Kevin Kent

Experience

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  Evergreen Housing Facilities

  Feb 2006 - Jan 2008

  Grounds Lead

  * Completed regular routines and individual projects for grounds work, train grounds workers, and formulate projects daily for housing grounds crew.* Projects included building decks, painting, moving furniture, deep cleaning, maintaining/repairing grounds machinery and equipment, and landscaping routines according to season.* Trained in cleaning safety, ladder safety, grounds equipment/machinery safety and maintenance, forklift and backhoe use.

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  M-Audio/Turner Classic Movies - "Wild Oranges" Soundtrack

  Jul 2006 - Oct 2006

  Assistant Audio Engineer

  * Set up recording equipment for studio recording including microphones, stands, cabling, monitors, amps, headphones, etc.* Assisted engineer in setting and testing levels for M- Audio/ Turner Classic Movies studio recording and live performances as well as gaffed and dressed all cables appropriately.* Set up audio and video equipment for live performance at Portland State University 10/26 – 10/28, as well as acted as a stagehand during a live performance.

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  The Evergreen State College

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

  - Complete regular maintenance of analog equipment and computers, provide lab proficiencies and setup and operate small to large sound reinforcement systems.- Developing teaching skills in instructing campus-wide workshops and proficiencies, and provide instructional and administrative support to students attending audio recording and music technology classes.- Developed my skills to create, produce and master high quality analog and digital recordings as well as taking on the different roles of producer, engineer, musician and composer.-Studied electronic design of microphones, amplifiers and cabling through hands-on soldering and assembly. Show less -Completed regular pick-up routines and individual projects for campus-wide metal, wood and glass recycling.- Projects included transporting recycled material from academic buildings and remodels to recycle plants, installing and repairing recycle facilities on campus, operating forklift for transport, welding and repairing dumping facilities, maintain relations with customers for pick-up and delivery, painting, and pressure washing.-Trained in grounds equipment and machinery, metal working machinery, welding, forklift and backhoe tractor use. Show less

  • Audio Studio Intern

    Aug 2008 - Oct 2009

  • Recycle Technician/Grounds Maintenance

    Jan 2008 - Sept 2008
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  South Puget Sound Community College

  Oct 2008 - Apr 2009

  Audio Technician
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  Robert Lang Studios

  Jun 2009 - Apr 2010

  Audio Engineering Assistant
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  Guitar Center

  Sept 2009 - Sept 2011

  • Assistant Store Manager

    Sept 2009 - Sept 2011

  • Pro Audio Department Manager

    Sept 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Teledep Productions

  Apr 2010 - May 2013

  Owner
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  Loud Technologies

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2013

  Technical Support

  Technical Support for Mackie and Ampeg Products

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  HARMAN International

  Jun 2013 - now

  Field Application Engineer for Harman Luxury Audio. Provide our Dealers, Distributors, Sales Reps, and Direct Sales Force with expert technical sales support and service for JBL Synthesis products and systems. Resident expert on JBL Synthesis room calibration including system design, calibration, and training. Assist the dealers throughout the entire sales process from quote, to design, through installation, tuning, and support. Field Support Engineer for Harman Luxury Audio

  • Sr Global Product Line Manager

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Global Product Line Manager

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Technical Trainer

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2022

  • Field Application Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Jan 2019

  • Field Support Engineer

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2016