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The San Jose State Event Center On The Job Training

As a Sound and Lighting Technician Intern keeping up with the variety and technical nature of many of the events much of the training in this department is provided during an actual event. As a new technician I was assigned on a call with the express instruction to observe and learn how everything operates. I was given easy tasks to complete, while being instructed by more experienced technicians about other details. As a new technician I was allowed to repeat the training position on each type of event until I was comfortable enough to work on the event unassisted by supervisor.                                    

Good Customer Service

As a Sound and Lighting Technician Intern I was frequently in contact with clients and the event center guests. When dealing with each of these groups I was expected to be courteous, cooperative, and professional because my attitude reflected my company’s customer service. During events I would remain out of sight unless a problem occurred. At these times it was more important for me to remain calm and helpful.

The San Jose State Event center audio board

As a Sound and Lighting Technician Intern I learned how to setup, operate, and strike sound, lighting, rigging, and audio-visual equipment of events in the Student Union, Event Center, and other campus venues. I received training and troubleshooting skills on technical equipment used for events; including: sound, lighting, rigging, staging, scoreboard, telecom, electrical, audiovisual, and video. I was responsible for learning and following the industry standard and the Student Union, Inc. policies and safety instructions. I also had to main a professional attitude and conduct at all times while setting up, operating, and striking technical equipment for events. I assisted in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of technical systems and equipment. Sometimes I managed performances and ensured that all my technical duties were performed in a professional manner for the events and complete all my other duties I was assigned.  I had to be able to follow instructions while working with other people. I learned the basic understanding of sound and electronic systems, including components and signal flow. I had to learn basic electricity and lighting systems that including electrical theory and safety. I worked hard to show my supervisor that I was willing to learn while having to work with minimal supervision though the completion of assigned events.           

My internship

At the San Jose State Event Center my duties and responsibilities as an Audio Visual Technician Intern are: facilitate the arrangement of concert lighting and audio equipment, construct and deconstruct performing stages, attend training sections consisting of learning how to facilitate and coordinate different building with different stage equipment, designing the marquee, loading and unloading performance equipment, communicating with the Student Union, Inc. of SJSU union, and other halls to facilitate quick and convenient service and provide excellent customer service to a diverse clientele.                       

The San Jose State Event Center Organization

  The Student Union, Inc. is a non-profit corporation that maintains three major facilities at San José State University in downtown San José, California. These facilities are comprised of the Student Union Building, the Event Center and the Aquatic Center.The corporation is completely self-supporting, and receives no tax dollar support from the State of California or the CSU system. The Student Union, Inc. functions as part of the Student Affairs Division on campus, and is governed by a Board of Directors made up of a student majority, faculty, and administrators.