Garrett Nichols
Richland,MS
Summary
Adaptable audio technician bringing 3 years of experience controlling sound at theatre performances, concerts and festivals. Proficient in operating large-format recording and mixing consoles. Recognized for achieving technical excellence with each project.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Technician
All Events
Birmingham, AL
04.2022 - Current
- Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
- Maintained integrity of audio and support equipment and notified management of repair or replacement needs.
- Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Operated, maintained and repaired PA control, stage monitoring, amplification and instrument and vocal reinforcement to support highest overall sound quality.
FOH Engineer
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein
03.2022 - Current
- Supported live shows with audio mixing for national tours and festivals.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing and editing.
- Set up and broke down microphones and backline at each event.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
Stagehand
Mullen It Over Stage Crew
Brandon, MS
12.2017 - Current
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for artist performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Worked with team of 5-10 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances.
FOH Engineer
First Baptist Jackson
Jackson, MS
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- 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.
- Created tasteful acoustical mixes in venues ranging from 100 to 2000 in capacity
- Performed various setups, tear downs and mixing for bands, worship services, and theatrical performances
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts and recordings.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
FOH Engineer
Maury Hills Church
Nashville, TN
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- 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.
- Created tasteful acoustical mixes in venues ranging from 200 to 500 in capacity
Stagehand
Crew One Productions Inc.
Nashville, TN
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with stage technicians set up and calibrate lighting, microphones and recording equipment.
- Stored, loaded and unloaded set pieces and technical equipment for daily performances.
- Constructed and decorated set pieces and props per carpenter's specifications
- Assisted in all technical and practical effect setup for concert performances and broke down all equipment at close of each show
- Worked with team of 15-20 to put all props and set pieces in place and supervised prop movements at correct times during performances
Operations Associate
Guitar Center Inc.
Jackson, MS
04.2015 - 11.2015
- Prepared packages for shipment, pickup and courier services for prompt delivery to customers
- Operated pallet jack to move unloaded goods to correct locations in warehouse
Education
Certificate of Completion - Audio Engineering
Dark Horse Institute
Nashville, TN09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL02.2019
Skills
- Wireless microphone systems
- Event sound management
- Managing sound quality
- Volume and quality
- Acoustics knowledge
- Digital and analog mixing systems
- Mixing sound input
- Audio Mixers
- Troubleshooting
- Sound Editing
- Audio signal processing
- Digital sound editing
Affiliations
M.I.O Stage Crew, All Events Productions,
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstien,
Certification
Certificate of Completion for Audio Engineering
Timeline
Audio Technician
All Events
04.2022 - Current
FOH Engineer
Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein
03.2022 - Current
FOH Engineer
First Baptist Jackson
11.2021 - 01.2022
FOH Engineer
Maury Hills Church
02.2020 - 08.2021
Stagehand
Crew One Productions Inc.
07.2019 - 01.2020
Stagehand
Mullen It Over Stage Crew
12.2017 - Current
Operations Associate
Guitar Center Inc.
04.2015 - 11.2015
Certificate of Completion - Audio Engineering
Dark Horse Institute
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Full Sail University
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