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Hi, I'm George M. Blackwell III, a passionate music technology student currently studying at Columbia College Chicago. I thrive in hands-on environments and have gained valuable experience working with live audio setups, mixing, and AV support across various venues and events. I enjoy collaborating with others and continuously learning new technical skills in the audio and music production fields. Outside of school, I work as a Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording and freelance with AV duties, which has allowed me to sharpen my technical abilities and build strong relationships with clients and vendors. I'm enthusiastic about delivering high-quality sound experiences and supporting the creative process from behind the scenes.…Hi, I'm George M. Blackwell III, a passionate music technology student currently studying at Columbia College Chicago. I thrive in hands-on environments and have gained valuable experience working with live audio setups, mixing, and AV support across various venues and events. I enjoy collaborating with others and continuously learning new technical skills in the audio and music production fields. Outside of school, I work as a Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording and freelance with AV duties, which has allowed me to sharpen my technical abilities and build strong relationships with clients and vendors. I'm enthusiastic about delivering high-quality sound experiences and supporting the creative process from behind the scenes.

George M. Blackwell III

Stagehand, Audio Engineer, Sound Technician, +4

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Hi, I'm George M. Blackwell III, a passionate music technology student currently studying at Columbia College Chicago. I thrive in hands-on environments and have gained valuable experience working with live audio setups, mixing, and AV support across various venues and events. I enjoy collaborating with others and continuously learning new technical skills in the audio and music production fields. Outside of school, I work as a Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording and freelance with AV duties, which has allowed me to sharpen my technical abilities and build strong relationships with clients and vendors. I'm enthusiastic about delivering high-quality sound experiences and supporting the creative process from behind the scenes.…Hi, I'm George M. Blackwell III, a passionate music technology student currently studying at Columbia College Chicago. I thrive in hands-on environments and have gained valuable experience working with live audio setups, mixing, and AV support across various venues and events. I enjoy collaborating with others and continuously learning new technical skills in the audio and music production fields. Outside of school, I work as a Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording and freelance with AV duties, which has allowed me to sharpen my technical abilities and build strong relationships with clients and vendors. I'm enthusiastic about delivering high-quality sound experiences and supporting the creative process from behind the scenes.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m George M. Blackwell III, a passionate music technology student currently studying at Columbia College Chicago. I thrive in hands-on environments and have gained valuable experience working with live audio setups, mixing, and AV support across various venues and events. I enjoy collaborating with others and continuously learning new technical skills in the audio and music production fields.

Outside of school, I work as a Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording and freelance with AV duties, which has allowed me to sharpen my technical abilities and build strong relationships with clients and vendors. I’m enthusiastic about delivering high-quality sound experiences and supporting the creative process from behind the scenes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance AV at Freelance - Various Venues

March 1, 2025 - Present

Provided venue assistance at Nash Vegas and The Den in Oswego, IL. Managed location sound at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange and LRS Chicago, and handled sound for Breast Cancer 5K run in Hyde Park.

Freelance AV at Various Venues in Chicago and Oswego, IL

March 1, 2025 - Present

Provided venue assistance at Nash Vegas and The Den in Oswego, location sound at Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange and LRS Chicago, and sound support for the Breast Cancer 5K run in Hyde Park.

Tech Stage hand at The DJ Firm

July 1, 2024 - Present

Responsible for executive light and audio setups for the firm including live lights and live mixing. Duties also include loading and unloading vehicles, managing queues from wedding/event planners, and coordinating with vendors for AV upgrades and installation projects.

Tech Stage hand at The DJ Firm

July 1, 2024 - Present

Executed light and audio setups for the firm, handled live lights and live mixing during events, loaded and unloaded vehicles, worked with vendors for audio/visual upgrades and installation projects, and followed event planners' cues for weddings and other events.

Scheduling Office Assistant at Columbia College Chicago Scheduling Office

May 31, 2024 - July 30, 2025

Prepared equipment orders for students and staff, trained and educated student workers on helpdesk operations, assisted students with studio and lab equipment and room reservations, and provided IT support via phone and in-person.

Helpdesk Assistant at Columbia College Chicago Scheduling Office

May 31, 2024 - July 26, 2025

Prepared equipment orders, trained and educated student workers on helpdesk requests, assisted students with studio lab equipment and room reservations, responded to IT support requests, and provided end-user support by phone and in-person.

Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording

July 1, 2023 - Present

Handled patching on the mixing board, set up microphones and other equipment, cleaned the studio, assisted with editing sessions, and worked directly with clients during recording sessions.

Junior Engineer at Berwyn Recording

July 1, 2023 - Present

Patched mixing board, set up microphones and equipment, cleaned the studio, assisted with editing, and participated in sessions with clients.