Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Highlights
References
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Rich SanFilippo

Rich SanFilippo

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic audio engineer and production specialist with over 9 years of experience in audio, lighting design, video production, and photography. Expertise in show running and stage management, successfully managing high volumes of events while ensuring the client's vision. Recognized for efficiently leading crews of up to 10 members and swiftly resolving technical challenges to deliver seamless performances. Aiming to leverage extensive skill set to enhance live event experiences further.

Work History

Technician

AVS
Chicago, USA
  • Technician for JPMC tower in Chicago (10 S Dearborn).
  • Event technician for live and hybrid events.
  • Troubleshooting and repairs for all AV equipment in-house and local off-sites.
  • Day-to-day administration duties.
  • Dante and Crestron systems configuration and remediation.
  • Client-facing interactions (Ie. Event planning, equipment rundowns, Deck changes etc.)

SPL
  • Engage with clients to understand their audio requirements and event needs.
  • Perform line checks, signal routing, and patching of audio sources to ensure correct channel assignments.
  • Timely on-site troubleshooting.
  • Planned load-in and tear procedures to be relayed to crews.
  • Work closely with other event staff, such as video technicians, lighting designers, and stage managers, to ensure cohesive event production.
  • Participate in pre-event meetings to align with other technical teams on event timing and requirements.

A1 and A2

AVL
  • A1 and A2 for festival circuits and private events.
  • Pre-planning system designs and onsite acoustic tuning.
  • Monitor engineer.
  • Assisted showrunners with changeovers and keeping crews updated.
  • Planned load-in and tear-down procedures.
  • Crew lead.
  • Devised notes for changeovers (pinning and mic placements).
  • National and Local act support.

FOH Lead and Secondary Technician & Engineer

Gerard Audio
  • FOH Lead and A2 for festival, events, & venue work.
  • Pre-planning for changeovers, ensuring time management.
  • System set up and tuning.
  • Operate /set up lighting.
  • Planned procedures for set up and tear down.
  • Worked under stressful situations.
  • Equipment management and repair.
  • Built and lead crews.

Audio System Technician and FOH

Chop Shop
Chicago, USA
  • Audio system technician and FOH.
  • VJ and Video technician.
  • Confirming advances met.
  • Stage design and layout coordination.
  • Systems integration and management.

Dedicated FOH

MIIRRORS
  • Working alongside venues to ensure advance requirements are met.
  • Performing line checks, signal routing, and patching of audio sources to ensure correct channel assignments.
  • Utilizing the time loading in efficiently.
  • Working alongside venues pre-show to utilize stage space best.
  • Building out stage plots and pre-made scenes.
  • Devising best plans of action with the onsite teams.
  • Working with the band during rehearsals to collaboratively discuss the mix.

FOH |

The Forge

Event AV Technician |

PSAV

A1 |

Recess / Morgan MFG

AV Tech and Host |

Primary Night Club

FOH & Project Manager |

Durty Nellies

FOH |

Outset

Audio & Video Tech |

The Point

Video Technician |

Sound Investments

Education

College of Dupage -

No Degree
01.2014

Level 2 -

Dante Online Certification

Skills

  • Complete knowledge of:
  • M32
  • DM-7
  • CL3
  • QL1
  • QU-24
  • D-Live
  • Resolume and mapping skills
  • Dante & Crestron systems
  • Hybrid and teleconferencing event software
  • Foundational knowledge of Avolights consoles

Highlights

  • Hyde Park Jazz Fest (FOH & Monitors)
  • Taste of Randolph (Monitors)
  • MayFest (A1)
  • Bands in the sand (Monitors)
  • Redbull national sales confrence (A1)

References

  • Adena Kartheiser, current mgmt. for Basecamp, 331-777-4712
  • Tony Gerard, owner of Gerard Audio, 708-280-1799
  • Chris Peart, Lead AV Operations MGMT (AVS) at JPMChase tower Chicago, 312-765-9933
  • Michael Pastor, Project manager for PSAV: palmer house division, 312-917-3462
  • Megan Freeman, project manager for Dirty Nellies, 815-355-3690
  • Harrison, FOH for Digable planets, 317-414-0202
  • Shawn Rios, Drummer/TM MIIRRORS, 312-399-1826

Timeline

Technician

AVS

SPL

A1 and A2

AVL

FOH Lead and Secondary Technician & Engineer

Gerard Audio

Audio System Technician and FOH

Chop Shop

Dedicated FOH

MIIRRORS

FOH |

The Forge

Event AV Technician |

PSAV

A1 |

Recess / Morgan MFG

AV Tech and Host |

Primary Night Club

FOH & Project Manager |

Durty Nellies

FOH |

Outset

Audio & Video Tech |

The Point

Video Technician |

Sound Investments

College of Dupage -

No Degree

Level 2 -

Dante Online Certification

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