Audio Engineer Sound Designer

JEFF LOCKINGTON JR

MUSIC PRODUCER/COMPOSER/SOUND DESIGNER/AUDIO ENGINEER

*** *. ******* **., *******, Mo

***** • 913-***-**** • *********************@*****.*** • https://mrlockington007.wixsite.com/sow-kingdom-produc ti

SUMMARY

Creative and disciplined music professional with a diverse background as a Christian Hip-Hop artist, music producer, sound designer, and audio engineer. Founder and CEO of Jesus Is King Productions LLC, specializing in original music, production cues, and custom sound for artists, film, TV, games, and advertising. Proficient in Logic Pro and Pro Tools with expertise in mixing, mastering, vocal production, and full-track development. A combat veteran with proven leadership, focus, and adaptability under pressure, now channeling drive into building a purpose-driven, faith-based music brand. Passionate about crafting impactful soundscapes inspire and elevate audiences across all platforms. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Music Production (B.S.)• Full Sail University, Winter Park FL May 2025

GPA: 3.61 / 4.0.

Earned a 100 Global Professionalism Standard (GPS) Score. Areas of Focus: Audio Workstations, Music Arrangement, Recording Principles. SKILLS

Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs): Logic, Pro tools

Production Cues: Scoring for film, TV, games, and advertising

Mixing & Mastering: EQ, compression, reverb, delay, stereo imaging, loudness standards

Sound Design: Custom FX, cinematic textures

Middleware: Interactive sound design, adaptive music systems, Wwise implementation

Studio Equipment: Audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, microphones, monitors

Audio Recording & Editing: Multitrack recording, vocal comping, pitch correction, tuning

Music Composition & Arrangement: Song structure, chord progressions, multi-genre scoring

Session & Asset Management: File prep, stem delivery, version control, cross-platform formatting EXPERIENCE

Communications Director April 2024 - Present

Pettis County Clerk and Election Authority, Sedalia, Mo

Developed and executed a comprehensive public communications strategy to enhance voter engagement and community outreach.

Streamlined internal and external communication workflows, cutting response time to public inquiries and media requests by over 30%.

Led county-wide voter education and outreach campaigns reaching over 20,000 residents across digital, print, and radio platforms.

Designed and distributed educational materials reducing polling place confusion and first-time voter errors, contributing to a smoother election-day process.

Coordinated with over a dozen local media outlets, community organizations, and state agencies to deliver accurate and timely updates before and during elections.

Registered early voting and absentee ballot initiatives, helping increase early voter participation in 2024 by 18%. Media Director March 2022 - Present

Kingdom Life Church, Sedalia, Mo

Operate and maintain audio mixing consoles, microphones, monitors, and all stage equipment to deliver high- quality sound for weekly services attended by 200+ in person and streamed to an online audience of 500+ viewers.

Manage and train a media team of 6 volunteers, ensuring seamless execution of live audio, visual presentations, and livestream broadcasts across multiple platforms.

Oversee setup and calibration of all music and vocal equipment, enhancing clarity and consistency in worship services, special events, and guest speaker sessions.s.

Implement troubleshooting protocols reducing technical disruptions during services by over 75%, contributing to a smoother worship experience for both live and online audiences. United States Army August 2007 - February 2013

Retired Combat Veteran, Sedalia, Mo

Discharged Status: General Under Honorable Conditions, Disability Rating: 100% (VA Rated).

Earned the Combat Action Badge for active engagement with enemy forces during deployment.

Awarded the Presidential Unit Citation and Meritorious Unit Commendation for exemplary performance and collective achievement under combat conditions.

Recognized with the Iraq Campaign Medal (with Bronze Service Star) for service during designated combat operations.

Received the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for overseas deployment in support of anti-terror operations.

Honored with the National Defense Service Medal for service during a period of national emergency.

Commended with the Good Conduct Medal for consistent professionalism and discipline throughout military service.

Achieved the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service and dedication to mission success.

Warrior Leader Course ( Refined Leadership Development).

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