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Gerald Perron

Freeport,ME

Summary

Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Recording Engineer

Freelance / The Music Center
, Maine
06.2005 - Current
  • Set up and operate sound recording equipment in order to record, synchronize, mix, or reproduce music, voices, or sound effects.
  • Organize and label audio files for future reference.
  • Perform basic maintenance on audio equipment and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
  • Operate mixing boards to blend different sounds together into a single track.
  • Mix various tracks into one master track according to specified requirements.
  • Used sound editing boards to mix voices and music.
  • Reformatted audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
  • Set up sound editing equipment before performances and concerts.

Owner / President

The Music Center
Topsham, ME
12.1995 - Current
  • Executed responsibilities in recruitment and employee training
  • Managed financial resources effectively
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Developed policies, procedures, and short-term and long-term goals for the organization.

Private Teacher

Self-employed
, Maine
03.1992 - Current
  • Organized and prepared lesson plans for private music lessons.
  • Assessed student's current level of musical knowledge and provided appropriate instruction to help them improve their skills.
  • Instructed students in the fundamentals of music theory, rhythm, pitch, sight-reading, composition, and performance techniques.
  • Communicated with parents regarding their child's progress in order to ensure that expectations were being met both at home and at school.
  • Encouraged students to participate in recitals or other performance opportunities in order to build confidence in their abilities.

Musician / Production Group Leader

Various acts
, ME
04.1991 - Current
  • Played live shows with full bands and solo performances.
  • Collaborated with other musicians to create unique soundscapes.
  • Organized rehearsals, concerts and events to promote upcoming projects.
  • Maintained equipment such as guitars, amplifiers and recording devices.
  • Developed promotional material such as posters, flyers and websites.

Live Sound Engineer

Pavement Management
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 10.2022
  • Mixed live audio sources such as vocals, instruments and playback devices during performances.
  • Adjusted sound levels to ensure optimal quality of sound.
  • Provided technical support when needed by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions onstage.
  • Conducted post-tour debriefs with band members in order to review successes and areas for improvement.
  • Worked festivals and concerts over national tour.

Adjunct Professor

University Of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Conducted lectures, demonstrations and group activities in order to enhance learning experience.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Substituted for Frank Mauceri during his sabbatical

Education

Bachelor of Science - Jazz And Contemporary Music Program

University of Maine
Augusta, ME
05-1995

Skills

  • Business owner
  • Musician
  • Music production
  • Field recording
  • Live recording
  • Audio mixing
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Business management and development
  • Planning and execution
  • Vendor Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Project Management

Timeline

Live Sound Engineer

Pavement Management
01.2021 - 10.2022

Adjunct Professor

University Of Maine At Augusta
01.2008 - 05.2008

Recording Engineer

Freelance / The Music Center
06.2005 - Current

Owner / President

The Music Center
12.1995 - Current

Private Teacher

Self-employed
03.1992 - Current

Musician / Production Group Leader

Various acts
04.1991 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Jazz And Contemporary Music Program

University of Maine

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