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Chibuzor Onyemenem

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Dynamic audio-visual professional with extensive experience in Live Production, excelling in audio mixing and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance live events through meticulous sound quality management and effective collaboration. Adept at integrating new technologies while maintaining a keen attention to detail, ensuring seamless performances and client satisfaction.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Audio & Video and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset and committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Sound Mixer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, optimized songs, and albums.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Prepared, packed, and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during the post-production stage.
  • Location sound recording for film/TV
  • Multitrack field recording
  • Wireless mic and boom operation
  • Timecode sync & workflow
  • Sound mixing for ENG & run-and-gun shoots
  • Team coordination on set
  • Audio troubleshooting and repair
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Mixed voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.

Audio Visual Technician

Maryland Live Casino
09.2021 - Current
  • Created and implemented technical support plans for audio-visual systems.
  • Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
  • Operate camera, digital mixer, video switcher, and lighting console to direct project visuals
  • Collaborated with musicians, producers, and sound designers to achieve artistic vision and engage audience in audio/visual experience
  • Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
  • Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
  • Set up projectors, laptops, and microphones for live presentations.
  • Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
  • Monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize live event performance.
  • Managed compression, digitization, and storage of audio and video data.
  • Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
  • Controlled video input for live conferences or performances and pre-recorded productions.

Freelance Audio Visual Tech

Various Clients
01.2022 - Current
  • Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
  • Created graphics and layouts for live and pre-recorded talks.
  • Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
  • Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.
  • Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
  • Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
  • Performed service and system maintenance as directed.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

Maryland Institute College Of Arts
Baltimore, MD
05-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
12-2019

Skills

  • Skilled in maintenance and organization
  • Audio post-production
  • Audio recording
  • Signal troubleshooting
  • Lighting control
  • AV issue resolution
  • Power distribution
  • Cable organization
  • Attentive to detail
  • Audio mixing
  • Equipment testing
  • Video editing
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • New technology integration

Languages

English
Full Professional
igbo
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Freelance Audio Visual Tech

Various Clients
01.2022 - Current

Audio Visual Technician

Maryland Live Casino
09.2021 - Current

Production Sound Mixer

Freelance
01.2021 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Filmmaking

Maryland Institute College Of Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Media Production

Salisbury University