​​EDUCATION
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy Chicago, IL      June 2013
Associate of Applied Sciences Degree, Recording Arts/Studio Recording

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Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL 2004-2006
Arts, Entertainment and Media Management/Audio Arts and Acoustics​​​​​​

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​​SKILLS
Software: Pro Tools, Logic, Abelton Live, Peak Pro, SoundMiner Pro, QuickBooks, MS Office
Hardware: Utilization of condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones.  Digidesign D-Control, Solid State Logic 6056 Console, Outboard Mic Pres and Compressors (Chandler, API, John Hardy, Shadow Hills, Neve, Brent Averill, Pacifica, Universal Audio)
Language:  Bilingual in Spanish and English

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​​INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Underground Inc./Invisible Records Chicago, IL 2004-2007
Intern​

• ​Assisted in organizing field representatives for nationwide “Pigface: Free for All Tour”​

• Photographed events and corresponded with artists to successfully meet expectations

• Organized hospitality before production and acted as runner for artists as needed​

INDUSTRY AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Audio Engineering Society          2012-Present
Grammy U: The Recording Academy – The Chicago Chapter     2012-Present

 

TOURS - LIVE SOUND/PHOTO/VIDEO/MERCH

PUi Neo Primal European Tour (Supporting VIZA - Serjical Strike Records)          February 2014

www.puitribe.com / http://experienceviza.com/

 

2.5.14: Melkweg Club - Amsterdam, Netherlands

2.6.14: Logo - Hamburg, Germany

2.8.14: Magnet Club - Berlin, Germany

2.9.14: Rock Café - Prague, Czech Republic

2.11.14: Feierwerk Hansa - Munich, Germany

2.13.14: Alte Kaserne - Zurich, Switzerland

2.14.14: Sedel - Luzern, Switzerland

2.15.14: Ebullution - Bulle, Switzerland

2.18.14: Divian Du Monde - Paris, France

2.20.14: SECRET PLACE - Saint Jean De Védas, France

2.23.14: Das Bett - Frankfurt Am Main, Germany

2.24.14: Underground - Cologne, Germany

 

HËSSLER Coast To Coast Tour          November 22nd - December 22nd, 2013

http://www.hesslerchicago.com/

 

11.22.13: Fubar - St. Louis, MO

11.23.13: The Roxy - Overland Park, KS

11.24.13: Ecks Saloon - Lakewood, CO

11.25.13: Stone Face Tavern - Albuquerque, NM

11.26.13: The Dive Bar - Las Vegas, NV

11.27.13: Brick By Brick - San Diegeo, CA

11.29.13: Old Ironsides - Sacramento, CA

11.30.13: Stork Club - Oakland, CA

12.2.13: The Down & Out - Los Angeles, CA

12.3.13: Paladino's - Tarzana, CA

12.4.13: Big Fish Pub - Tempe, AZ

12.5.13: The Rock - Tucson, AZ

12.6.13: The Lowbrow Palace - El Paso, TX

12.7.13: The Deadhorse - San Angelo, TX

12.9.13: Zombies Bar & Live Music Venue - San Antonio, TX

12.10.13: Dirty Dog Br - Austin, TX

12.12.13: BFE Rock Club - Houston, TX

12.14.13: Brass Mug - Tampa, FL

12.16.13: Uncle Lou's - Orlando, FL

12.18.13: 10 High Club - Atlanta, GA

12.19.13: Exit/In - Nashville, TN

12.22.13: House of Blues - Chicago, IL (Supporting Steel Panther: http://steelpantherrocks.com)

 

​ALBUM CREDITS
Project .44 “The System Doesn't Work” Merchandising, Assistant Tour Management, Marketing, Photography

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​PROJECT EXPERIENCE
“The Alder Kings” (Studio Recording)         2014
Production Manager/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering

• Pre-production, managed scheduling, session set-up, mixed and mastered final tracks for EP release

“Project .44” (Studio Recording)   2013-2014

Production Manager/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering

• Pre-production for full-length album, managed scheduling, session set-up, mixed and mastered final tracks for album release

“The Kreutzer Sonata” (Studio Recording)         2013
Production Manager/Engineer/Mixer/Mastering

• Pre-production, managed scheduling, session set-up, mixed and mastered final tracks for EP release

“Illusion's Fate” (Studio Recording at Chicago Recording Company)   2013
Production Manager/Engineer/Mixer

• Pre-production, managed scheduling, session set-up, mixed tracks for album release

“Gunner's Daughter”  (Studio Recording)         2012
Production Manager/Engineer/Mixer

• Managed scheduling, session set-up, mixed final tracks

“Luke Malewicz Jazz Combo” (Studio Recording at Chicago Recording Company)   2012
Session Engineer/Mixer

• Managed session set up and finalized mix for “Tombstone”

“Remembrance” (Short Film)          2012
Location Audio Engineer/Sound Designer

• Positioned lavalier microphone on actors and edited dialogue as well as sound effects​

• Executed post-production overdubs and completed final mix

“The Hunted” (Short Film)           2012
Location Audio Engineer/Sound Designer

• Mixed final track and completed post-production overdubs​

• Positioned lavalier microphones on talent for successful audio recording

“Shirts for a Cure” (Production in Action: Charity Fundraiser)      2012
Event Coordinator/Promoter

• Competed to raised $3,000 in 3 weeks, winning 1st place in fundraising competition utilizing Crowdrise.com

• Booked talent for event to promote cancer awareness cause

 

​WORK EXPERIENCE
Grammy U: The Recording Academy – The Chicago Chapter Chicago, IL  2012
Lollapalooza Grammy Correspondent

• Researched and prepared interview questions for artists throughout 3-day music festival

• Interviewed artists on film for grammy365.com and for marketing material use

• Completed blog entries while on site for each artist interview conducted

Last Rites Tattoo Theatre & Art Gallery New York, NY  2010
Personal Assistant

• Managed personal correspondence and researched confidential contingency plans for future organization changes

• Organized data entry, gallery buyers, maintenance, sales, and promotions for both Theatre and Gallery

• Hosted guests during gallery openings and spoke knowledgeably about art work to entice purchases

 

Project .44 Band Chicago, IL 2005-2009
Assistant Tour Manager/Tour Merchandiser

• Toured throughout Midwest to manage band's schedule, venues, promotions, and performances

• Tracked and managed all contracts, payments, and merchandise sales

Tony's Auto Repair Rockford, IL 2006-2009
Office Manager

• Managed accounts payable, marketing, daily sales reports, budgets, supply orders, and phones

• Created new accounts with transportation service providers