Ryan Fairbanks
Lewisville,TX
Summary
I am an autodidact for all things music, film, and modern technology. Creative audio engineer with nearly 10 years in the industry. Areas of expertise include recording and mixing. Talented at quickly setting up equipment and utilizing special software to mix and edit tracks, including Ableton, Studio One, Logic and Pro Tools. Tech-savvy and hardworking with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Commission Sales Associate
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas
The Colony, TX
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Qualified customers to find the right product to fit their means.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Audio Engineer/Event Management
Atlas Island Entertainment (Contractor)
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Professionally record client projects efficiently
- Mix and/or master projects with keen attention to detail
- Establish project cost and schedule
- Help manage our private venue and photography studio
- Working with artists, such as Mason Musso and Drake Bell.
Senior Energy Consultant (Contractor)
True Energy
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Door to door and cold calling in solar sales
- Entry into 100% commission-based work
- Sold over $120,000 in equipment to homeowners within the first month
- Exercised active listening and verbal communication from pitch to the close.
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Qualified customers to find the right product to fit their means
- Engaged in building client relationships and general rapport
- Built confidence in pitching and closing deals.
Server/Waiter
The Holy Grail Pub
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Served guests with quality promptly
- Exercised multi-tasking skills for extensive periods.
Shift Lead/Lead Events Administrator/Team Building Host
Topgolf
06.2017 - 03.2021
- Scheduled daily tasks based on immediacy and importance
- Consistently worked with client and guest satisfaction in mind
- Effectively participated in cross-team strategizing efforts to achieve optimal goals
- Experience in public and private event bartending, along with rotating specialty cocktails
- Worked with strong attention to detail and a keen eye for projects that need attention.
Cashier/Customer Service
Market Street
05.2014 - 05.2017
- First employed job I've had
- Gained a sense of customer satisfaction.
Camera Operator/Sound Technician (Contractor)
DJP Creative
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Professionally worked A/V production for large festivals and stadiums
- Gained formal training in live events and crew management
- Exhibited excellent self-discipline and self-management skills
- Have worked crowds of 100,000+ with artists such as Pentatonix and Dennis Deyoung from Styx.
Education
Diploma -
Allen High School
2015
Skills
- Audio Engineering (6 years)
- Sales software proficiency (5 years)
- Product knowledge (5 years)
- Active listening (5 years)
- Leadership (3 years)
- Project management (3 years)
Affiliations
Live Performer
- Fun fact: I am very engaging with a crowd. I have performed and produced a multitude of live shows over the past 10 years.
- I have performed at various venues and major festivals (Such as SXSW and So What?! music festivals)
BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
- BMI is a performance rights organization in the United States. It collects blanket license fees from businesses that use music, entitling those businesses to play any songs from BMI's repertoire of over 17 million compositions.
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Accomplishments
- I directed a film named "Look At Me" which was selected for showcase at the Dallas International Film Festival 2014
- 1st place in the Association of Texas Photographer Instructors "B.I.G 72 Hour Film Contest" for 2013.
- 2nd place in the Association of Texas Photographer Instructors "B.I.G 72 Hour Film Contest" for 2014.
- 1st place in the Association of Texas Photographer Instructors "24 Hour On-Site Film Competition" for 2013 and 2014.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Commission Sales Associate
Nebraska Furniture Mart of Texas
09.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Energy Consultant (Contractor)
True Energy
04.2022 - 09.2022
Audio Engineer/Event Management
Atlas Island Entertainment (Contractor)
01.2022 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Guitar Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Server/Waiter
The Holy Grail Pub
03.2021 - 11.2021
Shift Lead/Lead Events Administrator/Team Building Host
Topgolf
06.2017 - 03.2021
Camera Operator/Sound Technician (Contractor)
DJP Creative
06.2014 - 04.2016
Cashier/Customer Service
Market Street
05.2014 - 05.2017
Diploma -
Allen High School
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