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Derek Bromley

St. Louis,MO

Summary

Dynamic leader and seasoned audio engineer, music teacher and hospitality manger. Expert in audio mixing, recording, producing, writing and mastering several albums. Skilled in fostering team excellence and optimizing sound quality for diverse projects. Adaptable music instructor and audio engineer, bringing 15+ years of experience controlling sound in studio performances, concerts, and podcasts. Offering diverse background with expertise using DAWs such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools and Ableton. Recognized for achieving technical and performative excellence with each project. My experience in hospitality has honed my ability to communicate, train and lead a team effectively.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Jazz Bar Manager

Birch Culinary
01.2024 - Current
  • Taught employees about wine, spirits and cocktail along with guidelines and tests every month.
  • Maintained COGS at 18%
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional customer service standards.

Freelance Audio Engineer/Music Producer

Thisgibberish
03.2013 - Current
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
  • Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
  • Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.

Bar Manager

Niche Food Group
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks for the bar area, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patrons at all times.
  • Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.

Wine and Beverage Director

Magnolia Hotel
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Organized successful promotional events such as wine tastings and themed dinners that drove increased revenue and repeat business.
  • Conducted regular analysis of sales data to identify opportunities for growth in both popular and underperforming categories.
  • Continuously evaluated staff performance to provide constructive feedback that fostered professional growth and enhanced service quality.
  • Collaborated with chefs to craft complementary tasting menus for special events, elevating the overall dining experience.

Music Teacher

Silver Lake Studios
08.2016 - 03.2020


  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.

Music Teacher

Center Street Music Studios
01.2011 - 08.2016
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Training and mentoring
  • Audio Mixing Proficiency
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Signal Flow Understanding
  • Managing sound quality
  • Sound Engineering
  • Critical Listening Abilities
  • Sound Editing
  • Audio Mastering Principles
  • Audio editing and synthesis

Timeline

Jazz Bar Manager

Birch Culinary
01.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Niche Food Group
02.2023 - 01.2024

Wine and Beverage Director

Magnolia Hotel
03.2022 - 02.2023

Music Teacher

Silver Lake Studios
08.2016 - 03.2020

Freelance Audio Engineer/Music Producer

Thisgibberish
03.2013 - Current

Music Teacher

Center Street Music Studios
01.2011 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arkansas

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