As a musician, I’ve been writing & recording my own music for decades now. In addition to conventional releases, I’ve had the opportunity to also compose and mix for picture over the years. With a keen ear & eye for details and strong organizational skills, I am confident I would be a solid addition to your team.

Christopher Wiitala

As a musician, I’ve been writing & recording my own music for decades now. In addition to conventional releases, I’ve had the opportunity to also compose and mix for picture over the years. With a keen ear & eye for details and strong organizational skills, I am confident I would be a solid addition to your team.

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As a musician, I’ve been writing & recording my own music for decades now. In addition to conventional releases, I’ve had the opportunity to also compose and mix for picture over the years. With a keen ear & eye for details and strong organizational skills, I am confident I would be a solid addition to your team.

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Work Experience

Assistant Manager, First Aid Tent at Pitchfork Music Festival
July 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Managed onsite volunteer staff and co-managed the First Aid tent during the festival in 2023 and 2024.
Assistant Lighting Technician at Halsey - SiriusXM Small Stage Series concert
September 30, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Assisted with building and preparing lighting fixtures at Upstaging, Illinois, and worked setup and strike of the show in Philadelphia.
Assistant Merch Manager at Sabrina Claudio Truth Is Tour
November 30, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Drove merchandise truck, loaded and counted inventory, restocked during shows, sold merchandise using atVenu, and prepared VIP areas during October-November 2019 tour.
Tour Sustainability Assistant at U2 Joshua Tree Tour 2017
May 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Handled tour sustainability needs including coordinating with Tour Director and department heads, creating signage, and sourcing eco-friendly supplies for VIP rooms and buses during pre-production.
Lighting Director at Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
April 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Designed lighting and integrated rented floor package with house rigs for two shows in Texas in April 2016.
Lighting Designer and Backline Technician at Delta Spirit
December 31, 2015 - August 6, 2025
Responsible for designing and running light shows, and setting up and tearing down backline gear during 2014-2015 tours.
Runner at Lincoln Hall/Schubas
December 31, 2013 - August 6, 2025
Transported artists to/from airports, hotels, and venues in Chicago in 2013.
FOH / Monitor Engineer at Bub City
December 31, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Ran house sound and monitors, advanced production needs, maintained systems, and handled artist payments for regional and national acts during 2013-2014.
Audio Engineer and Stagehand at Production Resource Group
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Set up sound, lights and staging, ran sound at conferences and events, assisted with gear setup and teardown from 2011-2016.
Audio Technician (A2) at Harpo Productions
December 31, 2014 - August 6, 2025
Assisted in FOH studio mixing, booming audience during Q&A, band backline setup, mic patching, cable management, and other audio department duties from 2011-2014.
Assistant Manager, Staging Crew at Total Entertainment Group
December 31, 2006 - August 6, 2025
Sourced and managed staging crew at various festivals over summer seasons between 2003-2006.
Assistant Production Manager at Cornerstone Festival
December 31, 2012 - August 6, 2025
Coordinated production companies, artists, electricians, and event staff to ensure smooth festival operations; maintained rental backline and PA equipment from 2003 to 2012.
Producer and Location Sound Engineer at Edelman
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and recorded sound for clients including eBay Collectibles, Girl Scouts of America, Icy Hot, AstraZeneca, and Reynolds Wrap. Managed budgets, crew hiring, travel arrangements, payroll, and tax documents from 2022 to present.
Rigging Grip at Showtime - The Chi (Season 6)
March 31, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Set up and struck grip-related support, scaffolding, and black out tents in March 2024.
Transportation Driver at Amazon - Paper Girls Season 1
October 31, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Drove key cast and crew around Chicago and surrounding cities in a 15-passenger van from May to October 2021.
Video and Photo Production Vendor at Microsoft / Assembly Media
December 31, 2020 - August 6, 2025
Coordinated and executed video and photography production for Microsoft stores, including co-producing, staffing, location sound, filming, editing, and music composition from 2017 to 2020.
Video Producer and Camera Operator at Golin
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Produced short documentaries, conceptual spots, and event videos for clients including Humana, FedEx, Purina, McDonalds, PetSmart, Toyota, and Patrón. Duties included camera operation, location sound recording, interviews, and producing from 2012-2016.
Producer and Location Sound Engineer at Edelman
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced and handled location sound engineering for various clients including eBay Collectibles, Girl Scouts of America, Icy Hot, AstraZeneca, and Reynolds Wrap.
Rigging Grip at Showtime - The Chi
March 1, 2024 - Present
Worked as a rigging grip setting up and striking grip related support, scaffolding, and blackout tents for The Chi Season 6.
Transportation Department at Amazon - Paper Girls Season 1
October 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Responsible for driving key cast and crew during the production period from May to October 2021.
Vendor at Microsoft / Assembly Media
December 31, 2020 - August 6, 2025
Executed roles including co-producing, staffing, location sound recording, filming, editing and composing music for a range of projects for Microsoft Stores.
Producer at Golin
December 31, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Produced short documentary style videos, conceptual spots and event videos for clients including Humana, FedEx, Purina, McDonalds, PetSmart, Toyota, and Patrón.

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