Summary

Experienced and client-focused Sound Designer with refined communication and technical skills • Knowledgeable of all aspects of audio post production and studio techniques • Desire to learn and master new technologies • Excellent quality control • Desire to create

Professional History

• Audio editing, mixing and sound design for broadcast, advertising and corporate/training video projects.
• Creative sound designer highly proficient with ProTools. Working knowledge of Apple Logic.
• Able to adapt quickly to different equipment and working conditions.
• In high demand due to creativity, technical ability and client skills.
• Able to record and edit Spanish Voice-over and dialog efficiently. Working proficiency with Portuguese.

• Taught and Developed curriculum and online content for two separate courses.
• Sound Design - focuses on psychoacoustics and creative aspects of sound for film/tv.
• Audio Post Production - a comprehensive hands-on technical course with intense ProTools training covering audio post techniques including ADR, Voice-Over, Foley.

• Sound Design and mix-to-picture for broadcast promos, advertising, documentaries, independent films and various other video projects.
• Recording voice-over for radio/TV spots, ADR, narrations, DVD commentaries.
• 5.1 Surround Mixing for DVD, HD, digital broadcast and theatrical release.
• Used downtime for creative sound design of company demos in stereo and 5.1 surround.
• Multimedia projects, file conversions, ISDN, etc.

• Personally responsible for sales and marketing in the Southeast region.
• Designed computer-based Nurse-Call, Intercom, and other sound/light systems.
• Nearly doubled sales to 1.5 million in my first year.
• Worked closely with company president on business strategy, corporate image and marketing.

• Senior technician for AN/SXQ-8 Secure Intelligence Briefing CCTV System.
• Installed and maintained on-board satellite TV system and closed-circuit radio station.
• Supervised a staff of six and Implemented training course for new technicians.

Additional Proficiencies and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of ProTools, plug-ins and routing.
• Full understanding of signal flow within DAW and digital / analog consoles, routers, patch bays, etc.
• Practical, comprehensive video proficiency including timecode, sync, machines, codecs etc.
• Creative sound effects designer with a passion for originality.
• Extensive knowledge of file types, conversions and digital delivery methods.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure - in a team environment or alone.
• Flexible and willing to work non-standard hours.

Education

• Theoretical and practical application of studio techniques in digital and analog audio production.
• Audio Post Production including sound design and mix-to-picture.
• Aesthetics and Techniques of 5.1 Surround mixing.
• Teaching Assistant for Adv. Tech. of Recording and Applied Digital Audio classes.
• Graduated Cum Laude.