Preston Wendel is an audio engineer and musician seeking a technical audio position where he can utilize his skills in music production, sound design, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and post production editing. He has experience working as a personal assistant to composer William Basinski where he engineered recordings, operated Pro Tools and Ableton Live, distributed records, and maintained a recording studio. Preston also has experience working as a runner and assistant at The Village Recorder, providing session support and facility maintenance.

1. Preston Wendel
Motivated musician and audio engineer, who is passionate and dedicated to community arts and
creative collaborations. I am seeking a technical audio position in a music, sound design,
or post production office with an adventurous and hard-working team, where I can be a dependable
asset to a growing company that is making an innovative impact on audio technology.
Sound Design Mixing Recording Music Production
Pro Tools Foley Post Production Editing ADR
Ableton Live Mastering Acoustics Public Engagement
Detailed Determined Quick Learner Positive
William Basinski (Composer) 3.13 - Current
Personal assistant
Engineering, production, tracking, Pro Tools & Live operator, record distribution, online public relations, maintenance of
property including recording studio. Engineer credits on his recent releases “Cascade” & “The Deluge” and his upcoming
“A Shadow in Time.”
The Village Recorder 8.2014 - 3.2015
Runner / Assistant
Setting up sessions (outboard gear, microphones, getting signal through consoles to Pro Tools), assisting sessions, maintenance
of all facilities, running errands, cash handling, reception, opening & closing procedures
Venice Grind 1.2012 - 6.2014
Sales Associate / Barista
Customer service, cash handling, making delicious high quality beverages!
Experimental Half Hour (Online Performance show) Summer 2013
Episodes 38 & 39
Freelance mixing & mastering
Sorbet Magazine’s feature on Dita Von Teese Summer 2013
Freelance Mixing
Noise reduction on damaged audio, music editing, mixing and mastering for online content featuring Dita Von Teese
Community Arts Resources 7.2010 - Current
Production Assistant (Ciclavia, Getty family festival, GLOW festival)
Independently contract out my services for production work at various community events / festivals. Fundraising to create
awareness of positive community art development and sustainability.
William Basinski Composer 917.627.2036
Andrew Blinka Venice Grind 310.650.1095
Rachel Burke CARS LA 213.365.0605
2936 Castle Heights Ave, LA CA 90034
310.918.9271
Prestonwendel529@gmail.com
Musician’s Institute 1.2012 - 4.2013
- Audio Engineering
Portland State University 9.2008 - 12.2010
- Liberal Studies
-Music, Sociology, Psychology, & Creative Writing