Elijah Smith
New Albany
Summary
Dedicated music professional with experience as an Audio Engineer and Music Teacher. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and critical thinking skills, enhancing engagement and production quality. Committed to fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Bates Memorial Baptist Church
Louisville, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot technical issues swiftly to minimize disruptions during services
- Improved audio recording processes, enhancing overall production quality
- Coordinated with church leadership to align audio needs with event requirements
Music Teacher
Louisville Leopard Percussionist
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group lessons, fostering collaboration and teamwork among students.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Audio Engineer
St. Stephen Church
Louisville, KY
04.2021 - Current
- Operated audio mixing consoles to ensure optimal sound quality during services
- Set up and maintained audio equipment for events and worship sessions
- Collaborated with musicians to achieve desired audio effects and clarity
- Conducted regular sound checks to ensure equipment functionality and performance
Production Worker
Ford Motor Company
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Operated various production equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and maintain production schedules.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained new employees on machinery operation and safety procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
Accounts Payable Clerk Intern
Park Community Credit Union
Louisville, KY
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments to maintain supplier relationships.
- Assisted in reconciling accounts payable records with financial statements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Managed data entry for invoice processing using accounting software to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline payment processes, reducing turnaround times on invoice approvals
- Balance ATM's
Education
Music Performance
Simmons College of Kentucky
Louisville, KYHigh School Diploma -
Central High School
Louisville, KY05.2017
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Bates Memorial Baptist Church
09.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Louisville Leopard Percussionist
02.2022 - Current
Audio Engineer
St. Stephen Church
04.2021 - Current
Production Worker
Ford Motor Company
08.2019 - 08.2020
Accounts Payable Clerk Intern
Park Community Credit Union
05.2018 - 08.2018
Music Performance
Simmons College of Kentucky
High School Diploma -
Central High School