I’m Cody Waggoner, a hands-on media professional based in Pasadena, TX. I currently serve as a Media Assistant at First Baptist Pasadena, mixing and recording Sunday and midweek services for live streaming, troubleshooting audio/lighting systems, and handling setup and strikes for events. I’ve volunteered as an Assistant Audio Engineer, gaining progressive responsibility running the front-of-house mix and college ministry audio. I’m passionate aboutAudio technology, problem solving, and delivering clear, polished sound in live and broadcast contexts. Outside church work, I’ve held roles in hospitality and retail, which have strengthened my teamwork, leadership, and customer service skills. I recently earned the Dante Level 1 certification and am pursuing Level 2, and I continue to develop my skills with Pro Tools and other industry tools to support high-quality audio production across projects.…

Cody Waggoner

I’m Cody Waggoner, a hands-on media professional based in Pasadena, TX. I currently serve as a Media Assistant at First Baptist Pasadena, mixing and recording Sunday and midweek services for live streaming, troubleshooting audio/lighting systems, and handling setup and strikes for events. I’ve volunteered as an Assistant Audio Engineer, gaining progressive responsibility running the front-of-house mix and college ministry audio. I’m passionate aboutAudio technology, problem solving, and delivering clear, polished sound in live and broadcast contexts. Outside church work, I’ve held roles in hospitality and retail, which have strengthened my teamwork, leadership, and customer service skills. I recently earned the Dante Level 1 certification and am pursuing Level 2, and I continue to develop my skills with Pro Tools and other industry tools to support high-quality audio production across projects.…

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Skills

Experience Level

Pro Tools
Expert
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Reaper
Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint
Intermediate

Work Experience

Sales Associate at AutoZone
September 1, 2023 - Present
Sales associate responsible for assisting customers with automotive parts, stocking, and cashier duties.
Wok Cook at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
September 1, 2023 - Present
Wok cook and cashier; assists with manager close; provides front-of-house support as needed.
Assistant Audio Engineer at First Baptist Pasadena
June 1, 2023 - Present
Volunteer; operates Front of House mixing for multiple services and the college ministry.
Grill Operator at Waffle House
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Grill operator; performed cooking duties and supported kitchen operations.
Wok Cook at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Hired as wok cook; quickly learned all back-of-house positions and supported Front of House as needed.
Assistant Audio Engineer (Volunteer) at First Baptist Pasadena
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Volunteer; assisted with the sound board; gained increasing responsibilities and independence.
Cashier/Cook at Panda Express
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Cashier and cook; cross-trained to work multiple positions as needed.
Cashier at Pei Wei Asian Diners
March 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Cashier and Expo; developed strong customer service skills.
Volunteer at Boy Scouts of America - Troop 468
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Volunteer work contributing to leadership development, community service, and teamwork through various projects.
Media Assistant at First Baptist Pasadena
November 1, 2025 - Present
Mix and record Sunday and Wednesday services for live streaming; Mix other events using DiGiCo or Midas consoles; Troubleshoot and diagnose issues; Set up and strike audio and lighting equipment; Edit and master radio sermons using Pro Tools.
Parts Sales Manager at AutoZone
September 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Oversee parts sales operations, customer service, inventory management, and team coordination in the Pearland location.
Shift Leader at Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
September 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Responsible for daily restaurant operations during shifts, supervising staff, closing duties, and ensuring quality and safety standards.
Volunteer Assistant Audio Engineer at First Baptist Pasadena
June 1, 2023 - November 1, 2025
Volunteer at the church running Front of House mixing for multiple services and overseeing audio for the college ministry.
Volunteer at Boy Scouts of America, Troop 468
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Volunteer service with leadership and team-based projects, including community and construction tasks.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Recording, Engineering, and Producing at Liberty University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Associate's degree in Interdisciplinary at Liberty University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021
Associate's degree in Interdisciplinary at Liberty University
August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Qualifications

TABC Certified
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Food Handler Certification
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2025
Food Handler Certification
June 1, 2025 - May 7, 2026
Dante Certification Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level

Pro Tools
Expert
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Reaper
Intermediate
Microsoft PowerPoint
Intermediate