Joseph I. Castro

Audio Engineer/Music Instructor at Bach to Rock

Deliver instruction in mixing and mastering using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and methodology. Teach music production and instruments (vocals, guitar, drums, and piano) using the curriculum and Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, or Pro Tools. Manage classroom time effectively to balance students' needs and attention. Adapt to DJ or Music Production students interested in diverse styles (e.g., Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, House, Oldies). Coach Music Production students for Live Performance. Provide administrative support, including move, set up, or break down equipment at the school and events. Perform basic repair of minor school equipment and assist with equipment inventory.

HP Sales Representative/ Remote at Hewlett Packard (HP)

To exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers. Maintained positive relationships with clients through effective communication and demonstrated the ability to troubleshoot printing equipment and software issues to achieve customer satisfaction. Assisted and trained Best Buy Employees to demonstrate HP Printers. Engaged customers in conversation, orchestrating sales for new HP printers, and managed inventory in collaboration with store management.

Audio/Visual Technician at PSAV

Maintained a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication. Understood the technical aspects of the job and demonstrated basic operational ability to troubleshoot and problem solve with equipment and software issues. Monitored events and checked in on customers throughout the day. Ensured ownership, hospitality, professionalism, responsiveness, safety conscious behavior, action orientation, tech savviness, and accountability.

Audio/Visual Technician at SOS Entertainment

Be a point of contact for clients and crew on the day of an event to ensure that all aspects of the event run smoothly and exceed the client’s expectations. Prepare, load and transport equipment to events as determined by the packing list. Transport, setup and manage Audio Systems (including line arrays, RF); act as A1 Audio Engineer on events. Transport, setup and manage intelligent/DMX Lighting packages, truss structures, and execute varied crew responsibilities. Troubleshoot and solve issues presented by clients or other crew throughout the event.

Audio/Visual Technician at Freelance

Offering services to help DJs and audio technicians at live music events. Worked live events for artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Lil Wayne, Paul McCartney, Blink-182. Coordinated with A1 engineers to complete stage setup, cabling, microphone setup, LED light setup, and truss setup. Offered recording services at studios for professional artists and demonstrated knowledge of audio technology, including microphones, cables, mic techniques, and live recording.