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Quintin Cardilla

Summary

Dynamic and hard-working Sound Engineer with a steadily growing track record at Santa Cruz Recording. Both adept in mixing sound input and fostering team leadership. Excelled in live sound engineering and audio mastering, significantly enhancing audio quality for various venues. Demonstrated expertise in operating analog and digital audio equipment, alongside a collaborative spirit in high-pressure environments. An extremely fast learner and very open to critique, desirous in perfecting my craft in every aspect.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Banquet Server, Barback, Busser, Expo

Shadowbrook Restaurant
Santa Cruz, CA
08.2021 - Current
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining composure under pressure in fast-paced banquet environments.
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork by collaborating with fellow servers to maintain a smooth flow of service during large-scale events.

Sound Engineer

Santa Cruz Recording
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2024 - Current

I have graduated from the full three-course, eighteen-month Audio Education program from Santa Cruz Recording. Started doing A2 work for venues halfway through the third course. Once course was finished, began A1 work for several venues.

Dates/Venues I have worked:

  • August 25th, 2024: A2 at the X-Bar in San Jose
  • September 28th, 2024: A1 at the Tamper Room in Fremont
  • October 5th, 2024: A2 in studio session with the band Svento Kings under the guidance of "Incubus" Producer Jim Wirt as the A1.
  • October 14th, 2024: A2 at the Vets Hall in Downtown Santa Cruz. Seventeen bands played that day.
  • October 24th, 2024: A1 at the Vets Hall in Downtown Santa Cruz for "A Band of Orcs" amongst several other bands.
  • November 16th, 2024: A1 at the Tamper Room in Fremont

I am also currently in the process of curating studio time with an artist to collaborate with by producing, recording, mixing and mastering songs on two albums worth of material.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cabrillo College
Aptos, CA

No Degree - Audio Production/Engineering, Mixing And Mastering

Santa Cruz Recording
Santa Cruz, CA
10-2024

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Mixing sound input
  • Analog equipment operation
  • Managing sound quality
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Audio post-production
  • Audio mastering
  • Music production
  • Live sound engineering
  • Control console operation
  • Operating recording equipment
  • Microphone placement

Timeline

Sound Engineer

Santa Cruz Recording
10.2024 - Current

Banquet Server, Barback, Busser, Expo

Shadowbrook Restaurant
08.2021 - Current

High School Diploma -

Cabrillo College

No Degree - Audio Production/Engineering, Mixing And Mastering

Santa Cruz Recording
Quintin Cardilla