I’m a Chicago based audio producer, composer, and sound designer. I’m a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s Sound Arts and Industries Master’s Program and own and operate a media production house, Great Lakes Recording Company. While I have worked in a variety of roles in the audio industry, I’ve always known that my greatest strength in the ecosystem was in creative production. I’ve spent my time on and off the clock developing skills and workflows to create excellent audiovisual media. I have interned and worked at industry-leading recording studios in Chicago and have the experience of creating audio work alongside veteran industry professionals. From my experience with audio production and music composition in its varied applications, I believe I can bring strong technical acumen and a collaborative presence to your project. I am fluent in the following audio and video production workspaces: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition), Pro Tools Studio, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, Logic, and Reaper. Contact me here to discuss your sonic vision for your latest project!…

Tom Cox

I’m a Chicago based audio producer, composer, and sound designer. I’m a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s Sound Arts and Industries Master’s Program and own and operate a media production house, Great Lakes Recording Company. While I have worked in a variety of roles in the audio industry, I’ve always known that my greatest strength in the ecosystem was in creative production. I’ve spent my time on and off the clock developing skills and workflows to create excellent audiovisual media. I have interned and worked at industry-leading recording studios in Chicago and have the experience of creating audio work alongside veteran industry professionals. From my experience with audio production and music composition in its varied applications, I believe I can bring strong technical acumen and a collaborative presence to your project. I am fluent in the following audio and video production workspaces: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition), Pro Tools Studio, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, Logic, and Reaper. Contact me here to discuss your sonic vision for your latest project!…

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I’m a Chicago based audio producer, composer, and sound designer.

I’m a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s Sound Arts and Industries Master’s Program and own and operate a media production house, Great Lakes Recording Company.

While I have worked in a variety of roles in the audio industry, I’ve always known that my greatest strength in the ecosystem was in creative production. I’ve spent my time on and off the clock developing skills and workflows to create excellent audiovisual media. I have interned and worked at industry-leading recording studios in Chicago and have the experience of creating audio work alongside veteran industry professionals.

From my experience with audio production and music composition in its varied applications, I believe I can bring strong technical acumen and a collaborative presence to your project. I am fluent in the following audio and video production workspaces: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Audition), Pro Tools Studio, DaVinci Resolve, Ableton Live, Logic, and Reaper.

Contact me here to discuss your sonic vision for your latest project!

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Owner, Audio Producer at Great Lakes Recording Company
August 1, 2025 - Present
Operates an audio production company with a focus in music production, audio storytelling, and archival restoration. Portfolio includes audio production, archival restoration, and collaboration across multiple Chicago-area studios.
Event Operations Manager at The New School
November 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Advanced special events presented by the College of Performing Arts for the 2023-24 academic year; coordinated communications with musicians, composers, conductors, AV, Events IT, building facilities managers, campus security, and outside organizations.
AV Operations Specialist at Convene
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Provided and managed all services used to deliver technology to customers and associates including audio, video, HSIA, audio & video conferencing, webcast, and basic lighting for different types of meetings and events. Worked closely with customers to facilitate excellence in live events.
Technician at Shure Incorporated
November 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Manage maintenance tests and repairs on wired/wireless microphones and related audio devices; support wired and wireless headphones; ensure reliability of equipment inventory.
Audio Intern at Electrical Audio; Experimental Sound Studio; Palisade Studios
March 27, 2025 - January 9, 2026
Interned at three Chicago-area studios during graduate studies, supporting recording, editing, and studio operations; gained hands-on experience in remote audio and video recording. Gained hands-on experience in mic placement, signal processing, and analog signal routing; trained in reel-to-reel alignment and maintenance procedures.

Education

MA, Sound Arts and Industries at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
BA, Music at Kenyon College
August 1, 2013 - May 19, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Non-Profit Organization
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    Official Description:
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    Music and sound editing officially commissioned by Kenyon College to announce the celebration of their Bicentennial Anniversary as an institution.

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    Official Description:
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