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Joel Valades

A degreed show production specialist.

Location
denver, CO (US)
Work Category
Engineering
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References, Ways to stay in touch

Work Experience

  • 2007 - present
    denver, CO (US)
    Coordinator
    Swank Audio Visuals
    Responsibilities included the set up and operation of a/v equipment in a hospitality environment. To ensure that complete customer satisfaction was achieved and held accountable for all inventory before, during and after each event.

  • 2004 - 2005
    fort collins, CO (US)
    Stage Technician
    Lincoln Center
    Promoted to audio and lighting technician under mentor-ship by the head lighting engineer.

    Acquired strong venue setup and road crew interface experience for national-market touring acts including B.B. King.

  • 2003 - 2004
    fort collins, CO (US)
    Custodian
    Lincoln Center
    Hired for entry-level stage/theatre support position and quickly recognized by technical staff for motivation and interest in show production operations.

Education

  • 2006 - 2007
    Bachelor's - Entertainment Business
    Full Sail Real World Education
    The Entertainment Business Bachelor's Degree Program offered a comprehensive business education focusing on the specialized needs of the entertainment and media industry. Over the course of 21 months I was engaged in classes and labs covering a broad scope of business, finance, and management training that stress practical applications of the core skills driving the success of today’s emerging companies.
  • 2005 - 2006
    Associate's - Show Production and Touring
    Full Sail Real World Education
    Full Sail University's Show Production program covers everything from the intricacies of sound, video, and lighting design to the rigors of life on the road, all in the space of only 21 months.

Courses & Certifications

Fundamentals of System Design, Implementation, and Optimization

This seminar encompasses a variety of topics in sound system applications. Practical information on system design and application is presented in a real-world context to provide useful background. Theory and practice of line arrays are discussed, along with the tools for system optimization, including equalization, delay, loudspeaker management systems and measurement with the SIM 3 audio analyzer.