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Phillip Gates O’Toole is an audio systems engineer and live production specialist with more than 25 years of experience designing, commissioning, and supporting complex sound and AV systems. His work spans performing arts centers, museums, higher education, corporate environments, and large-scale public events. Phillip has led system integrations, immersive audio installations, and live productions for organizations including the University of Minnesota, the Walker Art Center, and the Bell Museum. He specializes in DSP programming, system optimization, networked audio, and live performance engineering, with a strong focus on reliability, clarity, and real-world execution.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Technical Coordinator at University of Minnesota Language Center
January 1, 2023 - October 15, 2025Provide a secure, well‑managed classroom/laboratory environment and deliver high‑quality technical support to students, instructors, and staff.
Coordinator of Digital Production at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
January 1, 2021 - PresentDirect audio and video for in-person and live‑streamed services across two campuses; hire and train production staff; manage streaming upgrades and encoder workflows.
Stage Supervisor at Walker Art Center
January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025Supervise technical live performance elements in the McGuire Proscenium Theater, activate gallery spaces, building-wide events, and off-site projects; adhere to art handling guidelines.
Assistant Producer at Northern Spark
January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025Oversee all aspects of an all-night public art festival, coordinating operations, staff calendars, equipment procurement, and installation, while leading Zero Waste festival operations.
Audio Engineer and Technical Coordinator at University of Minnesota School of Music
January 1, 2018 - October 15, 2025Manage audio and video production technologies, train student employees, install and maintain streaming systems, and supervise metadata delivery to the Digital Content Library.
Technical Director at SEAMUS National Conference
December 31, 2010 - October 15, 2025Accountable for all performance technology for a large electro-acoustic music conference; advance technical needs, hire engineers for production; design and tune multi-channel systems including 8.1 surround setups.
Technical Director at SEAMUS National Conference
December 31, 2013 - October 15, 2025Accountable for all performance technology for a large electro-acoustic music conference; advance technical needs, hire engineers for production; design and tune multi-channel systems including 8.1 surround setups.
Technical Director at SEAMUS National Conference
December 31, 2017 - October 15, 2025Accountable for all performance technology for a large electro-acoustic music conference; advance technical needs, hire engineers for production; design and tune multi-channel systems including 8.1 surround setups.
Sound Arts Faculty at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
January 1, 2006 - PresentInstructor for Sound Arts 2330: Advanced Digital Sound and Music and 2340: Sound Arts Form and Design; taught microphones, ProTools, editing, signal processing, and mixing in both nonlinear and traditional studios.
Audio-Visual Service Technician at Forté
January 1, 2025 - PresentMaintain and troubleshoot AV systems (projectors, mics, video conferencing) for businesses using Crestron/Biamp/Q-SYS platforms.
Technical Coordinator at Bell Museum, University of Minnesota
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024Provide technical leadership for planetarium productions, live events, and special programs. Integrated A/V systems for immersive dome projections and multi-channel audio. Supported the production of Secrets from a Forest, an original Bell Museum film. Performed system testing, calibration, and maintenance.
Coordinator of Digital Production at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Lead production for live and streamed services across two campuses. Manage staff and technology to ensure high-quality audio, video, and live streaming experiences. Led commissioning of new sound, lighting, and streaming systems. Implemented Canon PTZ cameras and New Tek TriCaster TC1 system for multi-camera broadcasts. Rebuilt the production team and trained new technicians in live audio/video operations.
Page Two Stage Supervisor at Walker Art Center
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021Supervised technical production for live performances, interdisciplinary installations, and contemporary art events. Engineered performances for artists including John Zorn, Björk, and Meredith Monk. Calibrated and deployed large-scale sound systems for touring artists. Managed the production team and trained new technicians in live audio/video operations.
Assistant Producer at Northern Spark Festival
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Managed technical teams and logistics for outdoor concerts and multi-site public arts programming (3,000–5,000 attendees per event). Coordinated staging, power, and audio for complex outdoor performances. Supervised site operations for large public art installations.
Adjunct Faculty, Sound Arts at Minneapolis Community & Technical College
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Taught Advanced Digital Sound and Music and Sound Arts Form and Design.
Audio Engineer & Technical Coordinator at University of Minnesota – School of Music
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2018Directed all aspects of live production and recording for ensembles, concerts, and touring performances. Engineered hundreds of classical, choral, and jazz performances. Designed, installed, and maintained multi-venue audio and broadcast systems. Hired, trained, and supervised a new production team across two campuses. Delivered archival audio content to the University’s Digital Content Library.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Sound Design for Theater and Performance Technology at University of Minnesota
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Bachelor of Arts with Honors in English Literature & Spanish Language at Warren Wilson College
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Master of Fine Arts – Sound Design for Theatre and Performance Technology at University of Minnesota – Department of Theatre Arts & Dance
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Bachelor of Arts with Honors – English Literature & Spanish Language at Warren Wilson College – Ashville, NC
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Qualifications
First Aid/CPR/AED
January 1, 2017 - October 15, 2025ASA Sailing Certification (101–105, 118)
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
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