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| Audio Engineer (berkeley) |
| Cars & Trucks, Etc. : Auto Parts : Stereo |
| 03/15/06 |
Christopher Thompson
2420 Virginia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
tompdude@yahoo.com
610.451.3822
Education:
The New England Institute of Art and Communication Boston, MA 2001 – 2003
- Associates Degree of Science, AudioProduction
Fredonia State University (SUNY) Fredonia, NY 2000 – 2001
- Media Arts/Sound and Music Production Major
Course Emphasis:
- Non-Linear Digital Audio, Principles of Computer Music, Acoustics, Survey of the Music Industry, Music Publishing and Artist Management, Live Sound Reinforcement, Advanced Recording Techniques, Studio and Shop Maintenance, Audio for Multimedia, Graphic Design/Computer Media, Intro to Computer Science, Music Theory, History of Music, Music of the World, Core curriculum type classes
Professional Experience:
Audio Systems Coordinator/Engineer Tinker’s Workshop Berkeley, CA 2005-present
- Design and build mobile PA systems for customer rental and purchase
- Client consultation via on-site tech support and internet communication
- Oversee equipment inventory, maintain multi-platform computer database
- Troubleshoot & repair equipment (digital & analog)
- Fabricate and machine custom parts for equipment repair and modification
- Field operation of systems including house gear and Imported gear
- Front of House engineer for system rentals and contracted sessions
- All facets of online sales, including cataloguing, posting, shipping, & customer service
* Work directly with at-risk youth as part of company’s work-study program
Audio Consultant Machine Integration San Francisco, CA 2005 – present
- Installation and management of sound system for art/music studio company
- Sound system design & placement, custom acoustics engineering
- Oversee all facets of sound system management & maintenance
Effects Engineer/Technician www.vodkamods.com San Francisco, CA 2004 - present
- Engineer and perform custom modifications on various high end musical instrument
accessories, including effects pedals, amps, preamps, and instruments.
- Customer service duties, including email/phone correspondence with clients
- Develop & implement modification recipes and pre-mod schematics
Audio Assistant Cause and Effect, Chestnut Hill PA April 2004 - May 2004
- Recorded audio for film including microphone placement, recording, post production editing
- Daily on-site set up of equipment for each shot over a month long period
- Worked directly with producer and directors on general audio/visual tasks
FOH/Monitor Engineer Love Whip (Band) Boston, MA 2001-2002
- Mix live shows both monitor and FOH mixes on small sound system
- Repairs on amps, drums, and various digital/analog , powered/unpowered gear
- Load in/out, setup, general sound reinforcement tasks and troubleshooting
Other Experience:
Auditor R.G.I.S Inventory Specialists Reading, PA 2005
- Perform inventory tasks for various store locations
Independent Contractor Reading, PA 2002 - 2004
- Light construction/carpentry, electrical, computer upgrades /repairs, and plumbing
Customer Service Rep. Hollywood Video Kenhorst, PA 2000-2002
Special Skills:
- Mac/PC computer operation, Windows and OS series systems
- Pro Tools, Cool Edit Pro, VST/DX plugins, Native, Cubase, Blue, etc...
- DA38 and 88, MX-80 2 inch 24 track tape operation, Yamaha O2R,
Soundcraft Ghost, Soundcraft DC-2020 with Automation
- SSL 6000E/ G series with Automation
- Performing jazz/hip hop drummer
- Microphone placement, Stereo Mic techniques
- Time code, digital sync video/audio
- Live sound and stage setup
- Simple electrical circuits and schematics, soldering, general electrical knowledge and intuitive troubleshooting problem solving skills
- HTML, Photoshop CS2, Internet literate
- And when it’s needed, fetch a mean cup of coffee~
References:
- Jacob P. Myles Machine Integration Artistic Director
- Michael Gohacki, CEO Vodka Mods (vodkamods.com
- Nick C. Bertoni, Tinker’s Workshop Berkeley, CA
Please inquire for telephone contact information of references.
Christopher Thompson tompdude@yahoo.com 610.451.3822
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