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I’m David Blackwell, a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for audio engineering and a knack for building strong industry relationships. I leverage expertise in inside and outside sales, account management, and technical know-how to drive revenue and deliver remarkable sound experiences. In parallel with my sales career, I’ve pursued freelance and live-audio work—recording, mixing, and producing music—helping clients achieve polished outcomes while keeping the gear, projects, and teams aligned through clear communication and hands-on project management.…I’m David Blackwell, a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for audio engineering and a knack for building strong industry relationships. I leverage expertise in inside and outside sales, account management, and technical know-how to drive revenue and deliver remarkable sound experiences. In parallel with my sales career, I’ve pursued freelance and live-audio work—recording, mixing, and producing music—helping clients achieve polished outcomes while keeping the gear, projects, and teams aligned through clear communication and hands-on project management.

David Blackwell

Audio Engineer, Sound Technician, Musician, +2

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I’m David Blackwell, a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for audio engineering and a knack for building strong industry relationships. I leverage expertise in inside and outside sales, account management, and technical know-how to drive revenue and deliver remarkable sound experiences. In parallel with my sales career, I’ve pursued freelance and live-audio work—recording, mixing, and producing music—helping clients achieve polished outcomes while keeping the gear, projects, and teams aligned through clear communication and hands-on project management.…I’m David Blackwell, a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for audio engineering and a knack for building strong industry relationships. I leverage expertise in inside and outside sales, account management, and technical know-how to drive revenue and deliver remarkable sound experiences. In parallel with my sales career, I’ve pursued freelance and live-audio work—recording, mixing, and producing music—helping clients achieve polished outcomes while keeping the gear, projects, and teams aligned through clear communication and hands-on project management.

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I’m David Blackwell, a results-driven Business Development Manager with a passion for audio engineering and a knack for building strong industry relationships. I leverage expertise in inside and outside sales, account management, and technical know-how to drive revenue and deliver remarkable sound experiences.

In parallel with my sales career, I’ve pursued freelance and live-audio work—recording, mixing, and producing music—helping clients achieve polished outcomes while keeping the gear, projects, and teams aligned through clear communication and hands-on project management.

Skills

Pro Tools

Salesforce

Experience Level

Pro Tools

Expert

Salesforce

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

New Equipment Sales Manager / Online Marketing at PTB Sales

August 1, 2014 - Present

Sales of vacuum pumps and blowers across multiple industries; represented PTB Sales as a distributor for large vacuum OEMs (MD-Kinney, Leybold, Anest Iwata, Gardner Denver, and more), generating $1,000,000+ in annual revenue; reported directly to OEMs and exceeded revenue goals by ~150%; acquired and managed new accounts including Rolls Royce, JPL NASA, Northrop Grumman, Coca Cola; issuing quotations and processing POs; spoke with end users to answer questions, find solutions, and drive sales. Online marketing included leading a website project in 2020, supervising a 5000+ page online store (pricing/configuration integration with Salesforce), and growing eBay sales (+$65k/year; 200% growth).

Freelance Audio Engineer, Self-Employed

June 1, 2016 - Present

Audio engineering—recording and mixing projects for clients; composing original music; film editing; acquiring, advertising, and selling music equipment.

Live Sound at The Rose, Pasadena

July 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020

Set up stage, cables, and equipment for live sound.