Greetings,
I have experience as a sound designer, mixer, boom operator, recording engineer. and electrician. I am available with or w/o equipment and I can easily travel or relocate with minimal notice.
I have been in audio for decades and have been in film for 3 years on small productions, having just wrapped principal on an Indie entitled "Alone, Together" for Randal Kamradt.
Link to first (very raw) "Alone, Together" edit reel...
Thank you for your time and please see resume below,
Jon Santala
277 Rossmore Drive Oxnard, CA 93035
jfsantal@gmail.com
(805) 407-6083
(805) 612-2048
CBSIS 1456332
Experience
2008
Alone, Together / MushroomComics Productions, Fillmore,CA
Sound Designer
Created HD quality sonic environment for MushroomComics production of film utilizing boom microphone, mixer, and HD recorder.
Interfaced with talent, cinematographer, director, crew and public to achieve and maintain reference-quality sound for pending post.
2007
ITC Service Group, Citrus Heights, CA
Audio/Video Technician
Conducted electronic inventory of A/V conferencing systems for the international headquarters of Amgen Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA.
2006
Amazon.com, Fernley, NV
Shipping/Receiving Associate
Responsible for packing, loading, inspecting, routing and attendant paperwork for items to be shipped by many carriers worldwide in an extremely high-volume environment.
2006
Advanced Resource Solutions, Tucson, AZ
Electrician
Responsible for installation of electrical system for new industrial construction project in Bakersfield, CA.
Conversant in the reading of plans, blueprints, etc.
Certified on both aerial lifting platforms and forklifts.
2005-2006
Berglund Builders, Santa Clarita, CA
Contractor's Assistant / Electrician
Responsible for demolition, installation, and remodeling of residential electrical and structural components.
Conversant in the reading of plans, blueprints, etc.
Assisted GC in HR functions.
2004
Voter Registration 2004, Ventura, CA
District Director
Responsible for training and supervision of registration crews in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Responsible for handling, verification, processing and submission of voter registration affidavits and attendant documentation.
2001–2003
Wal-Mart Inc., Lake Havasu City, AZ
Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of HVAC, electrical, A/V, plumbing, and structural systems for a high-volume retail store.
3rd shift supervision of all maintenance, janitorial, and security personnel.
1999-2001
Parker Productions, Parker, AZ
Videographer/Editor/Sound Designer
Shot raw footage of recreational activities on the Parker Strip on behalf of local businesses and edited thousands of hrs. down to three 2hr. episodes per year for the "Rollin' On The River" series including original musical compositions and sound effects..
1993–1999
Western Digital Corp., Camarillo and Lake Forest, CA
Shipping/Receiving Manager / Maintenance Engineer
Oversight of entire product stream from raw materials / parts through inventory, assembly, order processing, shipping, tracking, and satisfaction assurance utilizing various external and several proprietary software suites.
Installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and systems.
Education
1979–1981
Hollywood School of Recording Arts, Hollywood, CA.
Certified Multi-track Recording Engineer
2000–2001
Mohave Community College, Lake Havasu City and Mohave Valley, AZ.
Certified Automotive A/C Technician
Computer Information Systems.
Computer Skills
Experienced in installation and operation of various operating systems and software including Windows, Apple, Linux, Word, Excel, Pro Tools, and numerous inventory tracking and design suites.
Interests
Film sound, electronics, music, martial arts and community activities.
Awards
Mohave Community College Board of Governors Scholarship.
