Alec Cazier
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Detail-oriented audio professional with three years of hands-on experience in recording studios and live performance setups. Highly proficient in DAWs and industry-standard recording equipment, with a proven track record of collaborating with artists and producers to achieve creative goals. Adaptable and eager to leverage creative abilities in fast-paced environments, while fostering collaborative relationships and continuously learning from colleagues in the field.
Overview
1
1
Language
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Audio Engineer
IMAV/Freelance
07.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained live audio equipment during events, ensuring optimal sound quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to design and implement audio setups for diverse performances.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues swiftly to minimize disruptions during live shows.
- Developed soundcheck protocols that improved efficiency and consistency across multiple events.
- Coordinated with artists to achieve desired audio effects, enhancing overall performance experience.
- Managed inventory of audio equipment, ensuring timely maintenance and replacements as needed.
- Enhanced live performances by skillfully mixing and balancing audio levels for optimal sound quality.
- Reduced setup times significantly by efficiently organizing and managing audio equipment inventory.
- Managed stage volume levels to achieve an ideal balance between performers and audience members, enhancing the overall experience.
- Maintained a well-organized and efficient workspace, resulting in streamlined workflows and faster setups.
Kitchen Assistant Manager
McMenamins
08.2021 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored new kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and efficiency practices.
- Optimized employee scheduling based on anticipated business levels to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours.
- Assisted in managing daily operations, ensuring timely preparation of meals during peak hours.
- Thrives in fast pace and intense environments
Cook
Hyvee Market Grill
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Developed new recipes, enhancing menu offerings based on seasonal ingredients.
- Streamlined food preparation processes, reducing waste and improving efficiency.
- Trained junior cooks in cooking techniques and kitchen operations best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sonic Arts And Music Production
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2026
Skills
- Knowledgeable about recording equipment and software
- Eager to learn as much as I can about the audio field
- Hardworking and enjoyment of fast paced environments
- Proficient in many DAWs
- Worked with artists, producers, directors, and other audio engineers to reach a common goal
- Three years experience of working hands on in a recording studio as well as setting up live performances
- Live performance experience
- Love being able to be creative
- Audio cabling
- Monitor engineering
- Power distribution
- Live sound mixing
- Load-in and out procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Audio Engineer
IMAV/Freelance
07.2026 - Current
Kitchen Assistant Manager
McMenamins
08.2021 - 06.2026
Cook
Hyvee Market Grill
05.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sonic Arts And Music Production
Portland State University