked as a student production intern for private and public university events and conventions.
Oswego High School, Oswego, IL
August 1998 – June 2002
Graduated in 2002.
- Heavily involved in band and tech. theater
Other Interests
- Web design/creation
- Woodworking and cabinetry.