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066: On The Front Line with Kameesha Jones | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast

July 31, 2024 0 0

066: On The Front Line with Kameesha Jones | The AV/IT Amplifier Podcast/strong>
 

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We’re back in the remote studio with an interview of Kameesha Jones, an audiovisual project manager for Florida International University and an audio engineer for the Miami Heat. They discuss Kameesha’s work with the Miami Heat, her role as an AV project manager, and her new position as the DEI chair for HETMA. Kameesha shares her experiences working in the AV industry, the challenges she faces, and her goals for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field. She emphasizes the importance of representation, creating safe spaces, and providing training and resources for DEI initiatives.

Keywords

audiovisual, project manager, Miami Heat, AV industry, DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, representation, safe spaces, training, resources

Sound Bites
“Working with the Miami Heat is definitely fun, is rewarding. It’s my fun job.”
“We have to figure that out within 30 seconds with that problem going wrong.”
“I want to elevate my skills so that when I do walk into a room and they’re asking me questions about, have you ever renovated a ballroom or have you done that? Yes, I have.”

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:24 Challenges and Rewards of the AV Industry
08:11 Role as AV Project Manager
12:32 Taking on the DEI Chair Role
18:17 Representation and Recognition
26:08 Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the AV Industry
29:07 Conclusion and Contact Information
 

 
 
Connect with Kameesha:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kameesha-jones-b3490339/
https://x.com/Kay1117

Connect with Ryan:
https://twitter.com/Ryan_A_Gray
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
ryan@higheredav.com

Follow the Show:
https://twitter.com/AVITAmplifier
http://higheredav.com/ryangray

Voiceovers by Chris Dechter:
 https://twitter.com/cdechter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdechter/

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