William White
Norfolk
Summary
Hardworking maintenece technician bringing 6+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Knowledgeable Music Director with 13+ years of experience and exceptional leadership, planning and relationship-building skills. Detail-oriented and hardworking with a successful background in music production. Looking for a new role with long-term potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
THE SHOW ROOM STUDIOS
02.2021 - Current
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Created and maintained sound libraries and set up ambient sound microphones for crowd and cage.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Performed high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production in [Type]-based professional studio.
- Performed various setups, tear downs and mixing for [Type] and [Type] bands, weddings, funerals, worship services, theatrical performances and conferences.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Used ANALOG and PRO TOOLS to mix and edit tracks.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts and recordings.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Adjusted sound according to variances in temperature and tonal needs.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
- Set up, maintained, and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
- Created tasteful acoustical mixes in venues ranging from [Number] to [Number] in capacity
Music Producer
Different Color Sounds Llc
01.2012 - Current
- Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
- Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.
- Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels.
- Transcribed musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt to particular group or create specific musical style.
- Studied scores to learn music in detail and develop interpretations.
- Considered factors such as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores and need for musical variety to select performance pieces.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Scheduled and coordinated auditions to select performers for musical presentations.
- Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
- Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
- Filled in details of orchestral sketches such as adding vocal parts to scores.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Auditioned and selected performers for musical presentations.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Maintained private studio with range of 20 to 30 clients per month.
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Used gestures to shape music being played, communicating desired tempo, volume and other performance aspects.
- Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
- Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
- Wrote and arranged underground and mainstream music in original styles.
Maintenance Technician
Timber Town Homes
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
- Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing entrances and exits.
- Checked for storm damage around property and contacted supervisor with findings.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Calibrated temperature and equipment settings to optimize performance.
- Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair and cleaning procedures.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
- Enhanced safety measures by performing routine inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Boosted overall productivity with timely preventive maintenance on key equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
- Ensured smoother operations, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
Culinary Institute Virginia
Norfolk, VA03.2012
Skills
- Audio signal processing
- In-studio recording
- Audio editing and synthesis
- Mixing sound input
- Operating recording equipment
- Microphone usage
- Digital sound editing
- Managing sound quality
- Voice recording
- Sound Editing
- Selecting equipment
- Audio Mixers
- Equipment testing
Timeline
Audio Engineer
THE SHOW ROOM STUDIOS
02.2021 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Timber Town Homes
03.2018 - 05.2020
Music Producer
Different Color Sounds Llc
01.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Culinary Science
Culinary Institute Virginia
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