Project Management Production

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DARIUS E. LAWRENCE

SKILLS

Audio Engineering: Live Sound (A1, A2), Broadcast Audio (A1, A2), Live Concert Recording, Sound Reinforcement, Radio/TV/Film Broadcast, Audio System Design, Microphone Techniques

Production Management: Special Event Production (Staffing, Audio, Staging, Lighting, Tents, Power), Production Coordination, Project Management, Budget Management

Technical Skills: HD Fiber Optics, Satellite Up/Down Links, Digital Audio Workstations (list specific DAWs if possible), Audio Editing Software (list specific software), Intercom Systems

Other Skills: Training & Development, Communication (Verbal & Written), Multitasking, Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Audio Engineer and Production Manager with 41+ years of experience in live concert recording, sound reinforcement, and broadcast audio. Proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex audio systems for large-scale events, including Olympic broadcasts and Grammy-nominated productions. Extensive experience in training and developing audio professionals. Seeking a challenging role leveraging expertise in audio engineering, production management, and team leadership

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Grammy Award Winner (Best Traditional Gospel Album, The Clark Sisters, 2007)

Grammy Nominations (Karen Clark Sheard, 1997; Vanessa Bell Armstrong, 2014)

Olympic Broadcast Engineer, 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games

WORK HISTORY

Director of Audio Engineering, Abounding Life COGIC, Posen, IL 2021 – Present

Mixed audio for live worship services and TV broadcasts.

President/CEO, Direct Sound Advantage, Chicago, IL 2000 – Present

Founded and grew a full-service sound reinforcement and production company, encompassing multimedia/video production, audio/video editing, A/V consulting, and training divisions.

Developed and implemented sales and customer service training programs.

Managed all aspects of business operations, including sales, marketing, and client relations. (Website: www.directsoundadv.com)

Lead Instructor, Audio Emphasis Program, Illinois Media School, Chicago, IL 2016 – Present

Developed and delivered a comprehensive live sound curriculum, covering terminology, cable management, stage plotting, backline, input list development, and on-location training for concerts, recordings, broadcasts, and special events.

Mentored students who have secured positions with prominent artists, including LL Cool J, J Cole, Kid Cudi, and others.

Senior Broadcast Audio Engineer, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Chicago, IL 2000 – Present

Co-engineered and developed a state-of-the-art TV broadcast facility.

Provided audio engineering support for various broadcast productions, including TV morning forums (WJYS, The Word Network, CAN-TV), talk shows (The Word Network), national press conferences (CNN/MSNBC), and satellite up/down links.

Audio Engineer, Living Word Christian Center, Forest Park, IL 2005 – Present

Provided A1/A2 audio engineering support for rentals and special events.

Director (Salem Audio Services Ministry), Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, Chicago, IL 1990 – 2012

Managed all aspects of audio for live worship services, special events, and radio/TV broadcasts (WYCA FM 92.3 and WGCI/WGRB AM 1390).

Co-engineered and developed live TV broadcast capabilities (WJYS-TV, The Word Network), including remote locations.

Developed and implemented training procedures for audio volunteers.

Co-engineered the design of a new 10,000-seat worship center.

Assistant Audio Engineer, Atlanta Olympic Games (ACOG), Atlanta, GA 1996

Provided worldwide audio feeds for wrestling, football, and judo events at the Georgia World Congress Center.

Set up the first HD fiber optic lines used in Olympic sports.

Coordinated intercom interface for three broadcast TV trucks.

Designed mic techniques and installation for wrestling and judo competitions.

Live Sound Instructor, Columbia College, Chicago, IL 1994 – 1996

Developed and taught a live sound curriculum, including lab assignments.

EDUCATION

Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Live Sound Instructor, 01/1996

Developed Live sound curriculum (Topics in Live Sound)

Developed Live Sound Lab and assignments

Classroom Instructor

South Shore HS, Chicago, IL

High School, Music Major, 01/1978

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Bassist Musician

Production management

Technical director

Biking riding

Listening to gospel, jazz, and classical music

REFERENCES

Upon Request.

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