- Talented Musician with expertise in multiple instruments and over 10 years of experience. Selects music, coordinates practices and maintains equipment in good working order. Superb memorization and improvisational skills. Not only a gifted musician but he is a multi-talented Sound Engineer with proven skills in sound editing, field recording and Pro Tools. Highly organized and proficient with meeting deadlines.
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DONOVAN TURNER
Musician, Sound Engineer
Ragland,AL
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Alys Stephens Performing Center
STAGEHAND
08.2019 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Stored, loaded, and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for many different performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show
- Worked with stage technicians to set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment
- Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Interacted positively with actors and actresses when escorting them to and from the stage.
FedEx Express
MATERIAL HANDLER
08.2022 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
- Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Loaded materials onto trucks for fast shipment.
Emerald Empire Band & Second Coming Band
Contract Musician
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills
- Performed in over a hundred shows.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Wrote and arranged original compositions for live music performances.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
Freelance
Live Sound Engineer
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing and editing.
- Set up and broke down sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds at each event.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Collaborated with performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, and recordings.
Education
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor Of Music from Music Technology
04.2023
University Overview
Gadsden State Community College
Associate Of General Studies from Music
05.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Stage Setup
- Set Construction
- Sound Equipment Setup
- Sound Systems
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Music Theory
- Strong Improvising Ability
- Practicing Pieces
- Studio Recording
- Schedule Management
- Stage Performance
- Background Music Performance
- Continuous Improvement
- Live Sessions
- Music Selection
- Perform Concerts
- Rehearse Routines
- Recording Sessions
- Transposing Songs
- Material Packaging
- Shipping and Receiving
- Materials Handling and Transport
- Accident Prevention
Quote
"It's never too late to walk in your purpose"
Timeline
MATERIAL HANDLER
FedEx Express
08.2022 - 10.2023
STAGEHAND
Alys Stephens Performing Center
08.2019 - 02.2020
Contract Musician
Emerald Empire Band & Second Coming Band
03.2019 - Current
Live Sound Engineer
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor Of Music from Music Technology
Gadsden State Community College
Associate Of General Studies from Music
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