Gary Adante Resume 2019
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P R O F I L E My career has been one on one, 24/7 with some of the most G A R Y talented, creative, and successful people on the planet. A D A N T E Over 40 Recordings that I have worked on as a producer/ engineer/ assistant engineer have received Grammy awards or nominations. D I R E C T O R , My responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of the studio M U S I C S T U D I O S technical environment including design, installation, maintenance, and repair of studio systems worldwide. I manage audio engineers, sound reinforcement engineers, lighting technicians, and musicians at studios worldwide to ensure the highest quality recording experience for Owner and guests. E X P E R I E N C E DIRECTOR, MUSIC STUDIOS VULCAN, INC.—SEATTLE, WA T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S 2015–PRESENT Pro Tools HD on Macs (from 16 channel Manage and service 20 state-of-the-art recording studios in systems to 64 channels) luxurious estate locations in Africa, Venice, London, and Nice; SSL Axiom MT consoles with SSL 9k side one of the finest yachts in the world, Tatoosh; and 3 major cars recording studios in Los Angeles, Seattle, and on one of the I-live live sound consoles world’s largest yachts, Octopus Midas, Yamaha and Mackie, Euphonix Produced and engineered hundreds of songs for Owner’s consoles personal library for potential release SSL Duality Recruited, booked, and supported many major recording artists at Vulcan recording studios including: U2, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Earth Wind and Fire, Demi Lovato, Alicia Keys, and C O M P U T E R S K I L L S Shawn Mendes Manage team’s participation in several successful events each MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) year, including: Super Bowl Party, Cannes Film Festival and MS Project Venice Film Festival, several owner yacht trips and safaris, weeks’ long private events on cruise ships with artists including Stevie Wonder, Joe Walsh, Chrissie Hyde, Upstream Festival (founding team member), MoPop Founders Events, New Orleans Food and Funk Festival, Olympic Games in Brazil Direct team and departmental activities to implement standards and procedures to ensure highest quality performance and recording services to Owner and guests Manage studio operations and personnel to ensure the Owner's expectations are met whenever and wherever he wishes to record, perform, or practice Diagnose and repair studio components as needed Work with musicians to create a favorable environment for the creation of new music Management responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; coaching; mentoring; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising and managing performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems C O N T A C T Direct architects, acoustical consultants, contractors, engineers and Vulcan Project Managers on all matters regarding studios— their design, construction & operations ( 2 0 6 ) 7 3 4 - 8 3 6 0 Leverage department-wide and company-wide resources to most G A R Y A @ V U L C A N . C O M effectively deliver studio services Create and meet budgets on studio-related design, construction, L I N K E D I N . C O M / I N / G A R Y A D A N T E / and operations Provide regular reports to Owner and General Manager regarding status of projects and operations FOUNDING PARTNER / PRODUCER / COMPOSER / ENGINEER NOISY NEIGHBORS PRODUCTIONS—SHERMAN OAKS, CA G A R Y 1990–2014 Developed creative vision for each project Managed clients, producers, musicians, and technicians toward A D A N T E project success Mastered and implemented latest technologies to maximize a D I R E C T O R , competitive edge for our clients and Noisy Neighbors Productions M U S I C S T U D I O S Managed personnel to diversify our talents as a company to excel in a fast moving business Composed and produced hundreds of music cues for film and television Mixed audio for television and top-selling, interactive video games in stereo 5.1 and 7.1, such as: Metal Gear Solid-The Revengence, Rock Band, Shanghai for Game Boy, Shanghai Dynasty for Activision, High School Musical (I & II) and Cheetah Girls for Disney Composed and produced music for special venues, such as: USA Exhibit 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China; Super Bowl XXVII Halftime Show; The Heineken Experience Museum Composed and produced music used in national/international advertisement campaigns, such as: Groupon, Old Navy, Coca-Cola, Nike, Anheuser-Busch, Kodak, General Mills, American Express, Heineken, Coors Brewing Company, American Express, Dodge, Acura, Minute Maid, Bally Total Fitness, Virgin Group, American Red Cross CO-PRODUCER / CHIEF ENGINEER / ENGINEER STEVIE WONDER PRODUCTIONS, AKA STEVLAND MORRIS PRODUCTIONS—BURBANK, CA 1975–1990 Directed team of technicians and musicians toward excellence in music production Fulfilled artist's goals of creative perfection. Balanced time and cost management in terms of studio time and musician fees Led team to focus energy and mitigate internal conflict and distractions Executed live "to the world" broadcasts and recordings (1st "all digital" of its kind) Performed excellence under pressure for some of the world's most demanding, high profile clients Recorded around the world in all types of venues, ranging from stadium shows to private studio sessions Managed domestic and foreign crews of all sizes Provided lead artist, Stevie Wonder, the freedom to concentrate on his creative vision, knowing that my responsibilities were always taken care of in a professional and timely manner ENGINEER / ASSISTANT ENGINEER RECORD PLANT RECORDING STUDIO—LOS ANGELES, CA 1972–1975 C O N T A C T Captured recording artist's creative vision on tape and polished finished product for release to the public Mastered and employed latest technology to advance the creative ( 2 0 6 ) 7 3 4 - 8 3 6 0 process, which increased sales and creative satisfaction G A R Y A @ V U L C A N . C O M Stayed current with cutting edge technology Stayed on the forefront of latest advances in the industry L I N K E D I N . C O M / I N / G A R Y A D A N T E / Developed and nurtured a positive, winning attitude for the team during long, strenuous hours .