Tyler Jazz Technical Resume

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                           Tyler Jazz Straining

                                                                                                         Phone: 717-829-7878 

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                                       * Audio Engineer, Entertainment & Composition Professional Targeting Career Related Job Opportunities

                                        *             Audio Engineer & Guitarist highly motivated to secure employment in the Entertainment industry.

                                        *              Experienced musician and audio engineer with a keen eye and ear for detail.

                                        *             Passion for technical production, song writing, composing music, and live performance.

 

Industry Skills

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Soundboards:

 

Yamaha LS9 Digital Console, Wheatstone D-12, Yamaha MG206C, MackieDL32R, Digital & Analog Consoles

 

Recording Software:

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Pro-tools -Sony Vegas – Logic- Adobe Audition- Avid – Reaper- Sound Forge

 

Microphones:

 

Shure Wireless URD14+, Shure ULD-X, Audix OM5, Shure SM57/58, Sony UWP, Sennheiser EM 2050, EM 9046.

CPU/Video Systems:

 

 

Lighting Systems:

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Windows and Mac OS, Mac Lion OS, Final Cut, Zookeeper, Grasshopper, Hippotizer, Hog II, Expression FX, ETC Gio

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Video and Broadcast Systems:

 

Q-lab, Windows Media, IMovie, Final Cut, Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas, Creator of Youtube content, Camera Operations, Broadcasting and Live Stream experience.

 

Education

 

Associates in the Arts Degree / Music Industry/ Business

Harrisburg Area Community College                                                                                  2012

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Berklee College of Music Certificate of Completion                                                        2013 

 

BA in Music Composition

Messiah College                                                                                                                     2016

 

 

Project Highlights:

 

1. Fulfilled requirements to prepare for advancement in careers in music merchandising,

music retailing, music recording, music promotion, and arts administration fields

 

1. Managed a personal career in entertainment

 

1. Communicated effectively with professionals from both the business and music industries

 

1. Understanding of the theoretical, practical, legal, & business aspects of entertainment industry

 

1. Developed a portfolio of songs that marketed a variety of artist. 

 

1. Maintained successful live and recorded broadcasts that encompassed skills of live streaming and broadcasting

 

●MIDI Computer Lab

●Professional Studio Production

●Marketing Management

●MS Office Proficient

●Music Publishing

●Licensing

●Concert & Arts Promotion

●Recording Production

●Stage Management

 

 

Work History

 

Audio Engineer/Video specialist/ Stage Hand                                                     2017- Current

Penn State York

 

Maintain audio, visual, lighting and set needs for live theater and music groups while also providing stage support by taking on roles such as props detailer, carpenter, and more. Installation of video, audio and lighting systems and supporting the shows through operation of various technical systems, stage duties, and some garment duties. Build stage plots, load in/out sets, complete basic electrician duties including soldering, cable striping, and power distribution.

 

Production Crew/ Audio Specialist                                                                       2016- Current

WITF

 

Maintain audio, visual, lighting and set needs for live and recorded broadcast statewide. Working in a fast paced environment with variety of audio and visual equipment and software’s. Including mixing boards, lighting boards, cameras, video screens, monitors, graphics equipment and software’s such as Avid, Pro Tools, and Q-Lab.

 

Audio Engineer/Stage Crew

Triforce Pro Audio Solutions                                                                                     2016- Current

 

Set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, house speakers, monitor mixes, video screens,

projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, run mixing  boards, and related electronic equipment for concerts, theatre productions, and various conventions. Set up, maintain, tear down, and run audio equipment during events across Central Pa.

 

Audio Engineer/Lighting & Video Technician

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts                                                                               2012 – Current

 

Set up and operate audio and video equipment including microphones, house speakers, monitor mixes, video screens,

projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, connecting wires and cables, mixing  boards, and related electronic equipment for major concerts and theatre productions.  Lighting set up and operate associated spotlights and other custom lighting systems. Build stage plots, load in/out sets, complete basic electrician duties including soldering, cable striping, and power distribution.

 

Royalties & Licensing Consultant

Downtown Sound                                                                                                         2011- 2013

 

Obtain licenses for recording artists and the studios to monitor and ensure that royalties are paid to the appropriate licensing firms. Research music through various publication agencies working with the Harry Fox Agency, BMI, ASCAP, and SESAC.

 

 

Awards & Recognition

 

●Honors at Harrisburg Area Community College

*Proficient in English and German

●Solo musician at local establishments in the Harrisburg Metropolitan Area. Proficient guitarist and pianist.

*Musica Nova best Composer at Messiah College 2015-2016

●High Commission employee at Guitar Center a nationwide corporation.

●2012, 2013, 2016 IAPPA Award nominee for best Theme Park Show, as an audio engineer.