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Language

English
Fluent
Ewe
Intermediate
Somali
Beginner

Work Experience

Instrumental technician / personal mix engineer at NBC The Voice (S26-29)
January 1, 2026 - Present
Served as instrumental technician and personal mix engineer for NBC’s reality singing competition. Worked with production leadership to prepare and maintain the house band’s musical equipment and monitor mixes for rehearsals and live recordings.
Audio Engineer & Sound Designer (Recording Program Manager/Engineer) at L.A. Percussion Rentals
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed, installed, and maintains a newly developed recording program, overseeing recording sessions plus sound design, editing, mixing, and mastering. Developed and implemented a Dante/networking system including hardware selection, software integration, and employee training.
Designed, installed and maintains the recording program; oversees recording, sound design, editing, mixing and mastering at L.A. Percussion Rentals
January 1, 2022 - Present
Designed, installed, and maintains a newly developed recording program at L.A. Percussion Rentals. Oversees recording sessions and manages the full workflow including sound design, editing, mixing, and mastering. Developed and implemented a Dante/networking system, including hardware selection, software integration, and employee training.
Operations / Technical Specialist / Technical Expert at Apple Inc. North America
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Operations and technical roles across locations including Mall of America (MN) and Pasadena (CA).
Operations Specialist / Technical Specialist / Technical Expert at Apple Inc. North America (Mall of America, MN; Pasadena, CA)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Operations and technical support roles for Apple Inc. North America across locations including Mall of America (MN) and Pasadena, CA.
Engineer / Sound Designer at SubMachine Audio Production
January 1, 2019 - Present
Engineer and sound designer for an LA-based production house specializing in original dialogue content for television, film, and podcast.
Recorded / Edited Voice (Session Voice Engineer) at Barbie’s Dream House Adventures (Netflix animated series)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Recorded and edited the voice of Barbie (America Young) for Netflix’s animated series.
Recorded / edited voice at Barbie’s Dream House Adventures (Netflix animated series)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Recorded and edited the voice of Barbie (America Young) for the animated series.
Audio Engineer / Mix Engineer / Composer at UnDiscovered Scripts
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Audio engineering, mixing, and composition for an internationally distributed podcast series.

Education

Bachelor‘s Degree, Percussion Performance at University of North Texas
August 12, 1991 - May 6, 2025
Studied Marimba with Leigh Howard Stevens, drum set with Ed Soph
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education/Percussion Performance at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree, Music Education/Percussion Performance at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Qualifications

Logic Pro X Certification
January 1, 2016 - February 3, 2025
Currently certified level 3
Pro Tools, Pro Tools Post
February 3, 2020 - May 6, 2025
Avid Certified,;Pro Tools, Pro Tools Post
Dante Networking Systems
April 8, 2024 - May 6, 2025
Audacy Certified Network Developer/Installer
Apple Pro Certified: Logic Pro X v 10.4
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Apple Certified Technical Expert
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Avid Certified Expert: Pro Tools Music and Pro Tools Post
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Dolby Atmos Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Nugen Halo / Waves 360 (proficient)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Audinate Certified: Dante systems design and installation
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Apple Pro Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Apple Certified: Logic Pro X v10.4
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Apple Certified Technical Expert (Apple)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Avid Certified Expert (Pro Tools Music & Pro Tools Post)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Dolby Atmos Certification (Proficient with Nugen Halo, Waves 360)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Audinate Certified (Dante systems design and installation)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics