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Woodland Park, NJ (August 2018) — FSR, located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, takes its role as a local business as seriously as its role as an international manufacturer of audio video products. Not only does the company lend a hand, and financial support to industry charities such as the annual Drunk Unkles concert during InfoComm, FSR continually gives back to its home county in New Jersey by supporting the United Way of Passaic County’s “Backpack 4 Kids” program. Once again FSR, under the leadership of president and Passaic resident Jan Sandri, has joined with other local businesses and the United Way to fill backpacks with learning tools and classroom essentials, including notebooks, erasers, pens, pencils, and crayons, along with lunch boxes, so local students are equipped for the school year ahead.

 “Backpacks 4 Kids” is part of a greater United Way initiative and a combined effort between area businesses to provide basic school supplies to children and to encourage an increase of academic success and higher graduation rates of children in Passaic County schools.

“So much of what we do at FSR is wrapped around giving students the very best tools to succeed,” said Jan Sandri, FSR’s president. “Our dedication to creativity and learning is reflected in our products, and that commitment is carried out on a local level by supporting our own county’s kids with much-needed supplies. We’re so happy we can help and give students a proper start for the school year.”

FSR manufactures audio and video switching, control products, connectivity boxes and collaboration systems from its headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ.

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: August 28, 2018

^{Digital Library gives contractors easy access to Company’s products, prices and specs}    

Woodland Park, NJ – (June 21, 2018) — FSR, a leading global designer and manufacturer of power, data and electrical solutions for the  corporate, education, hospitality, and government markets, has announced that it now has a featured binder in My Resource Library (MRL).  MRL is a virtual library that offers manufacturers, design + architectural firms and furniture dealers access to the very latest in product pricing and specification details.

A valuable and useful tool, MRL features all the resources normally found in a physical library in a digital format. It provides the contract market with a robust search engine for access to up-to-date information, and the ability to organize and save project elements in virtual binders, plus many more features specifically designed to assist contract market.  

“We are so excited to be an active participant in MRL,” says Lourdes Collins, Director, Furniture and Design Channel for FSR.  “We are always seeking to simplify the process for our clients and partners and this resource will make it so easy for them to research and compare FSR products and evaluate their appropriateness for individual projects - right from their desktops.”

FSR’s MRL binder contains a comprehensive representation of all the manufacturers products that merge elegant form with function for a path to technology-rich furniture solutions. Highlights include floor, table, wall and ceiling connectivity modules and covers, wire management solutions, as well as a full line of interfaces and seamless Audio Visual solutions for collaboration, connectivity and communications applications in the corporate, hospitality, education and government sectors.

Check out our MRL binder at: https://myresourcelibrary.com/Binder/b10deb00-10ad-f001-1092-000000000000

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: June 21, 2018

Herman has selected FSR as The Herman Vendor of the Year; FSR was presented with the award at InfoComm 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. FSR was recognized for providing exceptional engagement across every facet of their partnership, and for the company's commitment to and support of Herman’s strategic initiatives.

“Our entire team votes on the manufacturer partner that went above and beyond in supporting our partnership and strategic initiatives,” said Jeffrey Wolf, executive vice president, Herman. "FSR provides us with outstanding support in every facet of our business and has been instrumental in enabling us to achieve our growth and strategic goals.”

Jan Sandri, president, FSR, added “To be named The Herman Vendor of the Year, by such a respected member of the AV community is indeed an honor. Herman has an impeccable reputation for service and quality and we are proud and delighted to work alongside them to provide the best experience possible for our end-users. But we are also doubly privileged to have received this distinction at InfoComm in the presence of our friends and colleagues, and those we consider our industry family. We look forward to many more successful years partnering with Herman.”

Created: June 19, 2018

FSR’s DR-EDID Scores At InfoComm 2018

Company’s New Emulator Grabs SVC’s Best of Show Award

Las Vegas, NV (June xx, 2018) – FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of infrastructure products for the audio/video, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), education, corporate, hospitality, government, and religious markets, is proud to announce that its newly introduced DR (Doctor) EDID, a device that allows the quick manipulation of information for simplified integration, has been named a Best of Show winner for InfoComm 2018 from Sound & Video Contractor, a Future plc brand.

