Malik Bolden
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
Highly motivated media services professional and employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Media Services and A/V Specialist/LMS Support Tech
Sweet Briar College
Amherst, VA
11.2023 - Current
- Design, support, and maintain the audiovisual infrastructure of the campus, including classrooms, public spaces, and conference facilities.
- Determine audiovisual needs for events, and conduct setup, support, and teardown of the required production equipment.
- Recorded, edited, and live-streamed video productions of faculty and student-related events.
- Created and maintained LMS course shells and course enrollment using SIS data.
- Configured Canvas integrations using LTI keys and external application integration methods.
- Trained and supported faculty and students in the daily use of the Canvas LMS.
Assistant Production Manager, Audio
Academy Center of the Arts
Lynchburg, VA
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Set up and operate sound equipment for live events, including mixing consoles, amplifiers, microphones, and other related audio equipment.
- Managed setup and tear-down of sound and music equipment before and after performances to promote efficient workflow.
- Troubleshoot any technical problems that may arise during an event.
- Collaborate with production staff on the regular maintenance and updates of audio, video, and lighting hardware and software.
- Assist Production Manager with rider and contract requests to coordinate needs of incoming shows
Production Associate and Internship
Academy Center of the Arts
Lynchburg, VA
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted Audio Engineers in setting up and preparing for live events.
- Assisted technicians in setting up lighting fixtures for events.
- Managed inventory of supplies used by Sound and Light Technicians.
Voter Registration Assistant
Lynchburg Registrar's Office
Lynchburg, VA
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Ensured compliance with all applicable voting regulations and procedures.
- Distributed materials necessary for voting activities to polling place staff members.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media: Audio
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2021
Skills
- Audio mixing
- LMS administration
- A/V design
- Adobe Creative Cloud proficiency
- Google Suite proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Wireless Frequency Coordination
- Event Production
- Technical troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Computer Skills
Certification
Crestron Certified Technician - Commercial
Dante Certified: Level 2
Accomplishments
- Sweet Briar 2024-25 Staff Excellence in Student Support Nominee
- Sweet Briar 2023-24 Staff R.O.S.E Award Recipient
Community Service
- Ramp Church International, Lynchburg, VA - Youth Ministry Volunteer 1/2025 - Present
- Ramp Church International, Lynchburg, VA - Media Ministry Volunteer 11/2023 - Present
- Living Word Baptist Church, Media Ministry Volunteer, Lynchburg, VA, 08/2020 - 08/2021
- Oak Union Baptist Church, Charlottesville, VA - Media Ministry Volunteer/Drummer 01/2015 - 12/2021
Timeline
Media Services and A/V Specialist/LMS Support Tech
Sweet Briar College
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Production Manager, Audio
Academy Center of the Arts
12.2021 - 11.2023
Production Associate and Internship
Academy Center of the Arts
05.2021 - 12.2021
Voter Registration Assistant
Lynchburg Registrar's Office
08.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Digital Media: Audio
Liberty University
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