Le'Ron L. Lake
Mount Dora,USA
Summary
Skilled Audio Engineer specializing in live sound reinforcement and production for radio and television. Managed Front of House and monitor mixing to deliver exceptional sound quality for live events. Expertise in technical troubleshooting and system optimization, complemented by experience in broadcast operations and heavy equipment operation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tractor Trailer Driver III
Sunbelt Rentals
Orlando, FL
10.2023 - Current
- Led equipment operators on project sites to maintain workflow and meet project deadlines
- Supervised loading and unloading of heavy equipment to ensure safety and efficiency on site
- Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications
- Operated complex heavy equipment including forklift, water truck, front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, and skid steer to support project operations
Freelance Audio Engineer/Live Sound Mixer
Self-Employed
01.2013 - Current
- Provided Front of House (FOH) and monitor mixing for live music events, corporate productions, and media-related productions
- Mixed live audio for concerts, broadcasts, and recorded media, ensuring clarity, balance, and consistent sound quality
- Coordinated with artists, producers, and production teams to meet technical and creative requirements
- Set up, operated, and struck live sound systems, including consoles, microphones, monitors, wireless systems, and stage patching
- Troubleshot audio, RF, and signal-flow issues in real-time live environments
- Maintained equipment, managed signal routing, and ensured safe power and cable management
Equipment Operator IV
Orange County Government
Orlando, FL
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Operates complex heavy equipment such as: dump truck, flatbed truck, front-end loader, backhoe, excavator
- Operated equipment to excavate ditches and canals, ensuring adherence to project specifications
- Performs excavations to grade and slope
- Performs more difficult finishing and grading operations to engineering specifications
- Performs or supervises loading and unloading of heavy equipment
- Loads materials, such as debris, sand, or rock into trucks
- Supervised team of equipment operators on construction projects, coordinating tasks to enhance project efficiency
Broadcast Technician II
Virgin Islands Public Television System
02.2010 - 08.2016
- Managed on-air switching of live satellite and studio feeds and video tapes to ensure seamless broadcast operations
- Documented daily network and local program recordings
- Monitored transmitter and microwave levels to maintain broadcast quality and compliance
- Monitored broadcasting channels and executed corrective actions to resolve issues promptly
- Operated videotape machines to manage playback for live broadcasts., satellite receiver setups, read and adjust audio and video levels
- Entered weekly record schedules into the server and generated daily discrepancy reports.
Chief Engineer/Master Control Supervisor/Director of Network Operations
Ackley Media Group/ Knight Quality Station
02.2004 - 08.2008
- Responsible for all technical engineering on live remotes and live radio broadcasts
- Oversaw daily board operations for Knight Quality Station, ensuring seamless broadcast execution
- Supervised 4 board operators, coordinating schedules and managing payroll
- Operated Radio One's board using paper log format to ensure accurate sound quality.
- Maintained daily radio logs and the loading of all four media stations through the Enco Operating System
- Conducted training sessions for new board operators to enhance their skills and knowledge. for all four stations on an ongoing basis, enhancing team readiness
- Trained new board operators in a structured program
Education
Recording Arts and Show Production -
F.I.R.S.T. Institute
Orlando, FL01.2026
Class A CDL Course -
Roadmaster Drivers School
Orlando, FL10.2016
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Amalie High School
St. Thomas, USVI06.2003
On-the-Job Training -
Mills Electric Company
St. Thomas, USVI06.2003
Skills
- Audio production
- Equipment operation
- Audio editing
- Team collaboration
- Live production
- Sound mixing
- Audio engineering
- Broadcast monitoring
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Technical troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Show production
- Sound engineering
- Audio mixing
- Monitor mixing
- Multitrack recording
- Heavy machinery operation
- Class A commercial Driver's license
- Commercial driving
References
Furnished Upon Request
Professional Organizations
Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE), Member, 04/01/12, 08/31/16
Certification
Dante Certification Level 1
Timeline
Tractor Trailer Driver III
Sunbelt Rentals
10.2023 - Current
Equipment Operator IV
Orange County Government
10.2022 - 10.2023
Freelance Audio Engineer/Live Sound Mixer
Self-Employed
01.2013 - Current
Broadcast Technician II
Virgin Islands Public Television System
02.2010 - 08.2016
Chief Engineer/Master Control Supervisor/Director of Network Operations
Ackley Media Group/ Knight Quality Station
02.2004 - 08.2008
Recording Arts and Show Production -
F.I.R.S.T. Institute
Class A CDL Course -
Roadmaster Drivers School
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Amalie High School
On-the-Job Training -
Mills Electric Company