Introduced to the AV market at the show, the DR-EDID Emulator allows the installer to easily and quickly modify information with a rotary switch to select between 16 pre-installed settings or copy the EDID from any device. This will simplify troubleshooting the technical challenges that often arise when performing video system integration, or permanently set the EDID of the system when left in place. It is designed to manipulate the EDID information provided to a connected HDMI source, or any device connected prior to the unit in the HDMI chain. The unique self-powered bidirectional device can be inserted onto either end of any HDMI cable and contains critical information about the capabilities of the connected display, including audio and video format support, HDMI feature support, etc.

“FSR is extremely proud that our DR-EDID has received such a prestigious award from one of the industry’s leading publications —Sound & Video Contractor. FSR always sets out to design a solution that will not only deliver outstanding performance but will also meet the needs of industry professionals. To be recognized by our community for these efforts while also receiving acknowledgement on our technology’s potential is truly a win for the whole company,” explains Jan Sandri, FSR president.

"This was a rich field of submitted nominations, reflecting the breadth of engineering, R&D, and UX talent we have in this industry," says SVC editor Cynthia Wisehart. "Congratulations to the winning teams. I look forward to seeing their products at work across our markets."

Best of Show winners were submitted for consideration by the product manufacturers and winners were selected by a panel of anonymous InfoComm members (CTS-certified) on-site judges at InfoComm 2018.  On Day 1 and Day 2, judges evaluated each entered product against multiple criteria including innovation; performance against category standard; richness/relevance of feature set; ease of installation/maintenance; network friendliness; and value/ROI. Products with the highest total points were designated as winners.

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: June 19, 2018

FSR Offers Two Continuing Education Courses Geared Toward Interior Designers

Courses teach how to blend communication and information technology into design elements for heightened presenter and user experience

Woodland Park, NJ (May xx, 2018) – — FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of infrastructure solution products for the audio/video, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), education, hospitality, and government markets, is offering two new continuing education courses geared toward the interior design community. Both courses are approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC); and the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), and Lourdes Collins, FSR Director, Furniture and Design Channel, has been certified to teach both.

According to Collins the courses are available to all, but specifically target Design Firms whose customers need to integrate information technology, audio / visual equipment and control devices into design elements for shared, heightened and convenient communications. “Today’s designers face a dual challenge,” explains Collins, “they not only have to provide high-performance high-design environments, but one that allows easy and reliable access to functional technology as well. These courses will expand their knowledge of collaboration spaces and connectivity options, and discuss alternative practices when designing and arranging furniture for successful boardrooms, hospitality venues, schools, or similar projects.”

Course descriptions

Designing Successful Technology - Rich Collaboration Spaces

This course introduces various types of collaborative environments and the challenges associated with the design of these rooms. It will focus on stake-holder input, design, layout and implementation and discuss how furniture choice and placement, technology integration, connectivity and equipment storage can impact the user’s experience and productivity.  Real-life examples of spaces and solutions will be offered throughout the presentation.

AV & IT Connectivity in Ceilings, Walls, Floors and Tables

This course will take the attendee on a journey from the traditional presentation spaces of yesterday, through the technology revolution driving the design of today and tomorrow’s Auditoriums, Classrooms, and Conference Rooms. Along the way the instructor will discuss how changes in AV & IT connectivity can impact– and improve - the experience for both audience and presenter.

“We are extremely pleased to continue to bring value and knowledge to the design community via these two new courses,” says Jan Sandri, FSR president. “Education improves competence and skill and is a powerful tool to strengthen any individual and elevate an entire profession. We are proud that Lourdes has been certified to teach these courses and are already scheduling classes.”

