Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Two Grammy Awards and Five Grammy Award Nominations
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Steve Fontano

Steve Fontano

Denver,CO

Summary

Detail-oriented Shuttle Bus Driver experienced in safely transporting passengers, particularly those with disabilities. Demonstrated ability to maintain compliance with safety regulations, conduct vehicle inspections, and provide exceptional customer service in diverse weather conditions.

A people person, I love people in general and those who know and work with me call me a peacemaker

Overview

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36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Shuttle Bus Driver

Whistlestop/Vivalon
01.2018 - 03.2020
  • Operated shuttle bus to transport people with disabilities safely and efficiently between designated locations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies during all driving activities.
  • Conducted routine vehicle inspections, identifying maintenance needs to enhance operational reliability.
  • Assisted passengers with their luggage/handicapped equipment, ensuring a positive travel experience through attentive service.

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Publishing World
San Francisco Bay Area, California
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Produced and mixed tracks for a diverse group of artists, ensuring high-quality sound across various genres.
  • Collaborated with songwriters and musicians to develop compelling arrangements that enhanced their vision and overall studio experience.
  • Utilized industry-standard software such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro for audio editing and production.

New and Used Car Salesman

Hansel Auto Group
Santa Rosa, California
10.2012 - 12.2015

Driving new and used vehicle sales for varied brands, including BMW, Subaru, Mazda, Ford, and Lincoln, earning placement among top sales department leaderboard rankings.

  • Developed and maintained customer relationships to expand sales opportunities and boost satisfaction.
  • Utilized comprehensive vehicle inventory knowledge to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers to enhance satisfaction and drive repeat business.

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Publishing World
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Produced and mixed tracks for diverse artists, ensuring high-quality sound across various genres.
  • Provided feedback on compositions, fostering a creative environment for artist development and growth.
  • Mentored junior producers and interns, sharing best practices in music production techniques and tools.

New and Used Cars Sales and Finance Manager

Lithia Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram
01.2003 - 12.2009

Sold new and used vehicles for a variety of brands including Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram from 2003 to 2006

Finance Manager from 2006 through 2009 at which point the US economy had it's financial crisis, dealing a financial blow to the auto industry

Music Producer, and Grammy Award Winning Engineer

Fantasy Studios and The Saul Zaentz Film Center
01.1995 - 12.2002

Staff engineer working on a wide range of music genres and personality types to facilitate a creative atmosphere and enhance the overall process

  • Collaborated with directors and artists to develop soundscapes that enhance storytelling and emotional impact.
  • Oversaw recording sessions, managing technical crew to optimize workflow and achieve superior sound quality.
  • Foley Mixer on two Academy Awards winning films, Good Will Hunting and The English Patient, and many more.

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Shrapnel Records and RoadRunner Records
01.1984 - 12.1994
  • Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing advanced mixing techniques and professional audio software tools.
  • Streamlined studio sessions by effectively managing time and resources, ensuring projects were completed within deadlines.
  • Enhanced artists'' creativity by providing expert guidance on song arrangements and production techniques
  • Provided constructive feedback to artists during songwriting sessions, refining lyrics and melodies for maximum impact

Education

GED -

Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, CO
08-2023

GED -

College of Marin
Greenbrae, CA
01-2019

GED -

Santa Rosa Junior Community College
Santa Rosa/Petaluma, California
01-2010

Skills

  • Traffic safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Adaptability to change
  • Weather condition awareness
  • Patience and empathy

Accomplishments

I have been developing my communication and people skills since my first job at eighteen. Starting out as a janitor in a World-Renowned recording studio called The Record Plant.

I mingled with the Rich and Famous of the music industry on a daily basis as part of my job.

I have been engaging with all manner of personality types and egos for decades.

I like to think of myself as an expert in communication and people skills at this point.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Shuttle Bus Driver

Whistlestop/Vivalon
01.2018 - 03.2020

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Publishing World
01.2016 - 12.2017

New and Used Car Salesman

Hansel Auto Group
10.2012 - 12.2015

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Publishing World
01.2010 - 10.2012

New and Used Cars Sales and Finance Manager

Lithia Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Ram
01.2003 - 12.2009

Music Producer, and Grammy Award Winning Engineer

Fantasy Studios and The Saul Zaentz Film Center
01.1995 - 12.2002

Music Producer, Songwriter, and Audio Engineer

Shrapnel Records and RoadRunner Records
01.1984 - 12.1994

GED -

Arapahoe Community College

GED -

College of Marin

GED -

Santa Rosa Junior Community College

Two Grammy Awards and Five Grammy Award Nominations

I have five Grammy Award nominations and two Grammy Awards from my work as Lead Audio Engineer on Santana's Supernatural Album of 2000

My two Awards are for Best Rock Album, Santana, Supernatural and Album of the Year Santana, Supernatural during the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards on CBS

Steve Fontano