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Colin Reid

Missoula,MT

Summary

Air Force Veteran with strong leadership skills. Works well under pressure with ability to find creative, efficient solutions to unexpected problems.


Experience with live performances including equipment set-up and sound check.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Guitar

Lost Socks
07.2023 - Current
  • Practiced guitar chords and scales to maintain full proficiency with each piece of equipment.
  • Maintained guitars and related equipment in good working order.
  • Tuned and restrung guitars on regular basis.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
  • Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.

Drummer

Tendencies Of The Flesh
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality.
  • Provided timing and rhythmic foundation for band members to coordinate performance.
  • Practiced individually and with band regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution.
  • Efficiently set up drums at performance venues.
  • Designed marketing material and social media posts to promote musical performances.
  • Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members.

Reporter

Weatherford Daily News
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
  • Built strong relationships with sources to gain access to exclusive information.
  • Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies and other breaking news stories.
  • Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.

2A353L Journeyman Tactical Aircraft Mechanic

United States Air Force, USAF
07.2017 - 07.2021
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT
05.2026

Skills

  • Setting up Equipment
  • Creative Thinking
  • Live Performances
  • Relationship Building
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Team Leadership
  • Excellent Communication Abilities
  • Information Analysis
  • Data Verification
  • Military Maintenance Requirements
  • Equipment Testing
  • Safety Protocol Knowledge

Timeline

Lead Guitar

Lost Socks
07.2023 - Current

Drummer

Tendencies Of The Flesh
10.2022 - 08.2023

Reporter

Weatherford Daily News
08.2021 - 10.2021

2A353L Journeyman Tactical Aircraft Mechanic

United States Air Force, USAF
07.2017 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Writing

The University of Montana

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

The University of Montana
Colin Reid