NATALIE ARIAS
Davenport,FL
Summary
Experienced entertainment technician with extensive knowledge in audio troubleshooting and networked systems, including Dante and Q-sys, in live events and theme parks. Skilled at quickly diagnosing complex technical issues and maintaining reliable signal flow to ensure seamless performance during high-pressure shows. Proven leader, fostering team growth and mentoring technicians while expanding and strengthening team knowledge of park infrastructure and driving system reliability and optimization.
Overview
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Language
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Park Audio CC
Walt Disney World
06.2024 - Current
- Led support for special events by collaborating with audio designers, technical directors, managers, and crew chiefs for park sustainment initiatives, programming and configuring digital mixing consoles and playback systems for theatrical productions.
- Diagnosed, repaired, and maintained professional audio equipment, including speaker cabinets, playback devices (AVIOMs), and mixing consoles to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conduct preventative maintenance and inventory management of speakers, microphones and other audio accessories to extend the lifespan of the equipment.
- Maintain and troubleshoot parkwide Q-sys designs and Dante networks, oversee and update parkwide and show specific audio systems.
- Perform routine maintenance to equipment across DHS to ensure that we deliver, support optimal performance of live productions.
- Configured and programmed Clear Com systems for effective communication.
- Researched and integrated new audio equipment to enhance workflow and production quality.
Entertainment Tech 3
Walt Disney World
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with setup and teardown of main stage for high-profile live band, including line array PA system installation and cabling organization; collaborated with event designers to optimize sound levels throughout park.
- Led crew as Jollywood Crew Chief Atmo for Tower of Terror, fostering effective communication and an inclusive team environment to enhance guest experience.
- Replaced analog audio system with a digital system during the event setup.
- Managed audio and lighting for Cast Block Party, leading crew to uphold technical integrity of event.
Raglan Road
Stage Technician
10.2018 - 04.2022
- Maintaining show integrity including: Band stage performance and Dance performance.
- Overseeing day to day show operations; stage managing, keeping shows on time, running show control operations for indoor and outdoor stage.
- Programming of show operations including; Q-lab Show Control, Lighting, Video and Audio.
- Prep for Raglan Road's semi-annual festivals; Rider prep for incoming bands and prep for outdoor stage.
- Managed inventory and maintenance of venue gear, including equipment for indoor and outdoor stages and Raglan Annex rehearsal studio.
- Maintaining high quality audio of the venues BGM; Qsys control
Tech
St Luke's Methodist Church
01.2018 - 12.2018
Graphic Designer
Freelance
03.2016 - 05.2016
Graphic Designer
MDR
04.2010 - 09.2014
Education
Entertainment Business Masters -
Full Sail University
01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Show Production
Full Sail University
01-2016
Associates of Arts -
Broward College
01-2014
Associates of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University
01-2010
Skills
- Network audio management
- Dante networks
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Allen & Heath GLD80
- DiGiCo SD7 and SD9
- Yamaha digital mixers
- Avid SC48
- Midas M32
- Q-SYS certification
- QLab programming
- Live sound mixing
- Audio post-production
- Microsoft Office Suite
KEY SKILLS
Languages, - Fluent in Spanish, - Fluent in English
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Park Audio CC
Walt Disney World
06.2024 - Current
Entertainment Tech 3
Walt Disney World
05.2022 - Current
Raglan Road
Stage Technician
10.2018 - 04.2022
Tech
St Luke's Methodist Church
01.2018 - 12.2018
Graphic Designer
Freelance
03.2016 - 05.2016
Graphic Designer
MDR
04.2010 - 09.2014
Entertainment Business Masters -
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Show Production
Full Sail University
Associates of Arts -
Broward College
Associates of Arts - Graphic Design
Full Sail University