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Matthew Rodriguez

Ontario,CA

Summary

Versatile Audio Engineer possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with recording and live sound. Adaptive and resourceful with over 4 years of experience in recording collaborations and solo projects. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

AV Utility / A2

Surface Productions
10.2023 - Current
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality audio for variety of clients.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.

Assistant Project Coordinator

EmoNite LA
05.2023 - Current


  • Guided project team staff to drive project success.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Provided input and feedback on departmental initiatives, directives and strategies to contribute to project success.
  • Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
  • Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.

Freelance Audio Engineer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current

Post-Production and Studio Recording

  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums using elements, including equalization, compression and stereo enhancement.
  • Adjusted sound according to variances in temperature and tonal needs.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard audio equipment.
  • Performed high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design in studio.

Assistant General Manager

Best Beverage Catering LLC
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.

Tour Prep Technician

Clair Global
09.2021 - 08.2022
  • Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors and speakers to satisfy production needs for live and taped programming.
  • Maintained integrity of audio and support equipment and notified management of repair or replacement needs.
  • Operated, maintained and repaired PA control, stage monitoring, amplification and instrument and vocal reinforcement to support highest overall sound quality.

Education

Associate of Science - Recording Technology

Citrus College
Glendora, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Live sound and studio equipment testing, including analogue effects and digital effects racks
  • Digital sound editing, editing ADR, dialogue, and Musical tracks for better pacing and time
  • Pro Tools 12 expertise
  • Operating recording equipment, experience on analog SSL consoles, multi track mixers, surfaces, and in the box mixing
  • Microphone selection and placement, from spoken word and vocal performance to electric and acoustic instruments
  • In-studio recording, understands and utilizes multi track recording and layering for both musical and theatrical effect
  • Audio signal processing, knowledge in EQ and Compression using a range of Waves and Fabfilter software and outboard gear
  • Managing sound quality of principal audio or prerecorded tracks by selecting the best takes and processing them through RX 9 noise reduction software

Timeline

AV Utility / A2

Surface Productions
10.2023 - Current

Assistant Project Coordinator

EmoNite LA
05.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Best Beverage Catering LLC
10.2022 - 05.2023

Tour Prep Technician

Clair Global
09.2021 - 08.2022

Freelance Audio Engineer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current

Associate of Science - Recording Technology

Citrus College
Matthew Rodriguez