Joanna Sunjo
Live Sound Technician
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Live sound professional with deep expertise in audio engineering, adept at ensuring high-quality sound for diverse live events. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptive to changing needs, ensuring seamless execution. Highly skilled in digital console operations, RF management, and troubleshooting audio issues, with a proven track-record of fostering strong client relationships and driving repeat business. Known for reliability and unwavering commitment to achieving optimal results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
10.2025 - Current
- Proactively addressed potential acoustic challenges before they became issues during shows or events.
- Supported artists'' vision by creating customized live sound experiences through expertly executed mixes.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by consistently delivering excellent results while maintaining professionalism, resulting in multiple by-name requests and callbacks.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workspace, resulting in streamlined workflows and faster setups.
Lead Audio Visual Technician
Encore
03.2023 - 09.2025
- Lead and operated audio systems for events including live band, DJ and solo artist performances as an A1 and A2.
- Drove customer satisfaction by 48% within 1 year.
- Championed client temperature-tracking and communications system that successfully gained the company more return-clientele
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment, minimizing downtime due to technical issues.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices, resulting in a more skilled and competent team.
Live Sound Technician
Blissfest
Phoenix, AZ
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Took initiative to facilitate a personal project with classmates for musicians in Phoenix
- Operated analogue mixers to run shows for local musicians at The Trunk Space
- Promoted monthly events on social media
- Lead and maintained crowd engagement throughout events as MC
Education
BBA - Business Management
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Production Technologies
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ 05.2001 -
Skills
Power distribution
Sound engineering
JBL,VRX and UPA PA System management (JBL, VRX, etc)
Shure and Sennheiser RF coordination
Audio troubleshooting
Remote live mixing
Feedback control
Load-in and out procedures
Team leadership and collaboration
Client relations
Digital and analogue audio consoles; Allen & Health, Soundcraft, Midas, Behringer
Certification
Audio Production Technologies
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved client needs which led to recognition by Encore Global's Senior Vice President of U.S. Venue Operations for exceptional client service.
- Achieved 40% increased positive customer reviews by introducing temperature tracking for periodic check-in tasks.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Live Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
10.2025 - Current
Audio Production Technologies
05-2024
Lead Audio Visual Technician
Encore
03.2023 - 09.2025
Live Sound Technician
Blissfest
12.2021 - 01.2023
BBA - Business Management
Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Production Technologies
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
05.2001 -