Omar A. Olvera
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee music city! Detail-oriented audiovisual professional with 7+ years of experience. Skilled in audio-visual equipment distribution, setup and troubleshooting. Offering exceptional leadership, excellent organizational skills in audiovisual technology and offering a strong background in communicating with clients to foster loyalty and satisfaction. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Audio Engineer
Pearl Street Church
San Antonio, TX
02.2024 - Current
- FOH engineer in main auditorium for all four services
- Collaborate with singers, musicians and production teams to create a seamless auditory experience for house of worship
- Reduce technical issues by conducting thorough pre-service checks of all sound equipment.
- Run diagnostics on IP audio networking, Frequency bands and DSP amps
- Communicate with Creative Director to streamline workflows and changes
- Provide and manage feeds for live/recorded broadcasting
A/V Technician
Laredo College
03.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed cables and power distribution systems effectively to maintain a neat appearance while ensuring safety.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Enhanced event experiences by setting up and operating audiovisual equipment for various venues.
- Collaborated with event planners to determine appropriate audiovisual solutions, resulting in successful events.
- Participated in pre-event walkthroughs with clients to discuss their specific needs and expectations from the AV setup.
Live Production Director
Emmanuel Church
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Led AVL team to deliver exceptional service, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged growth and development.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
- Cultivated an atmosphere that fostered creativity and collaboration among team members, leading to innovative solutions for complex AV challenges.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous refinement of AV processes and protocols.
Audio/Video Technician
Nissan Stadium (NFL)
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Installed/maintained Audio and Video conferencing systems at multiple scales, ranging from cooperate meetings to live events.
- Provided outstanding customer service while addressing concerns or answering questions from attendees regarding technical aspects of the events.
- Set up soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines, monitors, projectors and speakers to satisfy production needs.
- Managed inventory effectively, ensuring all necessary equipment was available for scheduled events.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Technology
SAE Institute of Technology - Nashville
Nashville, TN05.2016
Skills
- FOH Engineer
- Mixing Consoles: Allen & Heath's Dlive, Behringerx32, PreSonus, Mackie, Yamaha, Midas
- DAWs: Pro Tools, Logic, Abelton
- Software: RESI livestream platform, ProPresentor, and ChromaQvista Lighting, L Acoustics network manager, Novastar, Blackmagic production Studio 4k
- Waves plugins
- Equipment repair & troubleshooting
- Music Recording/Mixing engineer
- LED-Screen installation
- DSP installation
- Lighting installation
- Professional camera operations
- Rigging
- IT: Dante network
- Proficient in Spanish
Professional References
Ismael Cabrales
Operations Supervisor - Pearl Street Church
1102 North Cherry Street San Antonio, TX, 78202
210-350-9413
Hector Mares
Theatre Director - Laredo College
West End Washington Street Laredo, TX, 78040
956-220-1561
Jose Renteria
Senior Pastor - Emmanuel Church
6424 Polaris Laredo, TX, 78041
956-324-0002
Derek Amelunke
IT technician - Nissan Stadium
460 Great Circle Road Nashville, TN, 37205
615-972-3600
Timeline
Lead Audio Engineer
Pearl Street Church
02.2024 - Current
Live Production Director
Emmanuel Church
04.2021 - 02.2024
A/V Technician
Laredo College
03.2018 - 02.2024
Audio/Video Technician
Nissan Stadium (NFL)
05.2016 - 02.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Audio Technology
SAE Institute of Technology - Nashville