I’m a Creative Technical Director and composer with 17+ years of experience shaping live, broadcast, and branded media experiences. My background spans touring, show calling, audio and video systems design, and commercial music production, allowing me to bridge creative vision with technical execution at a systems level. As an independent artist and producer, my work has generated 60+ million streams and been licensed in campaigns for brands including Apple, Google, Facebook, Adidas, Mountain Dew, and Crocs. I have also served as the primary voice of an animated spokesperson for a national online bank. Whether directing high-stakes productions or composing for screen and advertising, I focus on clarity, reliability, and creative impact. I’m currently exploring senior creative systems roles, as well as composition and voice opportunities for brands and media projects.

Michael Gibney

I’m a Creative Technical Director and composer with 17+ years of experience shaping live, broadcast, and branded media experiences. My background spans touring, show calling, audio and video systems design, and commercial music production, allowing me to bridge creative vision with technical execution at a systems level. As an independent artist and producer, my work has generated 60+ million streams and been licensed in campaigns for brands including Apple, Google, Facebook, Adidas, Mountain Dew, and Crocs. I have also served as the primary voice of an animated spokesperson for a national online bank. Whether directing high-stakes productions or composing for screen and advertising, I focus on clarity, reliability, and creative impact. I’m currently exploring senior creative systems roles, as well as composition and voice opportunities for brands and media projects.

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I’m a Creative Technical Director and composer with 17+ years of experience shaping live, broadcast, and branded media experiences. My background spans touring, show calling, audio and video systems design, and commercial music production, allowing me to bridge creative vision with technical execution at a systems level. As an independent artist and producer, my work has generated 60+ million streams and been licensed in campaigns for brands including Apple, Google, Facebook, Adidas, Mountain Dew, and Crocs. I have also served as the primary voice of an animated spokesperson for a national online bank. Whether directing high-stakes productions or composing for screen and advertising, I focus on clarity, reliability, and creative impact. I’m currently exploring senior creative systems roles, as well as composition and voice opportunities for brands and media projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Technical Director / Show Systems Lead at Independent
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led creative and technical direction for live, broadcast, and hybrid events across the U.S., including corporate conferences, high-profile speaking events, and branded productions. Served as show caller coordinating audio, video, lighting, content, and stage management in real time. Designed integrated audio/video/control systems with redundancy and failover planning; acted as primary liaison between clients, producers, creatives, and technical teams, translating creative intent into reliable execution. Engineered audio and video systems for events involving world leaders and senior executives, requiring precision, discretion, and zero-failure tolerance. Consulted on production workflows, equipment selection, and technical standards to improve consistency and scalability across events.
Music Producer / Composer / Artist at Independent
January 1, 2014 - Present
Created, produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered original music as a self-managed artist project. Released music with 60+ million streams across major digital platforms. Licensed and placed music in advertising campaigns for nationally and internationally recognized brands. Maintained full creative, technical, and business ownership, including production pipelines, release strategy, and rights management.
Tour Manager / Audio Engineer at Major EDM Artist
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Tour Manager for a major electronic music act, overseeing logistics, personnel, budgets, and production execution. Coordinated with promoters, venues, and production teams to deliver consistent, high-quality live performances across domestic and international dates. Acted as senior on-site decision-maker, balancing creative goals, technical realities, and operational constraints.
Tour Manager / Audio Engineer / Monitor Engineer at National Touring Jam Bands
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Worked as audio engineer (FOH & monitors) and tour manager for multiple nationally touring jam bands. Managed touring operations, crew coordination, and technical execution across multi-city tours. Developed strong expertise in live sound systems, troubleshooting, and real-time problem solving under performance conditions.
Assistant Engineer at Rough Magic Studios
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Assisted on professional recording sessions, supporting tracking, editing, and studio operations. Maintained studio signal flow, equipment, and session organization. Worked closely with producers, engineers, and artists in a fast-paced studio environment.

Education

Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality