Highly skilled audio engineer with 10+ years of experience recording, mixing and show programming at the highest levels of the music industry.
Los Angeles based
After graduating with a degree in sound arts, I spent several years as the Head Engineer at CenterStaging in Burbank, CA. I went on to become a Playback Engineer and Show Programmer for Electronic Creatives, where I toured with high-profile artists.
Work Experience
Playback Engineer & Show Programmer // Electronic Creatives
June 2016 - present
Touring Playback Engineer, Audio, MIDI and Autotune Programmer for high-profile artists. Work directly with clients to define goals and provide optimal sound quality. Consistently produce creative solutions to challenges, including faulty equipment, arising from the live music industry.
Head Engineer // CenterStaging
June 2011 - June 2016
Led rehearsal and show full audio set up and break down, mics, cables, soundboards, power and backline to ensure best possible sound quality. Conducted Front of House and Monitor mixing for a diversity of artists including Rickey Minor and the American Idol House Band, Ray Chew and The Crew (DWTS), Nile Rodgers, Ice Cube, Andrea Bocelli, Childish Gambino, LL Cool J, Fifth Harmony, Nas, Jakob Dylan, and Jennifer Lopez.
Head Engineer // Boiler Room LA
October 2012 - August 2013
Managed full set up, mixing and break down of live streamed DJ and live music performances in various underground locations around Los Angeles.
Intern // Conway Recording Studios
February 2011 - June 2011
Assisted engineers in recording session set up and breakdown. Ensured microphones and general studio sound equipment was in working order. Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science, Sound Arts // Ex’pression College of Digital Arts
November 2010
Intensive Bachelor’s program that covered Studio, Live and Post Production in great detail and depth. Wrote, directed and starred in award winning student film Robert Otis while attending.