Updated Resume

James "Whit" Whitworth, CTS
7148 Cedarcrest Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33810
863-559-3012
nickiwhit728@gmail.com

Background Summary:

I started with Landmark Audio & Lighting in June of 1993, as a part time shipping clerk. In, May of 1994, I started as a full-time installer after graduating high school. Over the next sixteen years, my responsibilities went from low level installer, lead installer, installation supervisor, and project designer & manager.

Experience:

Landmark Audio & Lighting, Inc

230 S Lake Parker Ave Lakeland, FL 33801

www.landmarkaudioinc.com

since 1993

Project Manager

· 16 years Installation Experience including: wire pulling; floor pocket soldering; termination of amplifier racks, microphone junctions, speaker & mic patch-bays; hanging speakers, light bars, lighting fixtures, & video projectors.

· 14 years Troubleshooting Experience, from Lightning Strikes, Power Surges, Equipment failure. Audio: Determining if problem resides in Mixer, Processing, wiring, Amplifiers, or source. Lighting: Determining if failure is bad lamp, plug, loose wire, bad firing card, bad control board, DMX wiring issue, or problem with Lighting Console. Video: Determining is source is outputting correct video format, equipment is passing signal correctly, bad projector lamp, or projector board. Also experience with consulting/resolving with Manufacturers warranty and non-warranty problems.

· 13 Years Experience wiring Leprecon, NSI, and Lightronics Dimmers, NSI Melange Console Programming, NSI MC xxxx Lighting Console Programming, Leprecon Console Programming. Also experience in Lightronics Entry Station Systems and Leprecon Entry Station Systems. Experience with L/e Fixtures, ETC Fixtures, and Altman Fixtures. Design and installation of DMX512 Distribution Systems for Intelligent Lighting.

· 12 Years Experience with Extron, FSR, TVOne, and Vaddio Equipment, Design and Installation of Video switching and up-scaling video systems with and without Cat5 transmission systems. Design and Installation of Draper Electric and Permanent Mount Screens 4x3 and 16x9 Formats with Sanyo Projectors with and without custom short/long throw lens.

· 12 Years Experience Designing and Installation of 70 Volt Distributed Sound Systems using JBL Control Series, Atlas Sound, TOA, dBx, Community, Shure, and Peavey.

· 10 years Experience designing custom Sound, Lighting, and Video booths for various installations.

· 12 years Programming Experience including: Peavey Media Matrix X-Frame certification, RTI Control Certification, Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Certification, Yamaha PM5D Certification, Yamaha M7CL, LS9, DME experience , ASHLY Protea, Shure P4800, QSC, RANE, Harman HiQnet products, dBx Driverack & Zone Pro, Whirlwind E-Snake, Peavey Digitool, BSS Soundweb.

· 10 Years in Rentals and Productions: Audio, Video, and Lighting Systems, Wireless & Wired mic Rental, Intercom Rental.

· 12 Years Design Experience including: EASE 2.1 – 4.1, Visual Cad, AutoCAD Lite 2000i, and Middle Atlantic RackTools. Co-ordination with Electrical Engineers, Architects, and General Contractors that involved conduit & power design for audio, lighting, and video installations, Schematics, equipment layouts, and “As Builts”

· 12 Years Room Equalization experience using Audio Control SA3052 RTA Analyzer System and 5 Years using Ivie IE35 RTA.

· 10 Years Experience with QuickBooks Pro & Microsoft Office, Proposals, Purchase Orders, Invoicing, Billing, Service and Repair Authorizations.

· 8 Years Marketing Experience: Website design & updates, 4 – Regional Training Conference for end users, Newsletter & Postcard Mail outs.

· 12 Years Home Theater Experience: Onkyo, Integra, Adcom, McIntosh, NAD, Russound, Bay Audio, PSB, Lexicon, Runco, Dwin, KEF, Channel Vision, Home Theater Master Remotes

· 12 Years End User Training

· 14 Years Live Audio Mixing: 200+ Choirs, 30 Piece Orchestras, Acoustic and Digital Drums, Acoustic and Electric guitars with and without amplifiers, Piano, Bass, Keyboards, Praise Teams, In-ear Monitoring, Aviom, Monitor Console. Have mixed on Crest Century GT 32 Channel, Crest X Series Consoles, Soundcraft K3 32 Channel, Soundcraft Live 4, Soundcraft Live 8, Soundcraft Ghost 40 Channel, Yamaha M3000 40 Channel, Yamaha M2500 40 Channel, Yamaha O1V, Yamaha DM2000, Yamaha M7CL, Yamaha LS9

· Passed InfoComm’s CTS Certification Exam with Score of 420

References:

