Dwayne Smith
Audio Engineer
Aventura,FL
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Artistic Director
Universal Cinergia
Doral, FL
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Developed, implemented and evaluated artistic vision for productions.
- Collaborated with producers to ensure successful outcomes of projects.
- Conducted research on potential artists and performances.
- Oversaw all creative aspects of the production process.
- Reviewed scripts and music scores for accuracy and relevance to production objectives.
- Planned auditions for potential cast members based on casting needs.
- Maintained records of attendance at rehearsals or other activities related to the project.
- Resolved conflicts among creative personnel when necessary in order to keep projects running smoothly.
Audio Visual Technician
Encore Global
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided technical support for audio visual equipment and systems.
- Installed, configured, tested, and maintained audio visual equipment in accordance with industry standards.
- Troubleshot and resolved audio visual system issues.
- Performed maintenance checks on all audio visual equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Assisted clients with the setup of their own audio visual equipment as requested.
- Ensured all audiovisual components were connected properly to enable optimal performance at events or meetings.
- Organized cabling infrastructure in a neat and efficient manner according to best practices.
- Programmed remote controls for use with various types of audiovisual systems.
- Developed strategies to improve sound quality in meeting rooms or auditoriums.
- Operated lighting boards, video switchers, projectors, camera's microphones during live events.
Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
NEW YORK, NY
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Conducted sound checks for live performances, ensuring that the system was properly calibrated.
- Edited and mixed recordings to create desired sound effects using digital audio workstations.
- Recorded dialogue and musical performances in studio settings, utilizing microphones and other recording equipment.
- Mastered audio tracks to ensure clarity and consistency across all components of the mix.
- Utilized post-production techniques such as compression, equalization, noise reduction, and reverberation to enhance the quality of recorded material.
- Monitored audio levels during recording sessions to maintain optimal signal strength throughout the process.
- Created custom soundscapes for film projects by sampling existing sounds or creating new ones from scratch.
- Optimized acoustic environments through strategic placement of speakers, amplifiers, and other elements of an audio system.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hardware or software systems related to audio production tasks.
- Recorded, edited and mixed instrumental and vocal tracks and minimized unwanted sounds.
Education
Bachelor of Audio & Music Technology - Bachelor in Audio & Music Technology
School of Audio Engineering
Manhattan, NY04.2020
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
The New York Film Academy
New York, NY05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Client Relationships
- Schedule Coordination
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Certification
- Certified Audio Engineer (CEA)
Timeline
Artistic Director
Universal Cinergia
11.2022 - 09.2023
Audio Visual Technician
Encore Global
12.2021 - 11.2022
Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
04.2017 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Audio & Music Technology - Bachelor in Audio & Music Technology
School of Audio Engineering
Associate of Arts - Film And Video Production
The New York Film Academy