PROFILE
Seasoned audio engineer with recognized expertise in mixing, creative audio design, composition and DAW implementation. Strong personal relationship skills, creating repeat business for clients such as Fox Sports, AMC Networks, Comedy Central, Spike, MTV, VH1, and top Washington DC political consulting firms. Winner of Best Sound Design at the PopCon International Film Festival in 2021. Nominated for Best Sound Design at the Action on Film Festival. Seeking new, long term employment opportunities in audio post, sound recording, or mixing, using my unique gifts and creative skills to enhance the bottom line.
Professional Experience
Freelance Audio Professional
2008-Present
Composer, Sound Designer and Mixer
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Composed, designed, and mixed audio for various TV and film projects, showcasing creativity, technical expertise and award winning Best Sound Design at the PopCon International Film Festival 2021
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Spearheaded freelance sound design and mixing projects for influential clients such as Fox Sports and FS1.
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Achieved a record-breaking 7-year viewership high for the 2024 World Series on Fox Sports, boasting a remarkable 74% increase from the prior year and averaging an impressive 15.81 million viewers.
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Drove the successful launch of the USFL debut season, propelling Fox Sports to a viewership increase of 715, 000 per game.
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Orchestrated successful on-air mixing for AMC Networks, Comedy Central, Spike, MTV, and VH1
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Crafted compelling promo packages for flagship shows on IFC, such as Portlandia, The Spoils of Babylon, and Maron, elevating brand presence and viewer engagement.
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Did promos for the debut season of Portlandia, helping land 263,000 viewers for the first episode and continuing to grow to 725,000 viewers
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Created sound design for 2009 SNY New York Mets Baseball Broadcast Package.
Atlantic Video
2004-2008
Formerly a regional full-service broadcast and film production facility in Washington, DC
Sound Designer and Mixer
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Elevated sound design excellence with a nomination for Best Sound Design at the Action on Film Festival in San Diego for the for AV Short Milieu
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Instrumental in boosting profits by $500K through collaboration with Graphics Department on Discovery Education’s Pendemonium.
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Created and optimized impactful advertisements that drove success in the 2004 Mitch Daniels for Governor of Indiana campaign.
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Created sound design for the opening of highly-rated shows Pardon The Interruption and Around The Horn by establishing professional rapport with client ESPN.
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Secured repeat business for VO sessions with Madam Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Jim Webb and Harrison Chad by prioritizing client relations.
Clean Cuts Music and Sound Design
2002-2004
A premier sound design and audio post production facility in Washington, DC
Audio Engineer and Sound Designer
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Co-Led the implementation of a cutting-edge, five-room, audio and sound design facility, highlighting unparalleled technical expertise, and ground breaking innovation.
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Executed technical acuity by assisting in sessions involving top tier talent such as Michael Jordan, Sean Bean, Christy Romano, and Coach John Thompson Jr.
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Increased productivity by establishing audio workflow for client Discovery Health Channel.
Golden Egg Records / GMI Entertainment
2001-2002
Deborah Gibson's Production company
Production Assistant
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Secured full time employment as production assistant by establishing a “go-to guy” reputation during recording of Deborah Gibson’s album M.Y.O.B.
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Developed and implemented promotional and marketing material.
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Spread visibility by engineering and producing radio liners for cross-country broadcasts.
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Managed technical component of live performances.
JSM Music
1997-2001
A leading production house in New York City that works with top tier advertising firms around the world
Audio EngineerTechnical Assistant
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Contributed musically and technically on recording artist John Forté’s album I, John by building creative collaborative relationship.
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Handled production assistant responsibilities for the Alessi Brothers for their work on Deborah Gibson’s album M.Y.O.B.
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Engineered and mixed finals for products such as Budweiser, H & M Stores, and Kodak Film.
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Augmented company’s ability to stand out in competitive market by implementing video reel opening.
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Designed studio control rooms and composition DAWs, increasing productivity and workflow
Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts and Sciences, Duquesne University