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Phosphor Games
2011 – Present

• Audio Lead

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of audio for multiple projects. Established and maintained well defined audio aestheics. Coordinated with publishers, contractors, composers and voice over talent. Created original and compelling content for all games.

•Titles Include: Kinect Adventures!, Kinect Fun Labs, The Dark Meadow

Netherrealm Studios
2009 – 2011

• Senior Sound Designer

• Responsible for creating original sound assets, recording source material and dialog, processing audio and implementation. Worked with designers to create and implement the most impactful and appropriate soundscape.

•Titles Include: Mortal Kombat, F.E.A.R. 3, Batman: Arkham City Lockdown

Midway Games Chicago
2007 – 2009

• Audio Lead

• Unannounced Title

• Analyze audio requirements for title and spec out systems needed for in game execution. Work with Lead Designers, Creative Director and audio team to create a convincing sound experience while keeping all assets within memory budget. Created and implemented sound effects and dialog.

• Responsible for designing enhancements to the UE3 sound system. New features included:

• Mixer System with DSP effects
• VO System enhancements
• Reverb System enhancements
• Key-off integration with loop function – similar to FMOD
• Coordinated with outsources concerning design, execution and implementation.

• Senior Sound Designer:

• Responsible for creating original sound assets, recording source material and dialog, processing audio and implementation. Worked with designers to create and implement the most impactful and appropriate soundscape.

• Titles Include: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, This is Vegas, John Woo Presents: Stranglehold, Game Party 1-3, NBA Ballers: Chosen One, Blitz the League 2.

Freelance Sound Designer
2002 – 2007

• Responsible for a variety of audio tasks including: asset creation, recording voice over, sound design, music recording, music composition and production as well as final mastering and delivery of audio assets.

• Titles Include: Fight Night Round 3 (EA Sports), Wrestlemania (THQ/Studio Gigante), Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks (Midway), Blitz the League (Midway), Lord of the Rings Pinball (Stern), Johnny Nero Action Hero (Play Mechanix), Silver Strike Bowling (IT), Sopranos Pinball (Stern)

Electric Lounge
2006 – 2008

• Pro Tools Instructor

• Instructor specializing in post production and MIDI sequencing. Taught multiple course levels. Offered private instruction and on location technical support.

Airstream Audio
2006 – 2007

• Audio Engineer

• Record VO and foley, sound design and mixing for TV and radio spots. Other responsibilities included ISDN operation, scheduling, DVD authoring.

EV Productions
2005 – 2006

• Audio Engineer

• Tracking bands, mixing, mastering, DVD authoring, sound design.

Studiomedia Recording Company
2001 – 2002

• Assistant Audio Engineer

• Assisting the Audio Engineer in tracking bands and mixing.

Skills

• Expert Pro Tools HD operator.
• Experience with many other DAWs including Sony Vegas, Sound Forge and Bias Peak.
• Extensive experience with UE3.
• Experience with both FMOD and Wwise
• Additional skills include experience with Soundminer, Netmix and Twiki formatting.

Education
2000 – 2004

• Columbia College Chicago
• BA in Audio Arts and Acoustics with a Concentration in Sound for Film.

References

• Available On Request