Aaron Kruk

Sales Associate at The UPS Store

Provided high-quality customer service in a fast-paced retail environment for shipping, packaging, printing, and mailbox services. Operated POS and multi-carrier shipping systems to process $3,000+ in daily transactions with exceptional accuracy, achieving near-zero error across financial operations. Resolved 90%+ of customer inquiries on first contact and supported measurable improvements in satisfaction while consistently meeting strict carrier pickup deadlines.

Teaching Assistant at Binghamton University

Assisted in teaching CIN E-253: Intro to Creative Sound Processing, guiding students in Ableton Live recording and processing with various microphones and portable sound recorders. Hosted office hours, conducted one-on-one meetings with students, and presented seminars on Ableton Live.

Videographer and Video Editor at Kashak Institute

Filmed and edited promotional videos highlighting events, programs, and research initiatives to support the institute’s outreach. Managed an editing workflow in Final Cut Pro X to deliver polished content on tight deadlines. Captured interviews and B-roll using professional equipment while balancing technical quality and storytelling.

Teaching Assistant at Birmingham University

Assisted in teaching CIN E-253: Intro to Creative Sound Processing. Guided students in using Ableton Live Recording and processing with a variety of microphones and portable sound recorders. Hosted office hours, ran one-on-one student meetings, and presented seminars on Ableton Live Recording.

Freelance Audio Producer and Media Editor at Self Employed

Produced, mixed, mastered, and released 150+ audio tracks across lo-fi, ambient, and electronic genres. Generated 1,500,000+ streams across platforms with 400,000+ Spotify listeners. Collaborated with artists, record labels, and creatives on commercial audio releases. Edited and prepared audio content for release with platform-ready formatting, managed multiple simultaneous projects, and coordinated feedback/revisions to deliver high-quality final products. Created and edited short-form visual content (Spotify canvases and promotional videos) to complement audio releases and improve digital engagement; organized and maintained project files, stems, and assets for efficient production and delivery.