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Michael Urquidi

Rosemead,United States

Summary

Creative Sound Technician and Musician with strengths in recording, editing and mixing. Offering diverse background with expertise in Live Audio and Stage Communications. Articulate communicator and educator with strong organization skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Live Audio Engineer

Mammoth Empire, LLC
10.2019 - Current
  • Setting up and operating large and small PA audio systems for private, corporate and city events.
  • Assisting in all aspects of stage operations for 2-3 stages simultaneously..
  • Troubleshooting for any last minute production needs for staging, lighting, or audio.
  • Assisting in management of electrical systems for large PA use.

Stage Technician

Eden USA
07.2022 - Current
  • Setting up and managing of audio needs for up to 3 stages simultaneously..
  • Installing as many as 8 conference rooms with digital AV streaming setups.
  • Performing Load-in and out of band and rental equipment.
  • Assisting in management of electrical systems for large PA use.

Music Instructor

Roosevelt Elementary School (SGUSD)
10.2015 - Current
  • Provided instruction in one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
  • Fostered inviting and comfortable learning environments for students to promote enthusiasm for musical instruments and commitment to practicing.
  • Awarded "Best Community for Music Education" for at least 5 years
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.

Audio Engineer

Freelance
06.2018 - Current
  • Experienced with DSP technology to better enhance digital workflow.
  • Mixing for various styles of music ranging from Jazz, Choral, Gospel, Rock, Indie, Folk, Metal, etc.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Developing new recording and mixing strategies for over 10 years.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Whittier College
Whittier, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Pro Tools/Logic/Ableton
  • Signal Flow
  • Mac and PC systems
  • Sound Mixing
  • Behringer x32/Midas board familiarity
  • Audiovisual Equipment
  • Lighting Systems
  • Load-in/out coordination
  • Soldering proficiency
  • Fly System Operation
  • Minor in Physics
  • Digital File Management

Accomplishments

  • Established Blackwater Reds, a Rock group that is currently active in the live music community
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Happy Cabs, a luxury guitar equipment company.
  • Recorded, mixed, mastered and released a growing body of compositions on all music streaming platforms

Certification

Pro Tools certification from AVID


References available upon request

Timeline

Stage Technician

Eden USA
07.2022 - Current

Live Audio Engineer

Mammoth Empire, LLC
10.2019 - Current

Audio Engineer

Freelance
06.2018 - Current

Music Instructor

Roosevelt Elementary School (SGUSD)
10.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Whittier College

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