Kent Morris - Cornerstone Media Group 678-493-0951

Chuck Walthall - Walthall & Associates 850-478-9002

Jay Strike Bell Shoals Baptist Church 813-689-4229

EASE Models

More Installations

Family Worship Center Gym Re-work
Lakeland, FL

- EASE Model
- Co-ordination with Electrical Contractor for conduit placement and power requirements for Audio System and Lighting System
- Installation of JBL Speaker System
- Installation and Programming of Whirlwind E-Snake System
- Installation and Programming of Yamaha LS9-32 Digital Mixer
- Installation and Programming of Peavey X-frame 88 Processor
- Project Management to meet client deadline



2 - JBL VRX918S Subwoofers, 6 - JBLVRX932LA Main Speakers , and
3 - JBL AC2212/95 Delay Speakers

Custom Made Patch Panels & Snakes for Mic Inputs and Monitor Outputs

Yamaha LS9-32 Digital Mixer w/ Ethersound Input/Output Card

Leprecon LPX24 Lighting Controller

Shure Dual UHF-R Wireless System

Middle Atlantic Amp Rack

Peavey X-frame 88 Processor

Whirlwind E-Snake System

Crown Itech Amplifiers

Crown CDi Amplifier

Leprecon AI-512 Architectural Entry Station System

Leprecon AI512 Entry Station Controller

2 - Leprecon VX Series Dimmers

L/e Lighting Strips

ETC Lighting Fixtures

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Bell Shoals Baptist Church - East Bay Campus Re-Work

Brandon, FL

- EASE Model

- Co-ordination with client on Proposal Pricing and Contract

- Speaker System Design

- Lighting System Design

- Video System Design

- Co-ordination with Electrical Contractor for conduit placement and power requirements for Audio System, Lighting System, and Video System

- Project Management to meet client deadline

3 - Renkus-Heinz PNX81 Main Speakers

1 - Renkus- Heinz PNX112 Subwoofer

3 - Draper Screens

3 - Sanyo Projector

2 - Extron IN1508 Switchers

1 - Allen & Heath GL2400 Mixer

1 - ACE Backstage Floor pockets

2 - Leprecon LDS610 Stick Dimmers

1 - Leprecon LP Lighting Controller

ETC Fixtures

Aviom System

Shure Wireless Mics

Crown Amplifier

Juice Goose Power System

Resume

James “Whit” Whitworth
7148 Cedarcrest Blvd Lakeland, FL 33810
863-797-0619
nickiwhit728@gmail.com
Background Summary

I started with Landmark Audio & Lighting in June of 1993, as a part time shipping clerk. In, May of 1994, I started as a full-time installer after graduating high school. Over the next fourteen years, my responsibilities went from low level installer, lead installer, installation supervisor, and project designer & manager.


Experience:

Landmark Audio & Lighting, Inc
230 S Lake Parker Ave
Lakeland, Fl 33801
863-683-5295
www.landmarkaudioinc.com
since 1993


Project Manager

· 15 years Installation Experience including: wire pulling; floor pocket soldering; termination of amplifier racks, microphone junctions, speaker & mic patch-bays; hanging speakers, light bars, lighting fixtures, & video projectors.

· 14 years Troubleshooting Experience, from Lightning Strikes, Power Surges, Equipment failure. Audio: Determining if problem resides in Mixer, Processing, wiring, Amplifiers, or source. Lighting: Determining if failure is bad lamp, plug, loose wire, bad firing card, bad control board, DMX wiring issue, or problem with Lighting Console. Video: Determining is source is outputting correct video format, equipment is passing correctly, bad projector lamp, or projector board. Also experience with consulting/resolving with Manufacturers warranty and non-warranty problems.

· 13 Years Experience wiring Leprecon, NSI, and Lightronics Dimmers, NSI Melange Console Programming, NSI MC xxxx Lighting Console Programming, Leprecon Console Programming. Also experience in Lightronics Entry Station Systems and Leprecon Entry Station Systems. Experience with L/e Fixtures, ETC Fixtures, and Altman Fixtures. Design and installation of DMX512 Distribution Systems for Intelligent Lighting.

· 12 Years Experience with Extron, FSR, TVOne, and Vaddio Equipment, Design and Installation of Video switching and up-scaling video systems with and without Cat5 transmission systems. Design and Installation of Draper Electric and Permanent Mount Screens 4x3 and 16x9 Formats with Sanyo Projectors with and without custom short/long throw lens.

· 12 Years Experience Designing and Installation of 70 Volt Distributed Sound Systems using JBL Control Series, Atlas Sound, TOA, dBx, Community, Shure, and Peavey.

· 10 years Experience designing custom Sound, Lighting, and Video booths for various installations.

· 10 years Programming Experience including: Peavey Media Matrix X-Frame certification, RTI Control Certification, Renkus-Heinz Iconyx Certification, Yamaha PM5D Certification, Yamaha M7CL, LS9, DME experience , ASHLY Protea, Shure P4800, QSC, RANE, Harman HiQnet products, dBx Driverack & Zone Pro, Whirlwind E-Snake, Peavey Digitool, BSS Soundweb.

