Marshall Kilpatric
Southbridge,MA
Summary
Open-minded, creative, and accomplished drummer with experience in wood-working and running a small company who appreciates the finesse and craft of drum building. Maintained and took great care of a large variety of musical equipment, boutique and custom drums being the pride. Demonstrated training and skills in percussion, self-motivation, initiative, creativity and teamwork. Highly passionate about art, technology and the creative processes involved in bringing the art to the consumer in a plethora of innovative ways. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO, Artist/Professional Musician
The Behaviour, LLC
Southbridge, MA
08.2020 - Current
- Implemented artistic vision to give art and music purpose and meaning while aligning with creative processes and business goals through original ideas, inspiration, experience, and integrity.
- Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design and technology to transform and manipulate artwork, music, and other platforms while meeting business goals and desired aesthetic and technical criteria for original products and content.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by carefully managing budgets and accounts, maintaining project costs, and monitoring expenditures.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations, while ordering and maintaining adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Developed schedules for production plans, organized resources, and implemented strategies to increase efficiency and achieve prompt and timely delivery of products.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated similar businesses to enhance creativity, gather fresh ideas, and create value-added solutions and products resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Facilitated communication between production and other companies to assess needs, synchronize work, commission ideas and style parameters, and propose optimal solutions for all involved.
Touring and Session Drummer
Self-employed
Denver, CO
08.1998 - 03.2020
- Efficiently and expertly set up, tuned, and played drums at performance venues and in studio environments, and performed routine maintenance and cleaning of percussion inventory to provide optimal sound quality and longevity.
- Adapted new concepts and sound arrangements with band members, while achieving desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Practiced individually and with ensemble regularly to develop consistent excellence of execution, maintain structure, timing, rhythmic foundation, and harmony of musical pieces to align with performance goals and needs, and for musicians to coordinate and personalize performance.
- Attended rehearsals, soundchecks and call times and evaluated sound quality,
- Composed and arranged music with percussion and other instruments for live renditions and studio recordings, and interpreted and/or modified different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
- Promoted musical career and performances by maintaining website and social media presence as well as designing marketing materials.
Audio Visual Technician
Ceavco AV Systems
Arvada, CO
03.2012 - 08.2017
- Maintained and documented inventory levels of audio and visual equipment to support continuous availability.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed, and troubleshot, diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems via testing and calibration, which verified operation and minimized downtime.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Oversaw reservation and distribution of AV equipment and facilities for on-site presentations.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming, and programmed, monitored and adjusted sound and lighting levels to optimize and support seamless live event performances, conferences, and pre-recorded productions.
- Executed client consultations and guided decision-makers with technical advice on product selection and operation to determine audio-visual needs for events, as well as researched and presented various AV options to presenters and site managers to instill confidence in installed systems and reduce technical issues and delays.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - AV Production, Business Marketing And Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KSSome College (No Degree) - Astrophysics
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSGoogle IT Certification - Information Technology
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS10.2023
Skills
- Strategic Direction
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Articulate Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Relations
- Strategic Project Planning and Management
- Design Coordination
- Talent Development
- Contract Management
- Merchandising
- Marketing and Advertising
- Innovative and Visionary
- Exceptional Finish Carpentry Skills
- Drum Tuning
- Studio Recordings
- Musician Collaboration
- Live Sessions
- Original Songwriting
- Optimizing Sound
- Drum Maintenance
- Live Performances
- Perform Concerts
- Mixing Skills
- Harmonizing
- Scheduling
- Rehearse Routines
- Recording Sessions
- Sound Mixing Expertise
- Songwriting and Lyric Development
- Music Selection
- Supporting Tours
- Practicing Music
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
- Endorsed by C & C Custom Drums, ProMark Drumsticks, Sabian Cymbals, RhythmTech Percussion
- Succeeded Josh Freese as the drummer for Black Light Burns.
- Succeeded Brann Dailor as the drummer for Today is the Day.
- Recorded and/or toured as the drummer for Black Light Burns, Seaspin, The Esoteric, Today is the Day, Kylesa, F-Minus, Crisis, etc.
- With such acts, toured nationally and internationally with Motorhead, Clutch, Chevelle, Sevendust, Every Time I Die, High on Fire, Morbid Angel, and countless others.
- Recognized in publications such as Spin, Billboard, and Rolling Stone for multiple album releases and tour news.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
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saturday
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morning
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evening
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Quote
You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale
Timeline
CEO, Artist/Professional Musician
The Behaviour, LLC
08.2020 - Current
Audio Visual Technician
Ceavco AV Systems
03.2012 - 08.2017
Touring and Session Drummer
Self-employed
08.1998 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - AV Production, Business Marketing And Management
Wichita State University
Some College (No Degree) - Astrophysics
Kansas State University
Google IT Certification - Information Technology
Wichita State University