Dedicated Live Audio Engineer (A1) specializing in front-of-house and live sound reinforcement for diverse events. Expertise in operating and troubleshooting audio systems to ensure high-quality sound delivery. Experience in audiovisual integration, lighting, video support, and IT systems promotes effective collaboration across production teams. Committed to high safety standards and clear communication with clients and crews.
Work History
Live Audio Engineer
1 Year 7 Months
Christ Embassy Arlington | 01.2025 - Current
Reinforced live sound for worship team's vocals and backline, achieving clarity and balance for enhanced audience experience.
Delivered clear, consistent, high-quality sound for Pastor's microphone, facilitating effective communication during services.
Mixed sound for online service live streaming, delivering a seamless audio experience for virtual attendees.
Operated audio equipment in front-of-house setting, improving sound quality for live events, contributing to overall event success.
Live Audio Engineer (A1)
2 Years 7 Months
Pinnacle Live | 01.2024 - Current
Mixed front-of-house audio for concerts, festivals, and corporate productions.
Operated various digital mixing consoles such as Allen & Heath SQ5, SQ6, SQ7, Behringer Wing, MIDAS X32, YAMAHA CL5, etc.
Coordinated with production managers, stage managers, and lighting and video departments to ensure seamless execution of live events.
Tuned PA systems to achieve optimal sound coverage and enhance audience experience.
Conducted sound checks and line checks with artists.
Managed RF wireless microphone and in-ear monitor systems.
Troubleshot audio issues in real-time during live events, minimizing disruptions and ensuring optimal sound quality.
Maintained audio equipment and ensured signal integrity throughout productions to support consistent performance.
Set up audio equipment and tear down post-event.
Live Audio Engineer & Camera Operator
3 Years
AV LEADS | 01.2021 - 01.2024
Executed large-scale concerts and events, including Lollapalooza Chicago, Chicago Auto Show, and Rock & Roll concerts at Hard Rock Gary, Indiana.
Set up audio visual equipment for concerts, corporate conferences, weddings, and parties, ensuring seamless event delivery.
Set up audio visual equipment for concerts, corporate conferences, weddings, and parties to ensure seamless event execution.
Set up lights, LED video walls, sound systems, projectors, and their screens.
Maintained lighting, video, and audio equipment, enhancing stage design and ensuring reliability.
Consultant/ Audio Visual Technician
2 Years
Luxe Production | 01.2021 - 01.2023
Provided technical support for live events, conferences, concerts, and productions, facilitating seamless execution and optimal equipment functionality.
Setup and operation of audio and visual equipment, including microphones, soundboards, projectors, lighting systems, and cameras.
Set up and operated audio and visual equipment for events, ensuring proper functionality. of audio and visual equipment, including microphones, soundboards, projectors, lighting systems, and cameras.
Assisted in video production tasks, including camera operation, video recording, and editing, enhancing overall production quality.
Provided technical support during live events, conferences, concerts, and other productions, ensuring seamless execution and equipment functionality.
Managed cable organization to maintain a neat setup, reducing signal interference and improving event reliability.
Ensured efficient cable management, resulting in a neat and organized setup, minimizing signal interference.
Assisted in video production tasks, including camera operation, video recording, and editing, contributing to polished final products.
Performed routine maintenance and repairs on audio and visual equipment to ensure long-term functionality.
Live Audio Engineer (A1), General Audio Visual Technician
3 Years
Chicago Stagehands | 01.2019 - 01.2022
Configured microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and speaker systems to deliver crystal-clear audio quality for events.
Operated and maintained live audio equipment for various events, ensuring optimal sound quality.
Collaborated with production teams to design audio setups tailored to specific venue acoustics.
Troubleshot technical issues in real-time, enhancing performance reliability during live shows.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
Harlod Washington College | Chicago, IL | 05.2021
Associate of Science - IT Management
Adventist University Of Central Africa | Kigali, Rwanda | 10.2011
Skills
Front of House (FOH) Mixing
Live Sound Reinforcement
A1 Audio Engineering
Digital consoles
System Tuning
PA Optimization
Sound Checks
Line Checks
Audio troubleshooting
EQ & Dynamics Processing
Time Alignment
Dante Networking
RF Wireless Coordination
Signal Flow
Camera operation
Video switcher operation
Video editing
Video editing
Certification
Shure Masterclass
Shure Networking
Dante
Project Management
OSHA
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Kinyarwanda
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Limited Working
Timeline
Live Audio Engineer
Christ Embassy Arlington
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Live Audio Engineer (A1)
Pinnacle Live
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Live Audio Engineer & Camera Operator
AV LEADS
01.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Consultant/ Audio Visual Technician
Luxe Production
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Live Audio Engineer (A1), General Audio Visual Technician