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. 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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Composer / Sound Designer / Mixer for TV/Film
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Freelance Audio Designer and Mixer for Fox Sports and FS1
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Successful On-Air Promo mixer for AMC Networks, Comedy Central, Spike, MTV, and VH1
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Mixed and sound designed promo packages for IFC’s flagship shows, such as Portlandia, The Spoils of Babylon, Maron, and Comedy Bang Bang.
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Mixed and sound designed promo packages for WEtv such as Braxton Family Values, SWV Reunited, and Bridezilla.
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Created sound design for 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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Nominated for Best Sound Design for AV Short Milieu at the Action on Film Festival in California
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Helped Increased profits by $500K with our Graphics Department for 2 Seasons of a Discovery Education animation project called "Pendemonium"
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Raised profits substantially by building and maintaining fruitful relationship with political consultant Alfano-Leonardo, leading to successful engineering of political campaign for Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
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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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Implemented and co-designed new five-room facility, including fabricating audio cables, construction and sound reinforcement.
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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