Chinedu David Chukwuka
Lagos
Summary
Live Sound Engineer with a unique talent for managing large-scale audio systems. Handled live sound for 30+ music festivals, earning praise for excellent sound quality. Reduced sound check times by 25% through efficient system setup and troubleshooting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Audio Tech
Bezaleel Sound Works
01.2008 - Current
- Planning & running of organization, setting long term & short term plans & execution of them
- Working with key personnel in planning & running of events & gigs
- Client support & follow up
- Discussing the production's sound needs with the director, sound designer, producer or client
- Helping to create a 'sound plot' - writing cues into the script/cue sheet and assisting with artistic decisions, such as the exact points at which sound effects, music and changes in sound levels are needed, enabling precise reproduction in the future
- Assisting with sourcing and pre-recording of any sound effects and music to be used
- Selecting the most suitable technical sound equipment for the production
- Setting up the FOH / Stage Consoles
- Positioning and rigging up microphones and laying cables
- Rehearsing with the performers and artistic production team, making adjustments to equipment set-up and cue sheets
- Taking direction from a stage manager
- Conducting sound checks prior to every performance.
- Stage Manager.
- Technical Manager For Concerts / Events.
Head, Audio Department
Africa Events Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Planning, set up & running of audio equipment for events as well as team management for events
- Discussing the production's sound needs with the director, sound designer, producer or client
- Helping to create a 'sound plot' - writing cues into the script/cue sheet and assisting with artistic decisions, such as the exact points at which sound effects, music and changes in sound levels are needed, enabling precise reproduction in the future
- Assisting with sourcing and pre-recording of any sound effects and music to be used
- Selecting the most suitable technical sound equipment for the production
- Setting up the control desk
- Positioning and rigging up microphones and laying cables
- Rehearsing with the performers and artistic production team, making adjustments to equipment set-up and cue sheets
- Taking direction from a deputy stage manager
- Conducting sound checks prior to every performance
- Was responsible for regular inventory & maintenance of equipment
- Client support & follow up
- Working with the Managing Director on logistics for all projects.
Audio Operator
Praise Foundation
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Planning, set up & running of audio equipment for events as well as team management for events
- Regular inventory & maintenance of equipment
- Discussing the production's sound needs with the director, sound designer, production team and client
- Creating sound scripts and cues, to help identify exactly when a sound effect, music or sound level change is needed
- Sourcing or recording sound effects and music to be inserted into a production
- Selecting technical sound equipment to suit the production
- Setting up the control desk, microphones and cables within the venue
- Rehearsing & conducting sound checks with performers and the artistic team
- Operating the sound desk during each live performance, switching between microphones and balancing the sound
- Cleaning and repairing all equipment, where necessary replacing faulty parts
- When on tour, unloading, setting up, testing, dismantling and reloading the equipment at each venue
- Client support & follow up.
Audio Technician
This Present House
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Set up & running of audio gear for services, prayer meetings & other church functions requiring the use of a Public Address System
- Inventory & maintenance of all audio/video gear
- Getting the core team & volunteers to function properly for all church functions.
Audio Operator
Twice As Nice Productions
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Recording & production in the studio
- Set up & use of audio gear for live sound reinforcement
- Liaison with clients concerning gigs & projects.
Education
Systems Operator, FOH & Stage - Audio Enginerring
Fundamentals And Pro Sound System Tech Training
The Praise Foundation Institute01.2005
Chartered Professional Diploma in Administration - Financial Administration
The Nigerian College of Administration
Lagos, Nigeria12.2003
Skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work well under pressure
Good communication skills
Good musical understanding, including pitch, rhythm and timing
Stamina to cope with long work hours
Awareness and understanding of HSE procedures and policies
IT skills
Result Oriented
Team player
Proactive
Certification
- DANTE LEVEL 1, 2, 3 Certified
- Yamaha Sound System & Installer Certified
- Shure Wireless Networking
Personal Qualities
- Analytical Ability
- Team Player
- Result Oriented
- Proactive
- Good Communication Skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Chief Audio Tech
Bezaleel Sound Works
01.2008 - Current
Head, Audio Department
Africa Events Company
01.2007 - 01.2008
Audio Operator
Praise Foundation
01.2004 - 01.2007
Audio Technician
This Present House
01.2003 - 01.2004
Audio Operator
Twice As Nice Productions
01.2001 - 01.2003
Systems Operator, FOH & Stage - Audio Enginerring
Fundamentals And Pro Sound System Tech Training
Chartered Professional Diploma in Administration - Financial Administration
The Nigerian College of Administration
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