Sound Engineer
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Sound Engineer

DUGGAN BACKHOUSE-PRENTISS
Assistant Audio Engineer
1719 NE 66th Ave, apt. 37, , Portland, OR, 97213
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Motivated audio engineer with diverse experience organizing and running recording sessions and live sound setup and mixing. Proficient in studio production techniques, and excellent workflow and time management skills needed to meet tight deadlines. Detail-oriented and conscientious.

EXPERIENCE

COOK - BLUE STAR DONUTS

2016 - now
Acted as shift lead for over 15 months, oversaw daytime production, trained new hires, and facilitated good communication between coworkers and managers to help improve workflow. Managed shift workers in order to complete daily kitchen duties on a strict schedule. Prioritized assignments in a fast-paced work environment.

ASSISTANT AUDIO ENGINEER - MISSOULA SOUNDWORKS

2010 - 2016
Worked under the direction of senior audio engineer and recording artist Nathan Zavalney. Set up microphones and I/O routing for recording sessions. Edited and mixed recorded audio in Cakewalk Sonar, working with a variety of instruments and genres. Coordinated setup and performed live mixing for indoor and outdoor live concerts.


EDUCATION
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, PORTLAND, OR, SONIC ARTS & MUSIC PRODUCTION MAJOR


2018 - now
Core classes focus on skills in digital sound design, studio production techniques including signal flow and microphone theory, as well as networking, marketing, and entrepreneurship. 3 - 5 hours a week in the SAMP lab, working on live recording sessions and in-the-DAW editing and MIDI tracking. Cumulative GPA: 4.0,  Fall 2018 PSU President's List.


UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, MISSOULA, MT, ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN MUSIC COMPOSITION

2014 - 2016
Cumulative GPA: 4.0, Deans List 4 semesters



SKILLS
Proficient in editing and proofreading, as well as writing press releases and blog posts.

Working knowledge of market research and social media marketing on Facebook and Instagram, along with basic graphic design using Adobe software for ad campaigns and promotional materials.

Very proficient working in Studio One 4, along with other DAW software such as MOTU routing, Digital Performer, and Sonar