Darius E. Lawrence
CHICAGO,ILLINOIS
Summary
To provide superior, state-of-the-art audio services to all customers/clients and employers from live concert sound reinforcement/recordings, live broadcast reinforcement/recordings (Radio and TV) to video and film productions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Audio Engineer
Abounding Life COGIC
01.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer
The Peoples Church of the Harvest
01.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer
JCD Production LLC
01.2021 - Current
Lead Instructor for Audio Emphasis Program
Illinois Media School
01.2016 - Current
Freelance Audio Engineer for Special Events and Conferences
Living Word Christian Center
01.2005 - Current
President/CEO
Direct Sound Advantage
01.2000 - Current
- Company Overview: Developed a full-service Sound Reinforcement/Production Company
- Developed full-service multi media/Video Production Services
- Developed Audio and Video Editing Facility
- Developed Multi Media A/V Consulting Division
- Developed Multi Media A/V Training Division
- Train and develop sales and customer service staff for all the above
- Account and Sales Manager
- See www.directsoundadv.com
- Developed a full-service Sound Reinforcement/Production Company
- Developed full-service multi media/Video Production Services
- Developed Audio and Video Editing Facility
- Developed Multi Media A/V Consulting Division
- Developed Multi Media A/V Training Division
- Train and develop sales and customer service staff for all the above
- Account and Sales Manager
- Developed a full-service Sound Reinforcement/Production Company
- Developed full-service multi media/Video Production Services
- Developed Audio and Video Editing Facility
- Developed Multi Media A/V Consulting Division
- Developed Multi Media A/V Training Division
- Train and develop sales and customer service staff for all the above
- Account and Sales Manager
- See www.directsoundadv.com
Senior Broadcast Audio Engineer
Rainbow/Push
01.2000 - Current
- Co-Engineered and Developed TV Broadcast Facility
- Audio Engineer for TV Broadcast Morning Forum (WJYS, The Word Network, CAN-TV)
- Audio Engineer for Upfront Talk Show (The Word Network)
- Engineer Local and National Press Conferences
- Audio Engineer for Network Satellite Up/Down Links (CNN/MSNBC)
Audio Engineer For Live Worship Services and Special Events
New Beginnings Church
01.2012 - 01.2013
Director (Salem Audio Services Ministry)
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago
01.1990 - 01.2012
- Audio Engineer for Live Worship Services
- Produced Live Audio Recording of all services and events
- Developed and engineered radio broadcast installations (WYCA FM92.3 and WGCI/WGRB AM1390)
- Production coordinator for all on and off campus special events (Sound, Stage, Lights and Video)
- Co-Engineered and Developed Live TV Broadcast (WJYS-TV, The Word Network)
- Co-Engineered all remote location TV broadcast (UIC Pavilion, Evergreen Plaza, Fellowship, United Center) WJYS-TV
- Co-Engineered Development of Satellite Prison Network (IL.and LA.)
- Developed Training Procedures for all audio volunteers
- Manage and Train Audio Services Staff members for (Adult, Youth and Children Churches)
- Co-Engineer and Design Team member of Salem's New 10,000 seat Worship Center
- (House of Hope)
Assistant Audio Engineer
Atlanta Olympics Games (ACOG)
01.1996 - 12.1996
- Provided worldwide audio feeds for all Wrestling events, Football, Judo, etc
- At the GWCC
- Set-up first ever HD Fiber Optic lines used in Olympic Sports
- (GWCC)
- Coordinated intercom interface of three broadcast TV Trucks
- (Preliminary matches)
- Designed mic technique and installation for wrestling and judo competitions
- Operated parabolic mic during football games
- Coordinated and trained volunteer audio staff
Live Sound Instructor
Columbia College
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Developed Live sound curriculum (Topics in Live Sound)
- Developed Live Sound Lab and assignments
- Classroom Instructor
Education
Live Sound Instructor -
Columbia College
Chicago, IL01.1996
High School - Music Major
South Shore HS
Chicago, IL01.1978
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategies and goals
- Negotiation
- Rules and regulations
- Cast and crew supervision
- Scene staging
- Staff training/development
- Problem-solving abilities
Accomplishments
Collaborated with the Clark Sisters won a Grammy Award on the development of the best traditional gospel album.
Hobbies and Interests
- Bassist Musician
- Production management
- Technical director
- Biking riding
- Listening to gospel, jazz, and classical music
References
Upon Request.
Timeline
Director of Audio Engineer
Abounding Life COGIC
01.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer
The Peoples Church of the Harvest
01.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer
JCD Production LLC
01.2021 - Current
Lead Instructor for Audio Emphasis Program
Illinois Media School
01.2016 - Current
Audio Engineer For Live Worship Services and Special Events
New Beginnings Church
01.2012 - 01.2013
Freelance Audio Engineer for Special Events and Conferences
Living Word Christian Center
01.2005 - Current
President/CEO
Direct Sound Advantage
01.2000 - Current
Senior Broadcast Audio Engineer
Rainbow/Push
01.2000 - Current
Assistant Audio Engineer
Atlanta Olympics Games (ACOG)
01.1996 - 12.1996
Live Sound Instructor
Columbia College
01.1994 - 01.1996
Director (Salem Audio Services Ministry)
Salem Baptist Church of Chicago
01.1990 - 01.2012
High School - Music Major
South Shore HS
Live Sound Instructor -
Columbia College
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