Michael Isiah Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced Audio Visual Technician and Live Event Production Professional with over 10 years of experience supporting large-scale concerts, corporate events, festivals, luxury venues, and live broadcasts. Skilled in audio, video, LED wall systems, projection, lighting, stage operations, and rigging support. Proven ability to work in fast-paced live production environments while maintaining professionalism, technical precision, and strong team coordination.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
AV Intern
Audio Vision Studios
Miami, FL
2013 - Present
- Assisted senior AV technicians and production staff with live event setup and breakdown.
- Supported audio, video, lighting, and staging operations for live productions.
- Gained hands-on experience with professional AV systems, signal flow, and production workflows.
- Assisted with equipment preparation, cable management, and troubleshooting during events.
Audio Visual Technician / Stagehand / Production Crew
Freelance & Contract Production Services
Miami / Chicago, FL / IL
01.2013 - Current
- Supported live event production as A2, V2, stagehand, LED wall technician, projection technician, lighting technician, and rigging support crew.
- Assisted with setup, operation, troubleshooting, and strike of professional AV systems.
- Worked concerts, festivals, luxury hotel events, corporate productions, private events, and televised productions.
- Installed and operated LED walls, projection systems, audio systems, staging, lighting fixtures, and event infrastructure.
- Assisted engineers and production managers with live show execution and backstage operations.
- Maintained efficient communication and workflow during high-pressure live productions.
- Companies & Production Partners
- Premiere
- SHOTS Miami
- Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
- Five Star AV
- Above The Mark
- Crew Call
- Crew One
- Rhino
Education
Recording Arts & Entertainment Studies
Full Sail University
Audio & Entertainment Studies
SAE University
Miami, FLSkills
- A2 Audio Support
- V2 Video Operations
- LED Wall Installation & Operation
- Projection Systems
- Lighting Support
- Rigging Assistance
- Stagehand Operations
- Live Event Production
- Signal Flow Knowledge
- Audio & Video Troubleshooting
- Corporate Events
- Festival Production
- Concert Production
- Hospitality AV Support
- Camera & Video Playback Support
- Event Setup / Strike
- Client Relations
- Resolume
- Logic Pro X
- Adobe Photoshop
- Canva
- Shure Systems
- Sony Equipment
- Mackie Audio Equipment
Notable Events & Production Experience
- Latin Grammy Music Awards
- Bonnaroo Music Festival
- Electric Forest Music Festival
- Haitian Festival Miami
- Superblue Miami
- NFLPA Events
- American Eagle Events
- Mitsubishi Events
- BlackRock Corporate Events
- Jack Daniel’s Events
- Notable Chateau Events
Artists & Talent Supported
- Tory Lanez
- Alicia Keys
- J. Cole
- Ellie Goulding
- Tame Impala
- Pearl Jam
- Major Lazer
- Bad Bunny
- Karol G
- 2 Door Cinema Club
- Whose Line Is It Anyway? Cast Members
- Jersey Shore Cast
- Telemundo Productions
Venues & Hospitality Experience
- InterContinental Miami
- W Hotel Miami
- Loews Hotel
- Trump Hotel Miami
- Mar-a-Lago, West Palm Beach
- Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne
Additional Qualifications
- Extensive experience working in team-based production environments
- Familiar with live audio consoles, projection systems, and event signal routing
- Strong understanding of event logistics and show flow
- Experience supporting both corporate and entertainment productions
- Flexible schedule with travel and overnight production experience
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician / Stagehand / Production Crew
Freelance & Contract Production Services
01.2013 - Current
AV Intern
Audio Vision Studios
2013 - Present
Recording Arts & Entertainment Studies
Full Sail University
Audio & Entertainment Studies
SAE University