Andrew "AJ" Diehl

AUDIO ENGINEER | Sound Designer | Disc Jockey | Production Manager

EVENT AUDIO/ VISUAL TECHNICIAN | Audio/ Visual INTEGRATOr

EDUCATION

St. Charles North High School (SCN), St. Charles, IL Aug. 2009 – Aug. 2016
GED Diploma

Michigan Technological University (MTU), Houghton, MI Aug. 2012 – Aug. 2016
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Sound Design.

Currently based out of Chicagoland Area, IL, and am able to travel.

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Each day is a new learning experience and a chance to get my hands dirty. From operating a sound board at a conference, system integrator for classrooms and some home audiovisual installations, stagehand for any production or warehouse maintenance, wireless camera operator for image magnification during athletic and special events or concerts, production manager for a non-profit student-volunteer based music festival, to sound designer or system integrator for the smallest of sounds or clean cable runs in film, theatre, live event, music, radio, and installations.

Dipping my hands into anything and everything related to the entertainment industry to allows me to fully understand what each position does on any project and am constantly learning how to communicate and operate with clients and crew, creating new connections and gathering potential resources for current and future projects, effectively create a fun, comfortable, safe, and productive environment for everyone around me, and to create the highest quality of product possible. I try to not only improve my personal growth, but to those who ask or visibly do not have experience in performing a specific task, all without judgment and with respect. My positivity, hard work ethic, effective organizational skills, ability to work under high stress, and willingness to constantly and quickly learn allows me to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish and go above and beyond the call for any task or project.

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Major EXPERIENCE

Disc Jockey/ Audio Engineer – Provide audio, visual, and image magnification for weddings, private parties, corporate events, theatre shows, concerts, etc.
Sound Designer – Create creative and collaborate on sounds/ music for film, theatre, art, music production, etc.
Production Management – Manage and organize tours, corporate events, concerts, conferences, installations, etc.
Event Audio/ Visual Technician – Setup/ run/ strike audio/ visual systems for events, corporate, festivals, etc.

Silver Screen Events, Chicago & Surrounding Areas, IL | May 2017 - Current
Freelance - Audio/ Visual Technician | Camera Operator | Warehouse Laborer | Stagehand

Setup/ run/ strike audio, visual, and image magnification systems for events, corporate, conferences, festivals, etc. with contracted company through Silver Screen Events.
Assist in different company warehouses on organization, cleanliness, updating, testing of equipment, rental/ show prep, truck loading and unloading, etc.
Represent production company in charge of the event and this company as well.

Arlen Music Productions, Chicago & Surrounding Areas, IL | April 2017 - Current
Freelance - Assistant Audio Engineer

Assist Lead Audio Engineer in setup, operation, and teardown of sound system and lighting equipment for of a variety of different bands and orchestras.
Run audio for special events, weddings, bar mitzvahs, galas, etc.

Luxe Productions, Elk Grove, IL | February 2017 - Current
Freelance - Audio Technician | Audio Assistant | Warehouse Laborer | Video Technician

Setup/ run/ strike audio, visual, and image magnification systems for events, corporate, conferences, festivals, etc.
Assist in warehouse on organization, cleanliness, updating, and testing of equipment.
Deliver/ setup/ strike audio/ visual systems for rental purposes.

Setup/ run/ strike audio, visual, and image magnification systems for events, corporate, conferences, festivals, etc.
Assist in warehouse on organization, cleanliness, updating, and testing of equipment and cabling.
Represent hotel audio/ visual department and setup/ run/ strike audio/ visual systems for associated events.
Work with clientele to appropriately plan and execute the needs of the project/ rental.
Deliver/ setup/ strike audio/ visual systems for rental purposes.
Install/ remove/ provide support for audio/ visual equipment and cabling in banquet halls, restaurants, educational facilities, conference rooms, outdoor venues, etc.

Setup/ run/ strike audio, visual, and image magnification systems for events, corporate, conferences, festivals, etc. with contracted company through Chicago Labor & Production Services/ Chicago Stagehand.
Assist in different company warehouses on organization, cleanliness, updating, testing of equipment, rental/ show prep, truck loading and unloading, etc.
Represent production company in charge of the event and this company as well.

K&N Media, Chicago, IL | June 2016 - Current
Freelance - Project Manager | Team Member

Create a system for archiving contracts, work orders, projects and media material.
Help schedule employees, manage projects, coordinate equipment rentals, work one-on-one with clients, find sales, etc.
Run or assist on photography and videography shoots, editing, event management, sound design, etc.

ShowCrewNetwork.com, Chicago, IL | June 2016 - Current
Freelance - Stagehand | Etc.

Contracted to primarily work as a stagehand for live events with Sound Investment.
Setup/ run/ strike audio, visual, and image magnification systems for events, corporate, conferences, festivals, etc. with contracted company through the website.

Mr. Handyman of Naperville, Geneva, IL | May 2016 - August 2016
Employed - Apprentice | General Laborer

Assist technicians on construction/ install, repair, trash removal and demolition of various residential and commercial locations.
Work on small projects from lawn mowing, power washing, appliance moving, etc.
Serve as office assistant with organization, cleanliness, and gopher duties.

