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I’m David Kelly, an audio and production lead with 30+ years of experience spanning live event audio, post-production, creative ministry, recording, mixing and team development. I specialize in delivering broadcast-quality audio across platforms, and cultivating environments where technical excellence and spiritual depth thrive.
From multi-campus production to online service integration during COVID-19, I’ve led teams of 50–150+ members, mixed high-capacity services in 1,500–3,500 seat venues, and directed podcasts, audiobooks, webinars, and TV production.
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English
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Work Experience
Head of Production at New Life Church
December 31, 2017 - May 14, 2026Led production teams across 3 campuses and online/video teams; mixed all weekend live services in 1,500 to 3,500-seat auditoriums; navigated the Covid shutdown by implementing online services and integrating them into the regular Sunday schedule; oversaw the production of major label and independent releases.
Audio Engineer at Freelance
December 30, 1994 - PresentRecorded voiceover, sound designed and mixed TV shows for network and cable; produced sound design for documentaries; recorded and edited audiobooks; mixed jingles for ABC, Mattel, Disney; recorded and mixed music projects for Christina Aguilera, Snoop Dogg, Britney Spears Bloodhound Gang, One Voice, Petree, and Canaan Baca; recorded dialog in studio and live for radio plays (BBC/NPR); mixed live services for churches.
Creative Pastor / Audio Director at Christian Faith Center
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018Led and developed 150+ creative team members; collaborated with organizational leadership to plan and execute weekly productions; oversaw all technical teams including audio, lighting, staging, in-service video support and video production; directed audio for multi-campus events and international television production; oversaw preproduction and musical arrangements, recorded and mixed music projects; supervised live online streams and podcasts; installed and maintained PA systems for venues up to 3,500.
Audio Mixer at Keep Me Posted
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2012Received OMFs and AAFs from editors; recorded voiceover via ISDN; sound designed, edited and laid-back mixes and stems for promos; mixed feature film trailers and promotional content; handled laybacks for domestic and international releases, and PAL/NTSC conversions; produced EPK content.
Audio Mixer at ABC Family Network
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Received OMFs/AAFs; recorded voiceover via ISDN; sound designed, edited and laid-back mixes for promos; produced network promotional videos and feature film trailers; mixed and laid back content for broadcast and streaming.
Audio Engineer at Christian Faith Center
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995Mixed all productions and rehearsals; edited content for distribution; oversaw duplication of audio; trained audio team members; recorded audio for weekly television show.
Audio Engineer at United Sound Associates
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1992Set up, operated and tore down sound systems for venues ranging from 20,000 to hundreds; mixed monitors for national touring artists; installed and cabled touring systems.
Head of Production / Pastor at New Life Church
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2026Led 50+ person production team (audio, lighting, video) across multiple campuses; Mixed live services in 1,500–3,500 seat auditoriums; launched and managed full online service integration during COVID-19.
Audio Engineer at Christian Faith Center / United Sound Associates
December 29, 1989 - December 29, 1994Mixed live productions and concerts for venues up to 20,000; trained team members; installed and maintained PA systems.
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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization
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