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: May 14, 2018

Winners were chosen by readers from among submitted products

December 20, 2017

FSR:  Wire Marshall

Created: March 02, 2018

Company’s PWB-FR-450 is Only Fire-Rated Wall Box for Infrastructure industry

Woodland Park, NJ  (December 8, 2017) – FSR, a prominent manufacturer of products for all segments of the ProAV industry, including: education, hospitality, government, corporate and religious markets, is proud to announce that it has received a patent on its PWB-FR-450 Fire-Rated Wall Box, the latest offering in its popular PWB series. The development underscores the Company’s pioneering spirit and leadership role by acknowledging the infrastructure industry’s only fire-rated wall box with a patent.

The large capacity PWB-FR-450 incorporates fire-resistant intumescent material within the door and its mounting frame for up to 60 minutes of protection.  The unique box is completely code-compliant and eliminates the need for constructing double walls. When closed, the PWB-FR-450’s cover is flush to the wall enabling displays to be mounted as close as possible, but also allowing ample room for all other in-wall connections. The cover is ventilated top and bottom to provide convection cooling and there is an exit slot to pass cables from the interior of the box to the display.

The PWB-FR-450 can accommodate Crestron’s DM-RMC-4K-SCALAR-C receiver/room controller or 3 AC outlets and 4 single gang compartments to meet the needs of nearly any installation.

“FSR is very proud to receive this patent on our PWB-FR-450 Fire-Rated Wall Box,” says Jan Sandri, president of FSR. “Not only is it prestigious to receive a patent, but it tells the industry that we are the first to bring this kind of technology to market. While other wall boxes certainly exist, FSR is the only company to offer a fire-rated wall box that is also designed for applications where the installer needs to mount larger interfaces or equipment behind a display or in any other custom application.

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: December 08, 2017

Models Strut the Runway Wearing Jewelry Crafted from FSR Gear

Woodland Park, NJ (October 25, 2017) –FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the Pro AV and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) markets, got crafty for The New England Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and supplied models at its 19th annual unconventional fashion show with neck jewelry made from floor box handles.

Two dozen of the region’s best interior design firms and schools team up with industry manufacturers to battle it out on the runway at the annual event that drew a sold out crowd of over 1,700 people at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on October 12^th. Designers from each team create and don fashions crafted exclusively from the tools of their trade and compete for cheers, awards and bragging rights.

At this year’s event, FSR, represented by Lourdes Collins, business development manager, furniture distribution and design channel, and Chaz Porter, director of global sales, partnered with the well-established architect and design firm, Perkins & Will; Herman Miller, the renowned international provider of furnishings and related technologies; and Maharam, a leading provider of textiles to architects and interior designers. The team, whose theme was “The Movement of Dance”, took home awards for “Best Walk” and “Best Hair and Makeup”.

“This amazing event unleashes the creativity that serves as the backbone of the furniture and design industry, and we were honored to support it with our own contributions,” said Porter.  “Now, with Lourdes on our team, we look forward to participating in more events, such as this one, and demonstrate that technology can mix with imagination to result in an unforgettable experience, on the runway, or in the boardroom.”

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: November 28, 2017

Huddle BLOX makes the connection for users with wired and wireless charging and power options

Woodland Park, NJ – (August 22, 2017) — FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of infrastructure solution products for the audio/video, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), education, hospitality, and government markets, announces that its all new Huddle BLOX™ charging station, recently introduced at the InfoComm 2017 show in Orlando, FL, is now shipping.

The Huddle BLOX™  from FSR is a sturdy and convenient charging station that doubles as a table, or an attractive end-table that doubles as a charging station. It was designed as a smart option for libraries, coffee shops, lobbies, media rooms, or any location where powering up is desired. Providing Wireless and USB charging along with AC power allows connections with room to spare. These sturdy blocks are available in two sizes and an array of finishes including black, white and maple. For a quick meeting, a study group, or to just relax, Huddle BLOX has everyone connected!

“We are extremely excited that we can now tell customers that our all-new Huddle BLOX, which we rolled out at the recent InfoComm Show in Orlando, is available immediately,” says Jan Sandri, FSR president. “It’s not only a smart-looking solution, but it also addresses a need in a number of applications for a reliable power source.”

