junkthump

6/18/2014
Virginia Beach, VA

Position Desired

Other Engineering
Anywhere in the U.S.
Yes

Resume

Director of Entertainment *Booking * Production * Audio Technician and Consultant (602) 790-9636

Objective:
With over 20 years in the entertainment and music business, I am looking to further my career and obtain a position to utilize my production and technical knowledge.

Work History:

Audio Installation Technician and Consultant
August 2013 to Present

• Meet potential club and restaurant owners in regards to their needs for audio.
• Spot evaluate the location and consult with the client on what I felt was required for their audio application.
• Work up proposals to include price sheets for equipment needed, install fees, and meet those proposals within the clients budget
• Design, install, or repair live sound reinforcement and 70 volt systems.


Director of Entertainment and Events
July 2010 to December 2013
The Jewish Mother Inc.
Virginia Beach/Norfolk/Williamsburg, VA

• Directing all production requirements including mixing, backline, lighting, stage, security, and scheduling for venue staff up to 35 employees.
• Designed stage and sound systems for the venues including room sound proofing/treatment.
• Booking all national and regional acts, planning, and organizing monthly events calendar.
• Managing all event contracts, negotiating and finalizing payment guarantees and band riders.
• Budgeting and planning advertising schedules for radio, print, and all other marketing.
• Mixing all live entertainment from front of house.
• Mixing credit highlights include: Allen Stone, Fishbone, Questlove, David Allen Coe, Leon Russel, Donovan Frankenreiter, Anders Osborne, Johnny Winter, Face to Face, Frank Black, George Porter Jr., MAE, Royal Teeth, Tab Benoit, Eric Lindell, Lagwagon, Me Without You, Passafire, Trevor Hall Band, Hackensaw Boys, and Supersuckers.

Recording Studio Owner
April 2005 to June 2010
Highland Recorders
Phoenix, AZ

• Designed 3000 square foot Class A recording studio from ground up.
• Installed and wired SSL 4040 E and Euphonix Console.
• Head engineer and producer.
• Producing and mixing credits include: Fall Out Boy, Phunk Junkeez, Busta Ryhmes, Michael Paul, Zella Day, Lifted, Tamia Hill, and more.
• Extensive knowledge in microphone theory, placement, and recording techniques.
• Experienced in post production, foley, commercial editing, 5.1 surround mixing, voice over production.
• Maintained and serviced studio equipment.

Head Studio Engineer/Producer
December 1998 to March 2005
Phase Four Recording Studio
Tempe, AZ

• Producing, mixing, and asst. engineering credits include: Megadeath, Judas Priest, Tim Alexander of Primus, Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World, Tha Dog Pound, Trapt, and Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers.
• Scheduling for all recording projects.
• Manager of billing and budgeting.
• Handled all studio functions such as opening and closing du...

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