Audio Engineering/Production Direction
resume of: Hal C. Sacks
2069 Oliver Springs • Henderson, NV 89052 • Telephone ------------ • ------------
Professional Profile
• 25 years multiple award-winning experience in all facets of music production, A/V production, direction and administration for the
music, broadcast, theatre and film industries.
• Highly organized and dedicated with a steadfast positive attitude.
• Special talent for developing and maintaining productive rapport with both clients and vendors.
• A problem solver with attention to details.
• Proven ability to produce industry recognized finished products of the highest caliber.
Career Objective
To continue working in a highly creative and collaborative environment which supports and inspires the vision of ministries, production
companies and artists alike, through innovative and effective media and audio presentations/productions. These objectives are best
realized through a collaborative effort within a team of producers, directors, artists, designers, writers and technicians who are passionate
about developing and executing creative audio and media to reach a global audience through visual and sonically driven languages.
Employment History
8/86 - Current Fresh Start Music & Entertainment Group, Sunland, CA
Occupation: Audio Engineer/Mixer/Producer - Music and Video Production Management
AVL/Stage design, integration and installation.
Responsibilities: Music/Video production and engineering for music, theatre, film and broadcast productions. Producer/Engineer for analog and
digital recording and mixing sessions (see attached discography below). System design and installation services for all audio, lighting, video and
staging systems of any size. Management and administration of production budgets, licensing contracts, publishing agreements, marketing
strategies and creative concepts. Supervise 6 - 40 employees including contract labor.
7/16 – 9/17 Fellowship Monrovia, Monrovia, CA
Occupation: Production Director
Responsibilities: Developed and managed all audio, lighting, staging and IMAG production teams and equipment for all worship services, special
events and satellite campuses. Oversaw production volunteer scheduling, training and recruitment. Managed, maintained and supported all sound,
lighting, set design and IMAG systems for multiple venues including the annual production, sound and lighting budgets. Design and installation of
all audio, video, lighting and staging systems. Supervised 2-20 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
5/08 - 8/12 Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch, CA
Occupation: Director of Media Arts
Responsibilities: Developed and managed all audio, lighting, staging, IMAG and video production teams and equipment for all worship services,
special events and satellite campuses. Managed all aspects of in-house video production projects, including production schedules, locations,
budgets, rentals and project deadlines. Oversaw media volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling. Managed, maintained and supported HD
playback, sound and lighting systems for multiple satellite venues. Developed and managed annual media, sound, lighting and broadcast budgets.
Designed and directed installation of audio, video and lighting systems. Directed and managed broadcast operations including weekly post-
produced programming and live annual network Easter and Christmas specials. Oversaw the purchasing of media airtime, licensing agreements and
expenditures. Supervised 15 - 40 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
1/04 - 12/07 Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch, CA
Occupation: Director of Audio/Mixer
Responsibilities: Included live FOH mixing for weekend worship service, large scale theatrical productions, and Post Production mixing/editing for
broadcast and special events. Designed/Installed Audio post production record/mix facility. Managed event productions, budgets, contracts,
licensing and publishing agreements. Supervised 10 - 20 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
8/82 - 8/86 Larry Carlton Productions/Room 335 Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Recording Engineer/Production Coordinator
Responsibilities: Included 2 - 48 track recording/mixing sessions for in-house production company. Coordinated production and studio related
activities, tour management, audio engineering and systems design for both U.S. and worldwide productions. Supervised 2 - 20 employees and
contract labor.
Education
Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ Music/Business Management
Institute of Audio Research, NYC Audio Technology/Engineering
Audio/Video Sampler at: ------------/62727526 and ------------/124775056
resume of: Hal C. Sacks
2069 Oliver Springs • Henderson, NV 89052 • Telephone ------------ • ------------
Professional Profile
• 25 years multiple award-winning experience in all facets of music production, A/V production, direction and administration for the
music, broadcast, theatre and film industries.
• Highly organized and dedicated with a steadfast positive attitude.
• Special talent for developing and maintaining productive rapport with both clients and vendors.
• A problem solver with attention to details.
• Proven ability to produce industry recognized finished products of the highest caliber.
Career Objective
To continue working in a highly creative and collaborative environment which supports and inspires the vision of ministries, production
companies and artists alike, through innovative and effective media and audio presentations/productions. These objectives are best
realized through a collaborative effort within a team of producers, directors, artists, designers, writers and technicians who are passionate
about developing and executing creative audio and media to reach a global audience through visual and sonically driven languages.
Employment History
8/86 - Current Fresh Start Music & Entertainment Group, Sunland, CA
Occupation: Audio Engineer/Mixer/Producer - Music and Video Production Management
AVL/Stage design, integration and installation.
Responsibilities: Music/Video production and engineering for music, theatre, film and broadcast productions. Producer/Engineer for analog and
digital recording and mixing sessions (see attached discography below). System design and installation services for all audio, lighting, video and
staging systems of any size. Management and administration of production budgets, licensing contracts, publishing agreements, marketing
strategies and creative concepts. Supervise 6 - 40 employees including contract labor.
7/16 – 9/17 Fellowship Monrovia, Monrovia, CA
Occupation: Production Director
Responsibilities: Developed and managed all audio, lighting, staging and IMAG production teams and equipment for all worship services, special
events and satellite campuses. Oversaw production volunteer scheduling, training and recruitment. Managed, maintained and supported all sound,
lighting, set design and IMAG systems for multiple venues including the annual production, sound and lighting budgets. Design and installation of
all audio, video, lighting and staging systems. Supervised 2-20 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
5/08 - 8/12 Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch, CA
Occupation: Director of Media Arts
Responsibilities: Developed and managed all audio, lighting, staging, IMAG and video production teams and equipment for all worship services,
special events and satellite campuses. Managed all aspects of in-house video production projects, including production schedules, locations,
budgets, rentals and project deadlines. Oversaw media volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling. Managed, maintained and supported HD
playback, sound and lighting systems for multiple satellite venues. Developed and managed annual media, sound, lighting and broadcast budgets.
Designed and directed installation of audio, video and lighting systems. Directed and managed broadcast operations including weekly post-
produced programming and live annual network Easter and Christmas specials. Oversaw the purchasing of media airtime, licensing agreements and
expenditures. Supervised 15 - 40 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
1/04 - 12/07 Shepherd of the Hills, Porter Ranch, CA
Occupation: Director of Audio/Mixer
Responsibilities: Included live FOH mixing for weekend worship service, large scale theatrical productions, and Post Production mixing/editing for
broadcast and special events. Designed/Installed Audio post production record/mix facility. Managed event productions, budgets, contracts,
licensing and publishing agreements. Supervised 10 - 20 employees including contract labor and volunteers.
8/82 - 8/86 Larry Carlton Productions/Room 335 Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Recording Engineer/Production Coordinator
Responsibilities: Included 2 - 48 track recording/mixing sessions for in-house production company. Coordinated production and studio related
activities, tour management, audio engineering and systems design for both U.S. and worldwide productions. Supervised 2 - 20 employees and
contract labor.
Education
Ramapo College, Mahwah, NJ Music/Business Management
Institute of Audio Research, NYC Audio Technology/Engineering
Audio/Video Sampler at: ------------/62727526 and ------------/124775056