Freelance Engineer
The Pajama Room
January 2004 – Present
Longmont Colorado
Owner and operator for all facets of business. Cultivating a client base, client relations and promotion. Session setup and strike, tracking and mixing, producing and publishing, duplication and transcription, live sound, and so on.
Utilizing Presonus StudioOne 5 Pro, Izotope RX8, Pro Tools 10.9, Izotope RX, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Windows 10
Multimedia Technician
National Center for Atmospheric Research
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
January 2013 – December 2023
Boulder Colorado
Multimedia Technician for the Boulder campuses’ meeting spaces and venues, including the NCAR Mesa Lab, the Center Green event space, the Foothills Lab and the Research Aviation Facility at the Rocky Mountain Airport. Also providing remote support to staff and colleagues across the world’s atmospheric science profession. Delivery of events at every scale; small team meetings and workshops to large convention-type events with multiple moving elements, including virtual events, webcasts and recordings. Responsible for on campus public meeting spaces and meeting equipment, meeting room and event space equipment maintenance and replacement, integration and installation. Event scheduling and preparation.
Providing world-class multimedia support and customer service to all staff, colleagues and visitors of the National Center, virtually and in person.
Equipment
-Software; Google Admin Suite, Zoom Admin Console, Google Enterprise Software, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere, Quicktime, OBS, component control software of all kinds, Vimeo, Youtube, Slido, WebEx, Powerpoint. Zoom and Google Meet meeting operation and virtual event delivery.
-Hardware; Epiphan Pearl Mini, Crestron Control, Marshall Cameras and Controllers Logitech Rally Bar, Epson Projectors, NEC Commercial Displays, Google Meet Kiosks, Shure Wired, Wireless and Panel Array Microphones, BlackMagic ATEM Switchers, PA systems.
-Computers; Mac and PC, Chrome, Firefox, Brave.
Awards
-2016 Special Recognition Award; Operational Facilities Assessment Program Meeting
-2020 Special Recognition Award; UCAR Multimedia Team’s Pandemic Response
-2020 Special Recognition Award; UCAR Board of Trustees and Members Meeting
-2020 CISL Award for Outstanding Achievement; AI for Earth System Science Summer School
-2021 Special Recognition Award; UCAR Members Meeting Virtual Delivery
-2021 UCAR Award for Education and Outreach; NCAR Explorer Series
-2021 Special Recognition Award; ‘Return to Campus’ Equipment Project
-2023 Special Recognition Award; FARE Users Conference
Associations
Educational Technology Collaborative
Event Technology Specialist
PSAV
-The Westin Denver Downtown: Denver Colorado
-The Marriott Wardman Park: Washington DC
-The Williard Intercontinental: Washington DC
August 2008 – January 2012
May 2011 – January 2012
January 2010 – April 2011
August 2008 – December 2009
Setup and teardown of all audio/visual equipment for events, including projectors, large sound amplification systems, wireless microphones, video switching, fast-fold screens and hard set staging, rigging, networking, CD and DVD recorders, camera operation, lighting, clearcom, cable, etc. Operation of equipment during meetings and productions, interaction with event planners and clients to ensure the success of their events. Clientele included 3 US Presidents, 2 first ladies, numerous cabinet, military and diplomatic officials, UAW, CPAC, The Energy Star Awards, and many trade conventions.
Utilizing Microsoft Office, SIA Smaart, Shure Wireless Workbench, JBL VRX and Vertec Line Array Calculators, Mac and PC.
Equipment
– Audio:
Yamaha M7, Yamaha PM1D, Yamaha 01v, Midas Venice, Midas Verona, Mackie Onyx Consoles, Mackie VLZ Consoles,
Shure Wireless Microphones, Sennheiser Wireless Microphones, Ashly Processing, Klark Teknik Processing, DBX dynamic processors, Presonus ACP-88, DBX Driverack, BSS Signal Processing, Crown Amplifiers, Mackie Powered Speakers, EV Powered Speakers, EAW speakers, JBL Vertec Line Array Speakers, JBL VRX Line Array Speakers, ClearCom, Telex Com.
