Sound Engineer Production Manager
Resume:
Michael A. Martin
St. Louis, MO 63138
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
George Porter Jr. and the Runnin Pardners, Foundation of Funk, The Meters
FOH, Sound Engineer, Production Manager
2010-Present
●Travel globally with George Porter Jr. for all show and events
●Coordinate with Silverback Music Productions on behalf of artists for all scheduling, travel arrangements, venue details, etc.
●Responsible for all equipment and stage set up and testing prior to show
●Managed sound check prior to show to ensure optimal sound, etc.
●Responsible for details such as catering, and hospitality for green room
●Work with venue managers to ensure that artists requirements are being met Managed a team of technical and management staff to ensure the success of the event.
●Managed artists affairs in meetings with artists, sound and lighting specialists, and other staff to include the artistic director to plan every aspect of the concerts/gigs and festivals .
●Operating strictly within the allocated budget, and managing finances.
●Assembling a team of technical and management staff to ensure the success of the event.
●Attending meetings with artists, sound and lighting specialists, and other staff to include the artistic director to plan every aspect of the concerts/gigs.
●Operating strictly within the allocated budget, and managing finances.
●ONLINE publicity and promotion, helping them on career decisions such.
Reel Impact, St. Louis, MO
Production Manager/Sound Engineer 2010-2015
Collaborate with producers, performers, and others to achieve optimal success of the event production for concerts and festivals.
●Managed set up, tested, and adjusted recording equipment for recording sessions and live performances; put down equipment after event completion.
●Managed production staff to ensure quality during recording sessions, using control consoles.
●Managed session engineers for recording sessions by performing activities such as selecting and setting up microphones.
●Managed on site crews for possible issues and ensure that any repairs/adjustments are made in a timely manner.
●Managed all staff in pre and post production of edited voices, music, and taped sound effects for live performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing boards.
Tipitinas, New Orleans, Louisiana
Production Manager /Sound Engineer for All Concerts and Events 1994-2008
Lead Technical and Sound Engineer for all locations (4).
Over fifteen years of Production Management with the world renowned Tipitina's music venue.Managed all aspects of live performances,special events and festivals.
●Managed all staffing and budget requirements for the venue for live events.
● Solid reputation in resolving technical problems quickly.
●Proficient with the use of the computer. And appropriate platforms.
●Managed all audio levels and operations of equipment or systems.
● Main responsibilities included providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
●knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual
Jimmy’s Music Club, New Orleans, Louisiana
Monitor Engineer/Front House Engineer 1991-1994
Main responsibilities included managing all aspects of live music concerts, pre and post-production and technical requirements for venue and artists. Recording live performances for Jazz Fest archives New Orleans La.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, May 1994 with honors
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