Jake Seiber
Springfield,IL
Summary
As a dedicated music business student at SIUE, my career objective is to leverage my comprehensive knowledge of the music industry, combined with my strong analytical and creative skills, to contribute to the success of a dynamic music-related organization. I am eager to apply my passion for music and businessto support the development, promotion, and sustainability of innovative music ventures while continually expanding my expertise in this dynamic field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Audio Engineer
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality using a 40-channel ProSonus board.
- Safely transported valuable audio equipment between venues while ensuring proper setup upon arrival.
- Proactively addressed potential acoustic challenges before they became issues during shows or events.
- Reduced setup times significantly by efficiently organizing and managing audio equipment inventory.
- Consistently met moving deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and working under pressure during time-sensitive events.
Music Teacher
Shock City School Of Music
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords. I also gave lessons on Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Bass guitar.
- Helped organize successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
- Taught over 40 students in private lessons and had to manage a lesson plan for each student.
IT Associate
DISTechnology
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Tasked with troubleshooting numerous devices and helped clients with personal computer/ printer problems.
- Provided comprehensive technical support and training to end-users, fostering improved productivity levels.
- Optimized application performance through thorough testing, bug identification, and resolution efforts.
- Made more than 15 Excel spreadsheets for a list of clientele and problems they had weekly.
Education
Bachelor’s in Music Business - Music
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL01.2021
Skills
Digital Audio Workstations
Monitor Engineering
Sound Engineering
Audio Routing
Recording Techniques
Multitrack Recording
Live streaming
Ear Training
Live Sound Mixing
audio troubleshooting
Remote Mixing
References
- Miles Vandiver, Professor of Music Business, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, mvandiv@siue.edu, (618) 830 - 3806
- Ricky Haydon, Professor of Music - Specialization in Guitar, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, rhaydon@siue.edu, (618) 830 - 2468
- Cody Smith, Business Owner of Knotty Pine Land and Tree Services, Buffalo, Illinois, knottypine2021@gmail.com, (217) 299 - 6447
- Don Archer, General Manager at Shoe Carnival, 3443 Freedom Drive, Springfield, Illinois, (561) 985 - 1936
Timeline
Live Audio Engineer
Birch Creek Music Performance Center
05.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Shock City School Of Music
11.2023 - 05.2024
IT Associate
DISTechnology
08.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor’s in Music Business - Music
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Arts -
Lincoln Land Community College