Jeff Gad
Chesterfield, MO *3017
********@*****.***
Education: The Art Institute of Seattle
Associates of Applied Arts in Audio Production
Graduation: June 2006
Equipment Experience:
DigiDesign Pro Tools:
Extensive use of HD and LE systems and able to record, edit, and master at proper levels. Able to efficiently complete a wide variety of projects such as recording a variety of music styles, editing in appropriate manner for respective musical styles, and encoding mixes for optimum playback.
DigiDesign Pro Control 24:
Digital console used to operate Pro Tools for fast paced editing and mixing. Familiar with the use of the console’s automation, including 5.1 Surround Sound functions and connection between external hardware and software.
SSL 4000 G+ Console:
Experienced with analog console for recording and mix down while incorporating external software into the signal chain. Incorporating application of EQ, gates, and compression.
Live Sound Experience:
Experience setting up and running live sound for shows in a theatre. Responsibilities included front of house, monitors, and stage crew.
Skills:
Audio/video system setup and maintenance
Computer network setup and maintenance
Synchronization:
Understanding of fundamentals of synchronization between analog and digital devices, including external MIDI into Pro Tools for music production. Familiar with SMPTE, VITC, and LTC for audio post-production.
High Reliability of Soldering Skills:
Creation of high quality balanced, unbalanced, 1/4”,TT, BNC, and XLR cables.
Video shooting/editing:
Able to shoot and edit films using the latest video technology including: High quality DV cameras, lighting and sound equipment, and movie editing software
Computer Skills:
Macintosh & PC proficient
Able to install software and hardware with ease to Mac or PC
Able to learn new software quickly
Software Skills:
Filemaker Pro/studio edition
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Works
Propellerhead Reason
Logic
Garage Band
Pro Tools
Final Cut Pro
Toast
Jam
Vegas
Acid
Etc…
Work Experience:
Clatter & Din November 2005-April 2006
1505 Western Ave. Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
Intern
Supervisor: Will Wilson
Responsibilities: Light cleaning, client relations, dub room operations
Guitar Center August 2006 - December 2006
11977 St. Charles Rock Rd.
Bridgeton, Missouri 63044
Supervisor: Mike Martin
Phone: 314-***-****
Pro Audio Sales Associate
Responsibilities: Commission based sales of pro audio equipment including; studio equipment, live sound equipment, keyboards, apple products (computers, iPods, monitors, and Apple Care Protection Plans), software, and DJ equipment, teaching customers how to use new purchase, technical support to customers in store and over the telephone, customer service (making sure the customer is always happy), studio and live sound system assembly, and display set ups.
Elite Pro DJ September 2007 - Present
Supervisor: John Richard
DJ
Responsibilities: transportation and set up of DJ equipment and equipment operator
Jupiter Studios
314-***-**** October 2007- January 2007
3323 Locust
St Louis, MO 63103
Supervisor: Amy Davis
Intern
Responsibilities: Cleaning, answering phone, booking studio time, standing in for engineers when they are gone, archiving and backing up video and audio files
Crossroads Couriers December 2007- Present
4348 Green Ash Dr
Earth City, MO 63045
Supervisor: Patrick Tesh
Responsibilities: picking up packages from various locations and delivering them in a timely manor
WorldPac March 2008 - Present
10230 Page Industrial Blvd
St Louis, MO 63132
Supervisor: Malcolm White
Responsibilities: I helped set up the entire warehouse from scratch, inventory, picking orders, delivering parts