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I am Melissa Harris Chambers, a dedicated audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience spanning professional audio and education environments. I excel in studio operations, recording, mixing, and mastering, and I take pride in helping performers, producers, and students achieve clear, polished results. In addition to hands-on engineering, I design and maintain labs and recording studios, implement processes for efficiency, and mentor students in audio engineering and technology development. I am committed to serving diverse communities and delivering consistent, high-quality work on every assignment.…I am Melissa Harris Chambers, a dedicated audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience spanning professional audio and education environments. I excel in studio operations, recording, mixing, and mastering, and I take pride in helping performers, producers, and students achieve clear, polished results. In addition to hands-on engineering, I design and maintain labs and recording studios, implement processes for efficiency, and mentor students in audio engineering and technology development. I am committed to serving diverse communities and delivering consistent, high-quality work on every assignment.

Melissa Harris Chambers

Mastering Engineer, Audio Engineer, Studio Manager, +2

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I am Melissa Harris Chambers, a dedicated audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience spanning professional audio and education environments. I excel in studio operations, recording, mixing, and mastering, and I take pride in helping performers, producers, and students achieve clear, polished results. In addition to hands-on engineering, I design and maintain labs and recording studios, implement processes for efficiency, and mentor students in audio engineering and technology development. I am committed to serving diverse communities and delivering consistent, high-quality work on every assignment.…I am Melissa Harris Chambers, a dedicated audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience spanning professional audio and education environments. I excel in studio operations, recording, mixing, and mastering, and I take pride in helping performers, producers, and students achieve clear, polished results. In addition to hands-on engineering, I design and maintain labs and recording studios, implement processes for efficiency, and mentor students in audio engineering and technology development. I am committed to serving diverse communities and delivering consistent, high-quality work on every assignment.

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I am Melissa Harris Chambers, a dedicated audio engineer with more than 20 years of experience spanning professional audio and education environments. I excel in studio operations, recording, mixing, and mastering, and I take pride in helping performers, producers, and students achieve clear, polished results.

In addition to hands-on engineering, I design and maintain labs and recording studios, implement processes for efficiency, and mentor students in audio engineering and technology development. I am committed to serving diverse communities and delivering consistent, high-quality work on every assignment.

Skills

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Mastering Engineer at freelance

June 28, 2015 - Present

audio mastering

Audio Engineer at freelance

December 30, 2007 - Present

recording, mixing, live sound

Mastering Engineer at Sonopod Mastering

July 1, 2015 - Present

Performed creative audio mastering and solved problems in the analog and digital signal chain to deliver polished final masters with appropriate tonal balance and loudness for a variety of projects.

Audio Engineer at Freelance (Tampa Bay Area)

January 1, 2008 - Present

Coordinated placement and setup of ambient sound microphones, instructed performers and producers to achieve desired sounds, recorded on-site and in studio environments, and completed professional sound mixing to craft final audio deliverables.

Adjunct Faculty at St. Petersburg College

June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2022

Taught Music Industry/Recording Arts courses including Audio Engineering Foundations, Advanced Music Production, Applied Mixing, and Pro Tools 101/110; facilitated hands-on learning in hardware assembly and impulse response creation for reverbs.

MIRA Operations Manager at St. Petersburg College

June 1, 2009 - December 1, 2022

Managed operations of MIRA studios, labs, and technology resources; designed and maintained computer labs and recording studios; developed operational, instructional, and informational documents; implemented process improvements and data tracking to enhance efficiency; supported a 3000% increase in program size (from 12 to ~350 students).

Technician at Daking Audio

July 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019

Built and installed components for recording and mixing; soldered surface mount and through-hole components on circuit boards; performed engineering change orders on modules and boards; connected components and wiring with strong soldering and welding abilities.