Logic Pro X
Brandon Leith
Audio Engineer
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Creative Audio Engineer with 2+ years of recording and mixing experience. Areas of expertise include sound design and music composition. Talented at quickly setting up equipment and utilizing special software to mix and edit tracks, including Logic Pro X and Adobe Audition. Tech-savvy and hardworking with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Audio Engineer/Producer/Voice Actor
Kaiser & Tilly Publishing
North Las Vegas, NV
01.2021 - Current
- Successfully launched Devil's Backbone: The Invisible Walls of Seven Mile, a major 9.5 hour full-cast audiobook production on Audible
- Perform high-quality recording, mixing, mastering, sound design and production in a professional studio
- Responsible for scheduling and recording 21 different voice actors over an eight month span
- Use Logic Pro X as well as plugins from Izotope and Waves to record, sequence, and mix each chapter of audiobooks
- Enhance sound quality and add various sound effects to recordings
- Curate and manage a custom sound effect library
- Compose original music that ranges from country to hard rock to marching band and orchestral scores using a combination of VST and real instruments
- Master each chapter in compliance with Audible's ACX guidelines for average decibel level and audio quality
- Work in conjunction with the director to get the best performances from our actors while staying true to the author's vision
- Create and validate both the eBook and print versions of the books using Adobe InDesign in order to meet Amazon's KDP guidelines
- Aid in the creation and design of the book cover using Adobe Photoshop
- Perform main voice acting roles and provide several different voices for auxiliary characters
Freelance QA Tester
DAQA
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Work on many of the biggest AAA video game titles and many indie developed games
- Helped load test and pioneer a first of its kind metaverse experience
- Implement a mixed variety of testing practices (functional testing, beta testing, soak testing, compatibility testing, and/or live-ops testing) based on the client's instructions
- Create detailed bug reports and official internal documentation to provide clients with details of issues encountered during testing
- Use Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch platforms as well as PC, Mac, Android, and iOS devices for testing
- Adhere to a very strict Non-Disclosure Agreement for every current and completed project
Freelance QA Tester
VMC Game Labs
Montreal, Quebec
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Worked on many of the biggest AAA video game titles
- Tested for networking, connectivity, and stability issues
- Created bug reports and official internal documentation to provide video game developers with very detailed reports on any issues encountered during testing
- Used Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch as well as PC, Android and iOS devices for testing
- Adhered to a very strict Non-Disclosure Agreement for every completed project
Mascot Performer
University Of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided an energetic experience for fans and students at UIndy athletic games and other school-related events
- Remained in character for the entirety of the events
- Worked directly with the athletics coordinator to plan and coordinate special events and appearances
- Traveled all around the state to perform for charity events and parades
Rework Technician
Belden
Richmond, IN
05.2013 - 09.2013
- Operated five different machines to remove defects in wire and cable products
- Certified to drive fork trucks
- Responsible for testing wire using a computerized sweep test program Removed defects and sent wire back to the manufacturing floor for correction Completed database inputs detailing all rework
- Responsible for final quality assurance check of wire and cable before shipping Ordered chemicals from the internal purchasing system
- Won the Belden Safety Award for three consecutive months with no safety demerits and led the QA department with zero safety demerits for my entire tenure
Education
No Degree - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INNo Degree - Music Education
Miami University
Oxford, OHHigh School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, IN 08.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Technical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Successfully recorded, produced, and launched Devil's Backbone: The Invisible Walls of Seven Mile, a major 9.5 hour audiobook production on Audible
Certification
NYU Music Industry Essentials Certificate
Software
Adobe Audition
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Izotope Plugins
Waves Plugins
Acid Pro Suite
Timeline
NYU Music Industry Essentials Certificate
12-2021
Freelance QA Tester
DAQA
03.2021 - Current
Audio Engineer/Producer/Voice Actor
Kaiser & Tilly Publishing
01.2021 - Current
Freelance QA Tester
VMC Game Labs
07.2017 - 03.2021
Mascot Performer
University Of Indianapolis
08.2015 - 01.2016
Rework Technician
Belden
05.2013 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
08.2010 - 06.2013
No Degree - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
No Degree - Music Education
Miami University
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