Marc Montez
Oceanside
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in customer service and live sound engineering. At Spin Records, I excelled in managing store operations and enhancing customer satisfaction. Proficient in cash handling and audio techniques, I successfully recorded and produced music, ensuring optimal sound quality for various artists. Over a decade of experience in music performance having played guitar, bass, drums, keys, and vocals in various bands. Knowledgeable on various types of audio gear, programs, and maintenance. Basic knowledge on soldering and electronics.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Holder
Spin Records
Carlsbad, CA
05.2018 - Current
- Manage daily store operations to ensure optimal customer service and inventory control.
- Oversee cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and deposits.
- Order new merchandise for restocking and new releases.
- Special order items for customers including finding specific needles for turntables.
- Handle close out procedures.
Live Sound Engineer
Gonzo
Carlsbad, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Set up cables, snake, mixing board, and speakers in a DIY music environment.
- Work with musicians to achieve a desired sound
- Troubleshoot issues as they arise with DJ booth, and live sound.
- Advise Bar owners on audio techniques including gain staging for optimal sound during DJ sets and live music.
- Conducted all live sound duties for bands including The Dead Boys, Paul Collins Beat, Flamin' Groovies, ESCAPE-ISM, and more.
- Clean up gear after shows ensuring that everything is neatly put away and ready to be used again.
Education
No Degree - Music Technology
Miracosta College
Oceanside, CAHigh School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School
Vista, CA06-2014
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Live Sound Engineering
- Experience in recording, mixing, and mastering music
- Handle recording duties for my music and for other bands including use of a Tascam 688 8 track recorder and Logic
- Recorded, mixed, and mastered the "Bubble" EP for Quenten Wall of Sound
- Currently producing and releasing music for my project in a hybrid tape and digital recording process, ensuring tracks are at optimal levels and bounced from tape to Logic
- Basic knowledge on soldering Learn quickly and research in order to complete tasks including having learned about electronics to complete a synthesizer build
Timeline
Live Sound Engineer
Gonzo
06.2024 - Current
Key Holder
Spin Records
05.2018 - Current
No Degree - Music Technology
Miracosta College
High School Diploma -
Rancho Buena Vista High School