My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of. My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.

Tyler Kennedy

My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of. My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.

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My name is Tyler Kennedy, a passionate and inventive Sound Designer and Editor with over 10 years of hands-on experience crafting immersive audio experiences for film, TV, games, and multimedia. I love how sound evokes emotion, enhances stories, and relates to visuals. I bring robust energy and a team-oriented spirit to every project I have the opportunity to be a part of.

My NYU Master of Music thesis, titled Contemporary Sound Design Techniques: Investigating and Comparing the Effect of Stereo and Binaural Sound Effects and Ambience on Levels of Engagement and the Experience of Immersion in Science Fiction Film, embodies my desire to push the boundaries of interactive audio. I am proficient with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Reaper, Wwise and other industry standard tools. I strive to balance a creative vision with practical production workflows to deliver innovative sound that viscerally resonates with audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder at Tyjo Productions
March 1, 2018 - Present
Founder of Tyjo Productions, leading audio/visual sound design, editing, production, composition, and engineering for multimedia projects. Proficient with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Universal Audio Console; experienced in music and sound technology consultation, instruction, sales, and acquisition. Specialized in Ableton Live and Max for Live. Collaborated with clients to define project goals and milestones, synchronized audio with video, and designed ambient soundscapes for varied media. Led end-to-end projects from concept through delivery, balancing creative ambition with production logistics.
Sales and Operations Manager at Hi-Ho Energy Services
May 31, 2021 - Present
Managed daily operations of deliveries, service dispatch, and customer support for residential and commercial clients. Developed framework that led to a 30% increase in the customer base and a 95% customer retention rate. Served as the primary point of contact for clients and managed customer accounts. Collaborated with field technicians, drivers, and office personnel to troubleshoot and resolve technological issues. Coordinated meetings with marketing and product development teams to align sales strategies. Generated over $3.0M in oil sales for the company in one year.
Research Assistant at NYU: Music And Audio Research Lab (MARL)/Logitech
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Contributed to a scientifically authored paper for publication sponsored by Logitech. Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations. Coordinated with researchers to design and execute experiments, performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis, and managed laboratory projects. Captured and catalogued extensive libraries of recorded FPS gaming scenes used as stimuli in experiments. Prepared summaries for high-level meetings, created surveys, reviewed scientific literature, and maintained study alignment with objectives.
Tutor: Electronic and Computer Music Synthesis at New York University
July 31, 2021 - July 31, 2022
Aided students in understanding and using digital and analog electronics to synthesize and design sound. Worked independently and with others in a fast-paced lab environment. Monitored student progress, provided feedback, and supported hands-on work with analog and digital synthesizer technologies in studio or virtual instruments (VSTs) and DAWs.

Education

Master of Music: Music Technology at New York University
August 1, 2020 - May 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology at Fairfield University
August 1, 2014 - June 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services