Creative Audio Engineer with 20 years of recording, mixing and editing experience. Areas of expertise include high proficiency with many DAW's and outboard gear. Talented at quickly setting up equipment and utilizing special software to mix and edit tracks, dialog, and sound design including Avid pro-tools and Pro Logic. Tech-savvy and hardworking with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Focused Sound Technician with specialized expertise producing film, tv and gaming audio. Known to partner with artists, and productions, understand requirements and create high-quality productions. Consistently meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
Skills
Active Listening
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem-Solving
Strong Knowledge of ADR. and recording practices
Synchronized and equalized prerecorded dialog, music and sound effects with images from television and movie productions
Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects and mixed to industry format.
Sound Quality Adjustment
Mix and Mastering
Proficient with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Media Composer, Izotope RX and many more
Work History
10/2000 to Current
Audio EditorMeta Platforms, Inc. – Santa Clara, CA,
Engineered recording sessions and produced musical soundtracks for various artists, including Hip Hop and Pop artists
Managed over 200 ADR files per session needed for tv, films and podcast based on ADR notes from scripts
Installed and provided maintenance for control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, remote equipment, transmitters and networking systems
Synchronized and equalized prerecorded dialogue, music and sound effects with images from television and movie productions
Edited raw voice recordings, added sound effects and mixed to industry format
Used computers and synthesizers to compose, orchestrate and arrange music
Made changes directly into compositions or used computer software, including working with logic, pro tools and adobe
Rewrote original musical scores in different musical styles by changing tempos, harmonies, and rhythms.
Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
Recorded speech and music in digital formats
Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions
Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums
Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments
Used Avid Pro Tools and Logic Pro to mix and edit tracks
10/2008 to 08/2010
Supervising Sound EditorOctopus Garden Studios – City, STATE,
Guided 35 musicians during rehearsals, performances, and recording sessions
Podcast recording and editing, Managed and maintained incoming artist and engineered high profile clients
Completed fast turnarounds in post-production
Met with producers and directors to create goals for sound production
Separated instruments, vocals, and other sounds, and combined sounds during
mixing or postproduction stage
Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones
Archive delivery
Partnered with performers and producers to determine and create desired
sounds for productions
Synchronized and equalized prerecorded dialogue, music and sound effects
with images from television and movie productions
Drafted and distributed weekly production schedule to upper management
and production staff
Communicated technical processes in clear language to keep non-technical
personnel informed and updated
Communicate music and effects needs with other mixers
05/2001 to 10/2007
Sound DesignerAX20 Productions – City, STATE,
Drafted and distributed weekly production schedule to upper management and production staff
Combined video, audio and graphics to effectively convey each story
Set up equipment for broadcasts and promotions at station remotes
Met with producers and directors to create goals for sound production
Synchronized and equalized pre recorded dialogue, music and sound effects with images from television and movie productions
Separated various sounds and remixed during post-production stage
Installed and provided maintenance for control consoles, audio routers, recording equipment, microphones, digital audio systems, remote equipment, transmitters and networking systems
Supervised production and post-production of television, radio, audio streaming and other media projects
Primary point of contact for creative localization of title, building strong relationships and collaboration with cross-functional partners in content acquisitions, post-production, product creative, business affairs, legal counsel, content planning and more
Convert surround projects to dolby
Clean and restore audio using Izotope RX and waves bundle
Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions
Composed original music and sounds for over 23 productions
Education
Expected in 11/2017 to to
Associate of Science: Recording Arts Technology Los Angeles Film School - Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA GPA:
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