Johnny Bodiford
Pipe Creek,TX
Summary
Energetic professional with background working in broadcasting, live performance and recording situations. Talented at maintaining sound levels in any kind of room and mixing high number of inputs and outputs. Bringing several years of comprehensive experience in all aspects of sound engineering, including board operation, sound design and implementation.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance audio engineer
Self-employeed
Bryan, Texas
09.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with artists to achieve desired sound and vision.
- Provided technical support during live events and recordings.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote efficient workflow.
- Troubleshot technical issues with hardware or software systems related to audio production tasks.
- Processed audio to meet quality standards and played and mixed music for live events.
- Conducted sound checks for live performances, ensuring that the system was properly calibrated.
- Optimized acoustic environments through strategic placement of speakers, amplifiers, and other elements of an audio system.
- Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
- Tested sound equipment prior to live performances.
- Operated live sound systems for concerts and events ensuring optimal audio quality.
- Collaborated with artists and event coordinators to achieve desired sound outcomes.
- Managed audio mixing during live performances to enhance audience experience.
- Conducted routine maintenance on audio equipment for reliability and performance.
- Troubleshot technical issues swiftly during events to minimize downtime.
- Trained junior engineers on sound mixing techniques and equipment usage.
- Have worked dozens of festivals, as well as hundreds of venues such as Luckenback, Billy Bobs, Arcadia Theatre.
Lead Engineer
Hill Country Ears Sound Company
Comfort, TX
12.2022 - 01.2026
- Designed and implemented audio systems for diverse client environments.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues promptly.
- Conducted regular maintenance on sound equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- FOH/ Monitor engineer
Festival production manager
Braun Brothers Reunion
Challis, Idaho
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed daily production schedules to ensure event timelines were adhered to.
- Oversaw workflow processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and minimize delays in production.
- Oversaw audio system and lighting setup
- Completed all artist advancing
Tour Manager FOH Engineer
Mickey and the Motorcars
Austin, Texas
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed transportation arrangements for band members and equipment.
- Oversaw venue communications and technical requirements for performances.
- Managed tour itineraries to ensure timely arrival at each destination.
- Prepared detailed reports on tour performance after completion of each trip.
- Operated sound mixing consoles for live events and studio recordings.
- Collaborated with artists to achieve desired audio quality and effects.
- Monitored sound levels during performances to ensure optimal audio clarity.
Education
G.E.D.
Bryan, TXSome College (No Degree) - Art
Blinn College
Bryan, TXSkills
- Audio processing
- Sound mixing
- Audio troubleshooting
- Control console operation
- Gear maintenance and repair
Timeline
Festival production manager
Braun Brothers Reunion
06.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Engineer
Hill Country Ears Sound Company
12.2022 - 01.2026
Tour Manager FOH Engineer
Mickey and the Motorcars
07.2022 - 10.2022
Freelance audio engineer
Self-employeed
09.2005 - Current
G.E.D.
Some College (No Degree) - Art
Blinn College