JB Baird

489 Saddle Drive

Nashville, TN 37221

615.207.5224 (mobile)

e-mail: jb@DotComMusic.com - web: http://www.DotComMusic.com/ears2u/

 

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OBJECTIVE/QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Seeking working relationships that will draw on my technical and creative background, with a focus on quality Customer Service. Working many years as an Independent Recording Engineer/Mixer assembling and maintaining computer hardware/software systems for Professional Audio usage on the Apple platform utilizing software from Avid/DigiDesign, Apple, and numerous third-party developers. Have operated large-format recording and mixing systems by industry leading manufacturers (Neve, SolidStateLogic, API, Calrec, Trident, Euphonix, Sony). In addition, Beta Tester for a number of developers of leading Audio Software, contributing to making new and updated professional products more productive and user-friendly.

Highly motivated self-starter, able to multitask, with a strong and devoted work ethic. Detail-oriented, forward thinking, and artistically inclined with a foundational knowledge of electronics.

 

EXPERIENCE

- 1984 - present: Self-Employed - Independent Recording Engineer/Mixer

Contracted by record producers and record labels to assume responsibility for the full recording process of albums and projects for major and independent labels and artists. 

Build, install and maintain professional hardware/software systems on the Apple platform implementing DigiDesign ProTools and Apple Logic. Perform troubleshooting to quickly resolve problem issues. Responsibilities include assessing and fulfilling the producer's creative vision for projects, coordinating with multiple parties to deliver full range of professional recording/mixing services. Arrange and manage scheduling and various services for project personnel.

Selected Discography: http://www.dotcommusic.com/ears2u/discog1.html

 

- November 2008 - Present: Publix Supermarkets – Stock Clerk

Responsible for processing large incoming orders from Distribution Center, stocking product, and providing superior quality Customer Service.

 

- March 2007 – November 2008: Target Corp. – In-Stocks Team (Replenishment)

Responsible for researching, ordering and replenishing out-of-stock items for a large retail department store.

 

- 1980 – 1984: Staff Recording Engineer – at various studios in Nashville, TN

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

- Recording Engineer and/or Mixer on projects which have earned (4) NARAS Grammy Awards: RIAA Certified Awards for (7) Gold, (4) Platinum, (2) Multi-Platinum albums: (9) GMA Dove Awards: (1) SAGMA Stellar Award

- 2001 Outstanding Alumni Award, Seoul Foreign School, Seoul, Korea

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

- Apple LogicPro, DigiDesign ProTools, MS Office 2004, Adobe Photoshop

- System assembly, troubleshooting/problem solutions (Apple systems)

- Beta-tester for Audio-related companies, products and software developers:

TriTone Digital, U-he.com (Zebra, Zebra2, Filterscape, MFM2), Ambrosia Software (WireTap Studio, WireTap Anywhere)

 

EDUCATION

1976 – 1977: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA - general Liberal Arts studies

1974 – 1975: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN - general Liberal Arts studies

 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Voting Member of NARAS for more than 20 years