Ayla Boykin
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Experienced audio technician with a strong background in team collaboration and leadership. Successfully translated director's visions to team members, ensuring alignment and execution of projects. Proven ability to foster a fun and educational environment through experience as a camp counselor, enhancing patience and communication skills with diverse age groups.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Visual
Greater Revelation Baptist Church
03.2020 - Current
- Responsible for setting up the Behringer X32 Midas 16 soundboard for livestream church services, managing equipment, adjusting mics for every speaker's voice, queuing mics, setting up inner-ear monitors, sound equalization on the board, cleaning equipment, and properly shutting down equipment.
Camp Counselor Volunteer
St. John's the Evangelist
Fort Washington, MD
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Supervised campers during meals and other activities to ensure safety of all participants.
- Provided guidance to campers in resolving conflicts or issues that arose between them.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers
- Assisted homesick children, actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support.
Head of Audio
Elizabeth Seton HS
Bladensburg, MD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for audio, creating and editing the playlist for the Diamonds Fashion Show
- Responsible for audio for the Spring Musical 'The Lion King Jr.'
- Performed audio for Elizabeth Seton's National Honors Society Show
- Executed audio production for Elizabeth Seton's Winter Dance Show
- Executed audio production for Elizabeth Seton's Spring Dance Show
- Responsible for audio for the Bunker Betrayals play
- cut and edited music/sound effects for the Diamonds Fashion Show, both Seton dance productions, and Bunker Betrayals play
Sound Technician
Elizabeth Seton HS
Bladensburg, MD
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Responsible for the audio for all Elizabeth Seton school masses
- Used sound editing boards to mix voices and music.
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment and performed minor maintenance.
- Tested sound equipment prior to live performances.
- Create cue sheets for each show detailing levels, effects. used in the production process.
- Perform sound checks on speakers and other components before shows begin.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Sound Technician
Democrats Senate Debate
Bladensburg, MD
03.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided audio for the Latino Democrats Senate, Angela Alsobrooks
- Set up and operate soundboards, audio mixers, microphones, amplifiers, recording equipment, and related electronic equipment for live events
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment
Sound Technician
Democrats Senate Debate
Bladensburg, MD
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Responsible for audio for the Latino's Democrats Senior Debate Angela Alsobrooks, David Trone and Juan Dominguez
- Evaluate acoustics of venues prior to events taking place in order to determine necessary adjustments that need to be made regarding speaker placement or additional amplification devices.
- Tested sound equipment prior to live performances.
Sound Technician
Center Stage Academy
Bladensburg, MD
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Sound tech for the summer Center Stage Academy musical
- Assist with making minor repairs on faulty wiring connections within sound systems.
- Collaborated with directors, actors, singers and other personnel involved in a production or event to ensure optimal sound quality results are achieved.
Sound Technician
Elizabeth Seton HS
Bladensburg, MD
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Sound tech for the Summer Dance Camp
- Assist with making minor repairs on faulty wiring connections within sound systems.
- Adjust controls to produce desired volume levels of sounds during performances and recordings.
- Reformatted audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
Sound Technician
Foreman Arts School
Bladensburg, MD
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Sound tech for the Foreman Arts School summer, Around the World-themed dance performance.
- Resolved hardware and network issues to prevent performance delays.
- Provide assistance with setup, tear down of equipment as needed prior to, after performances.
Lighting Team
Elizabeth Seton HS
Bladensburg, MD
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Responsible for collaborations in the lighting scenes for the fall play.
- Responsible for collaborations on the lighting scenes for The Wiz, Spring Musical.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
In-Progress - Technical Theater
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-2028
High School -
Elizabeth Seton High School
Bladensburg, MD05.2024
Skills
- Audio production
- Collaboration
- Team management
- Equipment maintenance
- Activity planning and coordination
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Adaptability
Timeline
Camp Counselor Volunteer
St. John's the Evangelist
07.2024 - 08.2024
Sound Technician
Democrats Senate Debate
03.2024 - 03.2024
Sound Technician
Democrats Senate Debate
12.2023 - 12.2023
Sound Technician
Center Stage Academy
08.2023 - 08.2023
Head of Audio
Elizabeth Seton HS
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sound Technician
Elizabeth Seton HS
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sound Technician
Elizabeth Seton HS
06.2023 - 06.2023
Sound Technician
Foreman Arts School
06.2023 - 06.2023
Lighting Team
Elizabeth Seton HS
12.2022 - 12.2022
Audio Visual
Greater Revelation Baptist Church
03.2020 - Current
In-Progress - Technical Theater
Temple University
High School -
Elizabeth Seton High School
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