I am a professional Audio Engineer specializing in sound design, recording, editing, and mixing for music and postproduction. I excel in both studio and live environments, delivering high-quality results on tight timelines while communicating clearly with clients and collaborators. Over the years I have worked with Studio West, UCSD/City College, and a range of artists and brands, developing skills with Pro Tools, Waves, Sibelius, Digital Performer, and a diverse set of plugins and hardware. I am passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes and delivering polished final products for film, television, and music projects. 1881 Zombies was a project much like this one, short film showcased around the country at film festivals. Though, I wasn't given all the credit for my work, I did everything aside from onset recording...sound design, editing, mixing, mastering. The film can be viewed on IMDB.

Jolen Johnston

I am a professional Audio Engineer specializing in sound design, recording, editing, and mixing for music and postproduction. I excel in both studio and live environments, delivering high-quality results on tight timelines while communicating clearly with clients and collaborators. Over the years I have worked with Studio West, UCSD/City College, and a range of artists and brands, developing skills with Pro Tools, Waves, Sibelius, Digital Performer, and a diverse set of plugins and hardware. I am passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes and delivering polished final products for film, television, and music projects. 1881 Zombies was a project much like this one, short film showcased around the country at film festivals. Though, I wasn't given all the credit for my work, I did everything aside from onset recording...sound design, editing, mixing, mastering. The film can be viewed on IMDB.

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I am a professional Audio Engineer specializing in sound design, recording, editing, and mixing for music and postproduction. I excel in both studio and live environments, delivering high-quality results on tight timelines while communicating clearly with clients and collaborators.

Over the years I have worked with Studio West, UCSD/City College, and a range of artists and brands, developing skills with Pro Tools, Waves, Sibelius, Digital Performer, and a diverse set of plugins and hardware. I am passionate about crafting immersive soundscapes and delivering polished final products for film, television, and music projects. 1881 Zombies was a project much like this one, short film showcased around the country at film festivals. Though, I wasn’t given all the credit for my work, I did everything aside from onset recording…sound design, editing, mixing, mastering. The film can be viewed on IMDB.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Engineer at Studio West
May 1, 2008 - Present
Editing and mixing studio/live musical recordings as well as sound for post production to meet deadlines and professional standards. Responsible for ensuring proper recordings of live concerts at various venues. Assisting with studio sessions, preparation of recording/control rooms, meeting client needs and proper care for equipment. Assisting with setting up audio workstations (Mac OS X, Pro Tools HD/LE) for Pro Tools and audio courses offered by TRAC (The Recording Arts Center).
Lead Sound Engineer / Sound Designer at 1881 Zombies
August 1, 2008 - Present
Postproduction for the short film, 1881 Zombies: professionally implementing, editing, mixing, and designing sound as lead sound engineer/designer using Pro Tools as the editing tool, as well as various audio hardware.
Audio Engineer at Sonic Wave Productions
August 1, 2008 - Present
Professionally recording and mixing various artists, such as Missy Higgins, Bob Bennett, Guava Belly, Rhythm and the Method, etc. Utilizing a variety of audio hardware, accompanied with Pro Tools as the recording, editing, and mixing tool.
Sound Designer (Web Ad) at DeleteMyTrash.com
March 1, 2008 - Present
Designed and implemented sound track for the company’s website animation. Selected contributions include locating and importing appropriate music and sound effects into Pro Tools sessions from various sound libraries, designing sound for scenes using K2600 synthesizer, Xpand!, Audiosuite, and a Behringer B-2 Pro condenser microphone, and applying techniques for syncing audio to animation.
Audio Intern at Studio West
May 1, 2008 - Present
Editing and mixing studio and live recordings; post production; assisting with studio sessions; preparing rooms; setting up audio workstations for Pro Tools and TRAC courses.
Lead Sound Engineer / Designer at 1881 Zombies
August 1, 2008 - Present
Postproduction for the short film 1881 Zombies: editing, mixing, and sound design using Pro Tools and various audio hardware.
Sound Designer at DeleteMyTrash.com
March 1, 2008 - Present
Designed and implemented sound for the company’s website animation; selected music and sound effects; synced audio to animation using Pro Tools, Xpand!, Audiosuite.

Education

Pro Tools Operator Certification at Studio West
May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Waves Certification at Studio West
January 1, 2008 - February 9, 2026
Sound Recording and Electronic Music at SB & SD City College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2007
Audio Production: Mixing and Editing at UCSD & City College
March 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
Recording Arts at UCSD & City College
September 1, 2005 - March 31, 2008
Audio Engineering at Studio West/UCSD/City College
January 1, 2000 - February 9, 2026
BA Sociology at University of California, San Diego
September 1, 2006 - February 9, 2026
Sound Recording and Electronic Music at SB & SD City College
January 1, 2000 - December 1, 2007

Qualifications

Pro Tools Operator Certification
May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Waves Certification
January 1, 2008 - February 9, 2026
Pro Tools Operator Certification
May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2008
Waves Certification
January 1, 2008 - February 9, 2026

Industry Experience

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