Recording engineer, DJ, producer
Resume:
Jason Geraghty
Raleigh, NC 27605
Phone: 718-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Summary:
Professional sound engineer with expertise in audio production/editing and sound
design. Small business owner and freelance disc jockey experience in multi-layered
work environments.
Professional Experience:
T.A., Scratch Academy, DJ/Digital Production School (1/1/2010 – 3-/1/2012)
• Assisted head instructor with DJ classes, setup lesson plans, and assisted individual
students during lessons. Also help with setup and breakdown of DJ stations when
needed.
Business Partner, FM Goods, retail clothing store in Raleigh NC
(September 2006 – June 2009)
• One of four partners managing day to day business operations of a retail clothing
store in Raleigh NC – specialized in casual clothing from wholesalers and
independent sellers
• Created store website and managed online sales, responsible for bookkeeping,
sales tax reports to state and yearly tax returns to IRS; worked in store as sales
clerk and maintaining inventory as well as general appearance and upkeep of the
shop
Business Partner, Four Four Records, retail music store in Raleigh NC
(April 2001 – June 2006)
• One of three partners managing day to day business operations of a retail music
store in Raleigh NC – specialized in a wide variety of vinyl acquired from
wholesalers and independent sellers
• Created branding for the shop and managed online sales, set up and managed the
point of sale program, responsible for bookkeeping, sales tax reports to state and
yearly tax returns to IRS; worked in store as sales clerk and maintaining inventory as
well as general appearance and upkeep of the shop
D.J.
• 20 years experience as a disc jockey ranging in style from hip-hop to jazz
• Wide variety of freelance jobs all over the U.S. including regular dates in North
Carolina (White Collar Crime, 5 Star, Brooklyn Heights, London Bridge and many
others in Raleigh, The Power Company in Durham, The Attic in Greenville) as well
as a residency at Trophy Bar in Brooklyn NY
Ran my own night at several clubs in NC (Peasants Café in Greenville) which
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included promotion, setup and tear down, running lights, flyer design and distribution
Glaxo Wellcome Summer Intern (Summer 1993)
Office assistant - computer work in Excel, filing and other office duties as needed
Various jobs
Numerous part-time jobs in between and during college courses including waiter,
bartender, cook, assistant restaurant manager, closer in charge of money and store,
coffeehouse experience, shift leader, art gallery assistant for Lee Hansley gallery 1 & 2
with duties including hanging, taking down, transporting and storing of pieces as well as
general gallery duties (answering phones, contacting artists, designing and compiling
mailers, photographing pieces for the webmaster etc.), Canvasser for Environment New
York working to raise money for various environmental issues affecting New York city
and State
Relevant Work Skills/Personal Attributes
• Computer/Internet literate – Adobe PhotoShop knowledge, Pro Tools software,
sound design, sampling, editing, post-production, MIDI, tracking, mixing, SFX design
and Foley
• Well trained electronic musician
• Fast learner and hard worker; organized and reliable
• Able to approach work seriously and life humorously
Education:
Full Sail Real World Education, January 1999 – December 1999
Winter Park, FL, Recording Arts Associate of Science Degree, 93% G.P.A.
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 1995 – 1996 (2nd semester sophomore)
Louisburg College, NC, 1992 – 1994 (2 semesters, 1 semester Dean’s List)
Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh, NC, 1988 – 1992
Full Sail Academic Experience:
Sound Reinforcement
Live show production, band setup and recording, simulcast experience, lighting basics,
monitor engineering, sound and lighting design for an amphitheater
Studio Maintenance
Troubleshooting, parts identification, ordering and replacement, soldering, tape deck
calibration, extensive use of DMM and oscilloscope
Recording Engineering
Recording of live bands, mixing (Neve & SSL), tracking, tape-based editing, mic
placement techniques, patching and signal flow, analog and digital effects
MIDI and DAW
Advanced MIDI techniques, SMPTE, sync training, extensive knowledge of Performer,
Soundscape and Pro Tools, digital mixing and editing
Audio Post Production
SFX design and editing, Foley, A.D.R., field recording of SFX, spotting, MIDI & synch
training
Advanced Recording
Advanced signal flow, NEVE, SSL, Soundcraft and TASCAM Digital 8 Buss training,
advanced tracking, mixing, mastering and effects applications, troubleshooting
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