Mike L Samuel
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic sound engineer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of recording and mixing and training in studio and live sound techniques. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in studio recording and live sound.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Drum/Recording Instructor
Rock Stars Of Tomorrow
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluates student and current skill level.
- Creates detail lesson plan.
- Notates current level of skill and what will need to be improved.
- Develop student skill to performance ready.
- Know the parts of a drum kit.
- Able to play a quarter note groove and an 8th note groove.
- Able to play a single stroke roll, double stroke roll, paradiddle, and flams.
- Able to play through an approved song without stopping while keeping the tempo steady.
- Understand the following music terminology:
Beat
Groove
Tempo
Rushing / Dragging
Audio Engineer-Live Sound
House Of Blues
08.2022 - Current
- Cabling and patching / working together with entire crew.
- Performed audio adjustments, maintaining safe audio levels. While providing a professional mix.
- Audio Control Boards operation(X-32)
- Oversee visiting audio techs, especially during shows
- Responsible for Protecting /Maintenance and repair of Audio equipment
- Assist with Production throughout House as needed
- Ensure proper care and handling of all House of Blues and rental audio equipment
- Interacted with visiting production crews to ensure a successful show
- Oversee and operate systems pertaining to audio and lighting.
- Maintained a relationship with local & National Audio Vendors Maintenance and repair of sound, light and stage equipment
- Assist lighting crew with stands, microphones, cables, etc.
Audio Engineer
Self Employed
09.2020 - Current
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts and recordings, including SSL 4000 and SSL Duality.
- Used Pro Tools and FL Studio to mix and edit tracks.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system
- Recorded speech and music, using Pro Tools and SSL 4000/SSL Duality]
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings
Product Engineer
Toyota Motor Sales Of Plano
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Supported EDER process ( Early Detection Early Resolution) Warranty analysis
- Processed and managed incoming field reports for identifying emerging issues
- Initiated & lead Kaizen activities(continuous improvement)
- Conducted Go & See (Genchi Genbutsu) activities at dealerships, suppliers and plants)
- Created & published TSB(Technical Service Bulletins to support dealer customer repair)
- Established and proposed field action and supplier process evaluation
- Managed & coordinated multiple quality issues from detection to close
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering, Music Production, Live Sound
Media Tech Institute
Farmers Branch, TX12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2000
Skills
- In-studio recording
- Operating recording equipment
- Milestone planning
- Audio editing and synthesis
- Mixing sound input
- Requirements gathering
- Selecting equipment
- Track backups
- Pro Tools expertise
- Control console operation
- Proficient with Microsoft Visio
- Equipment testing
- Troubleshooting
- Voice recording
- Microphone usage
- Audio ADR/Post Production(Movie Project available if needed)
- Percussionist
Percussionist: church musician, collegiate musician, live band
Grew up playing in church from middle school through college. Received scholarship for my knowledge and skill in music performance. I am a member of Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity.
Timeline
Drum/Recording Instructor
Rock Stars Of Tomorrow
03.2023 - Current
Audio Engineer-Live Sound
House Of Blues
08.2022 - Current
Audio Engineer
Self Employed
09.2020 - Current
Product Engineer
Toyota Motor Sales Of Plano
06.2017 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering, Music Production, Live Sound
Media Tech Institute
Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering Technology
Grambling State University
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