Kiara Ortega
Summary
Motivated, passionate, bilingual, & experienced business/audio engineer graduate seeking a position within tv/broadcasting that has an opportunity for growth & stability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer Intern
Corner Store Studios
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Mixed songs in the studio during active sessions.
- Responsible for setting up & tearing down equipment for each session.
- Accountable for Maintenance: keeping the studio clean and organizing equipment.
- Complete rough & final mixes for clients.
- Equipment Management: Assisting with equipment inventory & tracking.
- Participated in regular team meetings, contributing valuable input towards project goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with senior engineers on projects and offered insight.
Intern & Production Associate
Fulton Street Music Group
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Edit podcasts for media & streaming services.
- Wrote podcast notes for an overview of each episodes.
- Worked on commissioned audio projects.
- A&R looking for new artist to join publishing roaster.
- Built newsletters about the company to send out to other employers.
Live Sound Engineer - Front of House
Junction Live Music Sports Grill
06.2019 - 03.2020
- Mixed live bands with Soundcraft Si Impact soundboard.
- Managed volume level & sound quality during performances.
- Assistance performers.
- Provided soundchecks to every musician before performance started.
- Set up and broke down sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds at each event.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
Live Sound Engineer - Front of House
Treme Jazz Bar
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Mixed live bands with Soundcraft boards, Allen & Heath QU-16 mixer.
- Provided assistance to performers.
- Enhanced audio quality by optimizing sound systems and equipment during live performances.
- Minimized feedback issues by expertly placing microphones and adjusting EQ settings during live events.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Set up and broke down sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds at each event.
FTC News - Live Broadcast Audio Supervisor
Five Towns College
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Mixed live broadcast with Behringer x32 soundboard.
- Provided assistance to talents & producers.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs for live tapings.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to avoid issues during live tapings.
- Set up & broke down sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds before & after every broadcast.
- Collaborated with on-air talent to create visually captivating segments that resonated with campus students.
Education
BBA-Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Management
Five Towns College
05.2020
Skills
- Signal Flow Understanding
- Recording Techniques
- Equipment breakdown
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Pro Tools proficient
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- Problem-Solving
- Self-Motivated
- Organizational skills
- Dependable, dedicated, and trustworthy
- Podcast Production
- Live Broadcasting Experience
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Engineer Intern
Corner Store Studios
09.2021 - 09.2022
Intern & Production Associate
Fulton Street Music Group
01.2020 - 12.2020
Live Sound Engineer - Front of House
Junction Live Music Sports Grill
06.2019 - 03.2020
Live Sound Engineer - Front of House
Treme Jazz Bar
06.2018 - 03.2020
FTC News - Live Broadcast Audio Supervisor
Five Towns College
06.2018 - 03.2020
BBA-Bachelors in Business Administration - Business Management
Five Towns College
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