Joshua Kobak
New York,NY
Summary
Collaborative leader dedicated to fostering an engaged and empowering work culture through effective partnerships with colleagues. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders in fast-paced, creative, energized, and dynamic environments. With over 27 years of experience as a professional project manager, performer, and audio engineer in NYC, ambition, people skills, and technical proficiency are brought to the table. Track record includes successful sales, creative direction, and audio production for music, TV/film, and theater. Recognized for exceptional teamwork and seamless integration into diverse projects, known for innovative thinking and constant exploration of new techniques to push the boundaries of audio engineering. Forward-thinking and committed to excellence, passionate about both creative and technical innovation, making a valuable asset to any project or community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director - Project Manager
BAE (non profit)
12.2023 - Current
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for junior personnel needs and segment-wide business goals.
- Assessed expected technical challenges and developed proactive solutions.
- Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.
- Guided, coached and lead project teams, delegating tasks and evaluating performance and progression of project pace.
- Developed suggestions for technical process improvements to optimize resources.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Senior Project Manager, Client Services, Engineer
Peoples Light Theater
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep the project on track
- Developed and led a multi-disciplinary team to redefine problems and reach solutions based on different perspectives.
- Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
Film Sound Supervisor/Re-recording Mixer
Anna Eilinsfeld
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Podcast Sound Engineer/Editor
Kate Mahalic
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
Project Manager/Sound Supervisor/Editor/Designer
Mountain Muse Productions
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Intense RX clean up of poor recordings
- Created delivery files for multiple festivals and streaming.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
Composer, Sound Designer, Mixer
Mickey Fisher - REPLICA
Composer, Playback on site
Chase Center Arena Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Created musical score for multi-act performance
- Wrote custom lyrics for the Golden State Warriors event anthem.
Sound Supervisor, Recordist/Mixer
Mickey Fisher
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Composed original score
- Sound design underwater SFX
- Mastered for streaming.
Customer Service Manager /Sales Manager
Spacebar
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Followed through with client requests to resolve problems.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
- Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Attended industry events and conventions to explain sales opportunities.
Creator
Your Uncle Josh - EFFEN SINGALONG
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Created a singalong for the illustrated poem
- Wrote and illustrated the poem.
Supervising Sound Editor/ Engineer
Esotericam - SONNET 108
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Created a multitrack score
- RX cleanup of dialogue
- Won Best Sonnet for NYC Sonnet Project.
Composer
Chase Center Arena Ground Breaking Ceremony
07.2017 - 07.2017
Broadway Performer
American Idiot
- Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
- Networked with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
Broadway Performer
Spiderman Turn Off the Dark
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements and gestures.
- Implemented creative techniques to create unique performances.
- Managed a variety of technical equipment used in performances.
Broadway Performer
Rent
- Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
- Utilized improvisation techniques to enhance shows.
- Collaborated with other entertainers to create engaging acts.
- Performed live shows at various venues throughout the region
Education
Certificate of Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering
SAE
NYC, NY03.2019
BFA - Musical Theater
University of Cincinnati - CCM
Cincinnati, OH06.1995
Skills
Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Studio recording experience
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Mentoring artists
- Professionalism
- Reliability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Studio Recordings
- Problem-solving aptitude
Certification
- ProTools
- Dante
Affiliations
- AEA
Timeline
Technical Director - Project Manager
BAE (non profit)
12.2023 - Current
Film Sound Supervisor/Re-recording Mixer
Anna Eilinsfeld
05.2023 - 06.2023
Podcast Sound Engineer/Editor
Kate Mahalic
05.2022 - 10.2022
Project Manager/Sound Supervisor/Editor/Designer
Mountain Muse Productions
05.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Project Manager, Client Services, Engineer
Peoples Light Theater
03.2022 - 11.2023
Composer, Playback on site
Chase Center Arena Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
08.2019 - 09.2019
Sound Supervisor, Recordist/Mixer
Mickey Fisher
06.2019 - 08.2019
Composer
Chase Center Arena Ground Breaking Ceremony
07.2017 - 07.2017
Supervising Sound Editor/ Engineer
Esotericam - SONNET 108
04.2015 - 04.2015
Creator
Your Uncle Josh - EFFEN SINGALONG
04.2014 - 06.2015
Customer Service Manager /Sales Manager
Spacebar
01.2014 - 01.2018
Composer, Sound Designer, Mixer
Mickey Fisher - REPLICA
Broadway Performer
American Idiot
Broadway Performer
Spiderman Turn Off the Dark
Broadway Performer
Rent
Certificate of Audio Engineering - Audio Engineering
SAE
BFA - Musical Theater
University of Cincinnati - CCM