Christopher Arenas
3615 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 4153778415
Cell: 4153778415
Fax: 4153778415
Email: chrissf73@gmail.com
GOAL-
• I am seeking employment as a Production Assistant on a feature film. I have a strong work ethic and familiar with meeting production deadlines in a fast paced environment.
FILM EXPERIENCE-
Production
• I have worked as a sound recordist on several student and independent films. I have also acted in several student films and most recently was an extra for the feature The End Of The World.
Post Producion
• I worked in the sound department at Outpost, a post production house in San Francisco, as Engineer/Assist Engineer for two years. In my role here I assisted on post production audio for films, including ADR, foley, dialog editing, sound design and sound effects.
AUDIO EXPERIENCE
Som – Sound Engineer, September 2010 – January 2012, San Francisco, CA
• Engineer front of house sound and stage monitors, for 250 person capacity nightclub.
• Maintain the club’s atmosphere with music and video in between sets.
Stern Grove Concert Series – Audio Tech/ Assistant Tech Director – Summer 2008 & 2009, San Francisco, CA
• A weekly concert series with a three month run featuring internationally renowned artists.
• Work closely with sound company for production of each concert on all sound aspects.
• Coordinate stage schematics with Tech Director.
• Acted as a substitute Tech Director in 2009
Rock-It Room – Sound Engineer, June 2006 – March 2008, San Francisco, CA
• Engineer front of house sound and stage monitors, for 250 person capacity nightclub.
• Maintain the club’s atmosphere with music and video in between sets.
Galactic – Studio Coordinator, November 2004-August 2005, New Orleans, LA
• Maintained general upkeep of the recording facility for the band Galactic.
• Assisted on recording sessions.
TALENT BUYER/ MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
Public Works – Production Manager, September 2011-April 2012, San Francisco, CA
• A 1000 person multi-use space that hosts top international DJs and live acts, art shows, and more on its two levels.
• Responsibilities included arranging production schedules, maintaining upkeep of sound equipment and sound system.
• Created press releases and maintained online media, promotions, maintaining website.
• Artist liaison during events and managed bar staff and security.
• SF Weekly Best New Nightclub 2011
Coda – Booking Agent, June 2009-December 2010, San Francisco, CA
• “Established itself as one of the most interesting jazz-based schedules in the Bay Area” – NY Times
• Responsibilities included negotiating contracts with artists, promotions, maintaining website.
• Created press releases and email newsletters, maintained online media, social networks.
• Worked with graphics team on all flyers, posters and advertisements.
Bruno’s – Booking Agent, February 2002-July 2004, San Francisco, CA
• Noted in Blue Note magazine’s as “Top 100 Clubs in the World.”
• Responsibilities included negotiating contracts with artists, promotions.
• Created press releases and email newsletters, maintained website.
• Worked with graphics team on all flyers, posters and advertisements.
Eastside West – Booking Agent, August 1998-February 2002, San Francisco, CA
• Built a program of live jazz music for a new restaurant/lounge.
• Voted SF Bay Guardian’s Best of the Bay – Best New Restaurant 2000.
• Managed content production for the venue’s website.
OTHER SKILLS-
• Experienced in negotiating contracts with artists, sponsors, and promotion outlets for nightclubs and events.
• Created press releases and emailed newsletters, maintained online media, social networks.
• Proficient in working with both Mac & PC platforms.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Protools, and Logic.
• Own laptop, and smartphone
EDUCATION-
Omega School of Recording Arts and Sciences
• Earned certificate of completion.
City College of San Francisco
• Coursework in Broadcasting & Music.
Bethesda – Chevy Chase High School
• General Education.