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Marco De La Cruz

Maywood,California

Summary

Hardworking and reliable audio engineering graduate with hands-on experience in live sound, stage setup, and event production. Skilled in handling audio and lighting equipment, load-in/load-out, and supporting fast-paced, physically demanding events. Experienced DJ with live technical operations and event coordination skills. Team-oriented and eager to apply technical knowledge and work ethic to support arena operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Footwear Associate

Dicks Sporing Goods
06.2023 - Current
  • Met or exceeded sales targets and quotas to contribute to overall sales goals and revenue of company.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service consistently.
  • Studied customer buying trends, demands and preferences to determine fast-selling items.
  • Maintained organized stockroom, ensuring accurate inventory levels and product accessibility.

DJ / Event Technician & Promoter

Independant Contract
06.2014 - Current
  • Proficient in a wide range of music genres, maintaining an extensive collection
  • Provided live sound setup and teardown with quick turnaround
  • Managed social media pages for promotion and engagement
  • Skilled in live music mixing, punctual, and adaptable to additional work hours.
  • Promoted events through social media, word-of-mouth, and networking to attract new clients and expand the business.
  • Managed DJ & sound equipment setup and breakdown, ensuring optimal audio quality for each performance venue.

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
07.2017 - 01.2022
  • Organized staff schedules and workloads, optimizing productivity
  • Addressed customer service issues promptly, ensuring complete guest satisfaction
  • Successfully managed front-end and back-end operations
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and multitask effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering

California State University, Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
05.2024

Associate of Arts - Music - Commercial

Cerritos Community College
Cerritos, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Digital Audio Workstations: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton, Serato DJ
  • Operational knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Experience with both Macintosh and Windows platforms
  • Record, produce, edit, mix, master, MIDI, timecode, automation, signal flow, I/O s
  • Critical Listening Abilities
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Effective communication
  • Load-in and load-out
  • Teamwork & Communication
  • Punctual and Reliable

Internship

Audio Engineering Intern | Hunt Recording Studio | Torrance, CA | 

  • Assisted engineers with studio setup and teardown of audio equipment and cables
  • Supported recording sessions by preparing microphones, stands, and signal routing
  • Maintained organized workspace and ensured equipment was properly stored
  • Observed and learned professional workflows in mixing, editing, and production

Certification

Avid: Pro Tools Certified User - December 2019

Avid: Pro Tools Certified Operator - July 2021

Timeline

Footwear Associate

Dicks Sporing Goods
06.2023 - Current

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
07.2017 - 01.2022

DJ / Event Technician & Promoter

Independant Contract
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Engineering

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Associate of Arts - Music - Commercial

Cerritos Community College