Recording Engineer
Brian Jacobs
Freelance Audio Engineer - Bias Studios
Annandale, VA 22003
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Experience:
Technology specialist
Convene - McLean, VA September 2018 to Present
-Take care of any A/V and IT needs for clients that are in house.
-Keep long lasting relationships with clients and help them execute the technological needs for their events by constant communication and constant testing of A/V setup.
-Build proposals and diagrams based off the logistics of clients and our production team.
-Manage Crestron systems, Polycom Sound Source systems, and Biamp Tesira System routing.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Bias Studios - Springfield, VA September 2017 to Present
-Setup for recordings.
-Breakdown, assist with sessions.
-Run recording sessions for hip-hop, rock, metal, classical, world, folk, jazz, VO, podcasts, etc. -Using different approaches to mixing and mastering depending on the genre and style of music/ production. And also taking into consideration on what medium the product will be released on.
Assistant Live Sound Engineer
Audio Video Live - Ashburn, VA January 2014 to Present
-Responsible for microphone placement.
-Troubleshooting feedback and frequency problems.
-Responsible for proper speaker placement and maintaining an organized signal flow. -Mixing console operator when head engineer is not available.
Board Operator
Salem Media Group - Arlington, VA April 2018 to December 2018
-Operated an Axia AoIP Broadcasting Console.
-Constant monitoring of equipment for four different stations (AM, RC, FM, and XM)
-Take reading of the towers broadcasting the signal in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. -Managed automated log to match physical log.
-Created backups just in case the system or towers went down due to inclement weather or technical difficulties.
-Manually rode the console for college sport events.
Hitch Mechanic, CSR
UHAUL MOVING & STORAGE - Springfield, VA August 2011 to September 2018
-Certified hitch mechanic.
-Sales representative.
-Rental contracts and vehicle repairs.
-In charge of hitch installation and wiring installation on customers vehicles and company vehicles.
-Always compliant with the company's rules.
-Provide advice to businesses and individuals.
Quality Control Technician
Department of commerce - Alexandria, VA October 2016 to April 2017
-Conduct quality control on audio compact disks and products that will be sent to SSA. beneficiaries.
-Conduct quality control on DATA material that will get transferred into an automated. voice system.
Intern Audio Engineer
Cue recording studios - Falls Church, VA February 2016 to November 2016
-Assisted on Recording Sessions. -Handled Phone Calls.
Pawn Broker
Woodbridge Gold and Pawn - Woodbridge, VA February 2010 to February 2014
-Manage sales of instruments.
-Jewelry appraisals.
-Extend credit to eligible clients. Inspect precious metals and gems. -Prepare contracts for eligible customers.
-Perform deposits for the work day.
Education
Bachelor's in Audio Engineering
The Art Institute of Washington - Arlington, VA
September 2013 to March 2018 Skills
Brian Jacobs
Freelance Audio Engineer - Bias Studios
Annandale, VA 22003
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Experience:
Technology specialist
Convene - McLean, VA September 2018 to Present
-Take care of any A/V and IT needs for clients that are in house.
-Keep long lasting relationships with clients and help them execute the technological needs for their events by constant communication and constant testing of A/V setup.
-Build proposals and diagrams based off the logistics of clients and our production team.
-Manage Crestron systems, Polycom Sound Source systems, and Biamp Tesira System routing.
Freelance Audio Engineer
Bias Studios - Springfield, VA September 2017 to Present
-Setup for recordings.
-Breakdown, assist with sessions.
-Run recording sessions for hip-hop, rock, metal, classical, world, folk, jazz, VO, podcasts, etc. -Using different approaches to mixing and mastering depending on the genre and style of music/ production. And also taking into consideration on what medium the product will be released on.
Assistant Live Sound Engineer
Audio Video Live - Ashburn, VA January 2014 to Present
-Responsible for microphone placement.
-Troubleshooting feedback and frequency problems.
-Responsible for proper speaker placement and maintaining an organized signal flow. -Mixing console operator when head engineer is not available.
Board Operator
Salem Media Group - Arlington, VA April 2018 to December 2018
-Operated an Axia AoIP Broadcasting Console.
-Constant monitoring of equipment for four different stations (AM, RC, FM, and XM)
-Take reading of the towers broadcasting the signal in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. -Managed automated log to match physical log.
-Created backups just in case the system or towers went down due to inclement weather or technical difficulties.
-Manually rode the console for college sport events.
Hitch Mechanic, CSR
UHAUL MOVING & STORAGE - Springfield, VA August 2011 to September 2018
-Certified hitch mechanic.
-Sales representative.
-Rental contracts and vehicle repairs.
-In charge of hitch installation and wiring installation on customers vehicles and company vehicles.
-Always compliant with the company's rules.
-Provide advice to businesses and individuals.
Quality Control Technician
Department of commerce - Alexandria, VA October 2016 to April 2017
-Conduct quality control on audio compact disks and products that will be sent to SSA. beneficiaries.
-Conduct quality control on DATA material that will get transferred into an automated. voice system.
Intern Audio Engineer
Cue recording studios - Falls Church, VA February 2016 to November 2016
-Assisted on Recording Sessions. -Handled Phone Calls.
Pawn Broker
Woodbridge Gold and Pawn - Woodbridge, VA February 2010 to February 2014
-Manage sales of instruments.
-Jewelry appraisals.
-Extend credit to eligible clients. Inspect precious metals and gems. -Prepare contracts for eligible customers.
-Perform deposits for the work day.
Education
Bachelor's in Audio Engineering
The Art Institute of Washington - Arlington, VA
September 2013 to March 2018 Skills