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Al Purvis

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Skilled Audio Engineer, Audio Technician, and Sales Professional focused on maximizing understanding of signal flow and sound theory success through effective use of digital media concepts, audio signal flow and troubleshooting abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and customer service skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Mac Specialist

Apple (part-time)
09.2005 - 05.2006
  • Demonstrated product value and explained benefits to customers.
  • Built rapport with customers and earned business by demonstrating exceptional product knowledge, strong interpersonal skills and excellent listening abilities.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Operate POS sales device to ensure customers receive an expedient and efficient sales experience.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Audio Engineer

Lexicon Records, Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2006
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
  • Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve performance.

Pro Audio Sales Associate

RCS Experience
01.2003 - 03.2004
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Pro Audio Sales

Sam Ash Music
03.2001 - 07.2003
  • Built rapport with customers and earned business by demonstrating exceptional product knowledge.
  • Exceeded sales goals and produced timely reports for management.
  • Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.

Technical Director

Teleview Racing (NY Horse Racing Authority-NYRA)
03.1998 - 06.2001
  • Worked with camera operators and production team to provide optimized video feed and effects choices for live TV broadcasts.
  • Operated video cameras in various environments, adjusting settings appropriately for outdoor and studio.
  • Selected sources from which programming would be received or through which programming would be transmitted.
  • Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast, and brightness.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Audio Visual Technician

Allied Digital Technologies, Inc.
01.1996 - 10.1999


  • Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
  • Performed monitoring of audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during mastering sessions.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during audio mastering sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Transformed analog audio recordings into digital formats for compact disk manufacturing.

Education

Associate of Science - Digital Media Arts

Institute of Audio Research
New York, NY
05.1996

Skills

  • Personalized Customer Service
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Operating Recording Equipment
  • Television Production
  • Live Sound Production
  • Apple Logic Pro X
  • Final Cut Pro Software
  • Live Recording
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Audio Equipment Layout
  • Mixing and Mastering
  • Audio Signal Processing
  • Pro Tools
  • Audio Editing and Synthesis

Timeline

Mac Specialist

Apple (part-time)
09.2005 - 05.2006

Pro Audio Sales Associate

RCS Experience
01.2003 - 03.2004

Audio Engineer

Lexicon Records, Inc.
06.2001 - 05.2006

Pro Audio Sales

Sam Ash Music
03.2001 - 07.2003

Technical Director

Teleview Racing (NY Horse Racing Authority-NYRA)
03.1998 - 06.2001

Audio Visual Technician

Allied Digital Technologies, Inc.
01.1996 - 10.1999

Associate of Science - Digital Media Arts

Institute of Audio Research

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