SCOTT OLESON
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Motivated Sound Engineering and AV Tech is actively looking for entry level positions in AV and Sound and Audio engineering positions. I’m excited to talk with you about opportunities and very interested in learning. I have years of experience in sound, and
EXPERIENCE
OCT 2018 – MARCH 2019
SOUND ENGINEER, Conservatory of recording Arts
As a student and audio student engineer as completed the following courses and participated in recording, troubleshooting and sound production. Courses completed include the following: Music Production, Multimedia Technologies, Audio Business, Pro Tools, Live Sound, and more in the Master Recording Program.
APR 2016 – JAN 2018
INSTRUCTOR, Guitar Lessons (sole Proprietor)
Taught guitar lessons on electric and acoustic guitars to youth after school.
APR 2015 – SEP 2018
GUITARIST & SINGER, OceanSide School of Rock
I was enrolled in 6 seasons of School of Rock which included singing and songwriting. Instruction and practice included regular live performances to the community at the end of each quarter. Instruction included Song writing, San Diego, Metal, Pearl Jam, Tool, Rage Against the Machine.
I also participated in helping other students and took guitar lessons and vocal lessons.
Samples and video available upon request.
EDUCATION
MARCH 2019 (WITHDRAWL)
MASTER RECORDING PROGRAM II, Conservatory of recording Arts
Music Production, Multimedia Technologies, Audio Business, Pro Tools I, Live Sound 100, and more in the Master Recording Program II. I had a B Average in my coursework. I participated in both song writing, experience included Apple Logic Pro, Pro Tools Certification, and recorded multiple musicians and assisted in students’ studio sessions after hours.
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, Ocean Shores High School, Valedictorian
I first attended school in Utah at Providence Hall and took 3 years of guitar and advanced guitar, and started an after school rock band club. I was the teacher assistant in guitar class for all 3 years, writing songs, and performing. I later moved to California and attended El Camino High School and participated in the Marching Band as Drummer for half the school year and then transferred to Ocean Shores to complete my degree. I was awarded Valedictorian of my graduating class with a 3.6 GPA and attended Mira Costa college for one semester focusing on music before deciding I wanted to go to a school focused exclusively on the recording arts.
SKILLS
Electrical Engineering – Soldering, Wiring, Cabling
Circuits, Voltage, Power, Resistance, Sample, Compression, Loss
Avid Pro Tools 100 Certification
Electronic Lead and Bass Guitarist – 9 years
Microsoft Office Applications Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365
Google Apps and Google Docs
TASCAM M3500 Recording Console
API Legacy Plus
Mackie Mixer
ProFX 8 / Complete Audio 6
Microphone techniques and Time based effects
Analog to Digital (A/D) Conversion
Volt Ohm Meter
Neotek Elite Recording Console
File Conversion between Mac to Windows
Keyboards / Synths – 2 years including piano lessons
Very Specialized Trained Ear
Song Writing
Singing and Performing arts
Audio Visual Troubleshooting
Percussion – 6 years of percussion including marching band drum kit
Dolby Atmos Surround Sound
Video Game and Film Sound AV Production
ACTIVITIES
I have participated in over a dozen different music projects with friends both in garage type bands, making experimental recordings most days in my house, to attending and performing in open mic nights at coffee shops, to instruction and classroom environments. I have studied the Audio Business and music industry, including copyright law, publishing and song income, contracts, record production. My passion is the music, media and AV industry. I have a trained ear and feel like I can help companies advance in their creative and practical needs in setting up equipment or in setting up production. I have learned Spanish at a basic level and was able to do conversational Spanish in the food industry with fellow workers.