Devin Willis
Experienced Audio Visual & Lighting Technician
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated Audio Visual Technician with extensive experience in the setup, operation, and maintenance of audio visual equipment for various events. Proven ability to troubleshoot technical issues promptly and coordinate effectively with team members to ensure seamless event execution. Strong technical acumen, problem-solving capabilities, and excellent communication skills drive success in high-pressure environments. Career aspirations focus on enhancing event technology integration for maximum impact.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Downtown Church
Memphis, US
10.2021 - Current
- Deliver high-quality engineering services for Sunday worship services and events.
- Set up and break down audio equipment and cabling for Sunday worship services and events.
- Ensure that all cables are properly connected for a safe show environment.
AV Technician
OnSite
Memphis, US
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Operated and troubleshot audiovisual equipment, including projectors, sound systems, microphones, mixers, lighting, computers, networking, and cabling.
- Set up, test, run, and strike audio-visual and lighting systems for conferences and events in accordance with customer specifications and expectations.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Recording Engineer
Royal Studios
Memphis, TN
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Operated studio equipment and software, including microphones, mixers, amplifiers, Pro Tools, analog and digital processors, and other sound devices.
- Operate mixing boards to blend different sounds together into a single track.
- Analyze existing recordings for errors or inconsistencies.
- Make suggestions for improving sound quality when necessary.
- Provide guidance and direction to voice talent during recording sessions.
- Troubleshot issues with sound equipment and performed minor maintenance.
- Maintain accurate records of work completed on each project.
Audio Production Summer Instructor
Stax Music Academy
Memphis, TN
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Taught audio and music production basic lessons, building and dismantling audio systems, professional etiquette, signal flow and diagrams
- Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, concerts, and recess.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2019
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Professionalism
- Hospitality
- Concise time-management
- Excellent work ethic
- Reliable and consistent
- Skilled in maintenance and organization
- Cable routing
- Speaker installation
- Wireless microphone systems
- Audio processing
- Audio mixing
- Audio mastering
- AV issue resolution
- Live streaming
- Video conferencing
- Video switching
- Camera operation
- Lighting design
- Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
- IT Support and Networking
Timeline
AV Technician
OnSite
11.2021 - 10.2024
Audio Engineer
Downtown Church
10.2021 - Current
Recording Engineer
Royal Studios
05.2020 - 01.2021
Audio Production Summer Instructor
Stax Music Academy
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Middle Tennessee State University