Jonah West
South Salt Lake
Summary
Jonah is a hardworking and passionate audio engineer and Audio Visual Techwith with an extensive background in music. With a vast educational experience in troubleshooting, routing, live sound, and musical technique, Jonah is more excited than ever to get his foot in the door with a new city and into a new audio scene. With the willingness to make connections, work as a team, and learn from others, Jonah hopes to make a lasting impact in the Salt Lake City area as an A1 or AV Tech who can be relied on, someone whom clients hope will be contracted, and, most importantly to him, capture sound in a way people can enjoy. Driven by ambition and the aptitude to learn on the fly, Jonah wants to be able to prove himself to employers alike who want a by-the-books, creative, and ambitious audio engineer with an extensive musical background and love for the game.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Tech
Encore
Salt Lake City
01.2026 - Current
- Set up and tested audio-visual equipment for events and presentations.
- Collaborated with event planners to meet technical requirements and specifications.
- Provided technical support during events to troubleshoot issues promptly.
- Assisted in training staff on AV equipment operation and best practices.
- Communicated with clients to understand their AV needs and preferences clearly.
- Disassembled used audio-visual systems after events or meetings were completed.
- Installed video walls and monitors to display visuals for presentations.
- Maintained and troubleshot audiovisual equipment, including projectors, sound systems, microphones, amplifiers, mixers, and associated cables.
Stagehand, A2, AV Tech
MJH Media Group (Production Company)
Kansas City
05.2023 - Current
- Contributed to high-quality stage productions by efficiently managing technical equipment logistics.
- Set up and broke down sets, lighting, and sound equipment to enhance overall production standards.
- Operated sound equipment during rehearsals under supervision for improved audio delivery.
- Collaborated effectively with stage managers and team members on creative staging solutions.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of backstage areas to promote efficiency.
- Gained proficiency in basic rigging systems to support stage equipment installation tasks.
- Coordinated with team members for seamless transitions during events.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during live events.
- Supported client needs by providing technical assistance on-site.
A2 for Elf at Theatre in the Park, July 27-Aug 3
MJH Media Group
Gladstone
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Carried out setup and teardown of 21 wireless mic packs alongside 15 pit mics for duration of event.
- Addressed RF disc disruptions on final day, restoring mics 1-8 functionality promptly.
- Formulated detailed patch list facilitating integration of Dante and Ethernet snakes with updated mic layouts.
- Refined snare sound by incorporating additional microphones and stereo cymbals.
- Controlled Allen and Heath SQ7, ensuring optimal compression, EQ, and effects on vocal tracks.
- Again helped significantly with overall sound quality and pit mic placement due to lack of A1's education and personal experience.
A2 for Annie at Theatre in the Park June 22nd-29th
MJH Media Group
Gladstone
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed setup and teardown of 21 wireless mic packs and 15 pit mics during week-long event.
- Developed comprehensive patch list for efficient integration of Dante and Ethernet snakes.
- Enhanced snare sound by adding microphones and integrating stereo cymbals.
- Managed Allen and Heath SQ7, consistently compressing, EQ-ing, and adding effects to vocal tracks.
- Provided significant support in sound quality control and patching due to A1's lack of experience.
Volunteer Online Audio Engineer
Colonial Presbyterian Church
- Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing an on stage band for various online services.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed for an online dry environment.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during services.
A1 For Ethnic Festival
Kansas City Kansas Community College At Pierson Community Center
Kansas City
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Proactively addressed potential acoustic challenges before they became issues during shows or events.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances at events, making real-time adjustments as needed for optimal sound quality.
- Managed stage volume levels to achieve an ideal balance between performers and audience members, enhancing the overall experience.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 6611212-2024
Skills
- 3 years in the AV Industry, both live and corporate
- Passion for audio
- 5 semesters of concentrated hands-on audio engineering experience at one of the best audio-centered community colleges in the United States
- A strong inclination for capturing music CORRECTLY in a live audience setting
- Long-time stagehand for a contracting company, meaning I have worked with tens of different production companies
- I am a huge people person and tend to get along with clients and stewards very well
- The ability to adapt under dire circumstances and audio misfires, uncontrollable factors
- Flexible to a random schedule as an experienced 1099 contractor
- The willingness and experience to commute long distances
- Versatile front-of-house mixing experience backed by a degree
- Bedroom Producer (I mix and master my own music weekly)
- Allen and Heath SQ 5 and 6
- Midas
- Digico
- Behringer X32
- Advanced knowledge of hard and soft compression, EQ, and effect balance used with a comprehensive application of an experienced musical background
- Advanced knowledge of Routing, Signal flow, and Dante (digital patching)
- Experienced Troubleshooter (when you're the A2 that's what you're relied on most for)
- Well-versed in Pro Tools
- Well-versed in Logic Pro X
- Well-versed in Wavelab
- Adobe Premier Pro as well as Photoshop (Multimedia)
- Teachable to new strategies, more efficient techniques
- Team collaboration
- Love for the game
Timeline
AV Tech
Encore
01.2026 - Current
A2 for Elf at Theatre in the Park, July 27-Aug 3
MJH Media Group
07.2025 - 08.2025
A2 for Annie at Theatre in the Park June 22nd-29th
MJH Media Group
06.2025 - 06.2025
Stagehand, A2, AV Tech
MJH Media Group (Production Company)
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer Online Audio Engineer
Colonial Presbyterian Church
A1 For Ethnic Festival
Kansas City Kansas Community College At Pierson Community Center
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Engineering
Kansas City Kansas Community College