Christian Starr
Glenview,IL
Summary
Academically inclined Audio Engineer with a passion for education and growing a deep understanding of the world of sound alongside a diverse group of peers. Possessing a strong foundational grasp of sound theory, and over a decade of experience with a broad range of different fields within the larger audio industry including sound design, live sound, recording artistry, post production, and ambisonics / VR sound.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Disc Jockey
Spinnin Discs
Schaumburg, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Training new employees on technical skills and professional procedure relevant to emceeing and operating sound systems for events.
- Establishing a standard operating procedure as well as an employee handbook for Disc Jockeys at the company.
- Maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting audio systems for live events including mixers, sound reinforcement systems, cabling, and microphones.
Studio Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Scheduled and organized student and faculty events in studio spaces including recording studios, mixing suites, computer labs, reverb chambers and classrooms.
- Maintained, operated, and troubleshot studio equipment including a wide range of microphones, pre-amplifiers, mixing boards, cabling, amplifiers, headphones, and much more.
- Managed an inventory system in coordination with Web Checkout to track student usage and status of all studio equipment.
Teaching Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Supplemented professorial instruction of students and development of curriculum
- Operated classroom facilities including recording setups and DAW's
- Administered and graded testing material, as well as hosted group and individual study sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Sound Arts And Industries
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL08-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Design And Production
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2019
Skills
- Audio Engineering
- Curriculum Development & Instruction
- Inventory Management
- Scheduling and booking coordination
Additional Skills
- More than 10 years Pro Tools experience
- Competent in Reaper, Wwise, Max, and Unity.
- Adept in Web Checkout, Canvas, Office programs, etc.
Timeline
Senior Disc Jockey
Spinnin Discs
01.2020 - Current
Studio Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
06.2016 - 05.2019
Teaching Assistant
Columbia College Chicago
09.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Sound Arts And Industries
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts - Audio Design And Production
Columbia College Chicago
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