GRAHAM D. STEWART
13 Dechene Lane NW
Edmonton Alberta T6M 2S4
780-431-0504 (phone)
780-297-0504 (cell)
gdcstewart@gmail.com (email)
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong analytical, customer service and electronics skills.
• Consistent enhancement of technical, product, and industry knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Office, Windows XP, and MAC applications
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in videoconferencing and webcasting technology
• Consistent enhancement of technical, product, and industry knowledge
• Commitment and ability to work on flexible shifts and long hours.
• Excellent customer service skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
04/08 to Present AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Athabasca University EDMONTON, AB
• Responsible for providing a wide range of technical, operating, training,
• And consulting support for staff who use technologies in their meetings and
presentations.
• Supporting and maintaining in-house audio-visual (AV) equipment and technologies, including
scheduling, operating, maintaining, distributing, installing, configuring, repairing, and upgrading
various electronic products while ensuring their optimum performance.
• Responsible to learn new collaborative technologies as they come on stream (e.g., Adobe Connect,
Citrix)
• Schedule/collaborate in the scheduling of meetings, presentations, special events, etc.
where technology assistance (e.g., video conferencing, Adobe Connect) will be used.
06/07 to 04/08 SENIOR AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Inland Audio Visual EDMONTON, AB
• Responsible for all rental inventory and materials used by Rental Technicians
• Performed onsite inspections to ensure technicians are maintaining a professional standard
• Assembled and prepared the components required for rental operations.
• Handle phone enquiries for Rental Department
• Coordinate shipping for rentals as required.
• Handled bookings and inquiries for Videoconferencing and Webcasting services
• Assisted Service department in installations of Smart classroom technology
09/03 to 06/07 AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN
AVW-TELAV EDMONTON, AB
• Installed and operated audio consoles, microphones, sound processing equipment, and computers at
meetings and special events.
• Attended to clients/presenter’s needs throughout their events/meetings
• Responsible for operational readiness of AV equipment, reported the need for professional repairs
if necessary.
• Tested, assembled, and maintained inventory of AV equipment.
• Coordinated, worked, and followed up with clients, sales, and banquets at various Edmonton hotels
and facilities for the success of the event.
• Prepared and operated videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television
programs, concerts and live events.
EDUCATION
1999 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB
Business (working towards a Marketing Certificate)
1998 Grant McEwan Community College, Edmonton, AB
Canadian Professional Sales Association - Α Skills for Sales Success Course
CERTIFICATES
2014 Standard First Aid – Level C CPR & AED
2011 Award for Health and Safety Excellence - Athabasca University
2010 Smart Board Factory Trained Technician
2010 Smart Board Factory Trained Installer
2008 Tandberg Certified Expert Partner
2008 Tandberg Certified Associate Partner
2008 Tandberg Certified TMS Specialization
2007 Webcast Production Certification
Streamlogics, Toronto,ON
REFERENCES Available upon request

Current Resume

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    GRAHAM D. STEWART 13Dechene Lane NW Edmonton Alberta T6M 2S4 780-431-0504 (phone) 780-297-0504 (cell) gdcstewart@gmail.com (email) SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Strong analytical, customer service and electronics skills. • Consistent enhancement of technical, product, and industry knowledge. • Proficient in MS Office, Windows XP, and MAC applications • Excellent communication skills. • Knowledgeable in videoconferencing and webcasting technology • Consistent enhancement of technical, product, and industry knowledge • Commitment and ability to work on flexible shifts and long hours. • Excellent customer service skills WORK EXPERIENCE 04/08 to Present AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN Athabasca University EDMONTON, AB • Responsible for providing a wide range of technical, operating, training, • And consulting support for staff who use technologies in their meetings and presentations. • Supporting and maintaining in-house audio-visual (AV) equipment and technologies, including scheduling, operating, maintaining, distributing, installing, configuring, repairing, and upgrading various electronic products while ensuring their optimum performance. • Responsible to learn new collaborative technologies as they come on stream (e.g., Adobe Connect, Citrix) • Schedule/collaborate in the scheduling of meetings, presentations, special events, etc. where technology assistance (e.g., video conferencing, Adobe Connect) will be used. 06/07 to 04/08 SENIOR AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN Inland Audio Visual EDMONTON, AB • Responsible for all rental inventory and materials used by Rental Technicians • Performed onsite inspections to ensure technicians are maintaining a professional standard • Assembled and prepared the components required for rental operations. • Handle phone enquiries for Rental Department • Coordinate shipping for rentals as required. • Handled bookings and inquiries for Videoconferencing and Webcasting services • Assisted Service department in installations of Smart classroom technology
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    09/03 to 06/07AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNICIAN AVW-TELAV EDMONTON, AB • Installed and operated audio consoles, microphones, sound processing equipment, and computers at meetings and special events. • Attended to clients/presenter’s needs throughout their events/meetings • Responsible for operational readiness of AV equipment, reported the need for professional repairs if necessary. • Tested, assembled, and maintained inventory of AV equipment. • Coordinated, worked, and followed up with clients, sales, and banquets at various Edmonton hotels and facilities for the success of the event. • Prepared and operated videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events. EDUCATION 1999 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB Business (working towards a Marketing Certificate) 1998 Grant McEwan Community College, Edmonton, AB Canadian Professional Sales Association - Α Skills for Sales Success Course CERTIFICATES 2014 Standard First Aid – Level C CPR & AED 2011 Award for Health and Safety Excellence - Athabasca University 2010 Smart Board Factory Trained Technician 2010 Smart Board Factory Trained Installer 2008 Tandberg Certified Expert Partner 2008 Tandberg Certified Associate Partner 2008 Tandberg Certified TMS Specialization 2007 Webcast Production Certification Streamlogics, Toronto,ON REFERENCES Available upon request