Taylor Nicole Samuel

• Re:Set Concert Series, San Diego, Atlanta, DC, Nashville; supporting LCD Soundsystem, Boygenius, Steve Lacy, and more. Systems Tech, DJ Support, Stage Left PA Tech (KSL), Eighth Day Sound, (2023)

• A2, The Gorillaz, Monitor Systems Engineer, Eighth Day Sound, (2023)

• A2, The Fearless Flyers, System Engineer, JamCruise ‘19, Eighth Day Sound (2023)

• A1, The Bamboos, System Engineer, Mixing Engineer, FOH/MON JamCruise ‘19, Eighth Day Sound (2023)

• A1, (S21) The Verve Pipe, Monitor Engineer, Mentor Civic Amphitheater, Mentor, OH, Eighth Day Sound (2022)

• A2, Mary J. Blige, PA Tech (Adamson) rehearsals, Atlanta, Eighth Day Sound, EDS (2022)

• A2, The Strokes, (Avid) Monitor Technician for Anthony Fraser, World Tour, Foro Sol, Corona Capital Festival, Eighth Day Sound (2022)

• A2, LCD Soundsystem, (Yamaha) Monitor Technician, RF Coordinator & Patch Master, for Eric McCallister, Eighth Day Sound (2022)

• A1, Monitor Engineer, Legends In Concert at the Grand Pequot Showroom, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT (2021-2022)

• Audio, Tyler, The Creator / Kali Uchis “Call Me If You Get Lost”, Worcester, MA (2022)

• A1, FOH/Monitors Ave A Club, Newark, New Jersey, Power Posse Productions (2021)

• A1, FOH, Trinity College, Power Posse Productions, Hartford, CT (2021)

• Audio Technician for Foxwoods Resort Casino (2016-2022)

• A2, Wireless, Diana Ross, Grand Theatre, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT (June, 2019)

• A2, (Presonus) Glastonbury Film Festival, Glastonbury, CT (2018)

• Audio Hand, Kevin Hart, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (12/2017)

• Audio Hand, Patching, Lady Gaga, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (11/2017)

• Audio Hand, Katy Perry, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT, USA (11/2017)

• Audio Hand, Future, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (8/2017)

• Audio Hand, Santana, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (8/2017)

• Audio Hand, Ariana Grande, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT, USA (2/2017)

• Audio Hand, Bon Jovi, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT, USA (1/2017)

“Venue of the Year” at the 2017 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) for Mohegan Sun Arena

• Audio Hand, Boxes, Stevie Nicks & band, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (11/2016)

• Audio Hand - Wardrobe, Fergie, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (10/2016)

• Audio Hand, Boxes, Elle King, Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (9/2016)

• Event Safety Access Training via ESA

• Health and Wellness, Yale University, 2020

• Entertainment Rigging Equipment Inspector, AMCANDS

• Dante Level 3

• Wireless Workbench 6

• Cisco Networking Basics

• Cisco Packet Tracer

• Antenna Distribution, Shure

• Axient Digital Certification, Shure

• Wireless Workbench 7, Level 3: Advanced, Shure

• Twitter Ads Manager

• (Training) Certified d&bAudiotechnik gmbh - Tech (D80s, J-series, R1, Array Calc, (2020)

• Final Cut Pro

• Microsoft Office

• Facebook for Business

• G-Suite

• Google Analytics

• Wireless Workbench

• CL Editor

• M32 Editor

• Avid

• DiGiCo Offline Editor

• M32 editor

• IAS

• DiGiCo Quantum 338 

• DiGiCo S21 

• Avid S6L

• Avid D Show

• Avid Profile

• Yamaha Rivage

• Yamaha CL5

• Midas M32 

• Presonus 16.0.2

Deploying safe, secure, private networks for The State of Massachusetts, standardized testing (education). Connecting all devices - acting as a liaison between students and their network connectivity.

