Engineer Engineering

J. David Dyer

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Hemet, California 92545 *****@***.*** message 951-***-****

Objective: To obtain a challenging position with growth potential as a Field Service Electrical

Electronics Technician.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly motivated, results-driven, Service Tech with 22 years of experience working interactively

with customers on all levels of management in the area of A/V assembly, studio testing,

evaluation, and systems maintenance/integrations. Confidently works unsupervised.

• Skilled in identifying, troubleshooting, and correcting problems to the component level in a

variety of electronic systems. Working knowledge of electricity and electronics. Thrive to

overcome obstacles with solutions that are technically sound and financially feasible.

• Excellent working knowledge in the set-up, installation, and maintenance of large format

analog/digital recording consoles, i.e. (vintage SSL’s, Neve’s, soundcrafts, and trident consoles).

Proficient in all aspects of electronic testing, equipment, oscilloscopes, DVMs, spectrum

analyzers, sweep generators, and related equipment. Proficient in the assembly and construction

of electronic and electrical A/V systems, equipment rigging, soldering SMT and through-hole,

conduit construction, wire/cable pulling, and it’s termination per schematic to specification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hitmix Productions, Los Angeles, CA 1996 to Present

CEO/Chief Engineer

Established and operate an independent technical consulting and audio engineering firm. Consultation

with a wide range of clients on A/V systems, assessing business needs and tailoring effective solutions

within time and budget constraints. Hired, managed, and organized work schedules of 3 independent

contracted audio technicians. Generated client technical and project status reports to review and resolve

relevant construction and assembly concerns. I trained technicians in efficient troubleshooting and testing

strategies to perform component-level diagnosis and repair of digital, analog, electronic equipment.

Formed reliable partnerships with equipment vendors and cultivated customer relationships.

Grand Jury Productions, Inc., Sherman Oaks, CA 1997 to 2012

Chief Engineer

I served as Chief Engineer and Mixing Engineer for many record industry studio sessions, and major

concert events, providing sound reinforcement and mixing technologies for mainstream artists and

various stage performers. Designed, built, and constructed 3 recording studios with project budgets over

$2 million dollars. Developed system operation processes for independent engineers. Trained and

provided technical support for music producers on consoles and relevant devices for all Grand Jury Music

production’s, and major recording projects.

Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA 1995 to 2003

Audio Engineering Instructor

As an instructor I conducted courses in Beginning Studio Recording and Studio Recording II. Students

were instructed in all aspects of basic audio/electronic concepts, and the organization of the recording

process. Instruction covered the basic components used in recording, mixing tracks, sound pressure

levels, project planning, and a basic understanding of P.A. and multi-track recording systems. Lectured,

demonstrated and utilized console computer-based software technology in hands-on sessions. I also

prepared lesson plans, kept students records of attendance, graded exams, and recorded final grades on

grade scanning as designated by the college grading system.

Mt. San Jacinto College, San Jacinto, CA 1992 to 1995

Sub Prime A/V Wiring Contractor

I was responsible for designing and constructing the wiring and cabling system for the college music

department. This project included four control rooms, an orchestra room, practice rooms, and production

suites all seamless to one master control room to industry standards. In this $27 million dollar facility I

planned and installed audio consoles and state-of-the-art equipment needed to fully operate and conduct

recording engineering class projects. Provided and established working and operational protocols as

required for students and college engineering personnel staff. Repaired and improved hardware,

introduced new technologies and ideas that improved the daily functions of the recording process, and

established preventive maintenance procedures for production equipment. Provided the maintenance of

the production studio facilities on an as need basis while meeting costs and schedule goals. Demonstrated

high level initiative and problem-solving skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. Earned

recognition in successfully engineering this project to the highest standards, and was recommended for

hire as an audio engineering instructor by the Director of Audio Media.

Winsonic Recording Studios (Formally ABC-Dunhill facilities) Los Angeles, CA 1990 to

1995

Technical Director/Supervisor

I supervised technicians/engineers in the set-up of complex custom patch-ins, special connections, and

capabilities. Managed a team of 5 engineering technicians in the construction/remodel of all control

rooms of this renowned multi-room recording facility. Provided wiring diagrams, wiring/cabling layouts,

and custom terminations to consoles and peripheral equipment/patch bays. Maintained, evaluated

technical problems, and repaired all consoles to the board level. I also supervised and provided technical

support on all recording projects by scheduling second engineers and technicians. We utilized special

equipment for interfacing/ set-up, and operated on a 24/7 work schedule to provide hardware and

software updates/repairs with many high end music industry producers and executives on strict timeline

projects.

EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/TECHNICAL COMPUTER SKILLS

Northrop Institute of Technology - Los Angeles, CA. 1975 - 1978

Course work in Electronic Engineering Technology

California State Licensing School for C-10 Electrician - Riverside, CA. 2009

Training to obtain an Electrical Contractor’s State License

Alesis Electronics Corporation - West Los Angeles, CA. 1993

Special Certificate in Digital Electronics and Alesis ADAT

National Technical Advisory Board - North Hollywood, Ca. 1992

Certificate in Audio Electronics Proficiency

UCLA Extension Curriculum - Westwood, CA. 1990

Music Industry Business and Production Courses

Proficient in MAC, PC, MSWord, Windows 95/98/2000/XP Pro, AutoCAD, Pro-Tools, Cubase VST,

Cool Edit Pro, Internet, and various electrical drawing, and estimating software.

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