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Production Sound Mixer/Engineer for film, television and multimedia with over 15 years of experience on over 200 productions worldwide.
Projects have included documentary, narrative feature and series, commercial and live-broadcast for studios and independent.
Clients have included Netflix, Paramount, Disney, Universal, IGN, Coca Cola, Coach, Amazon, Life is Good, Rolling Loud, Helwitt Packard, and Lionsgate.
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Production Sound Mixer | Supervising Sound Engineer at High Ground Sound (Self-Employed/Freelance)
August 3, 2009 - PresentCinema Audio Society, Active Member
IATSE 695, Y-1 Sound Mixer
FCC Part 74 Licensed, Call Sign: WRQX446
AVIXA Recognized AV Technologist
DANTE Certified, Level 3
Harman Certified Audio Associate, Design (HCAA-D)
Worked with film, live, corporate, and independent creatives to produce and engineer audio and final deliverables for 200+ productions across broadcast, theatrical, and streaming release.
Formats: Narrative, Documentary, Live/Live-to-Tape, Reality, Corporate, Commercial, Social, Branded Content.
▪ Built and operated recording and mixing packages for studio, field, and location production
▪ Advanced working knowledge of signal flow, A/V equipment, capture techniques, and current production tools
▪ Technical coordination, troubleshooting, and on-set problem-solving across departments
▪ Managed teams, hiring, budgets, and expectations to support efficient production flow
▪ QC’d dialogue and audio assets to meet post-production and live deliverable specifications
▪ Broke down scripts and outlines to identify creative intent and technical requirements
▪ Supported talent performance and client experience, including VIP/celebrity and corporate stakeholders
▪ Recorded in challenging environments under daily deadlines and operational constraints
Selected Credits
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“Mob Cops” (Feature) - Dir. Danny A. Abeckaser (Lionsgate)
“Run & Gun” (Addit. Photography) - Dir. Christopher Borelli (Paramount Pictures)
“Camp Widow” (Documentary) - Dir. Laura Green & Anna Moot-Levin (PBS)
“Glass Jaw” (Feature) - Dir. Jeff Celentano
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” (1st Asst Sound, Addit. Photography) - Dir. Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (A24)
“I Love Boosters” (1st Asst Sound, Addit. Photography) - Dir. Boots Riley (Neon)
“BravoCon” (Event: 2023, 2025) - NBCUniversal
“Rolling Loud Cali” (Live Broadcast: 2021, 2023–2025) - Pace Media Productions
“Bingo Blitz: American Idol” (Commercial) - Gustavo Productions
“Frank’s It with Jason Kelce” (Commercial) - PDK Films
Supervising Sound Engineer for Al Pacino at High Ground Sound (Self-Employed/Freelance)
September 11, 2022 - Present▪ Designed and maintained a bespoke, discreet IEM workflow supporting performance and rehearsal needs across narrative and live productions; refined per production obstacles and changing requirements.
▪ Built and tuned a talent-specific IEM package to match hearing, rehearsal, and on-set performance demands.
▪ Served as technical and creative point of contact across talent team, production, sound, and camera to keep execution seamless.
Selected Credits:
“Father Joe” - Dir. Barthélémy Grossmann (Prod. Luc Besson)
“Maserati: The Brothers” - Dir. Bobby Moresco
“Captivated” - Dir. Dito Montiel
“The 50th AFI Life Achievement Award” - AFI
“Dead Man’s Wire” - Dir. Gus Van Sant
“The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors” - CBS
“Lear Rex” - Dir. Bernard Rose
“Easy’s Waltz” - Dir. Nic Pizzolatto
“Modi” - Dir. Johnny Depp
“Knox Goes Away” - Dir. Michael Keaton
“Billy Knight” - Dir. Alec Roth
Sound Director | Creative Producer | Owner at High Ground Sound (Self-Employed/Freelance)
January 16, 2017 - PresentCreative Governance & Production Advocacy
▪ A-List Talent Relations: Retained Personal Sound Lead for Al Pacino since 2022. Redesigned workflows into a tailored system to minimize disruptions, improve clarity and streamline set-ups; trusted high-discretion advisor for global projects.
▪ Narrative Strategy: Directed audio strategy for 150+ productions from script breakdown through post-production.
▪ Production Integration: Led teams of up to 5 while coordinating with 10+ departments to align technical requirements with directorial intent.
▪ Fiscal & Crew Stewardship: Negotiated budgets up to $100K and staffing; maintained uncompromised standards across global logistics.
▪ Talent Collaboration: Partnered with talent to protect performance through discretion, clarity, and continuity.
▪ Sonic Identity Design: Conceptualized bespoke soundscapes and immersive identities, bridging location capture with post-production.
Technical Artistry & Digital Innovation
▪ Audio Workflow: Built and operated location sound packages; reconfigured fast for shifting schedules and harsh environments.
▪ Recording Craft: Applied advanced signal flow / gain staging discipline; delivered consistent capture quality across modern production toolchains.
▪ QC & Deliverables: QC’d dialogue and assets to post and broadcast specs, ensuring clean handoffs and compliant delivery.
▪ Signal & RF Design: Engineered high-density RF environments supporting 32+ simultaneous channels of recording and live broadcast.
▪ Brand Presence: Developed web properties and asset pipelines; reduced load times 40% through performance optimization and SEO.
▪ Hybrid Integration: Synthesized macOS/Windows virtualized environments; sustained 5+ legacy apps with zero technical downtime.
Selected Partners: Netflix • A24 • Amazon • Disney • Lionsgate • Universal • Hartbeat Studios
Technical Podcast Producer at Deeper Than Sex
January 3, 2000 - March 30, 2020▪ Concept Development: Co-developed the show concept and format, shaping tone and production approach from launch.
▪ Production Lead (Mobile): Built and operated a discreet in-home recording workflow for each episode, adapting quickly to varied environments.
▪ Editorial Ownership: Led production and editorial execution with partner input, shaping episodes from raw capture through final release.
▪ Post (Audio): Edited and mixed long-form dialogue for clarity, pacing, and consistent tonal balance while preserving an organic feel.
▪ Post (Video): Cut video deliverables for episodic release plus trailers and short-form promotional clips.
▪ Guest Experience: Maintained a comfortable, low-friction recording environment to support natural conversation.
▪ Co-Host: Contributed on-mic conversation as needed while partner led primary questioning.
Media Asset Manager (Contract) at LinkedIn
June 3, 2019 - August 30, 2019▪ Infrastructure & Storage Transition: Managed high-volume media review and organization for new server storage, maintaining clean structure and data integrity.
▪ Metadata & Tagging Standards: Established tagging/metadata standards for Marketing and internal use, accelerating asset discovery and reducing rework.
▪ Design Context: Built design literacy across corporate interiors and spatial use to align asset classification with real-world environments.
▪ Post & Delivery: Performed photo/video edits, conversions, and uploads to support consistent delivery across teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at San Francisco State University
August 6, 2007 - May 5, 2010Broadcast Communications / Radio & Television
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