DEVON KENNEDY
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Accomplished Audio Engineer and Studio Manager with a proven track record at Creative Soundz and NRG Recording Studios, showcasing expertise in audio mixing proficiency and exceptional team collaboration. Elevated client satisfaction and studio productivity by implementing cutting-edge audio engineering techniques and fostering a creative work environment. Demonstrated mastery in managing sound quality and orchestrating seamless project executions, significantly enhancing audio production outcomes.
Experienced with advanced sound mixing, recording, and post-production techniques essential for audio engineering roles. Utilizes audio editing software and sound design tools to create high-quality auditory experiences. Strong understanding of studio equipment optimization and team collaboration, ensuring seamless and professional audio output.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Creative Soundz
01.2019 - Current
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- 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.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest audio engineering technologies and techniques through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Delivered top-notch audio content by skillfully editing, mixing, and mastering tracks to meet client specifications.
- Collaborated closely with producers and directors to ensure alignment of creative vision throughout the production process.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Supported artists'' performances by designing and implementing tailored sound environments for live events.
Studio Manager
Nrg Recording Studios
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Established a positive work environment, fostering collaboration among staff members to improve productivity and creativity.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Supervised studio staff for timely, accurate and high-quality task completion.
- Strengthened relationships with external partners such as vendors or suppliers, promoting collaboration opportunities that ultimately benefited both parties involved.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Streamlined studio operations by implementing efficient scheduling and project management systems.
- Maintained studio equipment, including cameras, microphones and computers, to limit schedule disruptions.
- Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout projects, ensuring their visions were accurately translated into finished products that exceeded expectations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, staff and vendors for smooth project processes.
Education
Certificate Recording Production
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA03-2007
GED -
INGLEWOOD HIGH
Inglewood, CA06-2003
Skills
- Audio mixing proficiency
- Digital audio workstations
- Managing sound quality
- Audio for video production
- Sound engineering
- Equipment setup
- Audio mixers
- Voice recording
- Microphone usage
- Sound editing
- In-studio recording
- Audio mastering principles
- Field recording experience
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Recording techniques mastery
- Mixing sound input
- Pro tools expertise
- Team collaboration
- Sound editing techniques
- Voiceover recording techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Surround sound mixing
- Live sound reinforcement
- Equipment testing
- Music Theory
- Audio production
- Microphone placement
- Audio quality control
- Analog equipment
- Audio mixing
- Audio recording
- Audio equipment layout
- Music production
Websites
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Creative Soundz
01.2019 - Current
Studio Manager
Nrg Recording Studios
03.2017 - 01.2019
Certificate Recording Production
Long Beach City College
GED -
INGLEWOOD HIGH
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