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Denver, CO, US

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Oversees Zetta programming and automation for all four CPR services & outlying signals.
• Creates daily production elements such as show promos & maintains these rotating elements within automation.
• Executes, plans & manages all programming changes scheduled & emergent, such as breaking news, election coverage, etc.
• Responsible for loading new programs into automation weekly and archiving materials such as evergreen content, fundraising materials, & generic promotional voicing elements.
• Actively Monitors all CPR services for various types of playback continuity.
• Offers remote / on-site studio assistance, as well as programming, playback & production support to entire CPR staff.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Led daily operations for the Technical Operations Center, ensuring seamless broadcast support and rapid troubleshooting to maintain uninterrupted programming.
• Developed and implemented technical protocols and workflow optimizations, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime during critical broadcast hours.
• Trained and supervised a team of technical specialists, providing guidance on best practices, equipment handling, and problem resolution.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including programming and engineering, to manage technical requirements for live events and special broadcasts.
• Analyzed and reported on technical performance metrics, recommending strategic improvements to strengthen broadcast reliability and quality.

• Coordinates with various producers to help transition of files from script & draft stages to final mix ready for distribution.
• Edits & mixes all varieties of audio from studio quality interviews to tape acts, archival audio, web audio, commissioned music & more.
• Creates series specific & episodic promotional materials for podcasts.
• Provides a unique perspective rooted solely in audio content production.
• Creates alternative mixes for broadcast using knowledge of Broadcast clock formats & audio formatting requirements.
• Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions.

• Works alongside producer to complete podcast episodes from scripts & rough mix to final distribution.
• Utilizes advanced noise reduction techniques to establish clean baseline for audio actualities.
• Assisting team in establishing the core sound of the program in it's early stages.

• Composed original music and developed soundscapes to enhance narrative tone, maintaining alignment with the documentary’s themes.
• Edited, mixed, and mastered dialogue and sound effects for clear, immersive storytelling that adhered to broadcast quality standards.
• Collaborated with producers to plan and execute a structured post-production workflow, ensuring on-time project milestones and content consistency.
• Managed and organized project files, including audio assets and session backups, to streamline revisions and uphold file integrity across production stages.
• Implemented precise audio mixing techniques to balance spoken content and musical elements, creating an engaging and impactful listening experience.

• Develops episodes from scratch demos to draft mixes & into finalized mixes ready for distribution. Meeting industry standard loudness values at delivery as well as providing a dynamic, modern, polished sound.
• Meets with the production team regularly to discuss feedback from focus groups, editors, producers & more. Provides technical feedback & guidance as necessary.
• Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions.
• Creates and maintains running library / backups of all audio including draft mixes & stems for each episode & scored music sessions / pieces.
• Edits & mixes all varieties of audio from studio quality interviews to tape acts, archival audio, web audio, commissioned music & more.
• Creates series specific & episodic promotional materials for podcasts.

• Produced 7 episodes for WBHM's Deliberate Indifference podcast receiving a national Murrow Award in small market radio.
• Creates music beds, transitions, & stingers in coordination with production scripts to provide uniquely identifiable sounds for a Podcast brand.
• Develops episodes from scratch demos to draft mixes & into finalized mixes ready for distribution. Meeting industry standard loudness values at delivery as well as providing a dynamic, modern, polished sound.
• Meets with the production team weekly to discuss feedback from focus groups, editors, producers & more. Provides technical feedback & guidance as necessary.
• Executes all audio edits well within deadlines to allow for optimal production workflow. Edits and adjusts music timing to create seamless transitions.
• Creates and maintains running library / backups of all audio including draft mixes & stems for each episode & scored music sessions / pieces.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Plans & engineers recording sessions for on-site staff & guests with NPR stations nationally using ISDN, Zip-1, Comrex NX 1, & Comrex Opal for off-site communication.
• Creates, edits & maintains all on air logs in cooperation with chief engineer & program director.
• Responsible for all weekend automation - shows, breaks & promos.
• Go-to audio editor on staff. Proficient in Logic Pro X & Pro Tools, using a host of plug-ins like izotope & waves VST’s to ensure delivery of pristine audio at every stage.
• Trains staff to be effective and efficient with not only new equipment and processes, but improves upon existing studio & remote workflows.
• Creates & maintains documentation on new & existing systems.

• Utilizes tools & advanced methods such as Izotope RX 8 suite to remove room noise, codec coloring, & unwanted digital artifacts to achieve maximum listenability.
• Edits, produces, & formats original Facebook live broadcast events into podcast formatted episodes, ready for distribution.
• Makes thoughtful editing & scripting suggestions to the production team through the production process.
• Creates new vocal syllables using advance replacement and fade methods in instances where original dialogue is inaudible.
• Makes decisive content edits with original recordings to maintain format continuity.https://alabamahumanities.org/program/why-it-matters/

Greater Atlanta Area

• Managing and installing elaborate audio, video, lighting & power connections and components.
• Assisting touring stadium shows with audio, visual & carpentry components ensuring timely and efficient assembly.
• Working with modern audio & lighting components, dmx consoles, mixers, and LED displays with precise execution.