Russell Newton

Experience

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  Chick-fil-A-Franchise

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2015

  Team Member/Leader

  Worked as a team member and promoted to team leader. Learned excellent guest experience skills and motivating teams to excel.

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  Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2019

  The Brooks Theater is the professional roadhouse on Clemson University's campus. I work as A1 or A2 for touring acts and local ensembles. I have worked in the audio department of National Broadway Tours of "Once", "The Sound Of Music", and "Cabaret." In my time working here, I have helped install and implement a DiGiCo SD5 and a Dante Network.

  • Production Assistant

    Jan 2019 - Feb 2019

  • Student Assistant

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
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  Work Light Productions

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2016

  Intern - National Tour of Cinderella

  I worked as an intern during the tech process of the National Tour of "Cinderella". Under the tour's Lighting Director, I hung lights, cut gels, made cable looms, and built lighting towers with cable management for the tour. I was a spot light operator for the preview shows.

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  Self-Employeed

  Jun 2018 - now

  Freelance Audio Engineer

  - A1 / A2 for sports broadcasting through ACCN - Mixing FOH for local events- Install and training for AVL systems for churches- Provide Ableton session building and training

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  NewSpring Church

  Feb 2019 - now

  - Lead team of 60+ volunteers and contractors to execute audio, video, lighting, music for services- Produce weekly Sunday and Wednesday services- Provide pastoral care and skill based training and development to Worship Arts team - Implemented new infrastructure across multiple locations for tracks playback and AVL automation- Developed training for all of our Worship Technology systems to train our staff and key volunteers- Supported all weekly services with providing Ableton sessions, ProPresenter files, and other band and technical resources for bands and production teams to execute services at a high level

  • Clemson Worship Arts Director

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Worship Technology Coordinator

    Feb 2019 - Dec 2021
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  SnapSound | Event Sound System Rentals

  Mar 2024 - now

  Owner

  We help you create the right atmosphere for life’s most meaningful moments by renting easy-to-use sound systems for small events.