Charles D Dobbs III
Kapolei,Hi.
Summary
Highly organized audio professional with an unparalleled work ethic. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager/ Head Engineer/Lighting Designer
Blue Note Hawaii
12.2013 - Current
- Managed & Advanced all production needs for venue as well as artist
- Operated FOH and MON for shows at venue.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
- Attended 100's of technical rehearsals to assist with adjustments
Lead Tech / Director of Promotions
Lovemore LLC
03.2001 - Current
- Responsibilities included conceptualizing successful events, securing venues, staffing events, hiring DJs and other entertainment, designing promotional materials and favors and “publicizing events”.
- Developed and implemented SEO techniques to maximize internet traffic and presence
- Increased revenue 50% through effective marketing
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing departments.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
Lead Technician
Twilight Audio
08.2010 - 01.2022
- Manage operation of events,bookings,scheduling etc.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair and reporting duties.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Tracked equipment and inventory, maintaining prescribed levels for technical equipment and supplies.
- Fostered relationships with internal and external customers.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees
AV Specialist
Kamehameha Schools
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Serviced Kamehameha Oahu School Campuses and Foundation Events.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Assisted with staff training to enforce quality, safety and sanitation guidelines.
FOH Engineer
International City Of Refuge Christian Church
04.2009 - 11.2012
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.
- Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.
Engineer/Tech
Parker Music
12.2005 - 10.2006
- Responsibilities included but were not limited to: engineering events, securing sound reinforcement for travel, unloading and loading equipment for shows, setting up and striking equipment as well as sound installations for (churches, homes and clubs).
Head Engineer
Lovemore LLC
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Touring with artists, mixing front of house (foh) reviewing and modifying contracts, riders and stage plots
- (Tours include: Musiq Soul Child w/ Cee-lo Tour(foh), Smokin Grooves Tour (foh), Cee-lo Green’s Urban College Tour (foh), St
- Lucia Jazz Festival (foh), Mike Phillips’ Unwrapped Tour (foh), Hidden Beach Jazz Festival (foh)
Head Engineer
Lotus Factory
08.1999 - 06.2003
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: participating in formulating event strategies, booking talent, setting up and striking backline, and mixing all sound checks and live shows
Head Engineer
De La Soul, Club Kaya
05.2002 - 03.2003
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: securing equipment, assisting with load in, setting up and striking stage, greeting musicians, mixing all live shows, and performing additional sound and lighting tech duties
Foh Engineer
Rialto Theatre
02.2001 - 05.2002
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: mixing all performances, recording programs for archives when appropriate, controlling ambient music, running audio for playback and assisting other staff in their closing checklist when needed
- (Shows included: Buena
- Vista Social Club, Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe)
Team Member
GTM Marketing
03.2001 - 09.2001
- Responsibilities included identifying target demographics, devising promotional agendas, identifying effective promotional routes, designating and mapping drop-off locations, compiling current events lists, trend spotting and field research.
Head Engineer
Ying Yang Music Café
06.1998 - 09.2001
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: mixing all live shows (including
- Tony Rich Project, Lyricist’s Lounge, The Chronicle, Elevation, India Arie, Donnie, Black Eyed
- Peas, Kelis)checking and maintaining equipment inventory, facilitating equipment rentals, purchasing and repairing as needed, setting stage, running tech production and striking shows and securing equipment
Engineer
Red Zone Recording Facility
12.1999 - 01.2001
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: recording and mixing all material to be sent to other studios for completion by artists
Recording Engineer
Noontime Productions
06.1998 - 09.1999
- Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: recording and mixing all artists’ demos for review by labels, keeping logs of recording sessions, maintaining recording equipment
Education
Associate of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05.1998
Skills
- Live Events
- Mixing and Mastering
- Hog Consoles
- Operational Efficiency
- Control Console Operation
- Job Training
- Equipment Operations
- Studio Recordings
- Conflict Resolution
- Digital Audio
- Live Recording
- Production Timeline Management
- Production background
Timeline
Production Manager/ Head Engineer/Lighting Designer
Blue Note Hawaii
12.2013 - Current
AV Specialist
Kamehameha Schools
09.2012 - 12.2013
Lead Technician
Twilight Audio
08.2010 - 01.2022
FOH Engineer
International City Of Refuge Christian Church
04.2009 - 11.2012
Engineer/Tech
Parker Music
12.2005 - 10.2006
Head Engineer
De La Soul, Club Kaya
05.2002 - 03.2003
Lead Tech / Director of Promotions
Lovemore LLC
03.2001 - Current
Team Member
GTM Marketing
03.2001 - 09.2001
Foh Engineer
Rialto Theatre
02.2001 - 05.2002
Head Engineer
Lovemore LLC
01.2001 - 09.2005
Engineer
Red Zone Recording Facility
12.1999 - 01.2001
Head Engineer
Lotus Factory
08.1999 - 06.2003
Head Engineer
Ying Yang Music Café
06.1998 - 09.2001
Recording Engineer
Noontime Productions
06.1998 - 09.1999
Associate of Science - Recording Arts
Full Sail University
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