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I’m Akeem Towns, an audio engineer, producer, and creative strategist based in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in live sound, broadcast mixing, studio production, and youth-focused music education. I currently serve as the Lead Audio Technician at Faith Life Church, where I oversee FOH and Broadcast mixing on Yamaha CL/QL systems, manage Dante networking, and develop technical workflows that support consistent, high-quality audio every week. I also run True Vine Productions, providing mixing, mastering, audio editing, DJ services, and audio installation support for artists, ministries, and events across Central Ohio. Alongside my engineering work, I’m an instructor with Columbus Recreation & Parks, teaching beat-making, recording, and mixing at the Linden Community Center. Helping young creators find their voice and build confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. What sets me apart is my blend of technical skill, creative vision, and people-centered leadership. I love building systems, coaching teams, and bringing clarity, excellence, and purpose to every environment I serve.…I’m Akeem Towns, an audio engineer, producer, and creative strategist based in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in live sound, broadcast mixing, studio production, and youth-focused music education. I currently serve as the Lead Audio Technician at Faith Life Church, where I oversee FOH and Broadcast mixing on Yamaha CL/QL systems, manage Dante networking, and develop technical workflows that support consistent, high-quality audio every week. I also run True Vine Productions, providing mixing, mastering, audio editing, DJ services, and audio installation support for artists, ministries, and events across Central Ohio. Alongside my engineering work, I’m an instructor with Columbus Recreation & Parks, teaching beat-making, recording, and mixing at the Linden Community Center. Helping young creators find their voice and build confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. What sets me apart is my blend of technical skill, creative vision, and people-centered leadership. I love building systems, coaching teams, and bringing clarity, excellence, and purpose to every environment I serve.

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I’m Akeem Towns, an audio engineer, producer, and creative strategist based in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in live sound, broadcast mixing, studio production, and youth-focused music education. I currently serve as the Lead Audio Technician at Faith Life Church, where I oversee FOH and Broadcast mixing on Yamaha CL/QL systems, manage Dante networking, and develop technical workflows that support consistent, high-quality audio every week. I also run True Vine Productions, providing mixing, mastering, audio editing, DJ services, and audio installation support for artists, ministries, and events across Central Ohio. Alongside my engineering work, I’m an instructor with Columbus Recreation & Parks, teaching beat-making, recording, and mixing at the Linden Community Center. Helping young creators find their voice and build confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. What sets me apart is my blend of technical skill, creative vision, and people-centered leadership. I love building systems, coaching teams, and bringing clarity, excellence, and purpose to every environment I serve.…I’m Akeem Towns, an audio engineer, producer, and creative strategist based in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in live sound, broadcast mixing, studio production, and youth-focused music education. I currently serve as the Lead Audio Technician at Faith Life Church, where I oversee FOH and Broadcast mixing on Yamaha CL/QL systems, manage Dante networking, and develop technical workflows that support consistent, high-quality audio every week. I also run True Vine Productions, providing mixing, mastering, audio editing, DJ services, and audio installation support for artists, ministries, and events across Central Ohio. Alongside my engineering work, I’m an instructor with Columbus Recreation & Parks, teaching beat-making, recording, and mixing at the Linden Community Center. Helping young creators find their voice and build confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career. What sets me apart is my blend of technical skill, creative vision, and people-centered leadership. I love building systems, coaching teams, and bringing clarity, excellence, and purpose to every environment I serve.

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I’m Akeem Towns, an audio engineer, producer, and creative strategist based in Columbus, Ohio. I specialize in live sound, broadcast mixing, studio production, and youth-focused music education.

I currently serve as the Lead Audio Technician at Faith Life Church, where I oversee FOH and Broadcast mixing on Yamaha CL/QL systems, manage Dante networking, and develop technical workflows that support consistent, high-quality audio every week.

I also run True Vine Productions, providing mixing, mastering, audio editing, DJ services, and audio installation support for artists, ministries, and events across Central Ohio.

Alongside my engineering work, I’m an instructor with Columbus Recreation & Parks, teaching beat-making, recording, and mixing at the Linden Community Center. Helping young creators find their voice and build confidence has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career.

What sets me apart is my blend of technical skill, creative vision, and people-centered leadership. I love building systems, coaching teams, and bringing clarity, excellence, and purpose to every environment I serve.

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Work Experience

Broadcast Engineer at First Church

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Mixed high-quality live stream audio for weekly service and special events, ensuring clarity, consistency, and professional broadcast standards. Monitored audio routing and signal flow, resolving drop outs, latency issues, and technical interruptions in real time. Managed multi-track recording, playback feeds, and audio distribution to online platforms. Coordinated with the media, worship, and production teams to maintain smooth service execution. Performed routine system checks, optimized gains structure, and applied broadcast-focused processing for speech intelligibility and musical balance.

AV Technician at Shop Pros

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Provided stagehand and technical support for corporate events, major tours, and various live productions. Assisted with setup, operation, and teardown of audio, video, and lighting systems to ensure smooth service execution.

Stagehand at Ohio State University

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Assisted with setting and striking audio equipment for live events, including cabling, microphone setup, and system organization. Supported the configuration of wireless systems and related software, ensuring clean frequency management and reliable performance. Provided on-site troubleshooting for electrical, audio, and signal-related issues. Collaborated with technical staff, performers, and event coordinators to meet production needs efficiently. Delivered responsive customer service, problem-solving support, and practical solutions in fast-paced live environments.

FOH Engineer at IAM Church

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Responsible for loading in and loading out various touring equipment, setting up audio, video, and lighting systems. Assisted with multiple technical and staging tasks, including cabling, equipment placement, troubleshooting, and system testing to support smooth service execution.

Stagehand at Fort Hayes MEC / Union Shop Pros

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Supported stage productions with audio, lighting, and cable management; assisted with setup and teardown for live events and performances.