James Donkor
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Experienced Audio/ Visual Engineer with 7 years of work experience in live event production, sound design and studio recording. Equipped to innovate and modernize the future of multimedia through a strong academic background in software development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Audio Technician
Five Star Audio Visual
Baltimore, MD
10.2023 - Current
- Perform the duties of an A1 audio engineer including set, break and management of audio systems during events not limited to break-out sessions, small meetings and large multi-day conferences (1000 person capacity)
- Proficient in operating digital and analog mixing boards (Allen Heath QU16, Behringer x32, Neve 8424, API 1608 & Soundcraft Si Performer)
- Utilize hybrid media software like OBS, Zoom, and Teams to facilitate virtual meetings/streaming
Freelance Audio/ Visual Technician*
Various
01.2017 - Current
Audio Production Intern
Renew Democracy Initiative
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided content creation services for a multimedia broadcasting company reporting on political current events
- Collaborated remotely with graphic designers and writers to create a cohesive aesthetic for podcasts/youtube videos
- Utilized sound design within Digital Audio Workstations to create original, royalty-free music compositions for advertisements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland, Global Campus
08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production And Engineering
Berklee College of Music
08.2021
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, Audition)
- Audio Editing & Sound Design (ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live)
- Video Editing (Final Cut Pro X)
- Programming Languages (Java, Python, C, SQL)
- Web Development (HTML, CSS)
- Remote work management (Teams, WebEx, Zoom)
- Networking (Cisco, Biamp, Dante)
- Customer Service Interfacing
- Spanish (Limited working proficiency)
- Notary Public in MD, DC, VA
Timeline
Lead Audio Technician
Five Star Audio Visual
10.2023 - Current
Audio Production Intern
Renew Democracy Initiative
01.2022 - 06.2022
Freelance Audio/ Visual Technician*
Various
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Maryland, Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production And Engineering
Berklee College of Music
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