Aline Kaze
Chicago
Summary
Experienced audio and video professional specializing in AV system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Committed to delivering high-quality results through effective collaboration and adaptability in diverse environments. Expertise in signal flow, equipment calibration, and system integration enhances project outcomes and elevates audiovisual experiences.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Video Technician (Project Coordination Focus)
Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinate technical execution and project workflows for 200+ AV-driven productions annually across live, hybrid, and virtual environments
- Supported full project lifecycle activities, ensuring thorough pre-production planning, clear scope definition, precise scheduling, effective execution, and comprehensive closeout documentation.
- Served as technical liaison among curators, artists, vendors, and internal stakeholders, aligning requirements, timelines, and deliverables to facilitate smooth project execution.
- Serve as technical liaison between curators, artists, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align requirements, timelines, and deliverables
- Performed site assessments and troubleshot AV systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards and accessibility requirements while adhering to operational procedures.
Inventory Manager | Audio Engineer | Operations Project Coordinator
The Silver Room
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 06.2022
- Coordinated logistics, scheduling, and execution support for live event production workflows, enhancing efficiency of technical operations
- Managed AV equipment lifecycle including inventory control, maintenance tracking, shipping/receiving, and deployment readiness
- Supported project coordination activities, ensuring effective vendor communication, streamlined staffing logistics, and thorough production planning
- Collaborated with internal teams and external partners to align technical requirements with event deliverables, facilitating successful execution
- Assisted in execution and closeout of live productions including setup, troubleshooting, and system breakdown
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize shortages.
- Implemented efficient tracking systems for incoming and outgoing inventory.
- Managed over 35 online orders per day
DJ / Live Sound Technician
AM/FM
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Assessed venues and defined audio system requirements to align with production needs
- Provided real-time technical support during live productions to ensure consistent system performance and audio quality
- Coordinated technical setup and breakdown activities in alignment with production schedules and operational timelines
- Coordinated technical setups and breakdowns to meet production schedules and timelines
- Ensured equipment readiness through inventory tracking and preventative maintenance
- Operated sound equipment and software for 3-4 live events per week, ensuring optimal audio quality and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago06.2018
Skills
- AV Systems Integration Support
- Project coordination
- Scope & Schedule Management
- Vendor & Labor Coordination
- Risk management
- Safety compliance
- Site assessment
- Team leadership
- Client communication
- Digital audio workstations
- Control room operations
- Audio post-production
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- AVIXA Certified in Audio Visual Project Management
- Dante Certification Levels 1–3
- PMP Exam Prep (Udemy)
Timeline
Audio Video Technician (Project Coordination Focus)
Museum of Contemporary Art
06.2022 - Current
Inventory Manager | Audio Engineer | Operations Project Coordinator
The Silver Room
04.2017 - 06.2022
DJ / Live Sound Technician
AM/FM
01.2015 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Illinois Institute of Art