Robert Coble
Seattle,WA
Summary
Professional Sound Technician with 6 years of experience in Radio production. Specializes in audio engineering in both live and studio settings, broadcast board operation and production of syndicated broadcasts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Audio Engineer
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
- Performs various Audio Engineering tasks for live music, recording studio sessions, and radio broadcast
- Routs stage maps to stage boxes and subsequently to the live console
- Processes and Mixes audio to a high degree of quality in real-time for live performances
- Selects & places microphones and audio processors to achieve optimal results for various instruments and vocal styles
- Editing, mixing, mastering, encoding, and inserting vocal tracks, underwriter / advertiser spots, PSAs, bumpers, station identifications, for various radio broadcast stations
- Assists producers for various engineering needs in commercial recording environments
- Communicates with artists and producers to discuss their wants and needs to achieve mixes that represent the sound being aimed for
- Collaborates with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions
- Sets up, maintains and operates audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts
- Sets up and tests equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings
- Converts analog tape recordings to digital for archival and re-mastering purposes
- Attends music industry trade shows and events such as NAMM to stay on top of current trends and networking with professionals from around the world
Assembler / CNC Machine Operator
AlaModerna
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Building, parts fabrication, final sanding, and assembly of Lamps and Furnishings in license to the Frank Lloyd Wright foundation
- Sole CNC operator, running programs for various Frank Lloyd Wright parts & furnishings
- Trained three additional employees in Machining duties and fluency in Legacy CNC software in final month of employment
- Established new fabrication techniques to improve efficiency, product consistency, and worker safety
Warehouse Personnel
Birkenstock Of San Diego
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Picked, packaged, and shipped Amazon orders from previous day
- Organized, and stocked the company warehouse containing over 20 thousand pairs of shoes across 10+ brands.
- Picked & transferred additional fills to various store locations within the San Diego & Palm Springs areas
- Created listings and shipments for products across Amazon Seller & Vendor Central platforms
Final Assembly
Taylor Guitars
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Quality control inspections & repair of all previous production stages ranging from wood quality, binding errors, and finish defects
- Selection, preparation, and installation of model-specific guitar bridges
Fret, neck, and fingerboard filing, dressing, and repairs - Installation of electronics in all applicable models
Sales Associate
Moment Bicycles
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Sales of all types of bicycles ranging from entry level ($500+) to ultra-premium competitive bicycles ($13,000+) by brands such as Pinarello, Cervelo, BMC, Specialized, Giant, Felt, and more
- Successfully sought solutions for many clients during the “COVID bike boom” when most manufacturers suddenly sold through all inventory and were backordered on all models for 1+ year out.
- Processing and assessing maintenance work orders & walk-ins ensuring accurate solutions to the customer’s problems were implemented
Completed basic repairs to take workload off of the wrenching crew - Merchandising, counting, clearing, and special-ordering inventory in tandem with the purchasing manager
- Managed backend phone system infrastructure using GoTo/Jive along with CRM organization from home during initial COVID shelter-in-place orders.
Head Coffee Roaster
Mt. Whitney Coffee Roasters
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Manually Roasted 700-1500 lbs of 20+ varieties of single origin coffees per week as the primary roaster, learning under certified Q-grader, Josef Rousek
- Maintained USDA Organic handling, storage, and organization standards for applicable products
- Managing roasts with precision using Artisan software to ensure every second of the roast is under complete control
- Assisted head of order processing and inventory management by creating listings and fulfilling inventory replenishment for amazon through both Seller and Vendor Central as well as preparing product for various other merchants with large product orders
- Sold and managed all private label and restaurant accounts
Sports Broadcasting Producer
WBCF Radio
07.2013 - 03.2019
- Managed all in-station aspects of live syndicated sports broadcasts. Primary teams ranged from University of North Alabama Football, Basketball, Softball, & Baseball; Lauderdale County and Mars Hill high school football & basketball; Dallas Cowboys football by way of Compass Media Networks
- Acted as point of contact between all radio station and network operations regarding sporting events
- Split-second decision making & troubleshooting technical issues in order to keep programs on the air, no matter what was happening behind the scenes
- Adjusting program formats to ensure all sponsors received allocated air time in available timeslots
- Edited pre-recorded interview tracks to fit in time slots and optimize audio quality prior to going live
- Highlight events include NCAA Division II Football National Championships and NCAA Softball World Series
Audio Production / Miscellaneous Operations
WFIX Radio
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Mixing, mastering, editing, transcoding, and dispatching pre-recorded shows into rotation for broadcast on the night of and upcoming day
- Editing & mastering underwriter spots according to FCC regulations for listener-supported programming
- Writing copy for on-air Sponsor & PSA read-outs
- Sorting & detailing significant programming reports to the FCC
- Board operation & point of contact for remote programming
- Managing contest submissions and preparing prizes for winners
- Collecting donations and preparing statements in bi-annual donation drives
Student Intern
The Nutthouse Recording Studio
01.2015 - 06.2015
- Served my student internship for Grammy award-winning engineer, Jimmy Nutt
- Responsibilities included basic intern-level tasks including studio upkeep, microphone placement and equipment setup for sessions, miscellaneous studio errands, conversion & archival of older analog tape recordings and demos into digital formats
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Entertainment Industry - Audio Engineering
University of North Alabama
Florence, Alabama06.2015
Skills
- Pro Tools
- Adobe Audition / Cool Edit
- Mixing and Mastering
- Operating Recording Equipment
- Live Recording Sessions
- Live Performance Mixing
- Fast Learner
- Mixing and Editing for Radio Broadcast
- Broadcast Equipment Troubleshooting
- Following and Adjusting Radio Show Formats
- Communicating with Network Syndication Producers and Talent
Timeline
Assembler / CNC Machine Operator
AlaModerna
02.2023 - 06.2023
Warehouse Personnel
Birkenstock Of San Diego
04.2022 - 12.2022
Final Assembly
Taylor Guitars
02.2021 - 03.2022
Sales Associate
Moment Bicycles
12.2019 - 02.2021
Head Coffee Roaster
Mt. Whitney Coffee Roasters
06.2019 - 12.2019
Student Intern
The Nutthouse Recording Studio
01.2015 - 06.2015
Audio Production / Miscellaneous Operations
WFIX Radio
08.2014 - 04.2018
Sports Broadcasting Producer
WBCF Radio
07.2013 - 03.2019
Independent Audio Engineer
Self Employed
01.2010 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Entertainment Industry - Audio Engineering
University of North Alabama