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Andrew Crain

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic Audio Engineer and Producer with extensive experience in car audio, excelling in audio production and technical troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance sound quality and collaborate effectively


Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Audio Installer

Rolling Audio
06.2025 - 07.2025
  • Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of audio

and security vehicle systems.

  • Installed new wiring and connections to complete connections
  • Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual diagnostic approaches.
  • Tracked diagnostic results and collaborated with managers to resolve issues.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Car Audio Installer

West Coast Car Audio
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of audio and vehicle systems.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Audio Engineer

Self-employeed
01.2009 - Current
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.

Parts Puller

Factory Motor Parts Company
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • Analyzed orders to pull parts from yard and warehouse with power tools and equipment.
  • Removed usable parts and non-ferrous items from wreckage before scraping.
  • Tracked items for inventory and for conformance to company standards.
  • Retrieved raw materials from part racks for placement in assigned bin locations.
  • Maintained yard and dismantling area safety by removing excess debris and materials.
  • Transported merchandise pallets to move in warehouse.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Completed inventory accounts to keep records current and promote accurate ordering.
  • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.

Car Audio Installer

Audiosportsfolsom
03.2007 - 11.2007
  • Completed skilled installations and thorough set up of audio and securityvehicle systems.
  • Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Installed new wiring and connections.

Car Audio Installer

Audio Express
01.2004 - 03.2007
  • Installed complete systems
  • Completed troubleshooting of malfunctions and diagnosed issues.
  • Laid out materials and system components to prepare for installation.
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Demonstrated to customers proper methods for operating equipment after it had been installed.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Built special wood, fiberglass and carpet enclosures to hold equipment and minimize shifting.
  • Accessed needed areas by carefully removing door or dash panels, seats and carpeting.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

Audio Producer

Self-employeed
01.2003 - Current
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Education

No Degree - General

McClellin
Antelope, CA
05-2003

Skills

  • Operational production assistance
  • Audio production
  • Utilizing recording technology
  • Technical equipment troubleshooting
  • Electrical wiring
  • Audio equipment
  • System design
  • Soldering and wire splicing
  • Inspection and diagnostics
  • Problem-solving
  • Sound system installation

Timeline

Car Audio Installer

Rolling Audio
06.2025 - 07.2025

Car Audio Installer

West Coast Car Audio
04.2024 - 05.2024

Audio Engineer

Self-employeed
01.2009 - Current

Parts Puller

Factory Motor Parts Company
06.2007 - 09.2008

Car Audio Installer

Audiosportsfolsom
03.2007 - 11.2007

Car Audio Installer

Audio Express
01.2004 - 03.2007

Audio Producer

Self-employeed
01.2003 - Current

No Degree - General

McClellin