I'm Richard Lee Elliott Jr, a versatile audio-visual professional based in Minneapolis with extensive experience in live sound, recording, and media production. I thrive in collaborative environments, building stage setups, designing soundscapes, and delivering polished projects for diverse clients. Over the years I've balanced hands-on technical work with studio management and creative scoring, from scoring educational documentaries to running a busy recording studio. I love learning new technologies, training others, and helping teams bring ideas to life.

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I'm Richard Lee Elliott Jr, a versatile audio-visual professional based in Minneapolis with extensive experience in live sound, recording, and media production. I thrive in collaborative environments, building stage setups, designing soundscapes, and delivering polished projects for diverse clients. Over the years I've balanced hands-on technical work with studio management and creative scoring, from scoring educational documentaries to running a busy recording studio. I love learning new technologies, training others, and helping teams bring ideas to life.

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I’m Richard Lee Elliott Jr, a versatile audio-visual professional based in Minneapolis with extensive experience in live sound, recording, and media production. I thrive in collaborative environments, building stage setups, designing soundscapes, and delivering polished projects for diverse clients.

Over the years I’ve balanced hands-on technical work with studio management and creative scoring, from scoring educational documentaries to running a busy recording studio. I love learning new technologies, training others, and helping teams bring ideas to life.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Work Experience

MUSIC PRODUCER at RICHLEE PRODUCTIONS
February 20, 2016 - Present
CREATING CUSTOM INSTRUMENTALS FOR ARTIST FROM THE GROUND UPAS WELL AS ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION ON SONGS SENT TO ME.
RECORDING ENGINEER at Rx STUDIOS
April 1, 2016 - Present
DJ at GOOD JOB DJS
June 1, 2017 - Present
DJ'D RESIDENCIES//WENT ON A SOLD OUT NATIONAL TOUR//INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE//EXPERIENCED WEDDING DJ//AND MAKING ORIGINAL WORKS AND REMIXES
AV Technician / Build & Strike Crew at Williams Signal
January 1, 2022 - November 20, 2025
Part of a 3rd party AV crew booked by media production companies to set up and breakdown events, concerts, and conferences. Gained experience in screen building, stage design, cabling, and staging for sound and video.
Composer / Sound Designer at BFRESH Productions
January 1, 2017 - November 20, 2025
Musically scored educational and informational documentaries and advertisements with original works. Remote work with few edits; used Logic Pro and FL Studio.
DJ / Stagehand at Curbside Productions
January 1, 2018 - November 20, 2025
One of the main DJs, handled live stage setup and sound design. Also involved in stage lighting, audio setup, OBS livestreaming, and creating graphics/logos for video playback.
Studio Manager / Engineer at Profile Studios
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Managed a recording studio, overseeing pricing, scheduling, gear selection, sound engineering, customer service, and leading session workflow.

Education

Semester program in Media Production (Non-Degree) at Full Sail University
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
General Studies Coursework (Non-Degree) at Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

BEST SOUND DESIGN 48 HOUR FILM FEST
May 20, 2017 - May 20, 2017
BEST SCORE 48 HOUR FIL M FESTIVAL
May 20, 2018 - May 20, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Computers & Electronics, Retail, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services