Audio Engineer / Live Sound / Audio System Engineer (FOH & Broadcast) at Village Seven Presbyterian Church

Responsible for weekly stage setup and microphone setup for a wide range of services and events including orchestral Sundays, contemporary services, jazz/bluegrass bands, Christmas concerts, theatrical plays, graduations, weddings, and other church events. Manage instrument patching and routing to M32 inputs, including dual M32 setups for larger events (up to 64 channels). Create and maintain audio setup sheets, and apply weekly processing such as EQ, compression, panning, de-essing, limiting, reverb, and delay. Use Reaper or Waves Track Live for multitrack recording; set up and route an internet P16 system and floor/choir monitors, plus hearing-assistant mixes and in-ear monitor systems. Mix for FOH and online simultaneously from the M32. Familiar with Shure/Sennheiser/Audio-Technica transmitters, receivers, and microphones; set up Shure wireless handhelds. Handle additional audio needs in other rooms within the building (community groups/classrooms), manage inventory and ordering/rep

Audio Engineer 2 / Broadcast Stream Audio at The Woodlands Methodist Church

Set up stage and microphones for broadcast-capable services and events including orchestral services, worship bands, jazz bands, Christmas carols, theatrical plays, and Easter services. Assign and patch instruments to the correct inputs on digital consoles and route each instrument to the specific console channel. Apply processing (EQ, compression, panning, de-essing, limiting, reverb, delay, etc.). Use Reaper to record and archive multitrack live events. Regularly set up/strike stages and manage routing channels. Coordinate with FOH engineers during events for changes and troubleshooting. Broadcast live using Waves plugins on streaming platforms. Worked with a 64-channel Waves LV1 console and Allen & Heath Q5. Used Reaper to multitrack, label, and archive files for each service. Worked with Waves LV1 64-channel mixer, Waves plugins, Allen & Heath Q5, Ableton Live, Studio One, Pro Tools, Reaper, and Live tracks (tools/plugins and post-production workflows).

Audio Engineer (Front of House / FOH) at The Branch (Chapelwood UMC community), Houston, TX

Operated and handled audio equipment for FOH services. Supervised an audio technician team and advised them during events. Managed sound recording processing during services. Directed the audio technician team to produce quality sound for services, youth events, and studio recording sessions. Set up and maintained audio/visual equipment for special events, annual meetings, charities, and other organizational events. Managed multitrack recording material; edited, mixed, and mastered weekly audio sermons. Set up the full PA system (speakers, mixers, boom stands, drum sets, and all vocal microphones for singers and preachers) according to facility acoustics for different events. Set up aux buses and cue mixes for musicians. Ordered audio and music accessories such as cables, in-ear buds, and microphones.

Audio Engineer (Media / Recording Support) at Sugar Creek Baptist Church

Assisted the media production team and worked backstage. Managed sound recording processes during services and supported the audio team for scheduled events including youth services, charity events, galas, and church concerts. Set up and maintained audio/visual equipment for special events, meetings, and other organizational events. Handled multitrack recording material, edited weekly audio sermons in post-production, and supported processing with outboard gear (delays, external reverbs, compressors). Set up music equipment for musicians and helped set up monitors. Tested cables and ensured proper operation; worked with a Studer Vista 5 digital console.