Joshua McElwee
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Experience
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APG
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Studio Coordinator
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May 2022 - Present
•Manage and oversee the studio staff, providing guidance and leadership to ensure smooth and efficient operations•Provide general day-to-day oversight of the studio, including scheduling, facility management, and overall workflow management•Hire and train new studio staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively•Coordinate booking and billing for the studio, managing client relationships and ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and payments.•Inventory management of all studio equipment and supplies, ensuring the studio is properly maintained and equipped•Oversee gear repairs and maintenance, ensuring that equipment is serviced promptly to minimize downtime•Developed and implemented an internship program for the studio, providing valuable learning opportunities for students and supporting the growth of the studio Show less
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Audio Engineer
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May 2021 - Present
• Work directly with label signed artists, songwriters and producers to record professional music for high level placements.• Communicate with label A&R's to bring both the creative and professional vision of each song to life.• Connect and relate to high level clients in ways that encourage a comfortable and creative environment.
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Assistant Manager
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May 2021 - May 2022
• Train and acclimate new employees to a fast paced and high level label environment.• Oversee assistant staff, ensuring the studio is consistently maintained in a professional way.• Facilitate communication between A&R staff and the studio.• Work closely with upper management to translate operational needs and ideas to tangible products in the studio.
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Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records/Artist Publishing Group
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Assistant Engineer
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Jul 2019 - May 2021
• Professionally interacted with session clients to consistently provide a high level of service • Maintained the studio building, working to ensure the highest standard of cleanliness and functionality at all times. • Handled session edits as requested by label A&R staff, including but not limited to arrangement changes, vocal edits, clean versions, and creative production moves. • Professionally interacted with session clients to consistently provide a high level of service • Maintained the studio building, working to ensure the highest standard of cleanliness and functionality at all times. • Handled session edits as requested by label A&R staff, including but not limited to arrangement changes, vocal edits, clean versions, and creative production moves.
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Serenity West Recording
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Audio Engineer
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Mar 2019 - Jan 2021
• Work to ensure the studio is set up prior to each session in accordance to the specifications of each artist, including console setup, mic selection and gear placement. • Utilize problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and setup additional gear as needed during sessions. • Record audio to Pro Tools using modern recording techniques. • Work to ensure the studio is set up prior to each session in accordance to the specifications of each artist, including console setup, mic selection and gear placement. • Utilize problem solving skills to troubleshoot issues and setup additional gear as needed during sessions. • Record audio to Pro Tools using modern recording techniques.
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Electric Daisy Carnival
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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Ground Control Team Member
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May 2018 - May 2018
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Sunstock Solar Festival
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Festival Art Volunteer
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
• Functioned as an integral member of the festival art team by building and placing props, lighting and other miscellaneous fixtures around the festival. • Additionally assisted with stage and tech preparation and activities after the opening of the festival. • Functioned as an integral member of the festival art team by building and placing props, lighting and other miscellaneous fixtures around the festival. • Additionally assisted with stage and tech preparation and activities after the opening of the festival.
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Abbot Kinney Fest
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Venice Beach, LA
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Stage Decor Team Member
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Sep 2017 - Sep 2017
• Operated within a small, 5-member team to design and implement stage decor plans for four separate stages. • Operated within a small, 5-member team to design and implement stage decor plans for four separate stages.
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Azusa Pacific University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Aug 2016 - May 2017
• Create innovative marketing strategies on how to increase engagement and interest using creative slogans, videos, images and promotional events. • Contact and promote to over 5,000 students and alumni through emails, social media, print media and various other communication channels to raise awareness for events, job fairs and other related occasions. • Implement various marketing strategies to increase event attendance in relation to the previous year and triple engagement on the center’s social media accounts. • Utilize strong organizational skills to keep track of marketing requests, emails, designs and other miscellaneous items. Show less
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Broke L.A Music & Arts Festival
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Entertainment
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Stage and Tech Festival Volunteer
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
• Aided in various festival preparation activities such as building and setting up a stage, organizing displays and completing other miscellaneous tasks. • Worked closely with bands, stage techs and sound engineers to quickly and efficiently transition between acts and handle equipment using organizational techniques and teamwork. • Functioned as an adaptable volunteer of the festival by providing assistance where needed to other segments outside of my assigned zone. • Aided in various festival preparation activities such as building and setting up a stage, organizing displays and completing other miscellaneous tasks. • Worked closely with bands, stage techs and sound engineers to quickly and efficiently transition between acts and handle equipment using organizational techniques and teamwork. • Functioned as an adaptable volunteer of the festival by providing assistance where needed to other segments outside of my assigned zone.
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Festival Volunteer
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2017
• Operated as an integral part of the festival by providing transportation to artists and competing athletes. • Organized the athletes lounge and worked closely with VIP’s and special guests to accommodate needs and regulate VIP access to various areas of the festival. • Delegated tasks to other volunteers and handled the logistics of guest interaction within my assigned area. • Operated as an integral part of the festival by providing transportation to artists and competing athletes. • Organized the athletes lounge and worked closely with VIP’s and special guests to accommodate needs and regulate VIP access to various areas of the festival. • Delegated tasks to other volunteers and handled the logistics of guest interaction within my assigned area.
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Azusa Pacific University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Alpha Leader
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
• Led a group of 8 freshman through their first semester of college and provided each individual with information regarding organizations and help centers on the Azusa Pacific University Campus. • One on one and group leadership and counseling at least once a week through events and meetings • Led a group of 8 freshman through their first semester of college and provided each individual with information regarding organizations and help centers on the Azusa Pacific University Campus. • One on one and group leadership and counseling at least once a week through events and meetings
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Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy
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United States
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Instructor
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
• Promoted the academy using marketing methods such as information tables and various social media platforms to develop interest and increase enrollment. • Instructed over 20 students through both individual and group sessions on how to play and perform in front of large groups of people. • Promoted the academy using marketing methods such as information tables and various social media platforms to develop interest and increase enrollment. • Instructed over 20 students through both individual and group sessions on how to play and perform in front of large groups of people.
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Education
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Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor's degree, Marketing -
Musicians Institute
Certificate, Audio Engineering