Michael Vito Pietanza
Delray Beach,FL
Summary
Multi faceted experience live event production and managment as well as studio recording, engineering and recording.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Only The Beat
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted with talent buy, artist hospitality & venue scouting
- Arranged transport and accommodations for talent
- Managed team to execute tasks to meet deadlines
- Equipment set up, tear down and testing per event (Full RCF 4Pro rig, subs & line arrays, Pioneer CDJ3000, DJM-900NXS2)
- Created graphics and content for event marketing
Freelance Audio Engineer
Twist & Fader Studio
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Engineered in-house studio sessions
- Loaded, built and managed sound systems for various event types (boat parties, indoor/outdoor venues)
- Applications included treatment for DJ oriented events
- Organized equipment rental
- Created content for marketing product and services
Front of House Engineer
East Room
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Advanced needs of talent
- Mixed and monitored audio levels for live performances
- Ensured timely changeover of various setups for multiple acts per night
- Set up and tore down microphones and monitoring equipment
Stage Hand
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Loaded audio equipment in and out
- Ran audio lines for various stage equipment
- Set up staging and barriers
- Built tents and stanchions
Technical Assistant
Boiler Room, A Chicago Tribute to Daft Punk
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Procured items required for hi-fi live stream
- Installed and tested equipment
- Secured equipment necessary to execute event
- Managed and monitored workspace
Stage Manager
House Music Block Party
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Loaded in and set up of equipment as well as tear down and load out
- Ensured timely changeover of talent
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Columbia College
Accomplishments
- Know how to work with high profile clients in production or high stress environment
- Extensive knowledge of video and audio recording equipment
- Used to long hours and late night gigs
- Experienced in live music events/nightlife
- Rolled out promo for various events
Timeline
Product Manager
Only The Beat
10.2018 - 04.2020
Freelance Audio Engineer
Twist & Fader Studio
01.2017 - 12.2018
Technical Assistant
Boiler Room, A Chicago Tribute to Daft Punk
01.2017 - 01.2017
Stage Manager
House Music Block Party
08.2016 - 07.2017
Front of House Engineer
East Room
01.2016 - 11.2018
Stage Hand
Lollapalooza
08.2015 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
Columbia College