Media Specialist
Podcast Network Development • Studio Troubleshooting • Graphic Design
Web Editorial • Industry Trends • Broadcast Documentaries
Documentary Audio Engineering • Technical Stage Design
Columnist • Stage Management • Audio Book Programming
Content strategist and audio engineer with five years experience producing audio and video for the new media marketplace. Proven ability to oversee evolution of editorial content from graphical design to podcasting initiatives. Web producer with insight and willingness to see small ideas to completion. Unique blend of hands-on experience with theatre companies, newspaper dailies and broadcast documentary facilities.
Education
University of Mass. at Lowell • Lowell, MA
Bachelors in Music; Sound Recording Technology
Jazz and classical bass
Experience
The New York Sun, New York, NY • 2007 – 2008 • website
Five-day daily published in New York City from 2002 until 2008, with a circulation of 150,000 readers.
Project Manager
Wrote new media advertising guidelines and selected company to put the proper technology in place. Managed development of Media section on NYSun.com. While establishing podcast network, vetted different vendors for the construction of video production studio. Built a team of podcasters from within the company, both selecting and voice training each host. Designed recording equipment and podcasting studio. Produced all audio and video for distribution on NYSun.com. Worked toward new business lines despite resistance from traditional forms of thought.
- Doubled unique website visitors in one year starting in September of 2007. Increased page views from 2 million to 5 million through website redesign in March of 2008.
- Increased site visitation through successful content management system migration.
- Served as information architect for specific project involving future and archived news content.
- Streamlined workflows for content creation and troubleshooting
- Stepped in as liaison between technical and editorial staff at onset of podcast programming
Blattcave Productions, New York, NY • 2004 – present
Sole proprietor of digital media company involving freelance posts for Inside Pulse, Fairfield Theatre Company, Time, Inc., ABC News, Edge Studio, Brian Keane Music.
Time, Inc., New York, NY
- Directed recording of interview between Managing Editor of Time, Inc. and former Vice President Al Gore for podcast segment “Will Al Gore Run in 2008?”
- Recorded roundtable discussion featuring Vera Wang for wedding fashion podcast segment in May of 2007.
ABC News, New York, NY
- Interviewed president of Radical Publishing during New York City ComicCon in March of 2009 for radio segment.
Women Respond to Palin Event
- Operated the vision board for the web feed during the event and controlled the pace of the program and made decisions about segment placement.
- Directed the eight hour live broadcast.
Inside Pulse, New York, NY • website
Blog network with thirteen web properties; 1.2 million page views and 500,000 unique visitors monthly.
Editor, Graphic Designer
One of 30 founding contributors to the website. Collaborated with editorial staff to design and create promotional graphics, branded logos. Weekly columnist for Radio Exile and Pulse Wrestling.
- First editor to develop podcast programming, prompting contributions from other content developers
- Created graphics for www.realitydish.com campaigns, a cross-promotional campaign with TVGuide.com
Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield, CT • website
Non-profit cultural institution dedicated to developing and sustaining a professional theatre. Served over 45,000 patrons in 2008.
Technical Director, Stage Manager, Audio Engineer, Lighting Designer
Moved within the company from sound technician position to audio engineer, lighting director to stage manager for musical performances. Directed staff of 10 people on day of performances. Served as liaison among touring performers, tour managers, and FTC. Procured equipment necessary to fulfill contractual obligations. Managed archives of performances.
- Sole purchase manager and designer of stage equipment; selected equipment needed to enhance system transparency in 200-seat thrust theatre
- Ensured smooth performances of over 100 artists including: Orleans, Ritchie Havens, Leslie Gore, Josh Kelley, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
- Stayed within overall budget of $20,000
Edge Studio, New York, NY • website
One of the foremost voice over facilities in the country, offering demo production, casting, commercials, training videos, and marketing resources.
Audio Engineer
Audio editor and audio engineer of audiobooks, commercials, custom programming, industrials and children’s programming. Soundscape and audio post creation. Selected equipment to outfit Manhattan studio.
- Managed productions for web distribution and audio books
- Maintained relationships with Disney, Smithsonian, Nicklelodeon, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines, Hyundai, People PC
- Upgraded Connecticut studio equipment to mirror Manhattan production facility
Brian Keane Music, Monroe, CT • website
Award-winning composition and projection facility with clients ranging from New Line Cinema to Atlantic Records.
Audio Engineer, Audio Editor
Audio editor and audio engineer of many broadcast documentaries. Computer repair and maintenance. Maintained archive of soundtracks and music. Assisted in session setup and break down. Premixed music cues for engineer. Dialogue editor for broadcast documentaries.
- Hired after successful three-month internship
- 13 Emmy nominations, three Emmy Awards, one Academy Award, one Peabody Award
- Updated studio live computer facility to increase overall efficiency of recording production
Gartner Inc., Stamford, CT • website
Information technology research and advisory company providing analysis for IT professionals, technology companies and the investment community. Over $1 billion in annual revenue.
Audio Engineer, Audio Editor, Mastering Engineer
Mastering engineer for custom audio and video products. Audio engineer and audio editor for interviews on site. Produced and directed voiceovers. Audio production for custom video programs for Microsoft, Adobe, Sun and others.
- Edited and recorded monthly program, “Talking Technology,” with a circulation of 17,000 customers. Geared toward IT professionals, the program provided insight into a series of technology issues.
- Edited Gartner Voice podcasts
Awards
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