Matthew Aston
Atlanta
Summary
Music background with extensive experience in the music and film industries. Collaborative and communicative, skilled in working with artists and actors. Dedicated to delivering high-quality production audio, showcasing a passion for sound. Expertise as a sound utility, sound mixer, and Boom Operator. Approach work with a positive attitude and take pride in every task.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Boom Operator
Film Industry
03.2019 - Current
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for scripted television and film.
- Recorded speech and dialogue in digital formats.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Multitasking and leadership skills as the on-set representative of the Sound Department
- Heavy communication skills required
- Close working relationships with various departments to ensure proper workflow and clean capture of dialogue
Audio Engineer A1
Fox Sports
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Braves Live! Pre and Post game shows
- Hawks Live pre and post game shows
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects including music for on-the-fly highlight reels
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for broadcast.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of live shows.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during live broadcasts to produce desired outcomes.
Production Sound Mixer
Film Industry
01.2010 - 03.2019
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of productions.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Audio Engineer
Tree Sound Studios
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment for recording sessions.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
Computer Hardware Engineer
MDI
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Completed troubleshooting for Windows, MacOS and Linux-based desktops and laptops.
- Translated broad spectrum project requirements to detailed hardware architecture design concepts.
- Built Windows servers for Lockheed Martin and other clients
- Head of RMA Department to troubleshoot and repair defective servers
- Advised installation technicians on wiring and workstation layout.
- Built and modified computing systems to client specifications.
Extended Warranty Claims Adjuster
APCO
07.2005 - 02.2006
- Answered Dealer and Shop questions regarding deductibles.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews of Service Centers and claimants to gather facts and information.
- Examined claims forms and other records to determine warranty coverage.
- Verified warranty claims and determined fair amount for coverage.
- Identified warranty coverage limitations with thorough examinations of claims documentation and related records.
- Read over warranty policies to ascertain levels of coverage and determine whether claims would receive approvals or denials.
Education
Certificate - Music Production/Recording
Atlanta Institute of Music And Media
Duluth, GA01-2010
Skills
- Communication
- Team Leader
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Adaptable to High-Stress Environments
- Critical Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Audio production
- Live production support
- Sound engineering
- Technical troubleshooting
- In-studio recording
Affiliations
I.A.T.S.E 479, Member in Good Standing
Timeline
Audio Engineer A1
Fox Sports
08.2019 - 02.2021
Boom Operator
Film Industry
03.2019 - Current
Production Sound Mixer
Film Industry
01.2010 - 03.2019
Audio Engineer
Tree Sound Studios
01.2010 - 01.2011
Computer Hardware Engineer
MDI
02.2008 - 01.2010
Extended Warranty Claims Adjuster
APCO
07.2005 - 02.2006
Certificate - Music Production/Recording
Atlanta Institute of Music And Media
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