Experience

ScoreKeepers Music

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Composer

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Freelance composer for Scorekeepers Music. Scorekeepers Music is a music licensing company that licenses original music to television shows motion pictures and advertising campaigns. Freelance composer for Scorekeepers Music. Scorekeepers Music is a music licensing company that licenses original music to television shows motion pictures and advertising campaigns.



Bateman Music

• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Composer

  • Jan 1995 - Present

  * Composed music for film, television, trailers, documentaries, commercials, internet media, and games. * Able to compose music using different instruments across a wide variety of genres. * Sound design and sound effects editing. * Orchestration of original compositions for live recording sessions. Conduct live orchestras and overseeing quality of recorded content. * Known for working with fast turnaround times, and high pressured deadlines. * Music licensing, budget negotiating, contracts and cue sheet preparation. Show less



Independent Music Instructor

• Music Instructor (Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Composition)

  • 1996 - Present

  * Facilitated general music instruction to over 70+ students per week, with additional emphasis on literacy and math integration. * Develop and present stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide variety of topics and foster music appreciation. * Instruct students in the technical aspects of music; conduct rehearsals; put on shows and rock band camps. * Lead annual music recitals and performances. * Directed youth music camps. * Exceptional communicative skills with parents. * Facilitated general music instruction to over 70+ students per week, with additional emphasis on literacy and math integration. * Develop and present stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide variety of topics and foster music appreciation. * Instruct students in the technical aspects of music; conduct rehearsals; put on shows and rock band camps. * Lead annual music recitals and performances. * Directed youth music camps. * Exceptional communicative skills with parents.



Self Employed Audio Engineer

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio Engineer/ Sound Designer

  • Jan 1995 - Present

  * Recording & mixing live instrumentalists. * Expertise in audio editing. * Voice Over recording, ADR, and Foley. * Synchronization for broadcast in a multitude of audio/video formats. * Knowledge of audio codecs and formats such as aiff, ogg/vorbis, h.264, mpeg4, mp3, AAC, wma, and ffmpeg. * Able to implement audio into game engines. * Recording & mixing live instrumentalists. * Expertise in audio editing. * Voice Over recording, ADR, and Foley. * Synchronization for broadcast in a multitude of audio/video formats. * Knowledge of audio codecs and formats such as aiff, ogg/vorbis, h.264, mpeg4, mp3, AAC, wma, and ffmpeg. * Able to implement audio into game engines.



Michigan Music Center

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner, Music Director

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2010

  * Started a successful music school serving the Walled Lake, Huron Valley, and West Bloomfield School districts. * Monitored all facets of daily operations which included client cultivation and solicitation, sales and marketing, staff management and recruitment, cost and budget management. * Trained staff in accounting methods, website design, scheduling, and customer service. * Produced 80% of all new business through referrals. * Fostered excellent relationships and referrals by building trust and rapport with students and parents. * Cultivated business from 3 employees and yearly sales of $80,000 to 15 employees and yearly sales of $250,000 in 4 years. * Created and implemented daily lessons that accommodated multiple intelligences. * Mentor Teacher / Staff Developer, provided guidance, mentoring, and motivation to newly hired teachers. * Developed company brand and reputation that is well regarded in the community for its high standard in expertise and friendliness. Show less