Masters Degree [Currently Enrolled]

University of Illinos, Chicago, IL            Expected Graduation – Fall 2027

Masters in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Bachelors Degree

DePaul University, Chicago, IL                       Graduation – June 2017

Bachelor of Science – Sound Recording Technology  Minor - Physics    

    

Work Experience

Ohmstead Studios | Chicago, IL

Staff Recording Engineer & Sound Designer (September 2020 – Present)

  • Records, mixes, and masters for independent and label-affiliated creatives.

  • Mixed the Pinksqueeze album that was voted Album of the Year by Chicago Reader.

  • Selects unique outboard effects to shape a client’s sound.

  • Sound Designs and mixes for films & games.

  • Solders broken cables when necessary.

  • Previously provided live stream demos for well-respected audio brands like Arturia and Eventide.

SAE Chicago | Chicago, IL

Adjunct Instructor (September 2022 - October 2025)

  • Remote & In-Person Teaching of the following college-level audio/physics courses below.

  • AUD120 - Principles of Sound

  • AUD250 - Game Audio [Unity & Wwise]

  • AUD 210 - Electronic Music Production [Ableton 11 Live]

  • AUD110 - Intro to Music Theory

  • Educates students on production sound, sound design, and sound synthesis.

  • Demonstrates a variety of relevant mixing and mastering techniques.

  • Provides constructive feedback to students on their musical compositions and sound design projects.

Technotrix | Chicago, IL

A1, A2, Patch Tech, & Stage Hand (June 2024-Present)

  • Built complete stages and sound systems for music festivals and large events.

  • Midas M32, Avid S6L, Behringer X32, and Room EQ Wizard.

  • Proficiently utilized Shure wireless systems in environments with high RF noise floors.

  • Calibrated PA systems with systems like Rational Acoustics Smaart and Room EQ Wizard.

Not A Sailor Studios | Remote

Contract Sound Designer (December 2023 - March 2024)

  • Established an asset list to match the scope of the project.

  • Used a combination of foley recordings, sample libraries, and synthesis to design audio assets for a sci-fi horror video game.

Team Audio | Remote

Contract Dialogue Editor (August 2022 - September 2023)

  • Cleans and edits game audio using Izotope RX and similar plugins.

  • Efficiently navigates multiple DAWs to match the workflow of the rest of the production.

  • Exports batches of monster vocalizations to be implemented as variations.

  • Tops/Tails, Loudness Normalization, Mixing, and Mastering of dialogue.

Shure Incorporate | Chicago, IL

Customer Service Representative II (August 2021 - March 2022)

  • Built and maintained relationships with primary accounts.

  • Offered order and technical support for AV companies in target regions.

zZounds.com | Chicago, IL

Senior Sales Specialist (February 2018 – August 2021)

Customer Service Representative (September 2017 – February 2018)

  • Outperformed his projected yearly Net Profit by 44%.

  • Created the “Rapid Response Team” to improve staffing on busy days.

  • Provided extensive audio troubleshooting instructions for customers.

  • Determined appropriate accommodations for unplanned shipping errors.

  • Wrote educational blog articles on audio recording and editing techniques.

Jamdek Studios | Chicago, IL

  Freelance Audio Engineer (Nov 2017 – September 2020)

  • Recorded a variety of musical genres on the Quad 8 Ventura Console.

  • Selected unique outboard effects to shape a client’s sound.

IV Lab Studios | Chicago, IL

Intern/Freelance Audio Engineer & Sound Designer (July 2017 – March 2018)

  • Recorded bands and composed film scores for independent clients.

  • Directed efficient ADR recording sessions.

  • Kept analog recording equipment in working condition.

DePaul School of Music | Chicago, IL

Sound Reinforcement Manager (September 2016 – September 2017)

  • Managed the schedules of 18 audio engineers

  • Taught the staff how to use Yamaha digital mixers and Mackie analog mixers.

Electrical Audio | Chicago, IL

Intern/Freelance Recording Engineer (June 2016 – September 2017)

  • Aligned a Studer A820 and Ampex ATR 102.

  • Dialed in the parameters of Urie compressors, such as the 1176LN.

Technical Expertise

  • PROTOOLS

  • LOGIC PRO

  • ABLETON LIVE

  • REAPER

  • JUCE

  • C++

  • PYTHON

  • MATLAB

  • UNITY

  • WWISE

  • IZOTOPE OZONE & RX

  • WIRELESS MIC SYSTEMS

  • ANALOG & DIGITAL RECORDING

  • FIELD RECORDING

  • LIVE SOUND

  • MICROSOFT SUITE

  • GOOGLE SUITE

Musical Expertise

  • DRUMS

  • GUITAR

  • PERCUSSION (VIBRAPHONE & AUX PERCUSSION)

  • ELECTRIC BASS

  • KEYS

 
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