Jordan Benitez
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Dynamic Sound Designer and Audio Technician with three years of experience in Live Audio Entertainment. Successful at collaborating with artistic teams and providing high-quality sound editing. Adept at Logic and QLab software
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sound Designer
Marisol - Cal State Fullerton
12.2023 - Current
- Design sound system using speaker plots, Input/Output lists, and board programming
- Research music and create playlists for Pre-show/Intermission
- Cultivate sounds/sound fx to execute during shows
- Program all cues into QLab using groups, levels, fades, and editing
- Using digital audio workspace Logic to edit audio files to fit into my design
- Train mixer, board op, and A2s in their respective jobs so they can effectively run my design during shows
- Troubleshooting all audio issues during tech and delegating tasks to my crew
- Loading in all sound equipment and programming mics
Audio Engineer/Mixer
A Chorus Line - Cal State Fullerton
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Loading in Orchestra for musical, patching audio from the pit to the board
- Programming scenes into Yamaha CL5 Mixing Console
- Creating a mixing script to effectively mix live
- Train A2's with Sound Designer to create an efficient crew
- Troubleshoot all audio issues during show runs
- Ran sound checks and tested mics before show runs
- Help create input/output lists and sound plots with Designer
A2 + Sound Board Operator
Dogfight - Cal State Fullerton
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Program and label microphones to be used for shows
- Troubleshoot issues with microphones and find effective solutions
- Train actors how to handle mics and how to put them on
- Running cues from QLab and communicating with fellow A2's during shows
Sound Board Operator
Blue Stockings - Cal State Fullerton
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Maintained optimal audio quality by troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Ensured smooth transitions between scenes through precise sound cue execution shows
- Helped with editing and programming of cues in QLab software
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts & CTVA
Cal State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2026
Skills
- Proficient in Logic
- Proficient in QLab
- Amateur DJ
- Building Audio Equipment
- Basic Wiring
- Music Production
Timeline
Sound Designer
Marisol - Cal State Fullerton
12.2023 - Current
Audio Engineer/Mixer
A Chorus Line - Cal State Fullerton
10.2023 - 12.2023
A2 + Sound Board Operator
Dogfight - Cal State Fullerton
03.2023 - 05.2023
Sound Board Operator
Blue Stockings - Cal State Fullerton
10.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts & CTVA
Cal State University, Fullerton