William H. Boykin, III
Ashland,KY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure business or audio related job positions. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented individual with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Server
Newk's Eatery
05.2014 - Current
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Loaded and unloaded tableware, catering supplies and meals to and from catering vehicles to comply with catering logistics.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Maintained flexible work schedule to meet event needs.
- Worked with catering staff to establish timely preparation and delivery of food and beverage orders.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery van carefully to maximize efficiency.
- Provided receipts and invoices and collected payments from customers to establish proof of transaction.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Blue Clouds LLC
02.2014 - Current
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
Volunteer
Shanghai And Fuzhou
07.2008 - 08.2008
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization, planning, and execution.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2022
Audio Engineering And Music Production Certificate - Audio Engineering And Music Production
Recording Radio And Film Connection
Los Angeles, CA05.2014
No Degree - Biology
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GANo Degree - Biology
Emory University
Atlanta, GANo Degree - Biology
Oxford College Emory University
Oxford, GAHigh School Diploma -
Fork Union Military Academy
Fork Union, VA05.2008
Skills
- Sound Engineering
- Managing Sound Quality
- Equipment Setup
- Audio Editing and Synthesis
- High-End Event Experience
- Interpersonal skills
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, and Excel
Accomplishments
- Worked on historic Audio Recording featured at the Smithsonian's exhibit on Black American History.
- Worked on and have production credits on the short film "Ir/reconcilable" that was a finalist in HBO's Short Film Competition.
- Was part of production for Pyramid Scheme & The Ying Yang Twins' music video "Thundercat".
- Was founding partner of "For A Cause Entertainment LLC", a project aimed towards executing events that helped raise money for charitable causes.
Timeline
Catering Server
Newk's Eatery
05.2014 - Current
Freelance Audio Engineer
Blue Clouds LLC
02.2014 - Current
Volunteer
Shanghai And Fuzhou
07.2008 - 08.2008
BBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Audio Engineering And Music Production Certificate - Audio Engineering And Music Production
Recording Radio And Film Connection
No Degree - Biology
Oglethorpe University
No Degree - Biology
Emory University
No Degree - Biology
Oxford College Emory University
High School Diploma -
Fork Union Military Academy
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