Consultant to Head Engineer

JA Joseph Amato

347-***-**** E: *********@*****.***

** ****** *****, ****** ******, NY 10309

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Multi-talented Audio Engineer consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Versatile to work with possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with Pro Tools and Logic Pro. Adaptive and resourceful with over 3 years of experience in recording collaborations and solo projects. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy. SKILLS Customer Service

Accepts direction and coaching

graciously

Computer literacy

Computer competencies

Audio post-production

Audio recordings

Audio Mixers

Audio editing and synthesis

Field recording

Managing sound quality

Microphone usage

Sound Editing

Selecting equipment

Music production

WORK HISTORY CONSULTANT TO HEAD ENGINEER 06/2019 to CURRENT Pro Audio And Visual Events Long Island City, NY Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions

Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations

Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues

Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones Maintained working knowledge of audio equipment, including flying and stacking speaker systems and digital and analog mixing systems Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions

Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing and editing

Worked with over 10 bands in only 3 months with satisfying shows RECORDING ENGINEER 07/2017 to 02/2019

Fenix Studios Staten Island, NY

Coached musicians on creating clean, balanced audio to work with linkedin.com/in/josephamato115 https://soundcloud.com/joe-amato-113157510 https://www.instagram.com/jcamato1/

Studied musicians styles prior to sessions in order to provide optimal engineering support

Setup and double-checked equipment for functionality before use Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving

Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage

Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots

Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system

Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes

Worked on over 10 different projects a week for 2 years CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE 01/2015 to 07/2017

Castellano's House Of Music Staten Island, NY

Planned video shoots in studio and remotely by managing production through all stages to completion

Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery

Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures

Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments

Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production

Transcribed ideas for musical compositions into musical notations using instruments, pen and paper, and computers

EDUCATION Certification Audio Engineering 09/2018 F.I.R.S.T Institute, Orlando, FL

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