George Karras
New York
Summary
Dynamic operations coordinator, excelling in media operations and digital asset management. Proven ability to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain high-quality standards under pressure. Skilled in cross-functional communication and successfully resolving technical challenges to ensure timely project delivery.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Floor Manager & Assistant Engineer
Kensaltown Studios East NYC
05.2025 - Current
- Served as primary operations coordinator for high-volume studio scheduling involving artists, directors, composers, and engineers while maintaining strict confidentiality and documentation accuracy.
- Tracked session timelines, room availability, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced production environment.
- Assisted across band recordings, listening sessions, film writing sessions, and Dolby Atmos playback, requiring careful version control and asset tracking.
- Planned and executed community studio events, working directly with ownership as a trusted operations assistant and problem-solver.
- Resolved scheduling conflicts, technical discrepancies, and last-minute changes under tight deadlines.
Hospitality Operations (Server/Barback/Bartender)
Fort Pond Bay Company
05.2017 - 09.2025
- Delivered high-volume service in fast-paced restaurant environments, serving 20+ tables per shift.
- Supported multi-role operations including hosting, food running, and floor coordination during peak service.
- Served as a training role model for new hires focused on task management, efficiency, and service standards.
Audio Engineer Intern
Kensaltown Studios East NYC
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained technical organization and asset integrity across studio equipment and recording systems.
- Supported live session delivery, troubleshooting signal flow, hardware failures, and playback issues in real time.
- Repaired and soldered equipment, reinforcing attention to technical precision and data integrity.
Assistant to Radio DJ
WRCT at Carnegie Mellon University
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated live broadcast control systems and managed signal flow for real-time media delivery.
- Coordinated live band setup, studio routing, and on-air timing accuracy.
- Developed audience awareness and broadcast reliability standards.
Sound Recording Teaching Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed and graded 40+ digital audio submissions weekly, ensuring file accuracy, version consistency, and formatting standards.
- Guided students through Pro Tools-based audio delivery workflows, reinforcing best practices for file naming, export settings, and quality control.
- Assisted professional engineer Riccardo Schulz with session setup, asset management, and multitrack recording workflows.
- Led recording sessions in a professional studio environment, coordinating schedules, performers, and deliverables.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA05-2024
Skills
- Media Operations & Content Coordination
- Digital Asset Management & File Accuracy
- High-Volume Workflow Tracking
- Timeline & Delivery Reporting
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Quality Control & Troubleshooting
- Technical Documentation
- HTML, JavaScript, R
- Pro Tools & Professional DAWs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Floor Manager & Assistant Engineer
Kensaltown Studios East NYC
05.2025 - Current
Audio Engineer Intern
Kensaltown Studios East NYC
02.2025 - 05.2025
Assistant to Radio DJ
WRCT at Carnegie Mellon University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Sound Recording Teaching Assistant
Carnegie Mellon University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Hospitality Operations (Server/Barback/Bartender)
Fort Pond Bay Company
05.2017 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Carnegie Mellon University