– Video:
Christie Projectors, NEC projectors, Panasonic Projectors, Epson Projectors, Eiki Projectors, NEC Plasma Screens, Barco ImagePRO I & II, Barco ScreenPRO I & II, Video Distribution Amplifiers. Sony CCU and Projection Control, Broadcast Cameras and Tripods.
– Lighting:
ETC Consoles, Leprechaun Consoles, HOG Consoles, Large and Small Dimmers, Leko Instruments, LED Colorblasts.
– Networking:
VRS Systems, Wireless Network Administration, Cisco and Linksys Routers and Switches, Laptop Wireless Adapters.
– Rigging:
Alum-a-Locks, Ground Supported and Flown Large and Small Box Truss, Projector Cages,
Screen and Line Array Attachment.
Audio Engineer
The Zipper Theater
May 2007 – July 2008
New York City, New York
Care and maintenance of all sound equipment, including acoustical layout. Production Sound Engineer for all events at the theater including burlesque, dramatic and musical theater, comedy, popular bands, and independent productions including Margret Cho’s Sensuous Woman . Artist collaboration, sound design around the constraints of the theater.
Equipment
Midas Venice 240, Yamaha SPX 2000 Effects Processor, Lexicon PCM70, Ashly Equalizers, DBX 1066, Crown Amplifiers, EAW Speakers, JBL Speakers, NEXO Speakers, Shure Microphones, AKG Microphones.
Production Sound Engineer
Martian Entertainment, LLC
September 2006-July 2008
New York City, New York
Production Sound Engineer for performances of the Off-Broadway shows, Altar Boyz and BASH’D. Set up and tear down of all microphones and production sound equipment nightly.
Equipment
Midas Heritage 3000, Yamaha 01V, Shure Wireless Microphone Kits, DPA Microphones, TC Electronic M3000
Technical Consultant
WCGH 88.1fm Coler-Goldwater Radio
October 2005 – May2007
Roosevelt Island New York
Producer for the radio station in Coler-Goldwater Hospital as a part of therapeutic recreation. Production of station imaging, on air programs, daily news production, technical maintenance and studio design, library supervision, clerical work, etc.
Utilizing Sony Sound Forge, Sony Acid, Sony Vegas, AP Web Interface, Serato Scratch
Equipment
Yamaha 01V, Mackie Onyx 1620, Electro-voice Microphones, Mackie SRM 450 Powered Speakers
Studio Assistant
Sear Sound
June 2005 – November 2005
New York City, New York
Constant interaction with high profile studio clients, artists, and celebrities. Studio setup and tear down, microphone placement, signal flow, acoustics, audio equipment design, technical maintenance, clerical work, answering phones, daily studio maintenance.
Worked hand-in-hand with Christopher Allen, one of the finest audio engineers I’ve ever met. A great man, and a good friend.
Utilizing Pro Tools 6.9 and OS X.
Equipment
Neve 8038 Flying Faders Custom Console, Sear-Avalon Flying Faders Custom Console, Studio A Equipment, Studio C Equipment
Studio Assistant
Downtown Studios
June 2002 – June 2004
Stockton California
Assisted in the daily operations of the studio and office including answering phones, filing, copies, runner, etc. Helped in the construction of the acoustically controlled rooms, wiring of the studio, installation of the recording console. Set up and tear down of sessions, as well as session assistant to the engineer.
Utilizing Pro Tools 6.4 and Mac OS 9. Console: Sound Workshop Series 34C
Production & Programing Producer
Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc.
June 2001 – September 2004
Modesto California
Production – Assistant to the Production Director, Creation of on-air commercials, station promotional spots, artist ID’s, station imaging, etc. Significant work with Pro Tools 5.1, Cool Edit Pro 1.0 & 2.0, Adobe Audition 1.0, Audio Wizard for Windows, Prophet System.
Programming – On-Air DJ for KOSO B93.1fm for 3 years. Fully trained on Radio Systems Millennium Console. Constant listener interaction over the phone, as well as in public at station events. Event Planning and Hosting/MC of station events, ie; Movie Openings, Music Festivals, Night Club Live Remotes, Ticket Stops, Concerts.
