Bennie Cromer
Nashville
Summary
Knowledgeable professional with 15 plus years in the production and audio engineering industry. Demonstrates effective communication and teamwork skills. Currently seeking position with company where I can utilize my skills to reach company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Gear Advisor
Guitar Center
08.2023 - Current
- Provide customer service to musicians and account based clientele to fulfill company goals
- Implement target white glove attention to details for custom guitar orders
- Follow up with account base to ensure customer satisfaction via effective written and verbal communication skills
Production Manager
The Morris Label
10.2016 - Current
- Strategically implements sonic branding from recording sessions into Live Concert Production to create artist satisfaction and brand consistency
- Works side by side with all members of production to ensure the success of a concert or live production
- Oversee's audio, backline, avid multitrack recording, excel, and other computer skill sets and functions before, during, and post production
Production Tech
Crew One Productions
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Responsible for loading in and loading out concert equipment
- Responsible for the roll-out of audio, lighting, and staging plots
- Works directly with tour and stage manager to ensure success of show
Production Assistant
WBBJ-TV Channel 7 News
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for maintaining proper audio levels during live broadcast
- Assist director and production team with pre-show rundowns to ensure broadcast runs smoothly
- Effectively communicates with production team before and during live broadcast
Producer/Musician
U.G.E. Inc
02.2009 - 03.2009
- Provided audio, video, and backline services for clientele
- Utilized Allen & Heath Digital 32 channel mixing consoles for audio/music production and Panasonic AV Broadcast Cameras for video production
- Consulted with clientele regarding staging structure and talent
- Managed talent and directed music during live video broadcast shoot
Production Associate
Tampa Bay Cares Festival
10.2008 - 10.2008
- Contacted and confirmed sound checks for artists during performance dates
- Managed talent on and off stage
- Demonstrated effective leadership and communication skills
Tour Audio Engineer
La' Familia Music Tour
06.2008 - 07.2008
- Conducted audio and tech support for tour group during and before live shows
- Worked with Peavey 16 channel mixing consoles to provide proper static level adjustments before EQ's, volume and panning were added
- Ensured PowerPoint presentation were in sync with performance format
FOH Engineer Assistant
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
01.2008 - 02.2008
- Worked with a Mackie 32 channel analog mixing console for music and audio production and standard Cannon Broadcast cameras
Show Producer/Musician
Walt Disney World
12.2007 - 01.2008
- Collaborated with singers, musicians and engineers to format song list and arrangements during Disney's' holiday season
- Provided musical services using Yamaha Stage Custom Drums
- Effectively communicated and worked with stage engineers to ensure Shure In-Monitor volume, EQ, and panning faders were at correct levels for myself and band members
Education
M.B.A. - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
Orlando, FL01.2015
B.S. - Music Production/Business
Full Sail University
Orlando, FL02.2013
Master's in Marketing Certification -
Disney University
Orlando, FL01.2006
Skills
- Production Associate
- Production Manager
- Audio Engineer
- Audio Technician
- Pro Tools
- DAWs
- Live Show Production
- Upstaging
- Uprigging
- Stage Manager
- Tour Manager
- Power Tools
- Construction
- Audio Installation
- Post Production
- Final Cut Pro
- Production Management
- Video Editing
- Video Production
- Photography
- Adobe Photoshop
- Branding
- Filming
- Adobe Illustrator
- Social Media Management
Wpm
90
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Internetskills
Familiar with the Internet and Internet research
Timeline
Gear Advisor
Guitar Center
08.2023 - Current
Production Manager
The Morris Label
10.2016 - Current
Production Assistant
WBBJ-TV Channel 7 News
09.2014 - 01.2015
Production Tech
Crew One Productions
08.2014 - 10.2015
Producer/Musician
U.G.E. Inc
02.2009 - 03.2009
Production Associate
Tampa Bay Cares Festival
10.2008 - 10.2008
Tour Audio Engineer
La' Familia Music Tour
06.2008 - 07.2008
FOH Engineer Assistant
Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
01.2008 - 02.2008
Show Producer/Musician
Walt Disney World
12.2007 - 01.2008
M.B.A. - Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
B.S. - Music Production/Business
Full Sail University
Master's in Marketing Certification -
Disney University
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