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I’m Mike P. Ogle, a sound designer, music composer & audiobook voiceover artist based in Bargersville, Indiana. I create immersive audio by blending original music, foley, and voiceover elements for albums, audiobooks, and documentaries. My work thrives on rapid learning and a relentless curiosity for new sonic textures.
From building a personal sound library to sculpting mood through soundscapes, I bring projects to life with hands-on production, engineering, and a passion for storytelling through sound. I enjoy collaborating across media to craft unforgettable auditory experiences.
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Work Experience
Musician/Recreator at Self-employed
February 26, 2026 - August 12, 2026Learned, engineered and produced SIO's. Visit my Bandcamp site to hear these seventy tracks.
Audiobook Producer and Engineer at ACX Audiobook Creation Exchange
May 13, 2025 - July 13, 2025Produced and engineered the audiobook "Visha Rescued" by Dorothy Horrell, published on Audible in July 2025. Recorded voiceovers, inflections, time spacing, and exotic language pronunciations throughout the book. Created sound designs and incorporated audio elements into both the full book and its synopsis version.
Music Composer/Sound Designer at Self-employed
December 30, 2024 - December 23, 2025Created, engineered and produced Ponerogenesis. My second original music album. Visit my Bandcamp site to hear all of the tracks.
Music Composer/Sound Designer at Self-employed
December 31, 2023 - December 24, 2024Created, engineered and produced Sky Reaching. My first original music album. Visit my Bandcamp site to hear all of the tracks.
Music Composer / Sound Designer at Self-employed
May 31, 2022 - Present• Sound Design – Creating immersive soundscapes using ambient audio, Foley, and sound effects that enhance emotion, realism, and storytelling.
• Music Composition – Writing original music, melodies, harmonies, lyrics, and arrangements across multiple styles, demonstrated by your independently released albums.
• Audiobook Production – Managing audiobook projects from recording through editing, mastering, and final delivery for commercial distribution.
• Audio Engineering – Editing, mixing, mastering, noise reduction, equalization, compression, and loudness optimization to produce broadcast-quality recordings.
• Voice Production – Recording, editing, enhancing, and integrating narration and voice performances while maintaining clarity and consistency.
• Foley & Sound Effects Engineering – Locating, creating, editing, and synchronizing sound effects that reinforce the narrative and emotional impact of spoken-word productions.
• Storytelling Through Audio – Using music, dialogue, ambience, and sound design to strengthen narrative pacing, atmosphere, and listener engagement.
• Creative Project Development – Taking original concepts from idea through writing, composing, production, engineering, and publication.
• Music Production – Arranging instrumentation, programming virtual instruments, recording, editing, and producing finished musical works.
• Critical Listening – Identifying subtle audio issues and making detailed improvements to tone, balance, timing, and overall sound quality.
• Attention to Detail – Maintaining consistency across lengthy productions while ensuring technical accuracy and high production standards.
• Independent Production – Successfully completing self-directed creative projects without requiring outside supervision, demonstrating initiative and project ownership.
• Time and Project Management – Coordinating multiple production stages while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.
• Creative Problem Solving – Developing practical audio solutions to improve clarity, emotional impact, and listener experience.
Musician/Recreator at Self-employed
May 29, 2022 - December 22, 2023Learned, arranged and produced MO's cover songs 1,2 & 3. Visit my Bandcamp site to hear these forty-five tracks.
Truck Driver at Indianapolis Fruit
August 1, 2017 - May 31, 2022Delivered fresh produce reliably across multiple states (IN, IL, OH, KY, MI, TN), maintaining strict delivery schedules. Expertly operated pallet jacks for loading/unloading to preserve cargo quality. Handled irregular hours and overtime to meet dynamic delivery demands. Provided excellent customer service and maintained strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Truck Driver at USA Fireworks
June 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017Transported hazardous materials interstate, ensured safety compliance, optimized routes; maintained flexibility for overtime and customer service excellence.
Truck Driver at Get Fresh Produce
July 1, 2013 - November 1, 2016Transported refrigerated and perishable goods; utilized software tablets for deliveries; managed returns and daily logs with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Truck Driver at Market Day
August 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013Ensured timely transport of refrigerated items; navigated irregular routes with an autonomous workload approach and maintained high standards of service.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk at Harte-Hanks
October 15, 1985 - April 14, 2011Managed online purchasing, inbound item cataloging/storage, and outbound dispatch; maintained quality assurance processes and cross-department communications.
Education
High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
September 1, 1981 - April 15, 1983High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
April 16, 1983 - June 15, 1985CDL B with Tankers Endorsement at State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - January 20, 2026High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985High School at University High School
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983High School at El Rancho High School
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985High School Diploma at University High School, Irvine, CA
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983High School Diploma at El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera, CA
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1985CDL B with Tankers Endorsement at State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026Qualifications
Music Composer / Bassist / Keyboardist / Audio Engineer
September 12, 2025 - December 25, 2025Ponerogenesis' released 2025. I created all music and lyrics.
Musician / Audio Engineer
June 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023MO's cover songs 1, 2 & 3 released in May 2025. I learned and recreated all the instrument parts for forty-five famous songs'. Vocal parts were learned & recreated using sampled and synthetic choir voices.
Keyboardist / Bassist / Guitarist
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024SIO's 1 thru 7 released in 2024. Over 80 single instrument tracks that I learned and recreated to demonstrate my instrument library of sounds available' for use in online session projects with other music composers.
Music Composer / Bassist / Keyboardist / Audio Engineer
May 5, 2024 - December 25, 2024Sky Reaching' released 2024. I created all music and lyrics.
CDL B with Tankers Endorsement
January 1, 2013 - January 30, 2026CDL B with Tankers Endorsement – State of Indiana
January 1, 2013 - February 18, 2026CDL B with Tankers Endorsement
January 1, 2013 - March 19, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Wholesale & Distribution, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Education
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