William Skinner
Toronto,ON
Summary
Reliable employee seeking event support position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sound Engineer
UUIN Collective
East York, ON
02.2022 - Current
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Used Ableton to mix and edit tracks.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
Sortation Associate
Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services
Vaughan, ON
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Applied Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for lifting, working at heights and hazardous chemical handling.
- Operated variety of conveyors, moving packages in and out of loading dock areas safely and efficiently.
- Lifted [40]+ pounds using safety lifting belt.
- Performed well during first, second and third shift rotations.
Art Facilitator
UrbanArts
Toronto, Ontario
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase participant enjoyment.
- Conducted classes and workshops for participants on special topics of interest.
- Provided clear, informative lectures on Music Production to classes of 30 participants
Program Assistant/Camp Counselor
UrbanArts
Toronto, Ontario
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported planning and coordination of Culture Shock Event and associated activities.
- Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
- Transferred and directed phone calls, guests, and mail to correct staff members.
- Assisted Program Manager with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips for over 30 participants and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
General Laborer
Film And Events Solution
Toronto, Ontario
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
- Handled supply and equipment inventories and distribution for workers.
- Performed thorough quality checks on over 100 products and materials to identify any defects.
- Cleaned film equipment
- Organized film equipment
- Sanitized film equipment
VICE-PRESIDENT
ART N’ SOUL
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Organized and executed production of performance events with over 100 students in attendance.
- Acted as Master of Ceremonies while hosting performance events.
- Contacted appropriate channels in order to book venue space
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Discovered opportunities to gain deeper insight into creating efficient and streamlined processes.
STUDIO TECH ASSISTANT
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
Huntsville, Alabama
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Monitored and cared for studio equipment and space.
- Kept record of time and number of students utilizing space.
- Assisted students in experiencing technical issues while using studio space.
- Assisted students in recording and mixing their music projects.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Adjusted sound according to variances in temperature and tonal needs.
- Recorded speech and music, using Shure SM7B and Focusrite.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Used Logic Pro X and Pro Tools to mix and edit tracks.
Education
Bachelors - Music Composition and Recording Arts
Oakwood University
Huntsville Alabama05.2020
High School Diploma -
Crawford Adventist Academy
Toronto, ON06.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Interpersonal
- Communication
- Hospitality background
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Sound Engineer
UUIN Collective
02.2022 - Current
Sortation Associate
Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services
11.2021 - 02.2022
Art Facilitator
UrbanArts
12.2020 - 03.2021
Program Assistant/Camp Counselor
UrbanArts
06.2019 - 08.2019
General Laborer
Film And Events Solution
05.2018 - 05.2018
VICE-PRESIDENT
ART N’ SOUL
08.2017 - 08.2019
STUDIO TECH ASSISTANT
OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY
08.2016 - 03.2020
Bachelors - Music Composition and Recording Arts
Oakwood University
High School Diploma -
Crawford Adventist Academy
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