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Mendes Coffy

Cambridge,MA

Summary

Detail-oriented, organized and talented Sound Engineer. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Touring Sound Engineer

Club Pyramid Boston.
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.

Touring Sound Engineer

Hitmaker Recording Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • 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.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Maintained and repaired sound equipment.

Touring Sound Engineer

Kreyolla
06.2018 - 08.2020
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.

Touring Sound Engineer

Bel Plezi
03.2014 - 03.2018
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.

Touring Sound Engineer

Barikad Crew
02.2008 - 03.2011
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.

Studio/Live Recording Engineer & System Install

Audiotek Studio Recording
10.1996 - 09.2008


Setup all audio equipment to client specifications

  • Test all equipment to ensure proper working conditions
  • Sound check client before show
  • If requested, setup computer components for live recording
  • Present client with files on thumb drive or any digital cloud based service
  • Front of house engineer for houses of worship
  • Work closely with production team manager to ensure service runs smoothly, rehearse service to accurately align all cues
  • Soundcheck band and singers
  • Install permanent audio systems to houses of worship or various event spaces
  • Teach audio basics to staff to ensure that they have proper knowledge of system, system components and how to troubleshoot if a problem arises
  • Provide audio services for clients’ parties, weddings, corporate events and small to medium concerts using: Behringer X32 Producer Behringer XR Air 18 Behringer S16 Digital Snake Shure BLX Wireless Microphone (Handhelds and Headsets) TurboSound iP2000 PA Speakers Zoom H4N Recorder Behringer P16 Personal In Ear Monitor Apple MacBook Pro Apple iPad Logic Pro X Recording Software
  • Routed and integrated technical and electrical components for projects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Le Normalien
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
07.1996

Skills

  • Detail-oriented Problem Solver Logic Pro X
  • Multi-tasker Active Listener
  • Team Player
  • Apple
  • Audio
  • Cables
  • Hardware
  • Engineer
  • Problem Solver
  • Producer
  • Recording
  • Self-starter
  • Sound
  • Team Player
  • Troubleshoot

Timeline

Touring Sound Engineer

Club Pyramid Boston.
03.2023 - 05.2023

Touring Sound Engineer

Hitmaker Recording Studio
01.2021 - 01.2023

Touring Sound Engineer

Kreyolla
06.2018 - 08.2020

Touring Sound Engineer

Bel Plezi
03.2014 - 03.2018

Touring Sound Engineer

Barikad Crew
02.2008 - 03.2011

Studio/Live Recording Engineer & System Install

Audiotek Studio Recording
10.1996 - 09.2008

High School Diploma -

Le Normalien
Mendes Coffy