Education
Indiana University, Bloomington - Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Science in Audio Engineering & Sound Production
- GPA: 3.92 / 4.0
- Minors: Computer Science
- Hutton Honors Notation
Aug 2017 - May 2021
Ward Melville Senior High School - Setauket, NY
- GPA: 100.5 / 100
Sept 2014 - June 2017
Skills
Audio Engineering:
Soldering
Audio Electronics
Acoustic Theory
Studio Recording
Sennheiser Wireless
Shure Wireless
Lectrosonics Wireless
Dante AoIP
Vocal/Instrument Tuning
Digital Audio Workstations:
Pro Tools
Ableton Live
WaveLab
iZotope RX
Melodyne
Audio Consoles:
Neve 80 Series
API 1608-II
Audient ASP8024
Behringer X32
Yamaha DM1000/DM2000
Yamaha CL/QL Series
Yamaha LS9
Sound for Visual Media:
Production Sound
Foley/Sound Design
ADR
Facebook 360
Game Development:
Unity
Wwise
Godot
Computer Science:
Python
Java
C
C++
C#
Flutter
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
GitHub and Git
IDEs:
Visual Studio
IntelliJIDEA
PyCharm
XCode
Certifications
Pro Tools Operator | Music (2018)
2020
Dante (Level 2)
2019
Employment & Freelance
Dimension 70 - New York, NY
Assistant Engineer
Oct 2021 - Present
- Set up and tear down for large-scale recording sessions.
- Interact with clients and engineers during sessions.
- Work with engineers during sessions to ensure technical excellence and hospitality for clients.
Park Avenue Synagogue - New York, NY
Recording & Mixing Engineer/Multi-Room Technical Support/Audio A2/Roaming Technician
Sept 2021 - Present
- Record and mix music as head engineer for the organization's music department.
- On-call for troubleshooting and supporting A/V systems for the synagogue's large scale productions.
- Coordinate with a large A/V team and other departments to set up microphones and cameras and ensure events run smoothly.
New-York Historical Society - New York, NY
Audio Visual Associate
Sept 2021 - Present
- Facilitate installation of A/V systems for museum exhibits.
- Set up, run, and tear down A/V equipment for live events.
Brooktech Productions LLC - Brooklyn, NY
Freelance A2
Oct 2021 - Present
- Set-up and tear-down mics, PA systems, and RF equipment for wedding bands of 4-18 members and DJs at the Weylin in Brooklyn.
- Standby during sets and communicate with FOH and Monitor engineers to troubleshoot audio issues.
Indiana University Radio & Television Services - Bloomington, IN
Audio A1 / Audio A2
Oct 2019 - May 2021
- Mixed audio for live sports broadcast on Big Ten Network + in a studio setting.
- Managed and troubleshooted a large-scale Dante AoIP network and a Clear-Com wireless communication system.
- Collaborated with production team including directors, graphics operators, and replay operators to ensure high-quality broadcasts and efficient workflows.
New Voices Opera - Bloomington, IN
Head Audio Engineer
Feb 2021
- Organized and lead the recording of the Indiana University's New Voices Opera production of The Jungle by John William Griffith II.
- Ran Pro Tools, placed microphones and communicated with the conductor and producer to ensure the recording process went smoothly and all parts of the score were covered.
Ivy Tech Student Productions - Bloomington, IN
Assistant Audio Engineer
Nov 2019
- Facilitated the live sound reinforcement and recording of audio for the opera Star Cross’d Lovers by Don Freund, performed at the John Waldron Arts Center in Bloomington, IN.
- Managed Shure Wireless audio systems, coordinated wireless mic changes, and collaborated on live mixing and sound design.
Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
Aug 2019 - May 2020
- Instructed the laboratory portion of the non-audio major elective courses A100 and A330.
- Topics included basic acoustic theory, recording studio signal flow, analog and digital signal processing, and fundamentals of studio recording.
DJ Services - Stony Brook, NY; Bloomington, IN
Event DJ, Manager
Jan 2014 - Present
- Provided high-quality music, entertainment, and sound reinforcement for client's parties and events.
- Set up and tear down PA and lighting systems, coordinate employees, and manage finances.
School of Informatics, Computing, & Engineering, Indiana University - Bloomington, IN
Undergraduate Instructor
Jan 2019 - May 2019
- Lead labs and grade assignments for beginner Java programming course "Introduction to Software Systems".
- Assisted students in coding and answered questions about course material.
- Gave short lectures and demonstrations to lab sessions of 20+ students.
Leadership & Volunteer Experience
Indiana University Audio Enginnering Department - Bloomington, IN
Audio Engineer
Aug 2017 - May 2021
- Held positions as head engineer, assistant engineer, and stagehand for multiple large-scale performances from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.
- Rigged and de-rigged microphones for full orchestras, on-stage performers, and off stage announcers.
- Mixed performances for live streaming and recording using the Yamaha DM2000 console and a Dante AoIP network.
AES Pro Audio Convention New York - New York, NY
Convention Volunteer
Oct 2018/Oct 2019
- Volunteered during the Audio Engineering Society 145th and 147th International Pro Audio Conventions in New York City's Javits Center.
- Assisted presenters with running several talks during each convention.
- Handled the distribution of presentation materials such as wireless headphones, took event attendance, and ensured the presenters did not exceed their time limits.
Audio Engineering Society (AES), Indiana University Chapter - Bloomington, IN
Secretary
Jan 2019 - Sept 2019
- Took meeting minutes and organized and managed AES chapter documents.
- Made weekly meeting agendas and assisted with the planning and execution of club events.
Audio Engineering Society (AES), Indiana University Chapter - Bloomington, IN
Outreach Director
Sept 2018 - Jan 2019
- Managed the IU AES social media accounts, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Created online RSVP forms for AES events and assisted with the planning and execution of those events.
Dae Han Taekwondo School - Mount Sinai, NY
Tots' Class Instructor/Assistant Instructor
Aug 2015 - Present
- Lead instruction of tots' classes of up to 8 students and of large, all-ages classes of up to 20 or more participants.
- Instructed Taekwondo forms, kicking technique, and mental discipline.
Honors & Awards
Indiana University Foundars Scholar - Indiana Universtiy
Apr 2021
Jacobs School of Music Premier Young Artist Award Recipient - Indiana University
Aug 2017
Indiana University Hutton Honors College Scholar - Indiana University
Aug 2017
Taekwondo 1st Dan Black Belt - Dae Han Taekwondo School
Apr 2017
AP Scholar with Distinction - College Board
Mar 2017