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I’m Joshua Aaron Estrada, a multifaceted A/V technician and immersive event designer with 16+ years of professional and freelance experience spanning music venues, festivals, high-end sales, and corporate environments. I specialize in sound design and production, live video mixing, projection mapping, stage management, and full-spectrum audio systems, delivering engaging experiences from concept to execution.
I lead with a customer-first mindset, trust my technical intuition, and have experience coordinating large teams on high-profile projects. I’m continually updating my toolkit with the latest tools, AI workflows, remote collaboration platforms, and immersive tech trends to keep events fresh and impactful.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Work Experience
Freelance A/V Technician, VJ & Stage Manager at Self-Employed
January 1, 2008 - PresentPerformed ongoing freelance and weekend production work from 2008 to present alongside full-time roles. Delivered technical production, video design, and immersive experiences for music events and private functions. Provided full VJ services using Resolume for The Fantastic Host event group (2010–2020). Managed sound and stage for regional festivals in 2018, ensuring seamless artist transitions and support. Designed, executed multi-projector immersive environments across various indoor and outdoor venues, handling projector setup, calibration, and breakdown to ensure optimal video presentation.
Stage Manager at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
December 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025Managed monthly evening events at one of Denver’s premier music venues from 2017 to 2019. Responsibilities included booking talent, coordinating audio and lighting setups, managing stage plots, and handling artist hospitality and communications. Worked directly with venue production teams to maintain high-quality and consistent event experiences.
Floor Manager at Best Buy / Magnolia Musical Instruments Division
December 31, 2014 - July 10, 2025Managed staff, equipment demonstrations, and scheduling of both in-store and remote music-related events from 2009 to 2014. Oversaw customer engagement related to audio/video and musical gear, aligning staff and product knowledge with client needs. Assisted in launching and growing Best Buy’s MI division through community outreach and event management. Led internal product training and troubleshooting to ensure high customer satisfaction.
National Commercial Sales Manager at Grow Generation
January 1, 2023 - July 10, 2025Managed high-end commercial sales for large-scale agricultural clients across the U.S. from 2016 to 2023. Directed multi-storefront operations during the first three years, supervising teams of up to 10 employees. Led a nationwide portfolio of commercial accounts for the final four years, tailoring solutions for complex equipment needs. Maintained strong client relationships while navigating COVID-19 impacts and operational downsizing.
Freelance A/V Technician, VJ & Stage Manager at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - PresentDelivered technical production, video design, and immersive experiences for music events and private functions. Provided full VJ services using Resolume for The Fantastic Host event group (2010–2020). Ran sound and managed the stage for regional festivals (2018), ensuring seamless transitions and artist support. Designed and executed multi-projector immersive builds across indoor and outdoor venues including Exdo Event Center, Milk Bar/COClubs, Summit Music Hall, Civic Center Park, and Temple Night Club. Responsible for projector setup, calibration, and breakdown, and ensured optimal video presentation under varying conditions.
Stage Manager at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
December 31, 2019 - September 28, 2025Managed monthly evening events at one of Denver’s premier music venues. Responsible for booking talent, coordinating audio/lighting setups, managing stage plots, and handling artist hospitality and communication. Worked directly with venue production teams to maintain a consistent, high-quality experience.
Floor Manager at Best Buy / Magnolia Musical Instruments Division
December 31, 2014 - September 28, 2025Managed staff, equipment demos, and scheduling of both in-store and remote music-related events. Oversaw customer engagement for audio/video and musical gear, aligning staff and product knowledge with client needs. Helped launch and grow Best Buy’s MI division through community outreach and event management. Led internal training for product use and troubleshooting, ensuring high retention and customer satisfaction.
National Commercial Sales Manager at Grow Generation
December 31, 2023 - September 28, 2025Managed high-end commercial sales for large-scale agricultural clients across the U.S. Directed multi-storefront operations (first 3 years), supervising teams of up to 10 employees. For the final 4 years, led a nationwide portfolio of commercial accounts, tailoring solutions for complex equipment needs. Maintained strong relationships with clients while navigating COVID-19-related business impacts and operational downsizing.
