Elisha Goad
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Experienced technical and audio production leader with 29 years of professional audio production experience and advanced expertise in professional audio systems, equipment, and signal flow. Skilled in electrical systems, overhead rigging and load management, and basic carpentry and construction. Experienced in staff scheduling, labor coordination, resource management, and team mentorship, with a strong ability to lead people and execute complex technical operations safely and efficiently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Director of Production
Thomas Road Baptist Church
Lynchburg, VA
10.2018 - Current
- Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop staff and volunteers.
- Manage projects from planning through execution, including timelines, personnel, and resources.
- Create or improve SOPs, workflows, systems, and standards to increase efficiency and quality.
- Plan and execute large-scale events while managing personnel, technical systems, and logistics.
- Maintain safe working practices and identify/reduce operational risks.
- Build and manage budgets, approve purchases, control costs, and prioritize spending.
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment to ensure optimal performance during weekly gatherings.
- Primary Front of House Engineer for large gatherings.
Police Officer
Knoxville Sheriff's Office
Knoxville, TN
11.2015 - 10.2018
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Enforced local laws, ensuring community safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives.
Touring & Rentals Manager
M&L Sound
Knoxville, TN
07.2008 - 04.2015
- Managed staff scheduling and labor allocation across shop operations, touring productions, and rental services.
- Developed training programs to improve staff performance and product knowledge across departments.
- Lead FOH and monitor audio operations for touring accounts.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely procurement of equipment and supplies for events.
- Oversaw transportation logistics for touring productions, coordinating personnel, equipment, and travel requirements.
Skills
- 29 years of professional audio production experience
- Advanced electrical knowledge
- Overhead rigging and load-management practices
- Stagecraft techniques
- Event production management
- Staff scheduling, labor coordination, and resource management
- Advanced knowledge of professional audio systems and signal flow
- Staff development and mentorship
Timeline
Technical Director of Production
Thomas Road Baptist Church
10.2018 - Current
Police Officer
Knoxville Sheriff's Office
11.2015 - 10.2018
Touring & Rentals Manager
M&L Sound
07.2008 - 04.2015