- Portland, OR
- April 3, 2024
My name is Joshua and I’m an experienced audio engineer with a deep background in studio recording, music production, live sound, and education. My goal is to deliver quality audio experiences in a variety of audio disciplines.
Education
Trained in the following audio disciplines.
Studio Recording/Mixing Ableton/Pro Tools
Live Sound Game Audio
Synthesis Sound Design
Project/Studio Management Postproduction
Experience
Lead the process, innovation, and daily technical troubleshooting as well as providing the highest quality of AV/IT support.
Recruit, train and coordinate weekly schedules, payroll and disciplinary procedures as well as provide development opportunities for the team.
Adhere to local licensing law, national and government guided safety standards and identify safety needs and hazards of the department by providing solutions that ensure the safety of guests and staff.
Communicate all departmental updates in a clear and concise manner to staff as well as operational leader within the property and delegate duties to team when applicable.
Operate all technical aspects and machinery that that support member, guest and staff use of the Cinema in all film and digital video formats.
Diagnose and solve problem to offset any interruption of programming, events or items associate with AV/IT by communicating and contacting Service Engineers and Contractors as appropriate.
Stage tech for a 30 city 6 month tour featuring LL Cool J and The Roots
Managed all the DJ gear for the tour. Setup gear for events and maintained gear for the tour.
• Setup, operate, and program AV equipment (speakers, lights, microphones, video cameras, webcams, video walls, networks) for large scale live events.
• Manage and coordinate all AV gear rentals, transportation, hospitality, flights, and hotel bookings for national and international touring artists. Production manager during events.
• Managed venue operations including maintaining and updating infrastructure, box office, network infrastructure, training and staff scheduling / management.
• Educated students on the subjects of audio engineering / music production (recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and synthesis.) Created the curriculum from the ground up. 40-60 students a term.
• Project management and tech support to build and improve multiple recording studio spaces and the quality of student’s education. Successfully transitioned the program to remote learning during the pandemic with high quality audio and video streaming for virtual learning. Supported and managed the departments AV needs.
• Managed the budget for the program that was used to purchase computers, analog recording console, microphones, sound treatment and various production gear. Managed the recording and live production spaces, including logistics, scheduling, engineering and maintenance. Managed all the AV needs of events at the campus including planning, logistics, budgets, scheduling, and setup.
Freelance, Various Locations, 2012 - Current
Audio Engineer and Production Manager
• Built, operate, and maintain a studio space where I offer freelance recording, mixing, mastering, sound design, and general audio engineering services and classes.
• A1/A2 Audio engineer for various large music festivals and venues.
(What the Fest, Shambhala, Paradiso, Bass Canyon, Insomniac , Live Nation)
• Sound design, audio editor and or engineer for multiple corporate product launches / events.
(Quidel Ortho, Doc Martins, Peloton, Adidas)
• Assistant Engineer at Robert Lang Studios and Salt Mine Studios
