Nathan Flanagan
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Live sound professional with deep expertise in audio engineering, adept at ensuring high-quality sound for diverse live events. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptive to changing needs, ensuring seamless execution. Highly skilled in mixing, signal flow, and troubleshooting audio issues, with commitment to delivering excellent auditory experiences. Known for reliability and unwavering commitment to achieving optimal results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
720 A1
Sphere Entertainment
Las Vegas, NV
08.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Collaborated with artists to design and implement soundscapes for recordings.
- Operated audio mixing consoles to ensure optimal sound quality during live events.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Solved complex audio issues during live events, ensuring uninterrupted performances.
- Customized live sound setups for corporate events, supporting clear communication and presentations.
Head Audio
America’s Got Talent (Luxor)
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Head Audio
Mat Franco (LINQ)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed inventory of audio equipment, ensuring availability and functionality for scheduled events.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances at events, making real-time adjustments as needed for optimal sound quality.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to live performances.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workspace, resulting in streamlined workflows and faster setups.
Head Audio
Opium (Cosmopolitan)
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances at events, making real-time adjustments as needed for optimal sound quality.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues promptly, minimizing disruptions to live performances.
Audio Assistant
Hamilton (Philip Company)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted in audio equipment setup and breakdown for live performances.
- Operated sound mixing consoles during rehearsals and performances.
- Collaborated with production team to ensure seamless audio integration.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during live events to minimize disruptions and maintain quality.
- Maintained an organized inventory of audio equipment, streamlining retrieval and setup processes.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate seamless integration of audio elements into multimedia productions.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
Head Audio
Book of Mormon
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Operated audio mixing consoles to ensure optimal sound quality during live events.
- Collaborated with artists to design and implement soundscapes for recordings.
- Managed equipment setup and troubleshooting for various audio production projects.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest audio engineering technologies and techniques through continuous professional development opportunities.
Head Audio
Green Day’s American Idiot
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Operated and maintained sound systems for live events, ensuring optimal audio quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to design and implement sound solutions tailored to specific performances.
- Led technical rehearsals, coordinating with artists to ensure seamless integration of sound elements during performances.
- Conducted sound checks and troubleshooting, enhancing audio clarity and performance reliability.
- Streamlined workflow processes for setup and tear-down, improving efficiency of event operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL1999
Skills
- Audio routing
- Digital audio consoles
- RF coordination
- Power distribution
- Analog consoles
- Intercom systems
- Wireless systems
- Live sound mixing
- [Software] proficiency
- Live programming
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
720 A1
Sphere Entertainment
08.2023 - Current
Head Audio
America’s Got Talent (Luxor)
01.2022 - 08.2023
Head Audio
Mat Franco (LINQ)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Head Audio
Opium (Cosmopolitan)
01.2019 - 01.2020
Audio Assistant
Hamilton (Philip Company)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Head Audio
Book of Mormon
01.2014 - 01.2017
Head Audio
Green Day’s American Idiot
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associate of Arts - Audio Engineering
Full Sail University