Hi, nice to meet you! I'm a freelance composer and sound designer based in Chicago, IL, who specializes in works for film and video games. It is my mission to bring my clients' creative vision to life through sound. Whether it be through music, sound effects, or voiceover, I aim to elevate your art through audio!

Sam Kudra

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm a freelance composer and sound designer based in Chicago, IL, who specializes in works for film and video games. It is my mission to bring my clients' creative vision to life through sound. Whether it be through music, sound effects, or voiceover, I aim to elevate your art through audio!

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Hi, nice to meet you! I’m a freelance composer and sound designer based in Chicago, IL, who specializes in works for film and video games.

It is my mission to bring my clients’ creative vision to life through sound. Whether it be through music, sound effects, or voiceover, I aim to elevate your art through audio!

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Network Operation Center Operator at Moody Radio
June 1, 2023 - Present
Maintain all radio stations under the Moody Radio network by managing Zetta logs, adjusting program timings, and ensuring successful file transfers from the Moody FTP Site. Investigate and solve radio signal issues, ensuring consistent radio signal and limiting radio silence. Provide technical support to 10+ guest voice trackers regarding hardware malfunctions, recording and editing issues, and placing completed voice tracks into Zetta software. Accurately reproduce metadata and recordings of 15+ archived Moody Radio programs for official online database use.
Recording Engineer at DePaul University
September 9, 2024 - June 14, 2025
Engineer 6-8 live recording sessions a month for film voiceovers, audiobooks, and live band tracking. Construct large recording setups consisting of 20+ microphones, 8-10 instruments, and a wide array of cables and wiring. Collaborate with 3-5 clients a week to discuss creative vision, desired audio mix and master, and final project deliverables. Perform post-production work, mixing and mastering 2 tracks a week using Pro Tools, Audacity, and Reaper, ensuring clean tracks with clear audio.

Education

High School Diploma at Marquette University High School
September 5, 2016 - May 15, 2020
BS and BM at DePaul University
September 2, 2020 - June 14, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment