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Engineer and producer for musical acts ranging from Country Western, Salsa, Rock and experimental projects. Direct musicians throughout the entire recording process, including preproduction preparation followed by recording, mixing and mastering engineer expertise.

Duties include screening, scheduling, managing and compensating live talent, handling casino event logistics, installation and maintenance of $40,000 sound system and occasional live sound engineer. Communicate directly with Marketing Director of casino to develop promotional concepts, consult with local media outlets and formulate plans to implement promotions. Responsible for $175,000.00 annual entertainment budget and responsible for weekly payroll duties, ensuring sub contractors are paid on time. Gross sales revenues increased by over 60% during current tenure and the Franklins Lounge was voted "Best Live Entertainment Venue" twice by an El Paso Times survey.

Procure and schedule entertainment for numerous venues and private social events, including National Acts, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy caliber artists. Analyze technical requirements and coordinate with tour managers to meet specific needs of the performing artists. Event coordinator responsibilities include contract negotiation, organize ground transport and hotel accommodations, oversee sound and lighting requirements, address detailed aspects of technical rider requirements and supervise itinerary of support team. Provide "front of house" live sound engineering for several Top 40 recording artists in support of local radio station events. Implemented successful event marketing campaigns for numerous live music venues, primarily through electronic media. Placed purchase orders directly with media outlets, writing all copy and ensuring proper and creative commercial advertisements.

Management position coordinating logistics for station events and live on air remotes. Formulate unusual event themes, coordinate with local organizations and businesses to procure event sponsorship's, delegate responsibilities to assistant personnel and oversee promotions. Conceive and produce creative radio advertisements in support of events. Assist and advise Program Director pertaining to music format direction. Administration of all on-air giveaways by DJ's.