Available to hire
Emmy and PromaxBDA Award-winning audio post production sound designer/mixer and Gold/Platinum audio engineer with a career that includes features, promos, documentaries, graphics packages, restoration, music recording/mixing and production. I’m also a Pro Tools specialist, audio consultant and educator (NYU/Pratt), providing studio design/installation and instruction to voice actors and composers/musicians.
Skills
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Adjunct Instructor at Pratt Institute
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2022Composer and professor of the classes Audio for Digital Media and Audio Editing.
Mixer/Sound Designer (Freelance) at MLB Network/NHL Network Creative Services
January 1, 2008 - PresentAudio engineer/music editor/sound designer/mixer for a variety of programs and graphics packages.
Mixer/Sound Designer (Freelance) at ABC/ESPN Post Production
January 1, 2002 - PresentAudio engineer/music editor/sound designer/mixer for a variety of features, promos, documentaries, graphics and live programs in Sports and News.
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Digital Communication and Media at New York University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2013Composer and professor of the classes Audio Production with Pro Tools I & II and Electronic Music Production with Reason.
Independent Audio Engineer
January 1, 1990 - PresentPost production sound design and mixing for various TV networks and creative agencies. Music production, recording, mixing, mastering and MIDI/synth/sampler programming in a variety of live and electronic genres.
Education
Methods of Occupational Education at Coalition of New York State Career Schools
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Multitrack Recording Technology at Institute of Audio Research, NY, NY
January 11, 2030 - March 16, 2026Qualifications
Emmy Nomination – MLB Network Showcase
January 1, 2024 - March 16, 2026Emmy Nomination – MLB Tonight, Welcome Home
January 1, 2020 - March 16, 2026Emmy Award – NHL Tonight, Shaken and Stirred
January 1, 2018 - March 16, 2026PromaxBDA Silver Award – NHL Tonight Open
January 1, 2018 - March 16, 2026PromaxBDA Gold & Silver Awards – MLB Tonight Graphics Package
January 1, 2017 - March 16, 2026Emmy Award – MLB Tonight Graphics Package
January 1, 2013 - March 16, 2026Emmy Nomination – World Figure Skating Championships, Stomp Teases
January 1, 2005 - March 16, 2026PromaxBDA Silver Award – Thanksgiving Weekend on ABC: Holiday/Seasonal Promotion
January 1, 2005 - March 16, 2026RIAA Platinum Album Award – Madonna, Erotica
January 1, 1992 - March 16, 2026RIAA Platinum Album Award – Amy Grant, Heart In Motion
January 1, 1991 - March 16, 2026RIAA Platinum Album Award – Aaron Neville, Warm Your Heart
January 1, 1991 - March 16, 2026RIAA Gold Album Award – Ce Ce Penniston, Finally
January 1, 1991 - March 16, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education
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