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: November 28, 2017

New York, NY (September 7, 2017) – The verdict is in — the John Jay College of Criminal Justice has selected five FSR HuddleVU Collaboration Systems, for its small-group study rooms located in the Lloyd Sealy Library of 

Haaren Hall. The systems allow multiple users to share and view their laptops, tablets, and smart phone screens on a main display, underscoring the school’s efforts to encourage student collaboration, group study and shared projects.  FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of infrastructure solution products for the audio/video, Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), education, hospitality, and government markets, released project details from Company headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ. 

Lloyd Sealy Library, which holds more than 500,000 books, periodicals, films, microfilms, and digital collections, offered students all the resources necessary for group study and shared projects, except the technology that would result in greater collaboration and increased use of the study-group rooms. Following an exploration and evaluation process of affordable options that would create the ideal environment for people to view and share ideas, the school made the decision to install FSR HuddleVU Collaboration systems.

According to Geng H. Lin, Library Systems Manager, “Everything was built-in so we didn’t have to reconfigure the current space, which was a concern. We decided to try two immediately.” FSR's HuddleVU systems include all the necessary video switching equipment, control hardware, display power control and color-coded captive HDMI cables for a simple, yet effective way to install quickly and operate.

Once the FSR HuddleVU systems were installed in two rooms in the upper library, the College focused on stimulating interest via signage in the library, promotion on the library website and a notification to students via internal electronic communications. The rooms were quickly in such high demand that the College added HuddleVUs in the Library’s lower three rooms as well. Each installation was accomplished in one day and came in under budget.

According to the College, the rooms “just work” for the students. The HuddleVU’s are so intuitive and reliable that the students have been able to operate with minimal instruction, and without asking for outside assistance. John Jay College now has a user-friendly, self-contained system designed for group study. Students are able to use the HuddleVU systems immediately following a few simple instructions, and are equally at ease using it for group projects, studying or displaying their work on the screen. The school anticipates a lot of collaboration amongst students when they have group projects, and looks forward to adding systems as space becomes available. According to Lin, “Students are extremely happy with the equipment — they are really enjoying it. It has been a great experience overall.”

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: November 28, 2017

CCUMC Appoints FSR’s Gina Sansivero to Board of Directors

Sansivero to Help Lead Organization in its Support Of

Media and Academic Technology in Educational Settings

Woodland Park, NJ (October 17, 2017) – FSR, an industry-leading manufacturer of products for the Pro AV market, is pleased to announce the appointment of its own Gina Sansivero, director of business development, education, to the Consortium of College and University Media Centers’ (CCUMC) (https://ccumc.site-ym.com/) board of directors. CCUMC, which provides sound leadership and a forum for information exchange, has nearly 850 members at the forefront of media and technologies that support quality teaching and learning in higher education settings.  The announcement was made by FSR president Jan Sandri from company headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ.

Sansivero was elected to the board — consisting of an Executive Director, and eleven officers — for a two-year term commencing in July 2017. In her role as director she will participate in the operations of CCUMC. CCUMC’s mission is to provide leadership and a forum for information exchange to providers of media content and academic technology, and to support quality teaching and learning at institutions of higher education. The Board receives support from various CCUMC committees and task forces as well as from the Executive office staff. Currently, the organization includes members from post-secondary institutions as well as private enterprises of all sizes that supply the media and instructional technology products.

Sansivero, who was named director of business development, education, for FSR in 2014, is responsible for expanding the company’s position within its key educational market. Her role with FSR has been to help educate the sector about new opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning systems offered by FSR. Taking a similar approach, Sansivero will help CCUMC continue its role as a leader in the advancement of technology within the higher education community.

“We are thrilled to welcome someone with Gina’s experience in education to join our family here at CCUMC,” said Aileen Scales, executive director. “As technology continues to change, along with the needs of those working in a learning environment, Gina’s vast knowledge of today’s cutting-edge technology solutions will serve as a tremendous advantage for us. In her new role with CCUMC, we are confident that her experience in this area will help our members reach their goals.”

“CCUMC is recognized as a respected part of the education community and is known to help advance technology within that market,” said Sansivero. “I truly look forward to helping CCUMC continue its mission and help further the role of technology within the education market so that teachers and students can better benefit from today’s advanced solutions and focus on learning.”

