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Stuart Sullivan

Austin,TX

Summary

Self motivated professional, sucessfully self employed for 40 years.

Passion for people, expression, music and recording motivates me to continue learing and adapting to new situations. Deep background in magaging and directing small groups towards common goals. I am very proud that many of my former assistants have careers in audio.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Producer/Engineer

Wire Recording Studio
2001.06 - Current

-Owner, operator of Wire Recording. Starting with and SBA loan I acquired, designed, and installed an old school, high tech recording studio. Developed and maintained a large client base through personal, one on one relationships with artists, bands, producers, managers, and label reps. Managed running the business, bills, maintenance, scheduling and training engineers and assisants. Constantlly develped and improved my skills as a producer/engineer. Engaged with the community serving on non profits and Austin Music Commission

-Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all aspects of the business run smoothly.

-Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.

Chief Engineer

Pedernales Recording Studio
1985.10 - 2001.06

-Oversaw rebuilding and re-equipping Willie Nelson's persoanl studio.

-Engineered multiple records and projects for Willie Nelson, and friends like Merl Haggard, George Jones, and Billy Joe Shaver

-Kept studio and equipment maintained and ready.

Chief Engineer

Arlyn Studios
1985.04 - 2001.06

-Served as chief Engineer for Arlyn studio working with a wide range of artists including Willie Nelson, Sublime, and Antone's Records.

-Mentored assistant engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for recording studios

-Managed and scheduled equipment and system maintenance to establish and keep a high level of professionalism.

-Helped build and wire the studio from scratch

Engineer

Robbin Miller World Ent.
1989.01 - 1990.02

-Managed by Colin Fairley for Robbin Miller, I engineered records for bands, Under Neath What, Julian Cope, Juicy Lucy, and Spaceman 3


-Worked in studios The Power Plant, Masion Rouge, Chocolate Factory, Air Studios and Master Rock( home of Focusrite console 001)



Student Teacher

Indiana University
1980.08 - 1983.05

-Taught studio techniques class as part of the initial Associcates Degree in Recording Technology

- oversaw scheduling and work for stage crew for all Musical Arts Center perfornmances.

-Recorded all Opera, Orchestra, and Jazz band performances




Guitar Player

Contemporary Sounds Coop
1975.03 - 1983.05

-Played guitar is various bands in West Lafayette and Bloomington IN.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Advertising

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05.1983

Skills

-Leadership skills in mentoring, teaching, and running recording sessions

-Extensive recording experience in a wide variety of music genres

-Building and working with groups of people and organizations

-Managing details in service of a larger goal

-Community Building

Board of Directors at Austin Music Foundation 4 yrs

Founding Advisor to Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret) non profit

District 5 Austin Music Comisssioner 6yrs

Member of Mosaic Sound Collective non profit. 7yrs

Additional Information

- Designed, purchased equiptment, infaced with General Contractor, and oversaw installation of a 2 room recording studio at Marietta College in Marietta OH.

-Oversaw and Produced 10 box CD set of the band Thirteenth Floor Elevators with Roky Erickson

-Produced 8 CD box set of the Meat Puppets back cataloge


Timeline

Owner/Producer/Engineer

Wire Recording Studio
2001.06 - Current

Engineer

Robbin Miller World Ent.
1989.01 - 1990.02

Chief Engineer

Pedernales Recording Studio
1985.10 - 2001.06

Chief Engineer

Arlyn Studios
1985.04 - 2001.06

Student Teacher

Indiana University
1980.08 - 1983.05

Guitar Player

Contemporary Sounds Coop
1975.03 - 1983.05

Bachelor of Science - Marketing And Advertising

Indiana University Bloomington
Stuart Sullivan