Audio Engineering, Customer Service, Audio Production, Creation

Darrick W. C. Atwater **************@*****.***

**** ********** ****** **********, ** 30005-- 571-***-****

SUMMARY:

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player with the ability to be flexible and committed to a high standard of

excellence. I will exceed the employer’s and clients' expectations. I have worked in many kinds of atmospheres including,

live audience audio and video events recording, studio mixing and editing, real analog and digital studio mixing and editing,

and volunteer Cable TV video productions. This has provided a unique combination of skills from mixing and editing on

computer programs to cutting and pasting 2” tape. I have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to both employer

and customer satisfaction.

EDUCATION:

The Art Institute of Washington graduated September 2011

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Audio Production

The Omega Studios School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences September 05 September 2006

Analog Recording, APT (Advanced Production Techniques), and Midi courses; received Nationally accredited

certifications)

SKILLS:

- Thorough understanding of both Windows and Macintosh operations systems.

- Advanced knowledge of programs such as Pro Tools, Reason, Digital Performer, Peak, Jam, and other sound and music

recording and production programs.

- Knowledge in the quick and efficient set-up and breakdown of audio and video equipment in both live and studio

situations.

- Effective written and oral communication skills as well as, sharpened interpersonal skills from working in close producer,

engineer, and artist business situations.

- Creative thinker with an ability to clearly and effectively convey ideas to clients and employers.

- Very Proficient Writing, Recording, Editing, Mixing, Mastering, Technician, and Customer service skills

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

- Countless musical compositions using soft synths, samplers, organic instruments, and machines alike.

- Received several WAMA/MASC awards for songs written with local artists from the D.C. area

- Engineered a culturally famous Afghani radio shows: Mirza Qualm (Mr. Pen) and Koranai Zhwand (Family Matters) in

association with Voice of America and Planet Pix Media.

- Worked with Grammy winning artists such as Lenny Kravitz, David Banner and Carolyn Malachi. Others include Yelawolf,

Cyhi The Prince, Coco Jones, Bomani Armah and Aaron Reid for a short list.

- Edited, Mixed and Produced Collin McLoughlin's (from the NBC show The Voice) latest EP Stark Perspective

available on iTunes and other digital distributors.

EMPLOYMENT:

Staff engineer and Producer Tree Sound Studios 5/12 Present

- A commercial studio facility in Norcross Georgia, performing a variety of operational tasks, engineering major label sessions

(Def Jam, Atlantic, Epic, Grand Hustle), live sound reinforcement for festivals (Bonaroo, Hootnanny), general management of

interns and other staff, organization and repair of equipment and storage facilities as well as session documentation,

organization and back-up.

- Write, produce, mix and master songs for artists on the studio label (Treeleaf)

Producer, and Founder Agent Method Productions LLC 6/12 Present

- A production company I started, producing such bands/acts as Turtle Recall, Spark The Fire, BLUEfiveone, The Interior,

B'Love, Robbins on Record, Adrienne Nicole, BYRN, Rufus Fly, Since Antarctica and Collin McLoughlin.

Staff engineer and Live Sound Tech Sterling Productions Ltd. 5/06 5/12

- A commercial studio facility in Sterling Virginia, performing a variety of operational tasks, from engineering live sound

recording for schools ad churches in the D.C. metropolitan area, to hands-on experience in mass CD duplication, quality

control, insert card, folder creation, packaging design, and delivery.

- Engineered and ran a comedy radio show affiliated with Planet Pix Media that broadcasts in Afghanistan to help the

betterment of the country and its people.

Co-Chief Engineer and Founder The Bounce Studio 9/10 5/11

- Wrote music and production for many projects with various up and coming local (D.C.) artists.

Live Audio and Lighting Tech Reston Community Center (Center Stage) 4/08 4/10

- Broke down and set up sets and technical equipment. (lights, microphones, stage sets, curtains)

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