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William Berick

Shaker Heights

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Engineer

Post Genre
03.2025 - Current
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Worked with venue team to host events that showcase and support local music.
  • Recorded live sound in digital formats.
  • Enhanced live audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
  • Prepared for events by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for performances.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions and events.
  • Supported artists' performances by designing and implementing tailored sound environments for live events.

Composer

Carnegie Mellon University
08.2022 - Current
  • Active and engaged student balancing music and film activity within and outside of academic environment.
  • Collaborates with School of Drama, Dietrich College of Humanities, writes musical scores for student films, (Capstone, Playground, Contests)
  • Performing member of multiple Pittsburgh based music groups.
  • Composes original works for small and large ensembles, incorporating live players and electronic elements in performance.
  • Sources players, rents rehearsal spaces and coordinates rehearsals.

Sound Designer

Lunar Gala
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Worked with fashion design team to create soundtracks appropriate to accompany thematic fashion line and parameters of production.
  • Used compositional judgment to create blocks of appropriately-styled music, constructing an overall soundtrack shape that maintains long-term audience interest.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Composition

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2026

Skills

  • Music Composition
  • Film, Game, Media Scoring
  • Music Production
  • Sound Design
  • Instrumental and Choral Conducting
  • Audio Engineering
  • Multi-Genre Live Performance
  • Arrangement and Transcription
  • Perfect Pitch
  • Instrumental Proficiency

Timeline

Audio Engineer

Post Genre
03.2025 - Current

Sound Designer

Lunar Gala
10.2023 - 05.2024

Composer

Carnegie Mellon University
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Composition

Carnegie Mellon University
William Berick