1. David Gourdine
3626 Chatham Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(443) 934-6578 | Ldgourdine@towsonalumni.org
Audio Engineer
Live Sound Engineering | Business Development | Project Management
Passionate Audio Engineer with a natural talent for pairing audio hardware with electronics and software, to bring sound to life.
● Experienced in the installation, design, and operation of sound broadcasting equipment, including small and large format
consoles.
● Demonstrates an acumen for producing best quality sound during live shows and familiar with studio recordings.
● Innate ability to build sustainable professional relations through effective communication and business development skills.
Objective Statement: Seeking to transpose my skills and expertise within exciting and challenging projects in the music industry.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Sound system design
Project Management
Microphone technologies
Music industry
Noise suppression
Fault analysis
Speaker systems
Audio electronics
Business Development
Analytical Skills
Effective Communication
Client Relations
EXPERIENCE
Klassic Sound (Baltimore, MD)
Audio Engineer Apprentice | April 2016 - Present
Worked on over 10 Live Sound Events as a Live Sound Engineer.
● Installing and Sweeping Live Sound Systems.
● Monitoring /Adjusting sound systems during live performances.
● Troubleshooting technical issues with sound system during live performances.
● Leveraged effective microphone techniques in miking musicians and vocalists.
● Working with Digital Signal processing and power amplifiers.
● Equipment handled: Subwoofers, Midrange, Hi Frequency Speakers,Amplifiers and Mixers.
● Web Development: Re-building company website from the ground up with SEO and metadata.
● Involved in Social Media Marketing and Branding, promoting the company via Instagram and Facebook.
● Creating and launching promotional videos for events online. Spearheading the development of new logos and banners for the
company.
Merriweather Post Pavilion (Baltimore, MD)
Hospitality & Customer Service | April 2016 - September 2016 (Ongoing)
● Driving repeat business by delivering excellent customer service, fostering client interactions and providing efficient assis tance
and problem-solving.
● Operating POS devices to log food and beverage orders.
EDUCATION Recording Connection Audio School Program (Baltimore, MD) | October 2016
Post Graduation Certificate: Live Sound Engineering Curriculum
● Microphone Design,Sound System Design,frequencyResponse,Dynamic Range &
Headroom,Harmonic Distortion,Input& Output Impedance,Signal Processing , Live
Sound Indoors and Outdoors, Sound Theory, Front of House Mixing and Monitor
Systems.
Towson University (Towson, MD) | May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (GPA: 3.44)
● Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity: Social Relations Chair
● Dean’s Honor List:Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, and Spring 2015
● Relevant Coursework: Calculus for Business Applications, Data & Information
Management, Legal Environment of Business, Principles of Microeconomics,
Principles ofFinancial Accounting,Project Management, and Writing for Business &
Industry