Sam Platt

Audio Visual Manager at Council on Foreign Relations
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Brooklyn, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Think Tanks
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Audio Visual Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      New York City Metropolitan Area Record, Edit, and Mix audio for all Council events, coordinating with the digital team in managing all aspects of the content for events and podcasts, livestreams, and YouTube channel Operate equipment for events, mixing audio, live switching cameras, and running a LED video wall Set up audiovisual equipment for various onsite, remote, and hybrid events, placing microphones, adjusting stage lights, and setting dedicated audio and video feeds for press

    • Egypt
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Audio Engineer
      • May 2014 - Present

      New York, New York, United States Manage and Operate private studio focused on producing, mixing, and tracking vocals and overdubs Engineer and Produce recording sessions in studios throughout New York City, providing technical input to help artists best shape each song Mix and Master sessions to clients’ tastes and specifications to consistently deliver a high quality final product Set up, Record, and Mix live concerts and events for artists

    • Live Sound Engineer
      • Feb 2017 - Present

      Mix Stage Monitors or Front of House on international tours with the artist David Duchovny Set up and Manage the stage for all shows, placing all backline equipment and microphones, and troubleshooting any signal flow and equipment issues Advance production with venues and backline companies, ensuring all technical and artist needs are met

    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • Assistant Engineer
      • Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

      Assist the head engineer on mastering sessions, helping to decide on the highest quality final product Quality check all final masters before delivering to the client, ensuring the deliverables are of the highest caliber with no digital artifacts from processing, file exporting, and conversion Set up and catalogue all analog and digital signal processing, allowing every session to easily be recalled

    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Concert Recordist
      • Jan 2020 - May 2021

      Set up and Record recitals and performances across all NYU programs Stream audio and video, allowing for synchronous performances from multiple rooms across campus Edit and Mix recitals and performances to industry standards

    • Studio Technician
      • Jan 2020 - May 2021

      Assist and Troubleshoot all sessions at NYU’s Steinhardt studio facilities Maintain all equipment, including microphones, consoles, and vintage synthesizers Install new equipment into classrooms and studios, keeping facilities up to date with the latest technologies Provide Technical Support to all classrooms at NYU Steinhardt, ensuring both remote and in-person classes run smoothly

    • Sound Engineer
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2019

      New York City • Record and Mix the weekly Riotcast podcast and SiriusXM show “Live From the Table” • Set up and Run sound, lights, and video for stand up comedy, live podcasts, and tapings for film and TV • Record audio and video for every show, using the live and recorded mixes for live streams, live-to-tape podcasts, and live-to-tape radio shows, as well as comedian portfolios for television shows, such as SNL • Stage Manage the comedians and musicians for each show, ensuring the show runs… Show more • Record and Mix the weekly Riotcast podcast and SiriusXM show “Live From the Table” • Set up and Run sound, lights, and video for stand up comedy, live podcasts, and tapings for film and TV • Record audio and video for every show, using the live and recorded mixes for live streams, live-to-tape podcasts, and live-to-tape radio shows, as well as comedian portfolios for television shows, such as SNL • Stage Manage the comedians and musicians for each show, ensuring the show runs smoothly and on time Show less

    • Music
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Recording Engineer
      • May 2019 - Jul 2019

      • Record BMG’s artists at their New York City based studio, engineering and producing sessions • Comp and Edit recorded sessions for artists, ensuring that the final product is clean and includes the best takes and ideas from the session • Mix and Master sessions for artists in a variety of different styles and genres • Set up artist’s sessions, placing microphones, setting levels, and creating ideal tones using outboard gear and effects, as well as other signal processors

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sound Engineer
      • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

      New York, NY • Set up and manage the stage for each show, placing all backline equipment and microphones • Run sound check, making sure each instrument sounds its best • Mix Front of House and Stage Monitor sound for each show • Manage the timing of each show, efficiently using sound check time and set up time to stay on schedule • Set up and run lights for each show

    • Media Production
    • Operations Manager
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

      Somerville, MA • Run all operations and functions • Assist all customers with any technical problems in the studio, ranging from troubles with amplifiers, instruments, monitors, and Pas • Set up and run full backline for customer’s live shows • Assist head engineer with all recording projects • Take and manage bookings in person, over the phone, or via email

    • COOP Intern
      • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

      Somerville, MA

    • Operations Manager
      • Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

      Boston, MA • Managed company’s and artists’ social media accounts • Managed the company and artists’ calendars, keeping them organized and making sure all appointments were kept • Worked hands on with the President, General Manager, and Senior Director assisting in any task they needed completed • Helped organize and run studio sessions, making sure time was used efficiently • Trained new interns and oversaw their work

    • Belgium
    • Construction
    • Sales Associate
      • Oct 2012 - Aug 2013
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Administrative Assistant, COOP
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
    • United States
    • Sporting Goods
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011

      Boston, MA

Education

  • New York University
    Master's degree, Music Technology
    2019 - 2021
  • Northeastern University
    Bachelor of Science (BS), with minors in Music Recording and Business Administration, Music Industry
    2009 - 2014
  • Middlesex School
    High School Diploma
    2006 - 2009

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