Experience

Kalamazoo State Theatre
• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee
• General Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present


Air Zoo

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations & Exhibits/Collections at the Air Zoo

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2023

  https://www.airzoo.org/

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2023

  Managed the daily, monthly, and yearly technical operational aspects of the Air Zoo facilities and budgets including: Capital and departmental budget projection, planning, and financial account management.Attraction maintenance and inspections, AV and exhibit installation, operation, set-up, and maintenance, lighting design, DMX programming, live event operations & set-up, audio-visual maintenance, facility conference AV set-up, exhibits, attractions, rigging, set-up of permanent and traveling exhibit installations, live sound audio & lighting execution, equipment design, and acquisitions.Consulted, hired, directed, managed, budgeted, and coordinated with the following contractors and officials:HVAC, electrical, custodial services, building security, fire suppression, emergency services, landscape and snow removal services, exhibit suppliers, ride manufacturers, flight simulator providers, movie and music licensing representatives, aerial lift and forklift rentals, hydraulic suppliers, pneumatic providers, electronic and media outlets, architectural firms, city inspectors, utility companies, and independent contractors.Directed, coordinated, researched, and co-managed:Facility operations, strategic planning, EOS execution, design creation & integration, facility internal & external event planning, building remodels & renovations, grant projection & research, crowdsourcing & marketing, and event promotion. Show less

• Assistant Superintendent of Attractions & Exhibits

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2023

  Participate in the maintenance and inspections of the Museum’s attractions, mechanical, electronic and static exhibits, including Max Flight Simulators, Zamperla Balloon Ride, Zamperla Flying Circus Ride, Zamperla Paratrooper, 4-D Missions Theatre, Space and Science exhibits and ETC lighting control system. Complete periodic maintenance and inspections as required by state law, federal law, equipment manufactures and museum policies. Evaluate purchase needs and manage financial budgets. Build and configure computer systems, maintain audio/visual components, manage file system back-ups, and organize media libraries. Edit, record, and program audio and video as needed. Show less



Egg Media Studios

• Owner, Producer, and Audio Engineer

  • Mar 2003 - Jan 2023

  Commercial recording company located in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Offering corporate, artist, and commercial audio production and post-production services. ALBUM PRODUCTION AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION SOUND DESIGN LIVE RECORDING SOUND REINFORCEMENT CUSTOM SOUNDTRACKS AUDIO INSTALLATION Arrange, compose, record, and edit soundtracks music libraries and commissions for film and video projects for a range of corporate and film production companies. Engineer and mix for live sound reinforcement, multi-track, and Pro Tools digital formats. Provide production expertise and assistance for media companies for specific projects and events. Offer consultation for commercial and studio installations, audio and video production, live sound reinforcement, and long and short term marketing strategies. Evaluate purchase needs and manage financial budgets. Show less



Professional Musician

• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio Engineer and Musician

  • Sep 1991 - Jan 2023

  The New York Room, Blue Dahlia, Amaranth The New York Room, Blue Dahlia, Amaranth



Portage Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Auditorium Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Oct 2008

  Managed and supervised Portage Central’s Auditorium facility. Maintained and operated auditorium equipment including audio, lighting, and related systems. Coordinated technical needs, conducted event programming, developed designs for rigging, lighting, sound, and stage for a scheduled range of theatrical and non-theatrical events. Evaluated purchasing options and installed new equipment. Established procedures for auditorium operations. Scheduled upcoming events. Managed and supervised Portage Central’s Auditorium facility. Maintained and operated auditorium equipment including audio, lighting, and related systems. Coordinated technical needs, conducted event programming, developed designs for rigging, lighting, sound, and stage for a scheduled range of theatrical and non-theatrical events. Evaluated purchasing options and installed new equipment. Established procedures for auditorium operations. Scheduled upcoming events.



Kellogg Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Instructor

  • Jan 2004 - May 2004

  Instructed hands on tutorials of recording studio operations for course Introduction to Recording. Instructed hands on tutorials of recording studio operations for course Introduction to Recording.



Soundstage 1

• South Africa

• Chief Audio Engineer/Sound Designer

  • Dec 1996 - Jan 2003

  Performed recording and editing on Sonic Solutions and Pro Tools audio workstations. Engineered for live sound reinforcement, multi-track, and Pro Tools digital formats. Produced soundtracks, commercials, jingles, web media, demos, and CD projects for a range of clients. Handled coordination of studio staff and maintenance of archival libraries. Trained engineers and interns on equipment, client and session protocol. Evaluated purchasing options and installed new equipment. Performed recording and editing on Sonic Solutions and Pro Tools audio workstations. Engineered for live sound reinforcement, multi-track, and Pro Tools digital formats. Produced soundtracks, commercials, jingles, web media, demos, and CD projects for a range of clients. Handled coordination of studio staff and maintenance of archival libraries. Trained engineers and interns on equipment, client and session protocol. Evaluated purchasing options and installed new equipment.



Busse/Granite Broadcasting Corporations, WWMT CBS

• Senior Audio Engineer & Master Control Operator

  • Apr 1991 - Dec 1996

  Operated studio and remote audio consoles in conjunction with related audio equipment for live newscasts and special event programming. Assisted in the selection and design of appropriate music for all shows. Performed pre and post-production of newscast elements for on-air programming. Trained audio engineers on technical procedures and broadcast operation methods. Evaluated purchasing options and maintained existing audio equipment. Under FCC and EBS regulations, monitored the transmission of on-air signal. Controlled the broadcast of all commercial, network and syndicated programming in conjunction with automated media management systems. Recorded and classified commercials, programs, and promotional material; tuned satellites for program feeds; operated cameras and teleprompters for newscasts; dubbed, edited and transferred media on various analog and digital formats. Show less



Western Sound Studios, Western Michigan University

• Recording Engineer

  • Aug 1991 - Sep 1994

  Engineered and mixed projects for clients on studio and remote audio consoles for multi-track, two-track, and digital formats. Edited recital recordings and prepared masters for sale, distribution and broadcast on regional NPR radio stations. Taught undergraduate courses, administered exams, and conducted session tutorials. Scheduled and coordinated studio sessions and recording schedules. Engineered and mixed projects for clients on studio and remote audio consoles for multi-track, two-track, and digital formats. Edited recital recordings and prepared masters for sale, distribution and broadcast on regional NPR radio stations. Taught undergraduate courses, administered exams, and conducted session tutorials. Scheduled and coordinated studio sessions and recording schedules.