Happy and healthy composer and sound designer with a passion for multi-media production. Specifically, audio engineering, editing, mixing, music composition and voice over for TV, movies and web. A qualified visionary with proven ability to:Manage and fulfill projects from inception to completion
Meet project deadlines and quality expectations
Communicate creatively and technically with staff to fulfill production needs
Manage large volumes of data and work in a fast-paced, team environment
Utilize expertise in audio recording, restoration, processing and mixing
Travel with mobile studio for remote and location field recording/production
Create high quality audio content to meet specifications and achieve vision

Matthew Kourie Productions, Oceanside, NY
April 2002-Present
FREELANCE SOUND DESIGNER, AUDIO-VIDEO PRODUCTION/VOICE OVER TALENT
Sound Designer/Composer for BestWings Long Island commercial (July 2012)
Composer/Mixer for comedy sketch: The Beat Keeper (July 2012)
Sound Designer for Turtle Shell Productions: Summer Shorties (July 2011)
Set up/Break down crew for Design A/V (Jan 2011-Jan 2012)
Voice over talent for Bank of America (July 2008)
Voice over talent for pop artist Jason MRAZ DVD promotion (June 2006)
Sound Designer/Mixer for Nice Spots promos (May 2006-Aug 2006)
Producer and performer in music act The Fools of Perception (2002-Present)Guitar Center, Carle Place, NY
November 2009-January 2011
SALES ASSOCIATE
Exceeded profit expectations and maintained top ranking in sales and district
Utilized impeccable knowledge of audio equipment, amplifiers, guitars, accessories etc., to meet customer needs and exceed company goals
Major player in increasing store rank amongst both regional and national outlets
Built and maintained client relations through customer history and data entryMODA Entertainment, New York, NY
April 2008-April 2009
AUDIO EDITOR FOR “ICONS RADIO HOUR”/VOICE OVER ARTIST
Digital audio editing for “Icons Radio Hour”, a weekly one-hour program
Utilize written transcripts from producers to edit audio commercials and SFX
Use direction from programming format to complete creative vision
Access file transfer protocol and server to receive materials for program
Work with writing staff on program copy and delivery to best convey message
Consult with producer to translate ideas into edit decision list for execution
Supplied technical expertise to improve recording quality for post production
Secured advertising sponsor, Donruss Americana, by performing voice over for
spot, featured weekly on “Icons Radio Hour”Nice Shoes, New York, NY
September 2004-November 2006
IN HOUSE POMOTION
Sound designer in promotional campaign for sister company Nice Spots
Composed, recorded and mixed exciting original music for series of spots
Created and gathered attention grabbing sound effects for animations
Synchronized, processed and automated sound layers to visual in DAW
Utilized time management skills in completing tasks with production crew
Completed projects under tight deadlines and met quality expectations
Ran technical setup for HD seminars held at advertising agencies

2010 Expert Certified: Guitars & Amplifiers
Certified in musical instruments & amplification from Guitar Center LLC
2010 Expert Certified: Accessories
Certified in wireless audio technology, microphones & cabling from Guitar
Center LLC
2007, Independent Video Short Award: C.W. Post/Long Island University
Outstanding achievement in editing, sound and comedy

2002 I Ex’pression College for Digital Arts, Emeryville, Ca
Associate of Applied Science: Sound Arts
Relevant Coursework: Digital Audio Editing, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Field Recording, Foley, MIDI Sequencing, Pre & Post Production

Extensive experience in audio programs including Steinberg Nuendo, AVID Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Propellarheads Reason, Recycle and Figure 53:QLab, Waves plug-ins and a variety of 3rd party plug-ins
Advanced experience in compression schemes for audio & video web content
MAC and PC literacy including Microsoft Office, file organization,
iLife programs i.e. iTunes, iPhoto & iMovie,
File Transfer Protocol, uploading/downloading various file formats
Adobe CS5 programs including Photoshop, After Effects & Premiere Pro
Video capture and working knowledge of Apple Final Cut Pro editing system and
video encoding for the web and different video file formats

New York

English