Hi, I'm Steven J. Hoff, a professional and detail-oriented team player with a passion for music and audio production. With over 15 years of personal experience in music production and a couple of years in podcast and audio/video production, I bring both technical skills and a strong work ethic to everything I do. I am skilled at building relationships and collaborating to meet goals efficiently. My background spans from editing audiobook recordings to producing live broadcasts and assisting in retail environments. I enjoy learning new technologies and tools quickly and take pride in providing quality service and engaging content. I'm always excited to contribute my skills and grow in creative and dynamic settings.

Steven J. Hoff

Hi, I'm Steven J. Hoff, a professional and detail-oriented team player with a passion for music and audio production. With over 15 years of personal experience in music production and a couple of years in podcast and audio/video production, I bring both technical skills and a strong work ethic to everything I do. I am skilled at building relationships and collaborating to meet goals efficiently. My background spans from editing audiobook recordings to producing live broadcasts and assisting in retail environments. I enjoy learning new technologies and tools quickly and take pride in providing quality service and engaging content. I'm always excited to contribute my skills and grow in creative and dynamic settings.

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Hi, I’m Steven J. Hoff, a professional and detail-oriented team player with a passion for music and audio production. With over 15 years of personal experience in music production and a couple of years in podcast and audio/video production, I bring both technical skills and a strong work ethic to everything I do. I am skilled at building relationships and collaborating to meet goals efficiently.

My background spans from editing audiobook recordings to producing live broadcasts and assisting in retail environments. I enjoy learning new technologies and tools quickly and take pride in providing quality service and engaging content. I’m always excited to contribute my skills and grow in creative and dynamic settings.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stock Associate / Merchandiser, Service Associate at Total Wine & More
February 1, 2023 - Present
Provides excellent customer service to customers while informing them of products and services. Maintains aisles following established guidelines. Completes freight process, ensuring safety and organization. Unloading truck trailers; distributing inventory to correct locations; pulling and stocking merchandise from back room and overheads. Cross trained in online order fulfillment and processing. Moved to Service Associate role, utilizing selling cycles to educate and assist customers in selecting the best wine, spirit, or beer for their special occasion.
Audio Engineer (Contractor) at Reel Audiobooks
September 30, 2021 - July 21, 2025
Provided editing services for over twenty audiobook titles featured across major platforms. Ensured final delivery was free from editing artifacts, dynamic levels were within established guidelines, and submitted utilizing proper file formats. Provided quality control and feedback on recorded audio for any necessary pickup recordings.
Production Assistant (Subcontractor) at 6543 Media
October 31, 2022 - July 21, 2025
Created engaging audio and video content, including ground and drone filming, to inform Carlsbad residents of important current events utilizing production and editing skills learned on-the-job. Broadcasted live City Council and committee meetings with multi-PTZ camera and graphics switching to local television networks.

Education

B.A. at University of Wisconsin, Madison
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate in Music Composition for Video Games
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Government