Michael Gonzalez
Addison,IL
Summary
Motivated entry-level audio engineer with a solid foundation in audio setups, troubleshooting, and signal flow, eager to gain hands-on experience in dynamic AV environments. Proven reliability as a team member, complemented by strong customer service skills that foster effective collaboration and communication within diverse teams. Committed to continuous learning and growth in the audio engineering field, ready to contribute positively to projects and enhance overall team performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Audio Technician
Safe In His Arms Ministries, Addison Trail High School
Addison
12.2025 - Current
- Set up, operated and broke down audio equipment weekly.
- Mixed live audio for instruments and vocals as well as diagnosing problems and fixing them.
- Worked with a team to arrange microphones and organize cables.
Sales Associate/ Team Member
ACE Hardware
11.2025 - Current
- Communicated effectively with coworkers and management to complete tasks
- Assisted customers by identifying their problem and providing a logical solution
- Developed problem solving skills applicable in an AV environment
Course Projects
SAE Institute
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted in hands-on labs involving live sound, production workflows and recording audio.
- Work with audio equipment such as microphones, audio interfaces and mixing boards.
- Operate digital work stations such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro.
- Collaborate on group projects to design and execute live sound setups
- Follow safety procedures for technical environments
Education
Sound Engineering Student -
SAE Institute
Chicago, IL02.2026
Skills
- Mixers, Microphones, Speakers and Cabling
- AV equipment set up and teardown
- Live Sound Operation
- Basic troubleshooting in live environments
- Fundamentals of audio signal flow
- Organization skills
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Voice recording
- Digital audio workstations
- Audio post-production
- Safety protocols
- Equipment testing
- Selecting equipment
Timeline
Audio Technician
Safe In His Arms Ministries, Addison Trail High School
12.2025 - Current
Sales Associate/ Team Member
ACE Hardware
11.2025 - Current
Course Projects
SAE Institute
07.2025 - Current
Sound Engineering Student -
SAE Institute