Director of Technology Integration

• Jul 2021 - Present

Audio Production Specialist

• 2002 - Present

- Freelance audio production & engineering career. - Podcast editing, sound-for-picture, mixing, mastering, education. - Frequent charity & pro bono work. - www.reedbutterfield.com (under construction) - Freelance audio production & engineering career. - Podcast editing, sound-for-picture, mixing, mastering, education. - Frequent charity & pro bono work. - www.reedbutterfield.com (under construction)

Technical Director, School of Arts & Communication

• 2016 - 2020

- Studio Manager for 6 audio production studios (which includes complete re-designs, construction, equipment research & installation, etc), 4 computer labs dedicated to media production education, 2 performance spaces, 1 tv production studio & the Spike Lee Screening Room.- Direct interfacing with Deans and other members of upper administration for project analyses, consultation & insight from a technical/I.T. standpoint.- Taught Music Business class at the Dean's request.- Designed and taught series of Graduate workshop courses at the Chair's request.- Modernized WLIU-FM as Chief Technical Engineer & Project Manager for podcast studio initiative, which I designed & implemented.- Project Manager on numerous studio remodeling projects, based on designs & drawings I prepared.- Increased enrollment by developing & implementing the Music, Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production Program for the School of Arts & Communication.- Student-requested saxophone, piano, guitar, bass & drums teacher, as well as Graduate thesis advisor. Show less

Technical Director of Audio & Performing Arts, Division IV

• 2010 - 2016

- Studio Manager for 3 audio production studios, 2 computer lab dedicated to media production education, 2 performance spaces, 1 tv production studio & the Spike Lee Screening Room.- Sound-for-picture technician for film festival productions.- Revitalized the Spike Lee Screening Room as Project Manager for film & video projection initiative (audio, video, lighting, networked integrated system), including wireless controllers, routers, access points & cable wiring.- Upgraded audio/visual capabilities of Performing Arts & Dance performance spaces.- Project Manager on reconstruction of 2 audio production studios - based on plans I designed - focusing on soundproofing and acoustic treatment.- Reduced annual software maintenance costs by 25% through collaboration with numerous cutting-edge technology firms to develop educational pricing policies.- Hiring manager for student workers.- Increased campus-wide software compliance by 60% by developing & implementing campus-wide software license compliance policies.- Studio acoustics specialist.- Invited to deliver master-class lectures on various topics within the field of media production. Show less

Technical Director of Audio, Media Arts Department

• 2005 - 2010

- Studio Manager for 3 audio production studios, 1 computer lab dedicated to media production education & 1 tv production studio; responsible for OS installation, software purchasing/licensing/installation, scheduling, usage training, maintenance & troubleshooting (local & remote).- Reduced departmental paper waste by 30% by implemented environment-conscious web-based facility scheduling policies & help desk ticket system utilizing Google G Suite.- Established a local area network (LAN) subnet for remote computer maintenance & troubleshooting.- Head engineer for all voice-over production classes.- Studio technician & sound engineer for 5.1 sound-for-picture productions.- Lead installation manager & technical administrator for new professional media equipment & general equipment maintenance.- Re-designed 3 audio studios for current state-of-the-art audio production technology.- Photography Studio assistant technician.- Re-developed graduate & undergraduate curricula.- Head Training Manager for Student Workers.- Media production studio manager, requiring the development & implementation of access & security protocols for classroom facilities.- Cut spending by 45% by establishing & cultivating an extensive index of good business relationships with vendors for cost-effective EDU pricing schemes, resulting in Preferred Customer Status. Show less