About FSR

FSR, established in 1981, manufactures a wide variety of signal management and infrastructure solutions for the AV/IT, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), corporate, education, hospitality, government, and religious markets, including floor, wall, table, and ceiling connectivity boxes and wireways, as well as a full line of interfaces, distribution amplifiers, matrix switchers, seamless scaling switchers and HDBaseT signal delivery solutions. FSR offers live 24/7 technical and sales support throughout the country from expertly trained technicians and sales representatives. The Company is also an HDBaseT Alliance Adopter Member.  For more information: www.fsrinc.com.

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Created: October 18, 2017

Posted By: Michael Williams, rAVe Publications, September 28, 2017

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Woodland Park, NJ  (September 28, 2017) — FSR, a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of products for the Pro AV and Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) markets is strengthening its presence in the western US by appointing Pacific Coast Associates of Benicia, California as a Manufacturers Representative. Effective immediately, Pacific Coast Associates will support FSR’s entire line of audio video switchers and interfaces; infrastructure products which include wall, floor, ceiling and table boxes and wiring systems; control solutions and collaboration systems in Northern California and Hawaii.

We’re delighted to bring Pacific Coast Associates on-board as our newest manufacturers representatives,” said Chaz Porter, FSR director of global sales. “Their extensive experience in the AV infrastructure and integration segments of the market will serve as a great advantage to our customers in the far western regions of the country.”

“We are always seeking the best products to offer our customers, and FSR fits in perfectly,” said Rick Fazenback, principle of Pacific Coast Associates. “We are committed to providing better and more effective solutions that will work now, and in the future. FSR is always on the cutting edge and we look forward to integrating their products and providing better and more effective solutions for our customers.”

FSR manufactures audio and video switching, control products, connectivity boxes and collaboration systems from its headquarters in Woodland Park, NJ.

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Created: October 04, 2017

          Each week Ajish Raju, from Rave Publications, highlights someone from the AV Industry. This week he chose our very own Gina Sansivero, Director of Business Development, Education. In the article Ajish asks Gina questions about her time in the AV Industry & how her journey began, what challeneges she thinks those new to the Inudstry are facing, what her typical work day looks like & more! Below are a few excerpts from the original article.

1.Describe your journey in the AV industry? How did it start?

" I knew I wanted to help people, I knew I wanted to have that connection with people, I knew I wanted to make people feel comfortable in my presence, and I knew I wanted to relate to people and learn from them. While in college (where I was studying elementary education and then psychology) I was hired as a marketing assistant at a medical components company. When I finished my BA in psych they asked me to work full time for them. So I went from a part time marketing assistant to full-time marketing coordinator, then into product management, and then into product development. I kept moving up in the company until I felt like I had hit my plateau....In 2014, I left RelampIt to pursue a position as director of business development for education, with FSR. Having spent many years studying education, I love that many of my interests and passions are coming together now."

2.What do you think is the challenges that are facing a new person who wants to join the industry.

"I think most people don’t know what this industry is about, so the challenge is to educate yourself about the facets of the industry from engineering to manufacturing, product design to project management, lighting, programming/ coding, acoustics, video, etc. So many pieces that I didn’t know existed when I started down this road over 12 years ago. What’s so fantastic is that there are hundreds of industry veterans willing to help you. You just have to do a bit of digging."

6.Describe a typical work day for you. What are your daily disciplines?

"Each day is different, especially if I am traveling and doing campus tours (love campus tours). So I guess my daily discipline is taking a shower because everything else changes. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s not to say my days aren’t organized and structured and I am a complete mess- that’s not true. I adapt quickly but I don’t like sustained chaos. Actually, can chaos be sustained? Maybe not. So then I don’t really like chaos but sometimes it happens and you deal. Especially when flying…you have been paying attention the news about the airlines, right? Yipes!"

To check out the full article click the link below.

http://www.ravepubs.com/av-insider-spotlight-gina-sansivero-director-business-development-education-fsrinc/

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Company Twitter : @FSR_EDU

Created: October 04, 2017

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