Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Jesse Baker

Jesse Baker

Loudonville,OH

Summary

Results-driven senior in Journalism & Digital Media with extensive experience in audio, radio, and television projects. Proven expertise in audio-based media, particularly in podcasting and music editing, complemented by skills in videography and reporting. Adaptable team player with a strong commitment to enhancing media skills and delivering high-quality content that aligns with client objectives.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Service and Food Champion

Taco Bell
08.2020 - Current
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
  • Modified requested menu items in POS system to customize orders.
  • Cross-trained in different areas of restaurant operations including kitchen prep work and dishwashing.
  • Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
  • Completed side tasks by restocking condiments and cleaning refrigerators.
  • Operated cash registers accurately and efficiently to process customer transactions.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
  • Served orders to customers at windows, counters and tables.

Audio Producer & Coordinator

Multiplatform Audio Production Class

Places & Faces Podcast

  • Coordinated sound design and editing processes.
  • Utilized post-production techniques such as compression, equalization, noise reduction, and reverberation to enhance the quality of recorded material.
  • Troubleshot technical issues with hardware or software systems related to audio production tasks.
  • Reformatted audio, digital and video files for editing, remastering and transfer.
  • Detected errors through thorough evaluation of mixdown against original.
  • Collaborated with producers and directors to identify creative solutions to technical challenges during production sessions.
  • Utilized digital audio workstations to design high-quality audio outputs.

Digital Media Specialist

WRDL FM & AUTV
  • Managed reporting tasks effectively.
  • Executed and hosted The Random Hours Show as on-air talent.
  • Produced public service advertisements for WRDL.
  • Played a central role in audio production and voice acting for the WRDL holiday event.
  • Produced diverse news pieces for Eagle’s Eye, The Mainstreet Show, and Good Afternoon Ashland.
  • Acquired knowledge in operating the audio board, camera, jib arm, technical directing, directing, floor directing, and teleprompter.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production, Theatre

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY
Ashland
05-2025

High School Diploma -

LOUDONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Loudonville
05-2021

Skills

  • Audio Engineering
  • Board Operator
  • Teamwork
  • Camera Operator
  • Digital Video Editing
  • Broadcast Talent
  • Effective Communication
  • Effective Collaboration Skills
  • Audio editing
  • Sound design
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Field recording
  • Music production
  • Microphone placement
  • Live Radio Production Skills
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Visual Content Editing
  • Digital storytelling
  • Attention to detail
  • Audio-to-video synchronization
  • Adobe premiere pro

References

  • Jonathan Shilling, 330-641-0748
  • Derek Wood, 419-289-5137, dwood12@ashland.edu

Affiliations

  • University and High School Choir
  • High School Marching/Concert Bands
  • My Own Metal Band "RedivideR"

Accomplishments

  • National Finalist for Best Radio Drama for the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards

Timeline

Service and Food Champion

Taco Bell
08.2020 - Current

Audio Producer & Coordinator

Multiplatform Audio Production Class

Digital Media Specialist

WRDL FM & AUTV

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media Production, Theatre

ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

High School Diploma -

LOUDONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Jesse Baker