edsharpe@me.com 615 – 364 – 7246
EDUCATION:
Full Sail University, Altemonte Springs, FL
1988 Certification in Recording Arts
Warren Wilson College, Swannanoa, NC
1982 BA in Music
EXPERIENCE:
1998 – Present : Freelance Audio Engineer
Organizing, traveling and working on all types of sound systems and consoles, digital and analog for tours, festivals, concerts, recitals, etc. Clients include Brenda Lee, Bucky Covington, Doug Stone, Opry Plaza Concerts, Emofest, Tomato Art Festival, TN Rep. Theatre, etc.
2002 – Present: Audio Engineer, Matt Davenport Productions
Designing, setup, and running sound for live theatre, conventions, and concerts. Shows include “American Big Band”, “On Broadway”, “Red Hot Hollywood”, and “Live From Nashville!”
1995 – 1998 Audio Engineer, Opryland Productions
Installation, setup and operating sound for live entertainment; Shows include “I Hear America Singing”, “Country Music USA” and “Colorado Christmas”. Artists include Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Merle Haggard, Kansas, Charlie Daniels, KC & the Sunshine Band.
1988 – 1994 Studio Manager/Engineer: Hummingbird Productions
In-House recording engineer for regional and national jingle advertisements. Also responsible for hiring, scheduling, archiving, and bookkeeping. Project talent includes Dolly Parton, Billy Dean, Michael W. Smith, Martin Sheen.
OTHER SKILLS: Computer/Video/Instructor/Guitarist/Vocalist/Composer
REFERENCES:
Matt Davenport (M. Davenport Productions) 615-672-3265
Jon Mire (Opryland Productions) 615-305-8710
David Ewing (Brenda Lee Productions) 615-792-4912