Education
BS in Business Administration – Emmanuel College – Franklin Springs, GA
Certifications
CTS Certified – Certified Technology Specialist http://www.infocomm.org/cps/rde/xchg/infocomm/hs.xsl/7009.htm
Professional Experience
May 2009 – Started Brackman Consulting
I wanted to help people with AV installations and purchases save the time, money and frustrations that I have witnessed in so many installs and portable system purchases over the years. I have a love for this field and the opportunity to help anyone enjoy the feeling of having an awesome event, show, or service makes me enjoy every moment!
Recently, I turned down a job offer from the sound company I worked for previously so that I can continue to be available to my clients to help them get the most out of their current or future systems.
2008 – Present
Freelance Agent
Performing AV systems setup and operations for companies that need extra help and to keep my skills fresh.
2006 – 2008
Draughon Brothers, Inc
Fayetteville, NC
Audio/Visual Systems Sales Representative
- Consult with clients for event production and system integration services for desired environments and budget guidelines
- Completed quotes using takes off from proposed construction blueprints
- Developed printed media proposals
- Designed, developed and authored the first company newsletter
- Develop cost analysis for sound contracts and sales
- Manager of rental equipment inventory
- On site quality control of installations
- On site training of new and current installed systems
2005 – 2006
Draughon Brothers, Inc
Fayetteville, NC
Audio/Visual Technician
– Analyze, set up, operate, and troubleshoot A/V systems with varying complexities
- Repair and maintain equipment
- Prepare equipment for events
- Experience with large scale sound, lights, video, IMAG and staging
2003– 2005
Grove Level Baptist Church
Maysville, GA
Audio/Visual Technical Supervisor
- Worked with staff to develop and present a professional image to the public
- Coordinated with volunteer staff
- Designed and installed A/V systems for future additions
- Maximized current equipment inventory
- Set up portable systems for various events
- Repaired/maintained current equipment
- Assisted with set building
- Optimized all systems
- Installed speaker protection to help areas with potential for damages
– Installed new cabling for Main PA’s and projection to increase quality
2001-2005
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GA
Lead Technician
- Operated systems campus wide
- Coordinated with volunteer staff
- Trained new technicians
- Worked with college President and staff on plans for future upgrades
- Combined systems for various applications to meet individual needs
- Managed all student ministry AV systems
- Repaired and maintained equipment
- Installed new equipment purchases
- Traveled with the Emmanuel singers for 3 years
- Traveled with praise team called Conquest for 3 years
- Integrated church system with EC Singers PA for maximum performance
1996-2001
Gospel Tabernacle
Dunn, NC
Teenager turned loose with AV!
This is the point where I was just in a learning phase. The church basically turned me loose with thousands upon thousands of dollars in gear and let me learn. I spent many late nights fixing things, then breaking them, then learning how to fix what I broke by reading every manual I could. I learned a lot of basics those years and to this day I still believe that a solid understanding of the basics is vital.
The leadership there was and still is a very patient and understanding. I owe a lot of both what I know and who I am to this church as a whole. I still work with them to help make sure the church systems operate at their best performance.
More info on the church: www.gtchurch.net