What I've Done

PROFESSIONAL LIFE

• Managed and Operated an act - "The Block Boys" and worked with an associated startup label, Block Boys Entertainment.
• Owned and Operated Microcosm, Ent.

MUSIC
Instruments

• Guitar (10 years): Lessons in jazz, flamenco, and classical style, self taught in metal, rock, ska, and experimental styles. Self taught on repairs, maintenance, and building.
  
• Bass (8 years): Self taught in jazz, funk, rock, and ska.
• Piano (18+ years): Lessons in classical and jazz.
• Violin (1 year): Lessons in country and fiddling.
• Theremin (1 year): Self taught.
• Attended the international Stanford Jazz Camp in 2008 to play in a small group of musicians known as a “combo” with a performance at the end of one week for an audience.
  
• Played in a band called “The Great Kerfuffle” as a Senior in high school and during the summer of 2009.

PERFORMING ARTS
Vocal

• Bass in the selective audition Saint Francis Chamber Choir. (10, 11, 12) In all choral festivals and competitions attended, acquired the title of “Superior.”

ACADEMICS
College

• Arizona State University (2010 - 2011) [Psychology]
• Foothill College (2011 - 2012) [Psychology]
• Texas Christian University (2012 - 2015) [Philosophy]
• Cogswell Polytechnical College (2015 - Current) [Digital Audio Technology]

High School

• St. Francis High School (2006 - 2010)

Who I Am

INTERESTS

• Sound Design: I have experience designing and implementing sound effects and ambience tracks for linear and interactive projects.
  
• Studio Engineering: I have a small studio in my apartment that facilitates a laid-back approach to recording and mixing work. I also do recording at my school's studios and have access to their equipment and rooms for recording and mixing.
  
• Audio Production: I write and produce music, and create effects and samples myself.
• Audio Mixing: I mix and master my own tracks, and I am happy to say I get better with each project I take on! I welcome the extra work and experience (and of course, connections).
  
• Audio Implementation: I make and implement the sound design and interactive composition for Unity-based video games (using Wwise).
  
• Virtual Reality: I work in and create sound design for virtual reality games and experiences utilizing the HTC Vive Head-Mounted Display (HMD).
  

SKILLS

• Personable: Can work very well with others, great at leading projects and teams.
• Effective: I find the quickest way to get started on something and get things moving.
• Creative: I have great ideas and vision for new methods and products to work on.
• Driven: I am always constantly trying to improve upon myself and others.
• Direct: I have no problems getting to the point about what is happening or what needs to be done

PROFICIENCY

• Logic Pro X/9
• Ableton Live 9
• Pro Tools 10/12
• Bitwig StudioOne
• Presonus Studio One 3
• Unity
• Wwise

GEAR

• Apollo Twin
• Zoom H5 (Portable Audio Recorder/Interface)
• Mackie MKII (Pair)
  
• KRK 10S (Sub)
  
• HTC Vive (VR HMD)
  
• Shure SM27 (Condenser)
• Shure SM57 (Pair)
• Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S49
• Full Komplete 9 Suite
• Full Izotope Production Bundle
• Roland TD-5 (E Drum)
• 12 various guitars (Acoustic or Electric)
• Highlights: Gibson Les Paul Special Custom, Gibson Les Paul Special New Century, Fender American Strat
• 3 different bass instruments (Upright and Electric)
• Beautiful artist signature Cajon
• Digeridoo
• Other misc instruments