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Jimmy Ragsdale

North Myrtle Beach,SC

Summary

Experienced AV Systems Design Engineer with a strong background in engineering and executing complex audiovisual projects across diverse sectors. Skilled in client needs assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and project management. Ready to leverage expertise in design engineering to deliver innovative solutions and drive success in a challenging new role. Driven and dedicated AV Design Engineer committed to providing high-quality, client-focused results.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AV Design/Sales Support Engineer

DBE Systems
11.2023 - 07.2025
  • Personally, engineered, designed, installed, or otherwise integral in the successful completion of small -to large-scale AV projects across Healthcare, Corporate, and Higher-Ed sectors.
  • Successfully collaborated with cross-functional, multidisciplinary project teams in the planning and execution of complex, concurrent mid-to-large-scale AV project business lifecycle.
  • Adapt to different project scopes and client needs by developing, maintaining, and revising all relevant project documentation, including building proposals, scope of work’s engineering drawings, change orders, and equipment lists as needed.
  • Provide pre-and post-sales engineering consultation to project team members and clients, including responding to RFQ/RFI proposals, creating bill of materials, and modifying AV system designs and engineering drawing plans.
  • Proficient in QSC, Biamp, Crestron, Analog Way, AVoIP, and DVLED systems.
  • Provided technical support for the sales team, addressing customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with engineering and product teams to align solutions with client requirements.

AV Design Engineer

Diversified
, VA
08.2018 - 11.2023
  • Personally, engineered, designed, installed, or otherwise integral in the successful completion of mid-to-large scale AV projects across Healthcare, Corporate, and Higher-Ed sectors.
  • Successfully collaborated with cross-functional, multidisciplinary project teams in the planning and execution of complex, concurrent mid-to-large-scale AV project business lifecycle.
  • Develop, maintain, and revise all relevant project documentation, including scope of work, engineering drawings, change orders, and equipment lists as needed based on the client’s needs or budgetary restrictions.
  • Provide pre- and post-sales engineering consultation to project team members and clients, including responding to RFQ/RFI proposals, creating bill of materials, and modifying AV system designs and engineering drawing plans.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive design specifications and project requirements.

Lead AV Foreman

MCW Solutions
07.2014 - 10.2017
  • Direct and oversee the work of AV Installation technicians in the project scheduling, cross-functional team collaboration, implementation, commissioning, and client training of multiple AV Integration systems
  • Led onsite teams to successful completion of installation and commissioning of AV Integrated systems projects, including auditoriums, boardrooms, multi-purpose meeting and training spaces, classrooms, and executive suites.
  • Consult with the client to determine the project SOW, conduct site surveys, and design AV systems solutions to meet the client’s budgetary and equipment performance needs.
  • Wrote, configured, and commissioned DSP systems for integrated AV systems, varying in sizes from small single-source / single-display solutions to large-scale multi-level, multi-room solutions to include DSPs, broadcast routers, matrix switchers, video walls, and various video conferencing solutions.
  • Maintain job site organization, respect client property, and follow proper safety regulations.

Audio Video Engineer

Presidio
03.2012 - 07.2014
  • Personally, engineered, designed, installed, programmed, or otherwise integral in the successful completion of complex AV projects across Healthcare, Corporate, and Higher-Ed sectors.
  • Consult with the client to determine the project SOW, conduct site surveys, and design AV systems solutions to meet the client’s budgetary and equipment performance needs.
  • Wrote, configured, and commissioned DSP systems for integrated AV systems, varying in sizes from small single-source / single-display solutions to large-scale multi-level, multi-room solutions to include DSPs, broadcast routers, matrix switchers, video walls, and various video conferencing solutions.

Lead Technician

Avitecture, Inc.
07.2010 - 10.2012
  • Terminate BNC, RCA, F-Conn, RJ45, RJ11, DB9, DB15, and also experienced in terminations of Crestron and Corning fiber of SC and LC connectors.
  • Verify all wiring labels, check for proper dissipation of heat, and the operation of fans in equipment racks.
  • Verify all signal routes and labels in accordance with drawings.
  • Manage all inventory ordering, tracking, and administration.

Education

Diploma - General Studies

Anniston High School
Anniston, AL
06.1995

Skills

  • Client needs analysis
  • Audio-visual systems engineering
  • Evaluate system drawings
  • Technical sales support
  • Budget analysis expertise
  • Project coordination
  • Oversee AV field installations
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Product demonstration
  • Sales training
  • Sales strategy development
  • Customer support

Certification

  • InfoComm CTS
  • Crestron Masters Silver Certification
  • Crestron DMC-T, DMC-D

Timeline

AV Design/Sales Support Engineer

DBE Systems
11.2023 - 07.2025

AV Design Engineer

Diversified
08.2018 - 11.2023

Lead AV Foreman

MCW Solutions
07.2014 - 10.2017

Audio Video Engineer

Presidio
03.2012 - 07.2014

Lead Technician

Avitecture, Inc.
07.2010 - 10.2012

Diploma - General Studies

Anniston High School

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