Christian Dovel

Mobile Phone: 940/312-8542
Home Phone: 940/808-1017
E-mail: dovel100@yahoo.com
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Graphic Design, Illustration, Audio Visual Technician
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Technical Manager
Classroom Support Services
University of North Texas| Denton, TX

January 1997 – February 4 2009

Duties
• Provide technical training to staff and instructors.
• Plan and oversee individual installation projects.
• Prioritize competing projects and allocate resources as needed.
• Prepare detailed proposals for equipment and rack installations and upgrades.
• Prepare long- and short-term project lists.
• Manage touchpad-controlled classrooms.
• Install and troubleshoot technical equipment and software.
• Specify audio-visual equipment and related hardware/furnishings.
• Design and tests new classrooms.
• Observe safety and security measures appropriate to work performed and work supervised.

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Valuable skills
• Experience with installation and maintenance of AV equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting skills in software, equipment, or equipment setup.
• Knowledge of principles of audiovisual, and microcomputer media presentation.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop.
• General knowledge of microcomputer networking, the Internet.
• General knowledge of principles of electronics, sound, and video.
• General knowledge of the materials, practices, and costs of facilities maintenance, construction, and repair.
• General knowledge of State of Texas purchasing procedures.
• Strong instructional and communications skills (both written and oral).
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Management and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to keep complex records through electronic formats.
• Knowledge of safety and security measures appropriate to technology and construction working environments.

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EDUCATION
University of North Texas | Denton, TX
Graduated 1995

• Bachelor’s degree: Radio/Television/and Film - focus in Instructional Design, Documentaries.
• Minor degree: Psychology.
• Other studies: photography and design.

Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Currently enrolled, Projected graduation date Summer 2010

• Digital Design/Web Design Diploma Program