Experience

University of Kentucky College of Fine Arts
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Audio Services Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Present


K.L. Stresman Creative

• Creative Director

  • May 2010 - Present

  - Serve as lead studio and live engineer globally, working on contract in Thailand, Ireland, and across the U.S. - Record and engineer on sound projects across genres and formats for podcasts, folk, rock, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz, orchestral, choral - Edit and place music; repair audio including podcast field recordings to remove sounds, adjust volume, and clean up anomalies - Mix and master audio for artists, small and large bands, and choirs in multi-track and stereo recordings, patiently serving a wide variety of groups with various knowledge levels, unique needs, and many stakeholders - Work 1:1 with producers to tailor sound and function as lead subject matter expert to advise on recording and best techniques - Produce and compose projects as Creative Director, creating original music and ideation for innovative sound and style - Act as live house engineer at The 400 Bar for all musicians and bands; preset stage and plan for soundcheck, manage monitor mixes and live mixes, adjust for and throughout live performances - Manage all equipment needs and setup to build remote studios, in-person studios, and live performances Show less



Bader Hillel Academy

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications & Event Planning Manager

  • Jun 2021 - May 2022

  - Plan and oversee creation of all school multimedia content, videos, and meeting recordings - Manage executive calendar, strategically coordinating meetings, holiday schedules, student testing days, and in-service requirements - Support faculty and staff in acquisition of supplies, training resources, and health information - Maintain student databases and mass communications for parents and staff - Support Principal, Assistant Principal, and Director of Development with fundraising drives, gift giving, special event planning, and board development - Work on administrative team for all other functional duties as assigned Show less



The Rave / Eagles Club

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Live Audio Engineer

  • Oct 2021 - Apr 2022

  - Manage audio/mix quality and listening levels in multiple venues on both Front of House and monitor mixes - Optimize acoustic qualities of the venues under different conditions - Manage PA, microphones, audio cables, mixing boards, and other necessary equipment - Interact with artists and tour managers to meet their needs and exceed expectations - Manage audio/mix quality and listening levels in multiple venues on both Front of House and monitor mixes - Optimize acoustic qualities of the venues under different conditions - Manage PA, microphones, audio cables, mixing boards, and other necessary equipment - Interact with artists and tour managers to meet their needs and exceed expectations


Trinity College Dublin
• Ireland
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Graduate Student

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020


Enemy Planes

• Creative Director & Musician

  • Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

  - Performed as musician, songwriter, and producer; brought into existing band of 5 to create significant transformation in sound design and band style; developed band of 7 - Led band to win Hard Rock Rising’s Best New Band competition (2015) and toured nationally; opened for Jonah and the Whale, AWOLNATION, and Kings of Leon - Planned 3 tours/year, festival season, and regular monthly shows for rich fan base; negotiated contracts; hired management and booking team in Y2 - Directed all onstage monitoring, managing live sound engineers at venues - Created marketing strategy for singles and album release (16 songs in 3.5 years); wrote press releases, designed album collateral, planned media tours Show less



Apple Inc.

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Room Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2014

  - Certified Mobile Technician for Apple Retail - Certified Mobile Technician for Apple Retail