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Joseph  Leo

Joseph Leo

New Lenox,IL

Summary

Diligent Engineer looking to leverage 30 years of Television Production expertise into a new project in Chicago or the surrounding area. In-depth knowledge of production equipment installation and maintenance procedures. Skilled in working with People, microphones, channel soundboards and camera equipment. Strong communication, organizational and time management traits.

Work History

Audio Engineer

NBC News
East New York, NY
07.2002 - Current

NBC News and Olympics

  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
  • Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for life and taped broadcasts.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.

Audio Visual Specialist

Lucky 8
New York , NY
02.2016 - 02.2020

Audio and Video Design and Build

60 Days In A&E

  • Monitored and repaired audio, video, control systems.
  • Provided troubleshooting techniques in integrating professional audio/video systems.
  • Adhered to safety protocols while installing projectors, displays and speakers.
  • Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
  • Led crew of audio-video installation team members.
  • Read and evaluated diagrams to determine specifications.

Audio Technician

Harpo Productions
Chicago, IL
06.1996 - 07.2009

Studio/Field Audio Technician

  • Performed set-up operations to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines. Was in direct contact with host, guest, and production team.
  • Field Audio Supervisor.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.

Audio Engineer

Espn
Chicago, IL
02.1992 - 02.1999
  • Mixed Field Audio for Bull and Bears.
  • Audio and Lighting setups for all player interviews
  • Travel to home and away games during all playoff games.

Owner/Operator

J.P.L. Audio Inc
New Lenox , IL
07.2002 - Current
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership-building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting the professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.1992

Skills

  • Studio Recordings
  • Project Scopes
  • Voice Recording
  • Quality Standards
  • Television Production
  • Event Shoots
  • Streaming Media
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Setting Up Microphones
  • Live Recording
  • Critical Thinking
  • Mixing and Mastering
  • Engineering Team Support
  • Live Programming
  • Field Recording
  • Preparation Oversight
  • Equipment Selection
  • Video Recordings

Timeline

Audio Visual Specialist

Lucky 8
02.2016 - 02.2020

Audio Engineer

NBC News
07.2002 - Current

Owner/Operator

J.P.L. Audio Inc
07.2002 - Current

Audio Technician

Harpo Productions
06.1996 - 07.2009

Audio Engineer

Espn
02.1992 - 02.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Columbia College Chicago
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