Hi there! I’m a Berklee-trained musician and multi-disciplinary audio professional who blends performance, production, and education-focused work. I’ve built a career editing and mixing audio for podcasts and music projects, recording violin both remotely and in-studio, and translating Japanese to English freelance for social media and content creators. I’m currently a full-time Berklee Online Student Support Engineer and I love helping students and faculty navigate technology, while continuing to create and collaborate across disciplines. My approach is collaborative and tech-savvy: I’m comfortable coordinating recording sessions, managing studio workflows, and delivering polished audio for streaming and film. I’m excited to bring my musical insight, technical know-how, and bilingual communication skills to teams that value creativity, precision, and clear, friendly support.

Kate Vaughn

Hi there! I’m a Berklee-trained musician and multi-disciplinary audio professional who blends performance, production, and education-focused work. I’ve built a career editing and mixing audio for podcasts and music projects, recording violin both remotely and in-studio, and translating Japanese to English freelance for social media and content creators. I’m currently a full-time Berklee Online Student Support Engineer and I love helping students and faculty navigate technology, while continuing to create and collaborate across disciplines. My approach is collaborative and tech-savvy: I’m comfortable coordinating recording sessions, managing studio workflows, and delivering polished audio for streaming and film. I’m excited to bring my musical insight, technical know-how, and bilingual communication skills to teams that value creativity, precision, and clear, friendly support.

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Hi there! I’m a Berklee-trained musician and multi-disciplinary audio professional who blends performance, production, and education-focused work. I’ve built a career editing and mixing audio for podcasts and music projects, recording violin both remotely and in-studio, and translating Japanese to English freelance for social media and content creators. I’m currently a full-time Berklee Online Student Support Engineer and I love helping students and faculty navigate technology, while continuing to create and collaborate across disciplines.

My approach is collaborative and tech-savvy: I’m comfortable coordinating recording sessions, managing studio workflows, and delivering polished audio for streaming and film. I’m excited to bring my musical insight, technical know-how, and bilingual communication skills to teams that value creativity, precision, and clear, friendly support.

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Language

Japanese
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student at Berklee Online
January 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Student at Berklee Online.
Student Support Engineer at Berklee Online
February 1, 2023 - Present
Full-time; Providing technology support by phone and email to students and faculty of Berklee Online.
Audio Editor and Mixing Engineer at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Editing audio for podcasts, as well as full professional-quality mixes for tracks, to be released on streaming services.
Recording Artist: Violin at Freelance
June 1, 2018 - Present
Composing, arranging, and recording violin for a variety of projects, both remote and in the studio.
Hostess, Food Server, and Waitress at Kobe Teppanyaki LLC
September 30, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Hosted, served, and waited on guests.
Hostess, Food Server, and Waitress at Kobe Teppanyaki LLC
December 1, 2019 - Present
Guest service roles at Kobe Teppanyaki.
Japanese to English Translation at Freelance
October 1, 2016 - Present
Translating social media posts, emails, audio sources, and articles from Japanese to English on request.
Student at Berklee Online
January 31, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Pursued studies in music production and related fields as a student.
Student Support Engineer at Berklee Online
January 1, 2023 - Present
Full-time remote role providing technology support by phone and email to Berklee Online students and faculty.
Audio Editor and Mixing Engineer at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Editing audio for podcasts and delivering full, professional-quality mixes for tracks to be released on streaming services.
Recording Artist – Violin at Freelance
June 1, 2018 - Present
Composing, arranging, and recording violin for a variety of projects, both remote and in-studio.
Japanese to English Translation at Freelance
October 1, 2016 - Present
Translating social media posts, emails, audio content, and articles from Japanese to English on request.
Hostess / Food Server / Waitress at Kobe Teppanyaki LLC
September 30, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Welcomed guests, served food, and performed waitstaff duties in Ogden, Utah.
Hostess / Food Server / Waitress at Kobe Teppanyaki LLC
December 31, 2019 - September 26, 2025
Additional service role in December 2019 as part of seasonal or extended schedule.
Hostess, Food Server, Waitress at Kobe Teppanyaki LLC
September 30, 2018 - September 26, 2025
Served as hostess, food server, and waitress.
Translator at Freelance
October 1, 2016 - Present
Japanese to English translations across social media posts, emails, audio sources, and articles.
Recording Artist at Freelance
June 1, 2018 - Present
Composing, arranging, and recording violin for various projects in remote and in-studio settings.
Audio Editor and Mixing Engineer at Freelance
September 1, 2018 - Present
Editing audio for podcasts, as well as full professional-quality mixes for tracks to be released on streaming services.
Administrative Team Member; Head Audio Engineer; Violinist at Berklee Japanese Ensemble
May 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025
Member of the administrative team with roles as board member, Head Audio Engineer, and violinist.
Board Member, Section Leader, Co-Concertmaster at Berklee Motion Picture Orchestra
May 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025
Board member, section leader, and co-concertmaster.
Audio Editor and Mixing Engineer at Dare Greatly Podcast
September 1, 2020 - Present
Editing audio for the Dare Greatly Podcast (Danielle Vaughn).
Student Support Engineer at Berklee Online
February 1, 2023 - Present
Providing technology support by phone and email to students and faculty of Berklee Online.

Education

Bachelor of Music in Music Production & Engineering at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2023
High School Diploma at Weber School District
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

JLPT N2 Certification
December 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025

Industry Experience

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