Music Director & Production Director
KCSS 91.9fm
February 2000 – June 2002
Turlock California
On-Air DJ for 4 years. Answering phones, keeping up weekly reporting charts for all formats, studio maintenance, production work (i.e., commercials, promotional spots, interviews, audio editing), Maintaining email and phone correspondence with record companies, industry personnel and artists, teaching and supervising incoming and current broadcasters, electrical engineering. Took the station to 24 hours with automation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts; Philosophy
California State University Stanislaus
August 1999 – June 2004 GPA:3.51
Turlock California
ART 1000: Introduction to Studio Art
ASTR 2100: Descriptive Astronomy ASTR 2112: Astronomy Laboratory
ASTR 3000: Contemporary Astronomy
BIOL 2310: Human Genetics COMM 2110: Group Discussion
ENGL 1001: First-Year Composition
ENGL 3510: Foreign Films HIST 1010: World Civilizations I
HIST 1020: World Civilizations II
HIST 3640: Contemporary America HUM 3000: Exploration in Humanities
JOUR 3112: Radio Production Laboratory MATH 1000: Excursions into Mathematics
MUS 2150: Intro to Music Tech
MUS 2160: Computers in Sound Synthesis
MUS 2410: Concert Chorale MUS 2480: Jazz Ensemble
MUS 3410: History of Jazz
MUS 3500: Audio Recording PHED 1010: Backpacking
PHIL 1010: Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2000: Philosophical Inquiry PHIL 2100: Logic
PHIL 2200: Ancient Philosophy PHIL 2230: Modern Philosophy PHIL 3000: Philosophical Reading/Analysis
PHIL 3050: Existentialism
PHIL 3300: Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 3100: Intro to Continental Philosophy
PHIL 3400: Ethics
PHIL 3500: Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 4150: Cognitive Phenomenology
PHIL 4260: 20th Century Philosophy PHIL 4450: Eastern Philosophy
PHIL 4500: Philosophy of Art
PSCI 1201: American Government
PSCI 3055: Marx on the Human Condition
PSYC 1000: Sexual Behavior
PSYC 2010: Introduction to Psychology
PHIL 4200: Advanced Study in History of Philosophy; Nietzsche
PHIL 4200: Advanced Study in History of Philosophy; Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason
Master Recording Program II
Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
September 2004 – May 2005 GPA: 4.0
Tempe & Gilbert Arizona
Audio Recording and Production
– Basic Principles of Sound
– In-Depth Study of Signal Flow
– Basic Recording Labs
– Microphones & Microphone Placement
– Overdubbing and Mixing Clinics
– Critical Listening
– Advanced Recording and Production Procedure
– Time Based Processor Method
– Dynamics Processor Application
– Audio Recording Techniques for Film and Television
– Surround Sound Recording and Mixing Techniques
– Commercial Production
Digital Recording/MIDI
– MIDI Basics
– Fundamentals of Digital Audio
– Synchronization Systems
– Digital Studio System Configuration
– Computer Based Audio Applications and Compatibility Issues
– Digital Techniques Integration for Audio
Live Sound Reinforcement
– Introduction to Live Sound
– Signal Distribution
– Live Mixing Consoles
– Signal Processing
– Large Speaker Arrays
– SIA Smaart Analysis software
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
– Basic Electronics
– Soldering Techniques
– Test Equipment
Music Business
– Music Business Overview
– Publishing
– The Record Industry
– Legal Matters of the Industry
– Studio Ownership
– Advertising
– The Studio Business
– Record Label Workings
Equipment Studied
Consoles: Neotek Elite, Neve VR, SSL 4056G+, Soundcraft Spirit, Yamaha PM1D, Focusrite Control24
Recorders: Otari MTR-90, Studer A-827, Alesis HD24, Alesis Masterlink, Otari Radar-II, Otari MX-5050, Alesis ADAT
Interfaces: ProTools HD & LE, Cubase SX2, Logic 7
Certifications
ProTools100, 200, 210M SIA Smaart t.c. electronics M3000
t.c. electronics S6000 Antares Auto-Tune 4