Currently a Cisco Certified Partner through Clair Global

“Taylor was student in my Industrial/Organizational Psychology & Org Behavior hybrid class. I observed that Taylor possessed a few key leadership characteristics that distinguished her from her peers. The first is her intellectual curiosity. Taylor is one of the those individuals that makes full use of questions to explore issues and topics deeper and to gain understanding that extends the breadth and depth of her knowledge. Couple that with her ability to reflect on new learning and to consider ways that she can use it to both improve herself and the value that she adds to others, and Taylor becomes a key asset to any team and organization that she is a part of. The second, and possibly greater characteristic, is her courage. Taylor is one who is constantly looking for opportunities to challenge herself and rarely settles for the status quo. She is not afraid to express her opinion, to ask questions, to answer questions, to volunteer first, or to try new things. She is the type of leader who can set a direction, role model for others, take risks, learn from them, and then strive to improve herself and her work. In summary, Taylor has tremendous potential as a leader and would be a valuable addition to any team and organization that affords her opportunities to learn, to be creative, and to lead others in driving change and delivering results.” - Chris Forando, Sr. Director & Head of Org Effectiveness, Talent Management:

“Taylor and I worked at Foxwoods Entertainment as audio technicians. As you may know, working in that industry can have long, unforgiving hours with little or no sleep… only to do it all again the next day. When the pressure was on, she always found a way to come up with a one-liner to lighten the mood. I was always impressed by how she could keep her cool and find solutions as deadlines quickly approached.

She was always hard-working and an absolute team player. Never hesitant to jump in and help a coworker on a project they might be working on.

The audio tech industry is rapidly changing as technology advances at lightning speed, and Taylor is obsessed with keeping up with the latest trends and equipment.

Taylor is a serious professional but also can be a blast to hang out with in the lunch room.

I highly recommend Taylor Nicole Samuel if you need someone with extraordinary leadership abilities and determination to get the job done promptly and efficiently.” - Ernie Petrangelo

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Apprentice Luthier (2019): Pressing ribs was primary, daily responsibility. Taking lead on restoration projects. Introduced to working with a multitude of wood types. Comfort and safe use of a table saw, band saw, miter saw and lathe. Use of a wood planer, drum sander, disc sander, and widebelt sander. Developed a basic skillset of hand tool use. For Upton Bass

Video (2016): Dozens of private and corporate events. Using perfect cue systems, barco switchers - often having to convert media files for clients. Deploying streams with HDCP utilization.

Producer (2015): Sourcing sponsors, hiring event staff, allocating vendors, curating spaces, creating press kits and releases. Press

Production Design: Art Department, for Synthetic Cinema International (TEMP) and The Hallmark Channel (2021) Location Scouting, Prop building

Set Dresser (2014):, Katy Perry ft Juicy J – Dark Horse at Siren Studios with Motion Theory

Quality Analyst (2014): Contract through Assistance In Marketing (AIM) in Los Angeles, California. Found bugs, errors and general gameplay that didn’t make sense. Reported to developers. Worked on COD: Black Ops II, multiplayer map packs. For Activision.

Manager On Duty (2010): Artist liaison, stage manager (MOD), event coordinator. Self-taught, was given a key at age 16 and told to take it as far as possible. Developed logistical methodology, learned how to create a press kits and coordinated promotional releases.

Programming an Avolites board for show calls to ensure any entry level technician could successfully operate the desk. Familiarity with DMX channel programming, spacing and use; quality design and attention to detail

• Lighting Hand, Bryan Adams "Get Up" Tour - Uncasville, CT (6/2017)

• L1, Uplighting & Architectural Design, Boston Magazine's Taste of Boston, Frost Productions, Boston, Massachusetts (2017)

• L1, Uplighting, Forbes 30 under 30, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Frost Productions, Boston, Massachusetts (2017)

• (Bistros) Salt Water Vineyards, Event, Power Posse Productions, Mystic, Connecticut (2016)

• Lighting Hand, Uplighting, Green Tie Gala, Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, Mystic, Connecticut, Power Posse Productions (2016)

• (GOBO/Leko Focus & Breakup) Ocean Commotion, Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut, Power Posse Productions (2016)

• The Tunnel, Former Night Club (Holiday Party with SBZ Events) Power Posse Productions, New York, New York (2016)

• (Uplighting) Private Event, Ave A Club, Newark, New Jersey (2016)

• (Spotlight OP), UConn talent show, Storrs, Connecticut (2016)

• Machine Learning

• IT Operations

• Agile Methodologies

• Social Media Marketing

• Live Sound Reinforcement

• Search Engine Optimization

• Broadcast Journalism

• Press Releases

• Social Networking