Dave Sampson
Guitar Manufacturer And Repair Professional
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Multi-talented Musician and Guitar Luthier with an Audio-Visual Background. Hardworking and creative candidate who works diligently , meticulously, and creatively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Guitar Luthier
Self-employeed
Murfreesboro , TN
2023.03 - Current
- Provided high-quality, customized instrument repairs and restorations.
- Generated sales through the crafting of exceptional custom-made stringed instruments.
Amazon Test Technician
Quanta Computer
Nashville, TN
09.2019 - 04.2022
Assist in moving materials, equipment and racks from end of production line to testing. Position racks and perform top of rack cabling. Configure switches and testing for racks. Perform reseats and repairs based on Production Technician's diagnosis. Undo top of rack cabling and assist in moving racks to shipping.
Microcomputer/AV Technician Intern
Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Worked with the PC Support Manager and helped maintain all microcomputers, classroom audio/visual equipment (including smartroom/ITV equipment)
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Studio Muscian
SAE Institute Of Technology Of Nashville
Nashville, TN
09.2016 - 10.2016
- Played instrument professionally, guitar
- Developed team communications for studio sessions
- Toured with Band
- Fully engaged Musician- 12 years
Legal Courier
First Legal Support Services
San Diego, CA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Picked up documents, filed with court, returned to law office
- Developed strong sense of most efficient routes to avoid traffic and construction on local roads and highways.
Education
Guitar Manufactor And Repair - Guitar Luthier
04.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Information Technology
- COMPtia A+ Certified
- Received Certificate of Networking+ completion from Tennessee College of Applied Technology
- Continuing education in Information Technology
Associate of Arts - Audio Video Engineering
09.1993 - 12.1996
I developed insight during my time as a musician into my overall professional development. Troubleshooting, task management, and flexibility were major gains.
- Professional development completed in skills acquisition.
Associate of Arts - Music Theory, Composition, And Performance
01.1991 - 08.1993
- Professional development completed in Music and Video Business
Skills
Organization and Time Management
Conferences
Through Hackers Eyes-MTSU Security Conference May 15-May 16 2018
Best Practices for Challenges in Cyber Security
Timeline
Musician's Institute Guitar Craft Academy - Guitar Manufactor And Repair, Guitar Luthier
04.2023 - 12.2023
Amazon Test Technician - Quanta Computer
09.2019 - 04.2022
Microcomputer/AV Technician Intern - Motlow State Community College
10.2018 - 04.2019
Studio Muscian - SAE Institute Of Technology Of Nashville
09.2016 - 10.2016
Legal Courier - First Legal Support Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Associate of Arts, Audio Video Engineering
09.1993 - 12.1996
Northern Virginia Community College - Associate of Arts, Music Theory, Composition, And Performance
01.1991 - 08.1993
Guitar Luthier - Self-employeed
2023.03 - Current
Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Murfreesboro - Associate of Science, Information Technology