I am dedicated to the art of sound, with experience spanning recording, scoring, live audio, and sound design. My lifelong passion for audio drives my work, and I find immeasurable joy in bringing projects to life through sound. With a focus on filmmaking and audio engineering, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality.

Michael Staggers

I am dedicated to the art of sound, with experience spanning recording, scoring, live audio, and sound design. My lifelong passion for audio drives my work, and I find immeasurable joy in bringing projects to life through sound. With a focus on filmmaking and audio engineering, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality.

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I am dedicated to the art of sound, with experience spanning recording, scoring, live audio, and sound design. My lifelong passion for audio drives my work, and I find immeasurable joy in bringing projects to life through sound. With a focus on filmmaking and audio engineering, I approach each project with enthusiasm and a commitment to quality.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Food Service / Delivery Driver at Domino’s
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Logistics and driving responsibilities with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Post-Production Sound / Dialogue Edit / Music Edit / Mixing Support at University of Arizona
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Post-production sound contributions including dialogue editing/placement, music editing, and mixing support on short film projects.
Post-Production Sound (Composer / Sound Editor / Final Mix) at University of Arizona / Silver Eagle Productions
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Post-production sound tasks including dialogue editing/placement, additional SFX editing/placement, Foley/ADR recording/editing, pre-mix, and final mix; also contributed as composer on additional short film projects.
Production Sound Boom Supervisor / Boom Operator / Production Sound Recording / Sound Mix at University of Arizona
January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Short film production sound including supervision/boom operation, production sound recording, and sound mixing.
Production Sound Boom Operator / Production Sound Recording / Sound Mix at University of Arizona
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Short film production sound work including boom operation, production sound recording, and sound mixing.
Live Sound Technician / Audio Mixer at Various clients (Live Sound Technician)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Live performance audio mixing for choirs, student bands, and small-venue indoor/outdoor performances.
Audio Engineer / Guitar Instructor / Band Lead (Student Band Mixing) at Music School (Feagin’s Fretb oard)
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Mixed live sound for student bands and provided one-on-one and group instruction; fostered a collaborative, team-oriented workplace by coordinating bands across different backgrounds to play together.

Education

Film & Television (Bachelor’s Degree) at The University of Arizona
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2027

Qualifications

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 2026 Rocky Mountain Southwest Student Production Awards Nominee
September 19, 2026 - September 19, 2026
Best College Sound on "They Wait" Short film

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Goods