- LaPorte, IN
- November 8, 2023
LaPorte, IN 46350
OBJECTIVE:
I am seeking a career involving audio technology in a community that values art and innovation.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Music Technology May 2018
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
EXPERIENCE:
Event Technology Manager | Valparaiso University Jan 2023 - Present
Operate audio and video equipment for music performances, livestreams, conferences, weddings, religious services, and other events. Hire, train, and supervise student staff to operate audio and video equipment. Meet with event organizers to plan the logistics of each event.
Sound and Lighting Specialist | Four Winds Casino Oct 2018 – Jan 2023
Organized and operated audio, video, and lighting for live performances while maintaining company-wide audio and video systems. Was simultaneously and singlehandedly responsible for multiple performance venues, conference rooms, private events, property wide audio, announcements, as well as every TV and satellite receiver in the casino and hotel.
Customer Service | IMax Oct 2016 - June 2018
Intern | Sweetwater Studios May 2016 - June 2016
Shadowed audio engineers, placed microphones, set up recording equipment, assisted with studio upgrades, and learned the process of music production and studio recording.
Customer Service | Family Video Oct 2015 - May 2016
Sound Designer | Fort Wayne Summer Music Theatre June 2015 - July 2016
Installed overhead microphones, designed sound effects, recorded voice-over for televised advertisements, and operated the sound board during dress rehearsals and performances.
Server | Bob Evans May 2015 - July 2015
Customer Service | Taco Bell July 2012 - Aug 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
· Sound board operation· Audio capture and editing
· Camera operation
· Livestream setup and management
· Soldering
· Electrical engineering fundamentals
· Computer programming fundamentals
· Web and application design fundamentals Music software:
· Pro Tools, Studio One, Ableton, Max MSP, Audition, and FL Studios
Computer languages used:
· C++, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, XML, Visual Basic, and others
Streaming software used:
· OBS and Wirecast
Education
This program focuses on music production and audio technology, especially as it relates to studio recording or live performance. There is additional focus on integrating music technology with lighting and video systems, with some supplementary study of electrical engineering, computer programming, and other relevant fields.
Experience
I operate audio and video equipment for music performances, livestreams, conferences, weddings, religious services, and other events. I also hire, train, and supervise student staff that operate audio and video equipment for these events. I regularly meet with event organizers to plan technical details and other logistics.
I organized and operated audio, video, and lighting for live performances while maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing company-wide audio and video systems. I was simultaneously and singlehandedly responsible for multiple performance venues, conference rooms, private events, property wide audio, announcements, as well as every TV and satellite receiver in the casino and hotel.
I installed overhead microphones, designed custom, sound effects, recorded voice-over for televised
advertisements, and operated the sound board during dress rehearsals and performances. I distributed lavalier microphones before each performance and collected them after, performing maintenance as needed.
