Chuck Antolina
Bemus Point,NY
Summary
40+ years experience in all aspects of Audio, Video, Projection, Lighting and Electrics Proven problem solver and troubleshooter Excellent interpersonal communication and public relations skills Logistics and labor management expert Proven ability to meet deadlines and perform very well under pressure
Front of House professional with proven track record in managing live sound for diverse events. Adept in audio mixing, signal flow, and equipment maintenance, ensuring high-quality sound production. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, delivering consistent and reliable results. Known for excellent communication skills and proactive approach to problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director/Concert Engineer
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center
01.2015 - 09.2025
- Responsible for technical and facility management, reporting directly to Executive Director
- Managed labor, logistics, and technical specifications for over 150 events yearly
- Specified and installed 1m dollar entertainment technology upgrade
- Design-level contributor to 6m dollar facility expansion
Pro Shop Manager- Rentals, Sales, Service and Installations
Advanced Production Group
08.2011 - 01.2015
- Specify, sell, supervise installation of equipment
- Inside sales and outside rental agent
- Responsible for training and quality control
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
09.2007 - 08.2011
- Promoted from part time assembler to Team Lead to Assistant Store Manager in 2 years
- Supervised daily operations to enhance customer service and store efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on sales techniques and product knowledge.
- Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased foot traffic and improved sales performance.
Partner-Owner, Audio-Visual/Event Services
Select Technical Services
04.2001 - 09.2007
- On-site technical support to the Pharma industry- over 100 meetings/yr
- Managed staff and aid in planning of all professional meetings
- Negotiated with A/V vendors to return the lowest costs while increasing revenue
- Equipment and labor specification/ on-site management
Senior Technical Director/Concert Engineer
McCune Audio Video and Lighting
04.1996 - 04.2001
- Managed multiple accounts concurrently
- Created complicated audio reinforcement designs per clients’ specifications including travel, on-site staffing, ground transportation and contract/ vendor negotiation
Freelance Touring FOH Engineer/Tour Manager for National Acts, Corporate AV Professional
Antolina Technical Associates
07.1990 - Current
- Goo Goo Dolls , Wallflowers, Sun-60, etc.
- Responsible for all aspects of the artist’s business and audio engineering while touring (Promotion, Scheduling, Transportation, Accounting, Venue Logistics, Vendor negotiations)
- Contract Local and National Audiovisual Professional
Director of Technical Operations/ Concert Engineer
Bob Gail Event Services
07.1993 - 04.1996
- Oversaw all aspects of production for over 2,000 events, annually
- High-profile events included 3 Super Bowls and events for the Royal Family in Brunei
Production Manager/ Concert Engineer
JP Systems/ Advent Concerts
12.1987 - 07.1990
- Audio, Lighting, Production Manager and Outside Sales Rep
- Designed and implemented various event plans for the State of NY, City of Buffalo, Erie County as well as the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, including Thursday in the Square, World’s Largest Disco, M&T Summer Concert Series, US/ Canada Friendship Festival and many others.
Technical Director
Music is Art
09.2010 - 09.2024
- Company Overview: WNY not-for-profit fundraising festival featuring hundreds of musical acts, performance artists and DJ's on 12 stages on the Delaware Park/ Albright Knox properties.
- Production Manager for a WNY not-for-profit fundraising festival featuring hundreds of musical acts, performance artists and DJ's on 12 stages on the Delaware Park/ Albright Knox properties
- Member of the MIA Festival Committee; deeply involved in the creation and execution of the vision of the President, Robby Takac of Goo Goo Dolls
- WNY not-for-profit fundraising festival featuring hundreds of musical acts, performance artists and DJ's on 12 stages on the Delaware Park/ Albright Knox properties.
New York State Captain #1
Patriot Guard Riders
08.2005 - 09.2008
- Researching, collating, and organizing voluntary Honor Guards at Veteran funerals
- Protected Veteran families from Westboro Baptist Church's funeral protests of fallen soldiers
Education
Communications, Theatre
State University College at Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Electrical power distribution
- RF signal management
- Digital console operation
- Audio recording techniques
- Professional voice talent
- Audio reinforcement
- Video production engineering
- Audio multitracking
- Event coordination
- Wireless systems
- Load-in and out coordination
- System tuning
- Speaker configuration
- Sound check procedures
- Audio networking
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Audio post-production
- Self motivation
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Troubleshooting
- Production planning
- Rigging skills
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Project coordination
- User training
- Event coordination
- Technical direction
- Audio editing
- Analytical skills
- Sound mixing
- Audio and video equipment operation
- AV technical support
- Audio technologies
- Audio recording
Certification
Dante Level 3, Second Edition
Veteran Status
USAF Honorably Discharged
Hobbies and Interests
Podcasting, Musical Performance, Boating, Travel, Amateur Radio Operator (K2CMA)
Timeline
Technical Director/Concert Engineer
Riviera Theatre and Performing Arts Center
01.2015 - 09.2025
Pro Shop Manager- Rentals, Sales, Service and Installations
Advanced Production Group
08.2011 - 01.2015
Technical Director
Music is Art
09.2010 - 09.2024
Assistant Store Manager
Tractor Supply
09.2007 - 08.2011
New York State Captain #1
Patriot Guard Riders
08.2005 - 09.2008
Partner-Owner, Audio-Visual/Event Services
Select Technical Services
04.2001 - 09.2007
Senior Technical Director/Concert Engineer
McCune Audio Video and Lighting
04.1996 - 04.2001
Director of Technical Operations/ Concert Engineer
Bob Gail Event Services
07.1993 - 04.1996
Freelance Touring FOH Engineer/Tour Manager for National Acts, Corporate AV Professional
Antolina Technical Associates
07.1990 - Current
Production Manager/ Concert Engineer
JP Systems/ Advent Concerts
12.1987 - 07.1990
Communications, Theatre
State University College at Buffalo
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