John Gentile
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Over 15 years of experience in audio production, repair, and maintenance, demonstrating strong technical expertise. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service and support. Highly self-motivated with a track record of achieving results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Guitar Center
Nashville, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Assigned pieces of music for students to practice at home, monitored progress, and provided feedback.
- Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.
- Researched new methods of teaching music theory, composition techniques, and improvisation strategies to enhance the educational experience of my students.
Musical Instrument/Audio Repair Technician
Self-employed
Nashville, TN
05.2013 - Current
- Tested repaired products for proper operation prior to returning them to customers.
- Repaired malfunctioning systems by replacing defective components or making necessary adjustments.
- Installed and configured hardware components such as motherboards, memory modules, hard drives, processors, power supplies, and other related parts.
Recording Studio Manager
RCA Studio B (Country Music Hall of Fame
Nashville , TN
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Monitored audio equipment such as microphones, mixers, amplifiers and digital consoles for proper operation at all times.
- Managed studio operations and ensured smooth functioning.
- Oversaw daily maintenance of studio equipment such as computers, tape machines and other audio hardware and software systems.
- Conducted regular inspections of studio facilities to identify any potential safety hazards or areas needing improvement.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project costs, timelines and results achieved for each session.
- Calibrate audio systems to match the acoustics of the space in which they are being used.
- Adjust sound levels to ensure optimal sound quality during recording sessions or live performances.
- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the audio equipment.
- Test audio systems before each event to make sure they are functioning properly.
- Install new software updates for existing audio equipment.
- Develop strategies for improving overall sound quality based on feedback from clients.
- Laid out hardware connections according to regulatory and safety specifications to reduce risk and sprawl.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering Technology
Belmont University
Nashville, TN08-2013
Skills
- Audio equipment maintenance and installation
- Client relationship building
- Studio operations management
- Equipment maintenance
Timeline
Music Teacher
Guitar Center
07.2024 - Current
Recording Studio Manager
RCA Studio B (Country Music Hall of Fame
09.2013 - 07.2020
Musical Instrument/Audio Repair Technician
Self-employed
05.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering Technology
Belmont University
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