Resume
OVERVIEW An acoustician with a Bachelor’s Degree in Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago. Currently working for Wyle Laboratories in Chicago on the Residential Sound Insulation Program. Proficient technical writing skills. Strong background in technical theatre. Excellent communication skills and able to handle responsibility. 3.9 College GPA.
EDUCATION B.A. Columbia College Chicago, May 2008 Major: Audio Arts and Acoustics—Concentration in Acoustics Classes include: Architectural, Environmental, Psycho- and Engineered Acoustics, Vibrations, Acoustical Testing, Acoustics of Performance Spaces, Calculus II A.A. Florida State University, 2005 Major: Technical Theatre/Liberal Studies
EXPERIENCE Wyle Laboratories, Chicago, IL: 9/08-present Acoustical Engineer working on the Residential Sound Insulation Program at O’Hare and Midway airports. Program provides homeowners with new windows and doors that are acoustically designed to reduce flyover noise by at least 5dB. Responsibilities include home inventories, field measurements, construction oversight, and noise tests. Carlyn Berghoff Catering, Chicago, IL: 8/05-9/08 Server/Bartender for a top catering company in Chicago. Responsible for setting up and breaking down catered events at various locations around the city. Provide customer service in a professional atmosphere. Sketch Comedy Troupe The Cool Table, Chicago, IL: 7/06-9/07 Technical Assistant for weekly sketch comedy troupe. Live Sound Engineer for 2006 Indianapolis Fringe Festival performance. Videographer for various performances. FSU School of Theatre, Tallahassee, FL: 9/04-2/05 Live Sound Engineer for main stage musicals Oklahoma and Evita. Responsible for operating all sound equipment, including microphones, sound board, and special effects. Dr. Phillips High School Theatre Magnet, Orlando, FL: 8/99-5/03 Technical Director. In charge of all technical aspects of productions performed on the Dr. Phillips stage, including church services, dance recitals, and plays. Oversaw teams of students working as technicians on sound, lights, and set construction for numerous productions.
AFFILIATIONS/HONORS Member of Acoustical Society of America Volunteer for AIDS/LifeCycle 2007—545-mile bike ride to benefit S.F. AIDS Foundation Academic Honors Program at Florida State University Member of National Honor Society Bassist for the group Band Called Catch
SPECIAL SKILLS Able to perform data analysis, synthesis, and lab reports for individual and team projects. Computer skills include proficiency in Mac and Windows formats, Quest Technologies Software, Trane Acoustics Program, SpectraPLUS, TEF20, EASE 2.1, Visual Basic 6, Auto CAD, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint
