Ava has been a professional performing musician, recording artist, songwriter and composer for over 20 years. After graduating from Berklee College of Music with a dual Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting, she continues to be an active live performer and engineer in New York. During the pandemic she hosted several livestream concerts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the White Mountain Apache Reservation, The Loveland Foundation, and more. Shortly after, she launched Keeping Room Records where she continues to do freelance production and engineering work. Additionally, Ava climbed the ladder at WABC Radio in New York City where she ran syndicated and local programming as Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer for over 20 different shows. In late 2025, she launched a Writers Round under Keeping Room Records as the lead producer and FOH engineer while continuing to compose and release solo and collaborative work, including her most recent project "Man of Midnight" with novelist/artist Matt McCain and actor/artist Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars, Brian's Song, and more).…

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Ava has been a professional performing musician, recording artist, songwriter and composer for over 20 years. After graduating from Berklee College of Music with a dual Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting, she continues to be an active live performer and engineer in New York. During the pandemic she hosted several livestream concerts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the White Mountain Apache Reservation, The Loveland Foundation, and more. Shortly after, she launched Keeping Room Records where she continues to do freelance production and engineering work. Additionally, Ava climbed the ladder at WABC Radio in New York City where she ran syndicated and local programming as Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer for over 20 different shows. In late 2025, she launched a Writers Round under Keeping Room Records as the lead producer and FOH engineer while continuing to compose and release solo and collaborative work, including her most recent project "Man of Midnight" with novelist/artist Matt McCain and actor/artist Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars, Brian's Song, and more).…

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Ava has been a professional performing musician, recording artist, songwriter and composer for over 20 years. After graduating from Berklee College of Music with a dual Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting, she continues to be an active live performer and engineer in New York.

During the pandemic she hosted several livestream concerts to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the White Mountain Apache Reservation, The Loveland Foundation, and more. Shortly after, she launched Keeping Room Records where she continues to do freelance production and engineering work. Additionally, Ava climbed the ladder at WABC Radio in New York City where she ran syndicated and local programming as Assistant Program Director and Executive Producer for over 20 different shows.

In late 2025, she launched a Writers Round under Keeping Room Records as the lead producer and FOH engineer while continuing to compose and release solo and collaborative work, including her most recent project “Man of Midnight” with novelist/artist Matt McCain and actor/artist Billy Dee Williams (Star Wars, Brian’s Song, and more).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Operations Manager & Executive Producer at 77WABC
March 1, 2025 - August 14, 2025
Responsible for recording, editing and mixing engineering and executive production for all pre-recorded and live weekend programming across 23 different shows including syndicated network shows. Oversaw weekend staff of Board Operators and Associate Producers. Managed automation systems for syndicated content. Reported directly to the President, Owner/Operator, and Program Operations Manager while assisting weekday programming team as needed.
Main Board Operator & Associate Producer at 77WABC
January 1, 2024 - August 14, 2025
Operated boards for music and talk radio shows as well as live news. Collaborated with talent to prepare show runs. Performed associate producer duties including call screening, editing, and creation of cut sheets. Assisted in the video department by editing promos, podcasts and running NewTek TriCaster along with stagehand support.
Co-founder & Lead Engineer at Keeping Room Records
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided writing, production, session musician contributions, custom music, and engineering services collaborating with partner studios across Long Island and Nashville.
Music Production Assistant at Landmark Theatre
May 1, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Freelance production assistant supporting lead engineers and technical director including setup and teardown of bands, backstage tasks, lighting, and assistant monitor mixing for live acts and musicals.
Production Assistant at Magnet4
May 1, 2020 - August 14, 2025
Freelance assistant to producer managing event setup, staffing, teardown, and providing speaker and presentation support for 500+ person corporate events.
Freelance Songwriter at EncourageX
October 1, 2018 - Present
Created custom music and content in collaboration with the CEO; participated as a video series guest.
Assistant Engineer at Big Pulse Productions
April 1, 2022 - August 14, 2025
Freelance Pro Tools operator and editor; session setup and teardown; tracked bands and artists on overdubs and recording sessions.
Staff Engineer at The BIRN
August 1, 2018 - August 14, 2025
Lead and assistant engineer for live sessions and concert live streams; engineered, edited and mixed performances and podcasts at Berklee's radio network.
Studio Assistant at The Bridge Sound & Stage
June 1, 2018 - Present
Internship including studio managerial responsibilities, session coordination, setup and teardown, and administrative duties.
Assistant Operations Manager & Executive Producer at 77WABC
January 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Recording, editing and mixing for all pre-recorded and live weekend programming; 23 different shows; managed weekend staff; executed Automation system for syndicated shows; reported to President; assisted weekday programming as needed.
Main Board Operator/Associate Producer & Production Assistant at 77WABC
May 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Board operator for music and talk radio; ran board for shows and live news; prepared run of show; Associate Producer tasks including call screening, editing, cut sheets; Production Assistant for Video Department including editing promos, podcasts, and stage tasks.
Production Assistant at Landmark Theatre
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Freelance production assistant; setup/tear down; lighting; backstage tasks; assistant monitor mixing for acts.
Production Assistant at Magnet4
May 1, 2019 - May 1, 2020
500+ person corporate event setup, staffing and tear down; direct assistance to the producer with all requested tasks including lighting, sound, venue detail, speaker and presentation support.
Assistant Engineer at Big Pulse Productions
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022
Pro Tools operator and editor; session setup and tear down; tracked bands/artists/overdubs.
Performing Artist at Self-employed / Various venues
January 1, 2020 - Present
Producer/performer for livestream benefit concerts and live events; active performer in NY, Nashville, Boston venues and corporate/private events.

Education

Dual Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Dual Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering and Songwriting at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

PADI Certified Diver
January 11, 2030 - August 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Education

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