Description
WMTU 91.9 FM College Radio, Houghton, MI | 2012-Current
Broadcast Supervisor | Disc Jockey
- Chief Operator in accordance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements and regulations
- Develop and manage radio station broadcast schedule
- Manage/ train disc jockeys and airwave action
- Design, mix and produce live radio show
Jiaant Entertainment | 2007-Current
Owner | Mobile Disc Jockey | Audio Engineer | Freelance Work
- Mobile Disc Jockey/ Lighting Services – Provide audio/ visuals for weddings, private parties, charity events, etc.
- Recording, mixing, and mastering engineer
- Freelance – Audio/ visual technician, sound designer for theatre/ film/ etc., stagehand, boom operator, etc.
Sound & Lighting Services (SLS), Houghton, MI | 2013-Current
Technician
- Manage and execute setup/ run crew/ teardown of audio and visual equipment for live events and rentals
Michigan Technological University Athletics Video Production Crew, Houghton, MI | 2014-Current
Video Production Assistant
- Assist and execute in setup/ run crew/ teardown/ production of audio and visual equipment for live broadcasts/ webcasting of varsity sport teams
- Record and create replay videos and highlight reels for live broadcasts/ webcasts and promotions
Houghton Community Broadcasting Center, Houghton, MI | 2014-Current
Live Soundboard Operator
- Manage broadcast levels/ equipment, online stream, and prize giveaways
Vidtech A/V, Lisle, IL | 2013
Intern
- Assist in audio and visual equipment setup/ teardown for live shows and rentals
- Assist in professional installs for corporate buildings
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Assistant Sound Designer for Northwestern University’s S.I.T.E. Festival – Thou Proud Dream (2014), Far Away (2014)
Assistant System Tech for Tech Theatre Company – Brighton Beach Memoirs (2013)
Wireless Engineer/ Run Crew for Tech Theatre Company – Fiddler on the Roof (2013), Rose & The Rime (2014)
Sound Designer & Composer for Tech Theatre Company – Alternate Realities (2014)
Production Manager, Stagehand, Monitor Mixer for WMTU’s Keweenawesomefest – 2013-Current
Stage Manager & Run Crew for PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp Fundraiser with Alan Parsons – 2014
Location Sound Boom Operator – Changing Tides (2014 unreleased), The Hope Defined Project (2014 releasing soon)
Member & Secretary of Above the Bridge Records (MTU non-profit organization) – 2012-Current
Member & Secretary of MTU Audio Engineering Society – 2013-Current
Kennedy Center American College Theater: Finalist for Regional Design Project in Unrealized Sound Design Finalist (2014)
Kennedy Center American College Theater: Certificate of Merit for Music Composition in “Alternate Realities” (2014)
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Computer – Microsoft Office, Mac and Windows, Omnigraffle, AutoCAD (novice), Vectorworks
Audio – Apple Logic Pro 9, Audacity, Propellerhead Reason, Wireless System Manager, Q-Lab (operator and programming), Avid Pro Tools, Audio EASE (novice), FuzzMeasure (novice), Dante Virtual Soundcard
Video/ Stills – Apple Logic Pro 9, PhotoShop (novice), Adobe Pro Premier (novice)
Equipment – B52 Prodigy FX (DJ), lighting and soundboards, radio soundboard and CD/vinyl players, wireless and wired microphones, audio interfaces (MOTU, M-Audio, etc.)
Education
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Michigan Technological Univerisity
- August 2012 - Spring 2016 (estimated) Sound Design (B.A.)
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St. Charles North High School
- August 2008 - May 2012 G.E.D.