Dynamic multimedia professional with extensive experience in audio/video production, project management, and technical troubleshooting. Skilled in leveraging creative and technical expertise to drive efficient operations, deliver high-quality content, and manage diverse teams. Proven ability to adapt to challenges, lead innovative projects, and maintain productive workflows in fast-paced environments.

Michael Horton

Dynamic multimedia professional with extensive experience in audio/video production, project management, and technical troubleshooting. Skilled in leveraging creative and technical expertise to drive efficient operations, deliver high-quality content, and manage diverse teams. Proven ability to adapt to challenges, lead innovative projects, and maintain productive workflows in fast-paced environments.

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Dynamic multimedia professional with extensive experience in audio/video production, project management, and technical troubleshooting. Skilled in leveraging creative and technical expertise to drive efficient operations, deliver high-quality content, and manage diverse teams. Proven ability to adapt to challenges, lead innovative projects, and maintain productive workflows in fast-paced environments.

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Work Experience

Multimedia Teacher and Coordinator at West Orange Cove CISD
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designed and delivered engaging curriculum covering video production, camera techniques, and sound engineering. Collaborated with and managed a team of four while serving as Director of Big Blue Productions, managing live video board broadcasts using industry-standard equipment. Led and mentored students to create multimedia projects using Adobe Creative Suite, Unreal Engine, and Cinema 4D; supported training outcomes including certification completion. Maintained and troubleshot production and classroom technology to ensure seamless operations.
Multimedia / Video & Technology / Production Support (Director/Coordinator role) at West Orange Cove CISD
January 1, 2019 - Present
Diagnose and repair computers, mobile devices, and electronics for a wide range of clients. Perform virus removal, OS reinstalls, and system optimization. Install and configure hardware, printers, and audio systems. Maintain smooth day-to-day operations through proactive communication and technical problem-solving while ensuring reliable classroom and production technology workflows.
Multimedia Teacher and Coordinator at West Orange-Cove CISD
January 1, 2019 - Present
Designs and delivers engaging curriculum on video production, camera techniques, and sound engineering. Collaborates and manages a team of 4 while serving as Director of Big Blue Productions; leads live video broadcast operations using industry-standard equipment. Maintains and troubleshoots production and classroom technology to ensure seamless operations and provides guidance to students creating multimedia projects.
IT Support Specialist (Information Technology Support) at Total Sand Solutions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Diagnosed and resolved technology issues to keep systems operational. Provided technical troubleshooting and repair services, supported hardware/software setup, and ensured reliable daily operations through communication and problem-solving with crews and site management.
Information Technology Support Specialist at Total Sand Solutions
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Diagnoses and repairs computers, mobile devices, and electronics for a range of clients. Performs virus removal, OS reinstalls, and system optimization. Installs and configures hardware, printers, and audio systems, delivering consistent customer-focused technical solutions.
Technology Support Specialist (Information Technology Support Specialist) at West Orange Cove CISD / Total Sand Solutions (as listed timeline overlap)
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Technical support across Windows OS troubleshooting and repair; hardware installation and maintenance; virus removal, OS reinstalls, and system optimization; network and peripheral setup; delivering customer-focused technical solutions with consistent reliability.
Technology/Multimedia Role (Director of Big Blue Productions, School Video Board Operations) at Big Blue Productions
January 1, 2007 - Present
Developed and managed creative multimedia projects and led school video board operations with a focus on high-quality content delivery. Maintained and troubleshot hardware/software across diverse platforms. Provided technical expertise to ensure smooth operations through proactive communication and problem-solving while managing and coordinating work with crews.
Self-Employed | H orton Electronics Repair at Horton Electronics Repair
January 1, 2007 - Present
Diagnose and repair computers, mobile devices, and electronics for a wide range of clients. Perform virus removal, OS reinstallations, and system optimization. Install and configure hardware, printers, and audio systems. Provide customer-focused technical solutions with consistent reliability.
Director of Big Blue Productions / Self-Employed - Audio / Video Repair and Support at Horton Electronics / Big Blue Productions (Self-Employed)
January 1, 2007 - Present
Lead school video board operations focused on high-quality multimedia content. Develop and manage creative multimedia projects with strong content delivery. Maintain and troubleshoot hardware/software across diverse platforms. Provide technical troubleshooting and repair services including computer/mobile device/electronics diagnostics, virus removal, OS reinstall and optimization, hardware installation and maintenance, and network/peripheral setup, delivering consistent customer-focused solutions.
Director of Big Blue Productions at Self-Employed | Horton Electronics Repair
January 1, 2007 - Present
Directs school video board operations with a focus on high-quality multimedia content. Develops and manages creative multimedia projects, maintaining and troubleshooting hardware/software across diverse platforms.

Education

B.S. Communications - Broadcasting (Summa Cum Laude) at Lamar University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
A.A.S. Information Technology Support Specialist at Lamar State College - Orange
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
B.S. Communications - Broadcasting at Lamar University
January 1, 2018 - July 28, 2026
A.A.S. Information Technology Support Specialist at Lamar State College–Orange
January 1, 2013 - July 28, 2026
B.S. Communications - Broadcasting at Lamar University
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
A.A.S. Information Technology Support Specialist at Lamar State College - Orange
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Qualifications

Adobe Visual Arts Professional
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Graphics Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Software Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Cisco Network Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Adobe Visual Arts Professional
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Graphics Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Software Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Cisco Network Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Adobe Visual Arts Professional
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Graphics Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Software Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026
Cisco Network Specialist
January 11, 2030 - July 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Computers & Electronics, Professional Services, Other