Nicholas Byrd
Crittenden,KY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Professional Sound Technician with excellent microphone techniques and experience setting up and operating audio equipment. Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering in both live and studio settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Grant County Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
Assistant Director of Percussion
Grant County Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Instructs students in developing playing and practice techniques to make them successful at playing their instrument.
- Maintain inventory of instruments and equipment
- Works with directors to make adjustments and tweaks to music and performances to maximize ability of students to succeed
DJ-Owner
Nick Byrd Professional DJ Services
01.2013 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Consulted with customers to ensure they would receive services they needed
- Positive customer experience by taking and playing requests and keeping energy high
Operations Manager
Complete Medical Services
05.2010 - 01.2013
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements leading to multi-million dollar profit years
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
No Degree - Political Science
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KYHigh School Diploma -
Grant County High School
Dry Ridge, KY05.2008
Skills
- Audio Editing and Synthesis
- Audio Production
- Control Console Operation
- Client Relations
- Live Programming
- Apple Final Cut Pro
- Microsoft Office
- Musical Theory
- Manage Contracts
- Data Archiving
- Equipment Maintenance
- Audio File Editing
- Special Events Performances
- Marching Choreography Knowledge
- Song Selection Expert
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Public Speaking Knowledge
- Activity Organization
- Instrument Maintenance Proficiency
- Type of Instruments Knowledge
- Performance Assessment Understanding
- Rehearsal Management
- Performance Auditions
- Coordinate Schedules
- Group Balancing
- Fundraising
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Grant County Schools
08.2018 - Current
Assistant Director of Percussion
Grant County Schools
08.2018 - Current
DJ-Owner
Nick Byrd Professional DJ Services
01.2013 - Current
Operations Manager
Complete Medical Services
05.2010 - 01.2013
No Degree - Political Science
Northern Kentucky University
High School Diploma -
Grant County High School
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