· 10 Years Design Experience including: EASE 2.1 – 4.1, Visual Cad, AutoCAD Lite 2000i, and Middle Atlantic RackTools. Co-ordination with Electrical Engineers, Architects, and General Contractors that involved conduit & power design for audio, lighting, and video installations.

·12 Years Room Equalization experience using Audio Control SA3052 RTA Analyzer System and 5 Years using Ivie IE35 RTA.

· 10 Years Experience with QuickBooks Pro & Microsoft Office, Proposals, Purchase Orders, Invoicing, Billing, Service and Repair Authorizations.

· 8 Years Marketing Experience: Website design & updates, 4 – Regional Training Conference for end users, Newsletter & Postcard Mail outs.

· 9 Years Home Theater Experience: Onkyo, Integra, Adcom, McIntosh, NAD, Russound, Bay Audio, PSB, Lexicon, Runco, Dwin, KEF, Channel Vision, Home Theater Master Remotes

· 8 Years End User Training

· 12 Years Live Audio Mixing: 200+ Choirs, 30 Piece Orchestras, Acoustic and Digital Drums, Acoustic and Electric guitars with and without amplifiers, Piano, Bass, Keyboards, Praise Teams, In-ear Monitoring, Aviom, Monitor Console. Have mixed on Crest Century GT 32 Channel, Crest X Series Consoles, Soundcraft K3 32 Channel, Soundcraft Live 4, Soundcraft Live 8, Soundcraft Ghost 40 Channel, Yamaha M3000 40 Channel, Yamaha M2500 40 Channel, Yamaha O1V, Yamaha DM2000, Yamaha M7CL, Yamaha LS9


References
Kent Morris Cornerstone Media Group Phone 678-493-0951

Mike Stuckey Stuckey & Associates Phone 863-899-8720

Jay Strike Bell Shoals Baptist Church Phone 813-689-4229

R. Bob Adams SLS Loudspeakers Phone 417-883-4549




About Me

I am 33 years old and am married to my best friend, Nicki, for 9 ½ years. We have 2 boys, Logan 6 and Cole 4, and 1 daughter Mikayla who is almost 1 year.. I enjoy golf and playing with my sons.

Recent Installations

Recent Completed Projects:

- 1,000 Seat New Construction Worship Center:
1. EASE Model of Room from AutoCAD Plans
2. Conduit and Power Layout in AutoCAD plans.
3. Co-ordination with Client on Proposal Prices.
4. Design of Audio System
5. Design of Stage and Architectural Lighting System
6. Co-ordination with Architect, Electrical Engineer, Construction Company, and Electrical Contractor on conduit, power, floor box, lighting, speaker, and all rack locations.
7. Project Management of installation crew to meet client deadline.
8. Equalization of Audio System in ASHLY Protea Software and HIQnet Software.

Equipment:

12 – JBL VRX932LA Main Speakers

3 – JBL VRX918S Subwoofers

2 – JBL ASB6128V Dual 18” Subwoofers

ASHLY 24.24 Protea Processor

1 – Crown iTech 6000 Amplifier
1 – Crown iTech4000 Amplifier

3 – Crown CDi 4000 Amplifiers

5 – Crown CDi2000 Amplifiers

3 – Crown CDi1000 Amplifiers

4 – Renkus-Heinz SGX42 Front Fills

ACE Backstage Floor Pockets

Middle Atlantic Racks and Power Infrastructure

Lyntec Power Sequencer

2 – Shure UHF-R Wireless Systems

6 – Shure ULXP Wireless Systems

5 – Leprecon VX1200 Dimmers

2 – Leprecon VX2400 Dimmers

1 – LP-X48 Lighting Controller

1 – Leprecon AI512 Entry Station Controller

4 – Leprecon Entry Stations

L/e Lighting Bars, ETC Fixtures, 6 – Altman CYC-100 LED Fixtures.

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Recent Completed Projects:

- 950 Seat New Construction Worship Center:
1. EASE Model of Room from AutoCAD Plans
2. Conduit and Power Layout in AutoCAD plans.
3. Co-ordination with Client on Proposal Prices.
4. Design of Cobra Net Audio System
5. Co-ordination with Architect, Electrical Engineer, Construction Company, and Electrical Contractor on conduit, power, floor box, speaker, and amp rack location.
6. Project Management of installation crew to meet client deadline.

Equipment: 2 – Renkus Heinz IC24R Speakers, 2 – Renkus-Heinz PN112R Subwoofers, 1 – Renkus
Heinz PN115R Speaker, 1 – Renkus Heinz PN81R Speaker, 1 – Yamaha LS9-32 Digital
Mixer with Cobranet Output Card, 2 – Crown CDi 2000 Amplifiers, 1 – Middle Atlantic
Wall Rack, 4 – Shure ULXP Wireless Systems, 4 – OAP Monitors.

This Audio System is A CobraNet System. We are running audio to all the main speakers on Cat5 cables from a Gigabit Ethernet switch. We are using the Renkus Heinz RHAON System, which worked great.

More to Come.....