Hey there! I'm Jo.

I am a Live Events Technician specializing in Sound Reinforcement... among other things. A wearer of many hats, I am able to add value to productions and projects in a wide variety of different ways.

Aside from hard skills, I place a high emphasis on professionalism, teamwork, coaching/mentorship, and client satisfaction. Everyone within a production deserves to feel appreciated for the work they're putting in; I take this mentality to events ranging from corporate to rock n roll, and everything in between.

Things I have done

Audio

Video

Production

• FOH Engineering

• Monitor Engineering

• System Technician

• Crew Chief

• Audio Production (recording, mixing, and mastering)

• System Technician

• Switcher

• Editing

• Syncing

• Production Management

• Stage Management

• Budgeting/Finance

• Scheduling

• Logistics

Misc.

• Session/Live Bassist

• Client services

• Troubleshooting

• Training/Education

• Music

• Podcasts

• Voiceover

What Does Professionalism Mean to Me?

"What is professionalism?" is a common interview question that plagues young artists like no other. We have all heard of the word, and likely use it in our everyday lexicon. But what is it? Is it being able to get the job done? Is it being reliable? Is it being respectful? How do you articulate these thoughts into a cohesive answer during an interview with seconds to think?

Having worked in food service, corporate A/V, rock n roll, and student-ran productions, I have seen all types of workers showing their interpretation of professionalism. And in my opinion, it really comes down to one thing...

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To me, professionalism is knowing when to speak, and knowing when to listen.

Knowing when to speak is not:

• Stating the obvious

• Attempting to belittle or “one-up"

• Diverting progress through distraction

Knowing when to speak is:

• Engaging a team or audience

• Coaching others for skill development

• Correcting errors by voicing concerns
  

Knowing when to listen is not:

• Thinking of a response

• Refusing to understand

• Ignoring through non-verbals
  

Knowing when to listen is:

• Searching for non-verbal cues

• Appreciating another’s thoughts and words

• Understanding why someone chose to speak

Let’s make it happen!

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