Liam Murphy | Resident DJ at The Exchange LA

Summary

Resident DJThe Exchange LA

Los Angeles, CAMar 2021Present

Increased weekend night attendance by an average of 15% through curated sets and interactive crowd engagement strategies.
Managed and maintained state-of-the-art Pioneer DJ equipment, ensuring flawless audio delivery for over 200 live events.
Collaborated with marketing to promote special themed nights, contributing to a 20% rise in social media reach for events.
Designed custom audio transitions and remixes, resulting in a 95% positive feedback rating from patrons and management.

Lead DJ & Audio CoordinatorKCRW Events

Santa Monica, CASep 2018Feb 2021

Orchestrated audio for over 100 diverse events, including concerts, corporate gatherings, and community festivals, serving audiences up to 5,000.
Reduced equipment setup and teardown times by 25% through optimized logistical planning and team coordination.
Developed custom soundscapes and playlists for KCRW's mobile broadcast unit, enhancing listener experience by 30%.
Trained and mentored 5 junior DJs on mixing techniques, crowd dynamics, and technical troubleshooting.

Underground Sound Series (Podcast & Live Stream)

Jan 2022Present

Launched and produced a monthly podcast and live stream series showcasing emerging electronic artists, garnering over 10,000 unique listeners.
Managed full audio production, including mixing, mastering, and securing artist features, resulting in a 40% growth in subscriber base.
Curated a diverse lineup of 25+ artists, promoting community engagement and expanding genre reach.

Festival Main Stage Performance (Guest DJ)

Aug 2023Aug 2023

Performed a 90-minute headline set for an audience of 7,000+ at the Sunset Groove Festival, receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Collaborated with festival organizers on visual and lighting cues, creating a fully immersive audio-visual experience.
Developed a unique setlist combining original remixes and crowd favorites, increasing post-event social media mentions by 50%.

Custom Sound Design for "Echoes of L.A." Art Installation

Nov 2019Feb 2020

Composed and produced a 4-channel ambient soundscape for a public art installation exhibited for 4 months in downtown LA.
Utilized field recordings and synthesizers to create an evocative auditory experience, enhancing the installation's narrative by 25%.
Optimized audio for various environmental factors, ensuring consistent sound quality for over 100,000 visitors.

University of Southern California (USC)Bachelor of Science in Music Production

Los Angeles, CAAug 2014May 2018

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a GPA of 3.8/4.0, specializing in Audio Engineering and Sound Design.
Awarded the "Innovative Sound Design" scholarship for a capstone project exploring spatial audio in live performances.
Collaborated on over 15 student film and game projects, managing full audio post-production workflows.

Audio Production & DJing

Traktor ProSerato DJAbleton LiveLogic Pro XPioneer RekordboxVinyl MixingDigital MixingBeatmatching

Sound Design & Engineering

EQCompressionReverbDelayMasteringLive Sound ReinforcementMicrophone TechniquesAcoustic Treatment

Music Genres

HouseTechnoHip-HopR&BFunkSoulDiscoElectronicLatinWorld Music

Event Management

Crowd ReadingSet PlanningEnergy ManagementMC SkillsStage PresenceTechnical SetupTroubleshooting

Hardware & Software

CDJsTurntablesMixers (Allen & Heath, Pioneer)MIDI ControllersPA SystemsLighting Integration