Objective
A composer or sound designer position with an organization that requires exemplary listening, recording, mixing, and organizational skills combined with a diverse knowledge of software platforms and an exceptional interest in multimedia development.
Skills
- Music production including composition, recording, mixing, and mastering.
- Sound design and sound effects creation.
- Recording, directing, editing, and producing dialogue.
- Audio scripting for a variety of proprietary environments.
- Music and audio production instruction in private and classroom settings
Experience
Incredible Technologies, Inc., Composer/Sound Engineer, Aug 2014 – present
Iowa Western Community College, Music Technology Instructor, Aug 2008 – May 2010 and Aug 2011 – July 2014
Ameristar Casinos, Inc., Entertainment Technician, Feb 2011 – Nov 2011
Publications International, Ltd., Composer/Sound Designer, Feb 2004 – Jul 2008
Rosetta Stone, Outside Audio Editor, Nov 2006 – Nov 2007
- Produce all audio for coin-op and redemption games
- Produce audio for all marketing trailers
- Set-up and operate audio equipment at company events
- Maintain all audio software for personal workstation
Iowa Western Community College, Music Technology Instructor, Aug 2008 – May 2010 and Aug 2011 – July 2014
- Designed and taught curriculum including courses in beginning audio theory, psychoacoustics, live audio reinforcement, recording, mixing, mastering, MIDI protocol, and music notation.
- Created a new AAS (Associate of Applied Science) music technology program adding twelve new courses to the music department curriculum.
- Managed purchasing for the music tech department including all hardware and software for the computer laboratory and recording studio.
- Managed between six and ten work-study and scholarship students that work for the music technology department.
- Acted as faculty advisor to all of the music technology majors.
Ameristar Casinos, Inc., Entertainment Technician, Feb 2011 – Nov 2011
- Operated and repaired sound amplifying systems used by the Entertainment department.
- Responsible for system set-up, tear down, and sound and lighting operation for all entertainment and conference engagements.
Publications International, Ltd., Composer/Sound Designer, Feb 2004 – Jul 2008
- Developed sound effects and composed, produced, and mixed music for interactive electronic book titles.
- Recorded, edited, and directed voice-over sessions for all projects completed. Integrated voice-over, sound effects, and MIDI into proprietary development environments.
- Ensured an appropriate mix and correct implementation of all audio assets and tested all projects for bugs on proprietary development units.
- Generated and edited layout of music notation for printed music publication.
Rosetta Stone, Outside Audio Editor, Nov 2006 – Nov 2007
- Edited thousands of lines of voice over and assured that all files were clean from pops, clicks, and other anomalies before being returned for implementation.
- Achieved and surpassed the required 220 files edited per day quota when projects were assigned.
- Maintained proper file organization structures and naming conventions according to design documents for all projects assigned.
Software
- Mac OS X and Windows operating systems
- Pro Tools, Logic, and Sonar
- Sound Forge, Wavelab, Sibelius
- Software instruments, sample libraries and plug-ins: EastWest, Native Instruments, Waves, iZotope, SoundToys, and many others.
- Microsoft Office, Apple iWork
Education
Berklee College of Music
Master Certificate in Music Production using Pro Tools
Northwestern University
Master of Music, Music Technology
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Science, Music Education
Master Certificate in Music Production using Pro Tools
Northwestern University
Master of Music, Music Technology
Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Science, Music Education