GERALD E. OLIVER MASON

Email: adz0u5@r.postjobfree.com Mobile phone: 678-***-****

Multi-faceted, experienced and knowledgeable

Possessing skills that adapt, expand and flourish in a variety of environments and scenarios. Able to administer and manage people, multimedia from pro-level sound reinforcement and concert lighting to internet-based media and all media relations. Possessing strong technical, musical, agricultural and administrative skills and abilities. A detail oriented professional with good verbal ability, good communication skills and a great ability to learn. Appreciates working towards quality, excellence and the enrichment for the company, the customer and the individual. Engineering and Technical:

A well seasoned A/V engineer and technician with a proper understanding of signal flow, alternating current and the measurement, conversion and distribution of these regarding amperage, voltage and power. Comfortable with medium voltage gear, Motor Control Centers, Throughputs and track / belt driven gear.

Experienced with tracing, running and dropping cable into existing and unfinished structure. Able to operate in clean room facilities and places that demand hygienic environment. Administrative and Interpersonal:

Knowledgeable and possessing good administrative abilities while managing projects, scenarios and situations. Comfortable with person to person contact and shaking hands. Knowledgeable and comfortable with video conferencing and the applications and platforms used. Knowledgeable to use up-to-date research, cost efficient and accurate problem solving solutions. Working equally well as a team member and independently. Yielding excellent results in any environment whether traditional or non-traditional, multicultural and international. Able to communicate cross culturally and by a wide range of age groups. Sales and Logistics:

A natural feel for understanding a customer and clients needs. Comfortable presenting merchandise and detailed information on features and benefits of a goal or product. Comfortable giving timely quotes, lead times, extended service plans or financing options to customers. Able to work individually or be team-oriented in order to provide a friendly and pleasing experience for clients and customers alike.

Comfortable on virtual platforms and systems. Familiar with working with cloud servers and business software for sales orders, proposals, price quotes (using latest market quotes and research), invoicing, expense management, accounts payable and third party Outsourcing. Familiar with tracking and logistics for LTL and full load shipments. Able to read maps and navigate with travel times to give accurate ETA's. Agricultural and Farming:

Possessing 10 years of farming, agricultural and environmental management and plant growth/maintenance. Familiar with general farming and lawn equipment maintenance and upkeep. 7 years of prior landscape experience - maintenance, upkeep and installations. Abilities in hydroponic and soil installation.

Education

Full Sail University of Multimedia, Winter Park, FL 1997-2000 Associates of Science – Recording Engineering

Lee University, Cleveland, TN 1991-1994

Music Major- Classical and World Percussion

Employment:

Generation Hemp

8/2022-1/2023 - Hopkinsville, KY

Position; Manufacturing Associate

Vice presidents and Managers Marc Thomas and Eric Ramsey Worked on a manufacturing and team in a state of the art hemp production facility in southern Kentucky. Performed hemp processing, preparation and packaging. Basic maintenance duties for hemp drying machines and equipment to ensure maximum and efficient throughput and production yield.

Marc Thomas and Eric Ramsey -

Mason Farm Enterprises LLC.

2015 - present - Bowdon, GA

Founder / CEO - Charles Mason

President - Desmond Johnson

Vice President - Gerald Oliver Mason

Planted and cultivated over 500 grapes, muscadines and scuppernongs with over five consecutive years of successful fruitful yields.

● Field and soil preparation, testing and conditioning

● Proactive and preventative and equipment maintenance and upkeep to provide maximum yields

● Environmental control for ponds and creeks including algae and bacterial control, pH and aquatic ecosystem balancing, Aquatic and amphibious reptile control

● Tractor, lawn and field equipment operation and maintenance (proactive and reactive). O'Neil Transportation Services Inc.

Carrollton, GA 9/2020 - 2/2021

Supervisor - Terry Womack

Railcar and Locomotive Technician

● This job was contracted with Georgia Power to Supply and upkeep the rail system for the transportation of coal and other materials. This position was badged and required special security protocol for the premises.

RNT Electrical Supply Inc. - Jackson, MI. 2015-2019 Supervisor - Roy Tappan, Brian Tappan and Ben Tappan. Sales Associate

Performed and low and medium voltage maintenance for and Commercial Electrical Distribution and Control gear.

● Provided customers with industrial and commercial electrical equipment. (Power distribution switchboards and panels, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and inverters, transformers, starters, breakers, switches and other electrical distribution items).

● Provided price quotes to companies purchasing departments, head electricians and electrical contractors while assisting customers in the purchasing of correctly rated and certified gear and accessories to integrate into existing or new electrical systems both outdoors and indoors.

● Estimated and quoted shipping lead times based on production time, inventory and competitor lead times.

Babbie Mason Min. Inc. - Bowdon, GA Engineer and Media Tech 2009-2015

● Operation and Management of STUDIO 1117 Recording Studio Facility; worked closely with artist and three other team members to consult for, design and manage the recently published www.babbiemasonradio.com Internet Radio Station.

Other mentions here:

Helped to organize host expos and music seminars for attendees of 100+ persons. Complete set-up and recording of all

instruments, voices and sound/video sources.

Artists booking and rate inquiries.

Technical support for clients via phone/Email.

Packaging, shipping and

receiving artists brand merchandise and promotional packages. Inventory control

Over the counter sales while fulfilling orders for customers. Assisted customers with product selections and queries.

Freelance Audio Engineer

2002-2009

● Recorded, mixed and edited; sound set-up, selection and support; for artists including Matchbox 20, Babbie

Mason, Amy Grant, Switchfoot, DC Talk, Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton, Kirk Franklin and many more.

● Negotiated marketing and distribution contracts for performing artists.

● Assisted in booking concert date appearances quoting appearance fees and travel accommodations, merchandise sales, flight arrangements, and security.

● Managed sound teams of 7-10 people for sound reinforcement/ concert lighting in locations such as

Six Flags over GA, Hi-Fi Buys, Gwinnett Arena, West Georgia university, University of Georgia, arenas, auditoriums and many churches in the metro Atlanta area and southeast. Johnson Ferry Baptist Church-Marietta, GA Assistant Technical Director 2000-2002

● Overseeing of audio/video equipment, use and maintenance. Supplying audio/video equipment and computers to departments within the organization for media use

● Managed inventory of equipment

● Placed orders with manufacturers, distributors and retailers for new equipment and made sure that purchase orders were processed correctly

● Recorded and edited audio for Senior Pastor Bryant Wright’s televised commercial series

“Right

from the Heart.”

Mount Paran Church of God- Audio Manager 1999-2000 -Senior pastor - Dr David Cooper

● Recorded, edited, mixed and edited a 40 piece orchestra and 60 member choir for all services

● Provided campus with audio/video setups, operation, technical assistance and maintenance of a/v equipment

● Worked closely with stellar actors and talent for numerous productions in live theatrical environments

ABILITIES or MENTIONS:

Forklift Certified

Bobcat experienced

Cut torching

Soldering

Measurement

Digital Multimeter

AVID / Protools

QuickBooks and other Intuit software of like

Adobe Software: Premiere, Photoshop…

SAM Broadcaster (radio broadcast software)

Allen & Heath, MIDAS, SSL and NEVE mixing consoles. Member - Audio Engineering Society (AES)

Member - BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)

Member - Grammy Awards judge panel

First place winner - Winter Park Guitar Center drum off 2011 References and/or demos available upon request

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