I’m Kailee Gentles, a dedicated Sound Designer and ADR Recordist with 4+ years of experience supporting narrative, documentary, and experimental productions. I’m proficient with Avid Pro Tools, dialog editing, Foley, and immersive soundscape development, delivering broadcast-ready content, meeting loudness specifications, and organizing session files for collaborative post-production workflows that enhance narrative clarity and emotional impact. In addition to my studies and work in Rochester, I mentor and support peers as a Teaching Assistant in sound recording, while freelancing ADR and sound design, and providing on-set and post-production support. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and continuing to grow my craft across varied genres and projects.

Kailee Gentles

I’m Kailee Gentles, a dedicated Sound Designer and ADR Recordist with 4+ years of experience supporting narrative, documentary, and experimental productions. I’m proficient with Avid Pro Tools, dialog editing, Foley, and immersive soundscape development, delivering broadcast-ready content, meeting loudness specifications, and organizing session files for collaborative post-production workflows that enhance narrative clarity and emotional impact. In addition to my studies and work in Rochester, I mentor and support peers as a Teaching Assistant in sound recording, while freelancing ADR and sound design, and providing on-set and post-production support. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and continuing to grow my craft across varied genres and projects.

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I’m Kailee Gentles, a dedicated Sound Designer and ADR Recordist with 4+ years of experience supporting narrative, documentary, and experimental productions. I’m proficient with Avid Pro Tools, dialog editing, Foley, and immersive soundscape development, delivering broadcast-ready content, meeting loudness specifications, and organizing session files for collaborative post-production workflows that enhance narrative clarity and emotional impact.

In addition to my studies and work in Rochester, I mentor and support peers as a Teaching Assistant in sound recording, while freelancing ADR and sound design, and providing on-set and post-production support. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and continuing to grow my craft across varied genres and projects.

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Audio Engineer at Rochester Institute of Technology
February 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Engineered ADR and narration sessions with Avid Pro Tools for commercial and in-house clients, ensuring clean dialogue capture and organized session delivery for post-production teams. Served as facilities and engineering support for the Sound Mix Stage and other control rooms. On-call for on-set and post-production sound mix needs.
Teaching Assistant at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2026
Assisted the professor for 15+ students per course, providing hands-on technical guidance in microphone placement, signal flow, Pro Tools workflows, and Sound Devices recording equipment. Mentored undergraduate students in sound recording techniques, guiding equipment setup and use, Pro Tools editing workflows, and ADR/Foley session execution. Directed ADR and Foley recording sessions using Pro Tools, ensuring clean dialogue capture and proper session organization for post-production workflows. Evaluated and provided technical and aesthetic feedback on sound design for graduate and undergraduate films across various styles and genres.
Mailroom Employee at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Received and issued mail and parcels for students and staff. Packed and mailed letter mail and parcels, domestic and international.
Student Supervisor at Rochester Institute of Technology
January 1, 2026 - May 1, 2026
Executed daily operations, including opening and closing procedures. Mentored and trained student employees in learning and performing tasks.
Intern at Hilland Valley Creative
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Assisted with location sound mixing, microphone placement, audio monitoring, and dialogue clarity for documentary work. Recorded and edited an episode of the company podcast to technical and aesthetic standards. Observed and assisted experienced editors during post-production workflows and participated in production meetings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film and Animation at Rochester Institute of Technology
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other