Dynamic audio engineer with proven expertise in sound equipment setup and audio editing at Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church. Recognized for exceptional customer service and strong interpersonal communication skills while volunteering in disaster relief. Successfully enhanced audio quality and maintained equipment, contributing to seamless live performances and community events.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Senderos Guatemala
Asheville, NC
10.2022 - Current
Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
Developed and implemented fundraising approaches to raise money for cause.
Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
Engaged in crisis intervention procedures to prevent or facilitate hospitalization.
Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
Interim IT/Sound Engineer
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church
Swannanoa, NC
05.2024 - 12.2024
Used digital editing software to enhance recorded audio material.
Tested new audio equipment prior to use in order to identify any potential issues.
Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
Prepared for live recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones and sound equipment.
Operated consoles, synthesizers, equalizers, compressors, reverbs, noise gates and other sound-altering devices.
Regulated volume levels and sound quality during recording sessions and used professional field mixers.
Repaired and maintained audio equipment, such as mixers, microphones, amplifiers and switching devices.
Created a mix of sounds from multiple sources by adjusting levels on the mixing board.
Set up sound editing equipment before performances and concerts.
Disaster Relief Volunteer
Black Mountain
, NC
09.2024 - 11.2024
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Supported families during periods of disruption providing client help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Skills
Audio editing
Customer service
Sound equipment setup
Interpersonal communication
Problem solving
Data entry
Verbal and written communication
Experienced and competent writer
Affiliations
Hobbyist metalworker.
Very strong fiction and non-fiction writer.
DIVERSE BACKGROUND
In my early life, I lived in a series of diverse locations spanning from Australia to rural India.
In later years, I have traveled routinely to Guatemala, where I have had opportunities to volunteer at many wonderful places, and become acquainted with a broad range of fascinating people.