I'm a longtime singer-songwriter looking to get more work in producing and mixing and to add voiceover (and possibly voice acting) to the repertoire. I also have significant background in creative writing, including screenwriting and storytelling media more generally. Ultimately, my hope is to make a living [In THIS economy!?] doing all sorts of things I love and helping other real, live humans do the same. Let's make stuff!

Christian Somerville

I'm a longtime singer-songwriter looking to get more work in producing and mixing and to add voiceover (and possibly voice acting) to the repertoire. I also have significant background in creative writing, including screenwriting and storytelling media more generally. Ultimately, my hope is to make a living [In THIS economy!?] doing all sorts of things I love and helping other real, live humans do the same. Let's make stuff!

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I’m a longtime singer-songwriter looking to get more work in producing and mixing and to add voiceover (and possibly voice acting) to the repertoire. I also have significant background in creative writing, including screenwriting and storytelling media more generally. Ultimately, my hope is to make a living [In THIS economy!?] doing all sorts of things I love and helping other real, live humans do the same. Let’s make stuff!

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Independent Music/Media/Writing Contractor at Self-Employed
October 1, 2008 - October 27, 2025
Responsible for creation and consultation on various projects including hosting and performing for house concerts; band sideman (guitar, bass, and vocals); solo and collaborative songwriting; music production, mixing, and recording; live sound mixing; some experience in film script writing, scoring, and in pre-/production, post-production.
Driver at Uber/Lyft
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Safely transported passengers between predetermined locations; used driver apps for locations, navigation, and rating/reporting; maintained professional interactions with passengers.
Stagehand at I.A.T.S.E. Local 26
December 1, 2011 - September 30, 2025
Assisted load-ins/load-outs and setup/tear-down of concerts, conventions, and events at VanAndel Arena and DeVos Place.
Set-up Supervisor at New Vintage Place
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Set up and tear down of equipment and materials related to events of varying sizes (20-250 people); interpreted event diagrams; interfaced with event coordinators; recruited and managed additional crew when needed.
Operations Associate at Guitar Center
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Merchandising, signage, inventory, warehouse management, shipping and receiving; cash drawers/bank deposits; special promotional displays.
Client Relations at Katalyst Insurance Group
November 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Contacting and qualifying prospective clientele; initial liaison between customer base and advisory/sales department; remote work using internet-based soft-dialer software.
Customer Service/Data Entry at Geartree.com
July 1, 2010 - July 1, 2010
Fielding customer FAQ emails; entering order information; shipping, inventorying, and cataloging musical equipment; photo-editing with Adobe Photoshop.
Sound Technician at Cornerstone University
April 27, 2009 - April 27, 2009
Live sound mix for the Cornerstone Theatre department; occasional sound design, set builds, and equipment setup/maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies with Film emphasis at Cornerstone University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Retail