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lee vargas

AUDIO SPECIALIST

• Live Sound • Recording • Broadcast •

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RESUME

CREATING AN EMERSIVE SOUND EXPERIENCE ONE SHOW AT A TIME

EMPLOYMENT

I’ve been extremely fortunate to work and learn from some of the best talents in the industry and apply those skills, tips & tricks to 1500+ successful events.

• 15+ yrs in Live Production
• 6 yrs in Corporate Events
• 3 yrs in Theatre
• 2 yrs in Broadcast

(2007 - 2012)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Collaberated in many of the operations for one of Mexicos’ largest and most respected concert and artist management company. I specialized in live touring; traveling all over the continent with world renowned acts with the duties of Road Manager, Production Manager, A1 or oftentimes all three. Event attendance range 600 to 50k+

(2013 - 2017)
A1 / HEAD SOUND

When scheduling permitted, I took calls for IATSE Local 51 as an Audio Specialist in Houston, Texas for many of its partners including Freeman, OSA, The Houston Symphony & the Houston Ballet.

(JUL 2015 - OCT 2016)
AUDIO DEPARTMENT

A team of 3 was tasked with caretaking and operating a $3,000,000 sound system for more than 140 shows a year utilizing some of the best gear in the industry

(2013 - PRESENT)
AUDIO SPECIALIST

As an Audio Specialist, I design, spec & work high-profile corporate shows with attendance of 300 - 5,000 people. Freeman AV has kept me so busy that I am about to hit the maximum allowable work hours for the year in only 5 months.

formal
education

OSM HIGH SCHOOL
(2001 - 2003)
DIPLOMA

Graduated 2 years earlier than my peers by taking extra credits and testing out of core subjects.

DEL MAR COLLEGE
(2005)
CORE COURSES

Took a few courses I thought to be indispensable to my career such as Business & Professional Speaking and Computer Sciences on a full scholarship.

SKILLS

I have attained many distinguishable qualities which have made me the person I am today, but continue to grasp the best of people I interact with every day.

DIGITAL CONSOLES | 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

DANTE / AES50 / AES67 | 5 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

WIRELESS | SET-UP, TROUBLESHOOTING, OPERATION

FREQUENCY COORDINATION | SHURE WWB / IAS

LINE ARRAYS | JBL, EV & EAW

SMAART LIVE | ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT

MULTITRACK RECORDING | STUDIO & LIVE

CLIENT SATISFACTION | COMMUNICATION AS A SKILL

CERTIFICATIONS

NEVER STOP DOING, EVER STOP LEARNING.

JBL CERTIFICATION

2015

SYSTEM DESIGN

2017

ADVANCED WIRELESS

2018

DANTE CERT LVL1

2018

DANTE CERT LVL2

2018

DANTE CERT LVL3

2019

RIEDEL COM

IN PROGRESS

SMAART LIVE

2018

A FEW THAT STAND OUT

portfolio

NCAA FINAL FOUR

A1

PEDRO FERNANDEZ

RM

KUMBIA KINGS

FOH

TONY DANZA

FOH

PEYTON MANNING

A1

RAMON AYALA

FOH

CHUCK NORRIS

A1

HOUSTON BALLET

FOH

ELEFANTE

RM

testimonials

A FEW WORDS FROM
THE INDUSTRY

Lee - is a detail-oriented music industry guy. He is so creative and so very well organized. Has great knowledge on many aspects of the music business plus he is a great musician. If you need a multi-talented knowledgeable person to help manage you event or group then he is your man !!!!

CRUZ MARTINEZ
ARTIST - KUMBIA KINGS

In all of Lees business endeavors, I have always known Lee to be successful. Whether it was in radio, national artist bookings, promotions or sound production; Lee has always mastered what he sets out to accomplish. He is a very skilled individual.

MARK LAMBERT
MUSIC INDUSTRY LEADER

No matter what I throw at Lee, he has exceeded my expectations every single time. He is my go-to guy for complex shows that require skill and extra attention to client satisfaction.

MATTHEW SPARKS
SENIOR AUDIO SPECIALIST

I WOULD LOVE TO BE AN ASSET

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