Freelance A/V Technician, VJ & Stage Manager at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2008 - PresentDelivered technical production, video design, and immersive experiences for music events and private functions. Provided full VJ services using Resolume for The Fantastic Host event group (2010–2020). Managed sound, stage, and artist hospitality for regional festivals (2018) and designed multi-projector immersive builds for venues including Exdo Event Center, Milk Bar/COClubs, Summit Music Hall, Civic Center Park, and Temple Night Club. Handled projector setup, calibration, and breakdown to ensure optimal video presentation under varying conditions.
Stage Manager at Ophelia's Electric Soapbox
January 1, 2019 - September 28, 2025Managed monthly evening events at Denver's premier music venue, booking talent, coordinating audio/lighting setups, managing stage plots, and handling artist hospitality and communication; collaborated with venue production teams to maintain a high-quality experience.
Floor Manager at Best Buy / Magnolia Musical Instruments Division
January 1, 2014 - September 28, 2025Managed staff, equipment demos, scheduling of in-store and remote music events; led customer engagement for audio/video and musical gear; launched and grew the Magnolia MI division through community outreach and event management; led internal training.
National Commercial Sales Manager at Grow Generation
January 1, 2023 - September 28, 2025Managed high-end commercial sales for large-scale agricultural clients across the U.S.; directed multi-storefront operations (first 3 years) with teams of up to 10; for the final four years led a nationwide portfolio, maintaining relationships and navigating COVID-19 impacts.
Freelance A/V Technician, Studio Production & Stage Manager at Various Clients (Freelance)
January 1, 2008 - PresentDelivered technical production, video design, and immersive experiences for music events, private functions, and art installations. Wrote songs from beginning to end for multiple parts and projects. Met deadlines and implemented revision requests. Provided full VJ services using Resolume for The Fantastic Host event group (2010–2020). Ran sound and managed the stage for the Yoga Dome at Sonic Bloom Festival (2018), ensuring seamless transitions and artist support. Designed and executed multi-projector immersive builds across indoor and outdoor venues. Handled projector setup, calibration, and breakdown while ensuring optimal video presentation under varying conditions.
Stage Manager at Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox
January 1, 2019 - October 6, 2025Managed monthly evening events at one of Denver’s premier music venues. Responsible for booking talent, coordinating audio/lighting setups, managing stage plots, and handling artist hospitality and communication. Worked directly with venue production teams to maintain a consistent, high-quality experience.
Floor Manager at Best Buy / Magnolia Musical Instruments Division
January 1, 2014 - October 6, 2025Managed staff, equipment demos, and scheduling of both in-store and remote music-related events. Oversaw customer engagement for audio/video and musical gear, aligning staff and product knowledge with client needs. Helped launch and grow Best Buy’s MI division through community outreach and event management. Led internal training for product use and troubleshooting, ensuring high retention and customer satisfaction.
National Commercial Sales Manager at Grow Generation
January 1, 2023 - October 6, 2025Managed high-end commercial sales for large-scale agricultural clients across the U.S. Directed multi-storefront operations (first 3 years), supervising teams of up to 10 employees. For the final four years, led a nationwide portfolio of commercial accounts, tailoring solutions for complex equipment needs. Maintained strong relationships with clients while navigating COVID-19 business impacts and operational downsizing.
Production Writer at Various
January 1, 2008 - PresentProduced production writing for various clients while freelancing; contributed scripts and copy for multiple video and stage projects in collaboration with designers and engineers to meet project deadlines.
Education
Qualifications
Customer Service Expert Level 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Problem Solving & Solutions Building
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Training Dealing With Difficult People – Course Completion
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Customer Service Expert Level 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Problem Solving & Solutions Building Training
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Dealing With Difficult People – Course Completion
January 11, 2030 - September 28, 2025Customer Service Expert Level 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Problem Solving & Solutions Building Training
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Dealing With Difficult People – Course Completion
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Retail, Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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