Ferman Smith CTS

Experience

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  Private Island Trax recording Studios

  Oct 1994 - Jun 1996

  Recording Engineer/Assistant Engineer

  Recorded album projects with major and local artists Assisted on commercial and television projects for CBS, Dick Clark Productions and FOX. Recorded banda bands from mexico on Alacran records as well as Easy Es' Ruthless Records artist.I started interning at this studio 2 months out of recording school.18 months later I was promoted to a full time first engineering position.

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  Track Record recording studios

  Aug 1996 - Feb 1998

  Recording Engineer/Assistant Engineer

  Assistant engineer on major label projects with major artists Performed minor studio maintenance. Recorded everything from 40 piece orchestras,10 piece ( little big band) jazz orchestras to Death Row records hip hop artist. Assumed first engineering position when needed.

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  Studio 56 Recording Studios

  Mar 1998 - Dec 1998

  Recording Engineer/Assistant Engineer

  Tracked and mixed albums using both analog and digital recorders.Performed midi dumps and remixes. Provided minor studio maintenance.Worked with Ruthless records and Def Jam artist among others.

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  NAMREF ONE PRODUCTIONS

  Jul 1998 - now

  Producer/ Recording Engineer/ Audio Video Technnician/ CEO (chief cook and bottle washer)

  We produce music of all kinds.Sound Design.Remixes.Produce theatrical performances.Record sound for, create sound for film or whatever.Provide audio production for BNP Paribas tennis tournament.We live and breathe production around here!!

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  Mad Hatter Recording Studios

  Jan 1999 - May 2001

  Recording Engineer

  Recorded and mixed tracks for various jazz and rhythm and blues artist.Performed typical engineering duties from mixing to mastering.Aligned 2 inch - 1/4 inch tape machines.This was Chick Coreas' recording studio in L.A.

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  Roxy Theater

  Oct 1999 - Mar 2000

  Audio Engineer

  F.O.H. and monitor mixing for various rock bands and DJ's. 5 bands a night 4 nights a week. Made 2 track recordings when needed.

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  Luna Park.

  Apr 2000 - Nov 2000

  Audio Engineer

  F.O.H. and monitor mixing for various bands - from rock to acoustic ensembles.Hip hop to classical. Programmed and ran lights while mixing.

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  Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2019

  Stage Technician III

  Stage tech in audio,video, lighting, and carpentry departments setting up different stages,lights and rigging for various shows and acts.Trouble shoot problems and repair equipment during summer maintenance.Attended company required rigging classes.

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  Stage and Screen Productions

  Aug 2002 - Aug 2016

  Audio Technician/ Stage Technician

  Audio engineer for various sporting events including: USC Football, USC Women’s Basketball, boxing at The Grand Olympic Auditorium, as well as cable television specials like the Golden Trailer Awards. Mixed audio for various corporate events for Johnson & Johnson, Lipitor, The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers, and others.Audio technician for various events at the Anaheim,Los Angeles and Long Beach convention centers.Assist setting up audio, systems, video projection systems ,wired and wireless intercom systems and for various events like the Los Angeles Auto Show and the NBA experience. Show less

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  UCLA / Royce Hall

  May 2004 - Mar 2013

  Audio Engineer/Stage Technician

  Design and operate digital audio systems for various dignitaries at the Chancellor’s House including LA Mayor Villaragosa and former CA Governor Pete Wilson.Work in audio, lighting, and carpentry departments in Royce Hall and various theatres on campus.

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  The Home Depot Center aka Dignity Health Sports Park

  Jun 2004 - Jan 2009

  Audio/ Video Technician

  Programmed, operated, and maintained digital audio systems,video projection systems and wireless intercom systems for national broadcast including ESPN Summer X-Games, HBO Saturday Night Fights, Adidas Track and Field Championships, East West Business Bank Tennis Tournaments, UCI Cycling Championships, CIF High School Football Championships, USA Rugby Sevens, as well as Major League Soccer and Lacrosse. Maintenance included terminating and labeling coax, xlr, cat 5 and triax cables using crimping and soldering techniques.Maintained single and multi mode fiber. Tested all cables, repaired or fabricated. Installed television monitors and speakers in various offices and suites. Managed a team of audio technicians. Oversaw the set up of the venues four stadiums each with it's own a/v requirements. Developed a workflow system that shaved 60-90 minutes off of set up times allowing the crew to be scheduled later on game days. This reduced labor cost for each home game over the course of a 10 month season. Show less

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  Nelson Sound

  May 2008 - Jun 2015

  Audio Engineer

  Assist with commercial audio system installs periodically. Mix audio for live events.College graduations,high school graduations,major record label in store artist performances, music festivals etc.

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  Santa Monica Performing Art Center

  Feb 2009 - Aug 2012

  Theatrical Technical Specialist

  Set up and operate digital audio, video projection systems and intercom systems for theatrical productions.Work in the electrics department installing and focusing various lighting instruments,troubleshooting and repairing them when needed. Prepare, modify, interpret and implement working plans, drawings, blueprints, light plots,sound plots and other written and verbal information concerning indoor stage productions and outdoor events.

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  Desert Champions

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Audio Engineer

  Managed all audio aspects of the main stadium, ensuring clear and high-quality soundduring matches, announcements, and spectator interaction with the tournament MC.o Set up, operated, and maintained audio equipment to provide an exceptionalaudio experience for players and spectators.• Mixed audio; played music during match breaks and the national anthem of playersduring warm-ups and after victories

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  Crenshaw Christian Center

  Jan 2011 - now

  Audio/ Video Engineer / Broadcast Media

  Mix and record audio in all four buildings where worship services are held for live televised tapings for international broadcast, internet streaming and in house broadcasts. The Faith Dome, Main Auditorium, The Billy Blanks Youth Activity Center and Fellowship Center. They each have their own audio video production suites or capabilities.

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  University of Southern California

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

  Technical Support

  Provide tech support for the Marshall Business School. Amx Crestron system, various projectors, computer support, wireless PA systems in classroms.

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  Electrosonic

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Operator / Technician / IEMS (integrated enviromental media system) at LAX for Electrosonic

  Operate and maintain interactive video walls,digital audio and digital signage. Maintain multi and single mode fiber to HD SDI and DVI converters. Terminate CAT 6 cables as needed. Program IP addresses and maintain GRASS VALLEY K2 Quad channel servers and players & X-AGORA dual channel servers and players routed through CISCO,EXTRON & PESA routers in the new Bradley International Terminal. Installed audio ,video and IT equipment when necessary. Acted as a liaison between the client and vendor when needed. Show less

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  Zuma Entertainment

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

  A / V installer

  Install low voltage control systems. High end audio,video,surveillance cameras, and IT networks, in high end custom homes.

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  ATK Audiotek

  Aug 2016 - Oct 2016

  A / V installer/ integrator

  Responsible for data,video and audio integration in APPLE STORES ,google and others, local and worldwide. Built and dressed racks in the shop. Racks were flown across the country and I integrated them into apple retail stores.

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  Mizzen Media

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2017

  Broadcast systems A/V integrator

  Install speakers,projection systems,networking systems and cameras in high end theaters for netflix.

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  Herman Integration Services

  Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

  A/V Integrator / Installer

  Install and Integrate low voltage stuff......... Lots of it!

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  AVDG - GC Pro

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Lead Installer
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  Roswell AV Services

  May 2022 - now

  CEO/Owner
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  Apple

  Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  Audio Visual Specialist
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  NBCUniversal

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Technical Support Specialist

  Technology and information. AV Support