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Roman Putnam

Live audio technician focused on signal flow, speed, and clean execution.

Dante + NDI routingAllen & Heath SQ5Behringer X32

Hands-on audio engineer and production technician with experience in live sound, studio recording, and broadcast operations. Skilled in stage setup, audio routing, signal flow troubleshooting, and AV system integration under fast-paced, high-pressure conditions.

Keep the show moving
Faster changeovers, cleaner patching, and fewer “mystery problems” during line check and sound check.
Protect time and money
Less downtime and less last‑minute chaos—helping prevent overtime, rework, and show risk.
Systems mindset
Comfortable with routing (Dante/NDI), consoles (SQ5/X32), and troubleshooting by signal path—calm under pressure.
roputnam@gmail.com224.645.3477LinkedIn
LINE CHECK

Ready on show day

When you put me on a call, this is the baseline you’re hiring.

  • Clean patching and labeling that speeds changeovers and reduces mistakes.
  • Stable gain structure and routing before “nice-to-haves” like effects.
  • Troubleshooting by signal flow: isolate, verify, fix, and confirm under time pressure.
  • Calm comms: clear callouts, clean handoffs, and no drama at downbeat.
  • Early escalation when it prevents show risk (and quiet ownership when it doesn’t).
SOUND CHECK

Signal flow is my default language

I stay useful under pressure because I can always point to where the signal is—and what changed.

SIGNAL_FLOW_SNAPSHOT
SOURCE
Mic/DI/playback → stage input.
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STAGEBOX
Patch, label, and verify signal.
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CONSOLE
Gain → route → bus → process.
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OUTPUTS
PA · Monitors · Record · Broadcast
How I troubleshoot
Start at the symptom, then walk the path: source → patch → preamp → route → bus → output.
What you can expect
Clean patching, clear labels, calm comms, and fixes that hold through the show.
TOOLBOX

Skills, grouped like a workflow

Not buzzwords—what I actually use, route, and troubleshoot.

Soft Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Fast Learner
Audio Software Plugins
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Apple Logic
  • Native Instruments
  • Waves Bundle
  • Antares Auto Tune
  • Ableton
Hardware Consoles
  • Behringer X-32
  • Allen & Heath SQ5
Av Networking Broadcast
  • Networked A/V
  • Dante
  • NDI
Production Technical
  • AV Production
  • Sound Design
  • Soldering
  • Structured Cabling
  • Microsoft Office
  • PowerPoint
SHOW

Experience (show notes)

Short timelines, real environments, and the kind of details that matter on a crew call.

Live Content Show Operations Intern · TastyLive

Chicago, IL
06/2025 – 08/2025
  • Operated Allen & Heath SQ5 mixer and managed audio/video routing with Dante and NDI during live broadcasts.
  • Assisted with signal flow, live mixing, and troubleshooting to maintain uninterrupted programming.
  • Coordinated live caller and guest integration, managing cues and transitions seamlessly.
  • Supported studio setup and strike, including microphones, cabling, and camera systems.
  • Contributed to production workflows by creating Stream Deck/Companion macros to streamline show operations.

Affiliate Streamer · Twitch

San Francisco, CA
01/2025 – 07/2025
  • Produced and streamed live shows featuring music, comedy, and interactive content, engaging with active online communities.
  • Managed all technical aspects of production: audio processing, overlays, lighting, and cue timing.
  • Edited and published short-form video content to expand audience reach and engagement.
  • Gained practical experience in audience management, live troubleshooting, and show pacing applicable to live events.

Warehouse Team Member · Amazon

Kenosha, WI
July 2021 – Sep 2021
  • Packaged and processed up to 130 customer shipments per hour while maintaining accuracy and quality.
  • Operated SmartPac automated packing machines, preparing up to 600 packages per hour.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, meeting strict productivity and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and on-time order fulfillment.

Manufacturing Engineering Intern · Smalley

Lake Zurich, IL
09/2021 – 12/2021
  • Learned to troubleshoot and optimize complex technical systems in a fast-paced corporate environment.
  • Gained experience in structured procedures, documentation, and collaborative problem-solving.
REPS

Projects that prove fundamentals

When you’re early‑career, fundamentals are the multiplier.

Signal Flow Project

SAE Institute · Chicago, IL
01/2025 – 03/2025
  • Understood the procedures of signal flow on a Behringer X32 and related audio gear.
  • Familiar and proficient with procedures for properly hooking up front of house speaker system, compressors, and equalizers.
  • Execute signal from sound source to mixing console and output through speaker system.

Music Production Project

SAE Institute · Chicago, IL
11/2024 – 12/2024
  • Composed and created music in Apple Logic.
  • Recorded and edited audio tracks in Pro Tools including gain staging, panning, and plugin effects to be bounced as a final track.

Research Assistant

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy · Aurora, IL
08/2019 – 05/2020
  • Contributed to and optimized multiple research projects as a part of a team while accumulating a working understanding of scientific knowledge needed to contribute to college-level research projects that were to be completed within a restricted timeframe.
EDUCATION
  • SAE Institute · Associate of Applied Science in Audio · Chicago, IL (07/2024 – 10/2025)
  • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy · High School Diploma · Aurora, IL (08/2017 – 05/2020)
HOW I WORK

Calm, organized, and built for crew life

My goal is to be the person you don’t have to worry about.

DEFAULT_MODE
  • Label everything.
  • Signal flow before guessing.
  • Gain structure first.
  • Fix it once—make it hold.
  • No surprises at downbeat.
WHY_THIS_MATTERS

I’ve worked in live broadcast environments where continuity matters. I like building small systems (macros, checklists, labeling standards) that reduce errors and keep the show moving.

STRIKE

Let’s work a show

If you need an early‑career tech who’s already comfortable with real routing, fast troubleshooting, and clean execution—reach out.

CALL_SHEET
Open to FOH/Monitors assist, A2, stagehand, and broadcast audio ops. Based in Chicago, open to travel.
roputnam@gmail.comlinkedin.com/in/romanputnam
CONTACT
Resume: /roman-putnam-resume.pdf