Tshombe Farrell
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Production Support Technician and Engineer with a proven track record at Taft Broadcasting. Expert in live streaming and technical maintenance, with a flair for team interaction, multitasking and problem solving. Highly knowledgeable in audio engineering, signal flow and live broadcast production switching while always being motivated to learn new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Support Technician/Broadcast Engineer
Taft Broadcasting
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for live streaming, routing, switching, recording and ingesting events, programs and other material received via video fiber, satellite, IP, etc. for Defense Media Agency located in Fort Meade, MD. Occasionally responsible for editing ingested video clips for public dissemination.
- Additionally responsible for technical maintenance of the systems integral to live broadcasts, as well as providing entry-level technical services for GS employees.
Audio Technical Lead
Encore Global
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for working with a team of technicians to set and strike Audiovisual gear for client events in the Mariott Marquis Hotel's conference rooms and ballrooms, in addition to occasionally being asked to work as the Board Operator on events
Production Assistant
EventEQ
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked on a team consisting of myself and two Account Managers to ensure that the logistics of all our events were organized and flowed smoothly
Audio Engineer
Towson University
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Responsible for setting up the stage for live sound recording (setting up stereo microphones, routing mics into the sound board, ensuring sound levels were mixed properly with no distortion); record and archive performances
- Occasionally asked to assist in stage setup
Producer Metropolis EP
Towson University
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Produced an EP (Metropolis) of six (6) songs
- Project required the development and management of the production schedule; coordination of each recording session; recording both live audio and sampled sounds; and mixing each song to ensure a high quality final product
Radio Host (unpaid)
Towson University
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: (Online Radio)
- Hosted a weekly online radio program on WTMD with approximately 40 listeners per show
- Created segment sheets and organized each show; selected playlists; uploaded music into the database; and operated the soundboard for every broadcast
- (Online Radio)
Education
Bachelor's - Electronic Media and Film
Towson University
MD05.2019
Skills
- Yamaha Mixing Boards
- Soundcraft Mixing Boards
- Allen and Heath Mixing Boards
- Shure Wireless Microphones
- JBL speakers
- Video projectors
- Lighting sets
- Team leadership
- Client interaction
- Mixing Audio
- Ableton
- Pro Tools
- Customer service
- Production scheduling
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Live Switching
- Ingesting
- Signal Routing
Certification
Certified Fiber Installer
COMPTIA A+
Timeline
Production Support Technician/Broadcast Engineer
Taft Broadcasting
10.2023 - Current
Audio Technical Lead
Encore Global
08.2022 - 09.2023
Production Assistant
EventEQ
10.2019 - 03.2020
Producer Metropolis EP
Towson University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Audio Engineer
Towson University
10.2016 - 05.2019
Radio Host (unpaid)
Towson University
01.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor's - Electronic Media and Film
Towson University