Michigan Technological University Athletics Video Production Crew, Houghton, MI | August 2014 - May 2016
Employed - Video Assistant | Camera Operator | Sound Mixer

Organize and assist in setup/ run crew/ teardown/ production of audio, visual, and image magnification (stationary and mobile) equipment for live broadcasts/ webcasting of various varsity sport teams and special events to local news stations, university cable network and online.
Assist on various projects, repairs and installations with the Broadcast Engineer.
Maintain a clean audio signal as a backup soundboard and audio playback operator.

Michigan Technological University Media Technology Services (IT Department), Houghton, MI | June 2015 - May 2016
Employed - Media Specialist

Assist on install of audio and visual systems for classrooms, multimedia workshops, special events, etc.
Maintain organization within storerooms and offices.
Troubleshoot and assist on repairs and maintenance for audio and visual equipment.

Michigan Technological University Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Houghton, MI | June 2015 - May 2016
Employed - Crew Member

Assist on any events that come through the theatre from movies to large productions of the Nutcracker and various other events.
Positions vary from stagehand, stage manager, light board operator, soundboard operator, etc.

Houghton Community Broadcasting Center, Chicago, IL | February 2013 - May 2016
Employed - Live Soundboard Operator

Manage broadcast levels and equipment for an online and radio stream from WOLV FM 97.7 FM, WCCY 1400 AM, and K-Bear 102.3 FM stations.
Handle on-air prize giveaways during live sport events.

Michigan Technological University WMTU 91.9 FM College Radio, Houghton, MI | January 2014 - May 2016
Volunteer - Production Manager

Create and manage various documentation for catering, artist housing/ riders/ contracts, rental lists, budgets, production schedules, venue and local law information, sponsorship's, and more.
Manage a student volunteer crew of 30+ students ranging from crew chiefs and stagehands to ticket collectors and marketing director.
Maintain artist, agency and audience relations.
Serve as the liaison between the radio station and the university, local law enforcement, and local businesses.

Michigan Technological University WMTU 91.9 FM College Radio, Houghton, MI | January 2013 - August 2015
Volunteer - Broadcast Supervisor

Chief Operator in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements and regulations.
Develop and manage radio station broadcast schedule and train 75+ disc jockeys semesterly.
Monitor airwave action and work with staff to provide the highest quality content to use for all members.
Host events promoting participation among members.
Handle any disputes internally between disc jockeys, station staff, the university and local community.
Create, develop and host weekly radio shows and substitute for any unavailable show hosts.

Michigan Technological University Sound & Lighting Services, Houghton, MI | August 2013 - May 2016
Employed - Audio/ Visual Technician

Manage and execute setup/ run crew/ teardown of audio and visual equipment for live shows and rentals.
Provide audio playback material for various events.

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

Willow Creek Association: The Global Leadership Summit – 2016
USITT Conference & Stage Expo: SoundLab Student Volunteer – 2016
International Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention – 2013 & 2015
United States Institute for Theatre Technology Conference – 2013 & 2016
SynAudCon Workshop on Pro Sound Principles and Practices – USITT 2013
Meyer Sound Workshop: Fundamentals of System Design, Implementation and Optimization – 2013
Meyer Sound Workshop: The Mixing
Workshop – 2013
Kennedy Center for American College Theater (Region 3) – 2013 & 2014

AWARDS & CERTIFICATES

Certificate of Participation in Sapsis Rigging Inc.: Stage Rigging & Mechanics Seminar (2015)
Kennedy Center American College Theater: Certificate of Merit for Music Composition in “Alternate Realities” (2014)
Kennedy Center American College Theater: Finalist for Regional Design Project in Unrealized Sound Design Finalist (2014)

ORGANIZATIONS

WMTU 91.9 FM College Radio Houghton - 2012-2016
Disc Jockey
Above the Bridge Records (AtBR) – 2012-2016
Member (12-16) | Secretary (13-15) Treasurer (15-16)
MTU Audio Engineering Society (AES) – 2013-2016
Member (13-16) | Secretary (14-15)
United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) - 2013-Current
Member
Audio Engineering Society
(AES - International) 2013-Current
Member

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Audio/ Visual Technician for The Dojo
(Art Collective) - 2016-Current
Student Production Manager for Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra “Shakespeare at the Symphony” – 2016
Audio Engineer for Chicago’s Contemporary Circus Festival (CCCF) – 2015
Audio Engineer & Stagehand for Farm Block Music Festival – 2015-Current
Sound Designer & Composer for Tech Theatre Company – Alternate Realities (2014)
Assistant Sound Designer for Northwestern University’s S.I.T.E. Festival – Thou Proud Dream (2014), Far Away (2014)
Assistant System Tech for Tech Theatre Company – Brighton Beach Memoirs (2013), Nice People Dancing to Good Country Music (2016)
Wireless Engineer for Tech Theatre Company – Fiddler on the Roof (2013), Rose & The Rime (2014)
Stage Manager & Run Crew for PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp Fundraiser with Alan Parsons – 2014
Lighting Assistant & Board Operator for Pine Mountain Music Festival – 2015