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Katy Mindeman

Chicago,IL

Summary

Lead sound designer and mixer with 20 Years experience on national advertising campaigns, long and short formats as well as feature films. 5 Years of experience editing and mixing podcasts for all genres. Recognized for achieving technical excellence with each project. Start to finish creative collaboration with agency teams and editors to understand requirements and create high-quality production in an artistically clear and crisp way. Recent spots include United Healthcare, Kelloggs, Campbells, Bank of America, and Rite Aid. Creative Sound Engineer with strengths in recording, editing and mixing.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Experienced Audio Engineer

York Crossing LLC
07.2016 - Current
  • Adapts to faster pace in new work environment on daily or weekly basis with multiple clients per day.
  • Works directly with producers, creatives, editors, composers for smooth transition from start to finish for each job.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience helping to enhance and streamline entire post-production experience for quicker turn around time.
  • Records and directs voice talent to give optimal performance.

Audio Editor

Resonate Recordings
05.2019 - 08.2023
  • Edits and mixes up to 6 podcasts daily.
  • Works with clients, client coordinators, and producers to create and seamlessly edit and mix podcasts.
  • Works with single track/multi tracks as well as intros/outros and music files to create perfectly orchestrated podcast.

Lead Audio Engineer

Particle Audio
02.2008 - 07.2016
  • Collaborated with creative teams for sound design and mix that was tailored to their campaigns
  • Created and recorded field and foley audio for original sound design libraries that were used not only for independent projects to give every commercial or film its own identifiable personality but also sold to Netflix for upcoming trailers
  • Managed, trained, and hired incoming assistant engineers, staff, and interns for day to day responsibilities of giving clients best possible product as well as upscale client service.

Assistant Audio Engineer/Producer

Another Country
05.2004 - 01.2008
  • Collected and prepped jobs for all engineers as well as preliminary sound design for upcoming campaigns
  • Set up and maintained blog for typographic rules & color theory analysis Created audio bids and sent out billing at end of day for finished jobs.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Audio for Visual

Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2004

Some College (No Degree) - Technical Theatre

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

Skills

  • ProTools expertise
  • Izotope Rx
  • Voice recording
  • Audio Editing
  • Audio Mixing
  • Sound Design
  • Recording Engineering
  • Problem Solving
  • Flexibility
  • Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

    2022 Masterclass Host - Hosted a Masterclass by The Podcast Academy giving tips and tricks for that perfect sounding podcast.


    2016 AICE Best of Chicago - Whirlpool “Dad and Andy” - Sound Designer and Mixer


    2014 American Advertising Awards Sound Design - Brita “Sugar Shock” - Sound Design and Mix


    2014 Cannes Bronze Lion - McDonalds “Literacy Store” – Sound Designer and Mixer


    2013 Women In Film Focus Award Honoree Achievement in Sound Design


    2013 AICE Best in Show/Best of Chicago – CPS “Chicago Charter School” - Sound Designer and Mixer

Timeline

Audio Editor

Resonate Recordings
05.2019 - 08.2023

Experienced Audio Engineer

York Crossing LLC
07.2016 - Current

Lead Audio Engineer

Particle Audio
02.2008 - 07.2016

Assistant Audio Engineer/Producer

Another Country
05.2004 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Audio for Visual

Columbia College Chicago

Some College (No Degree) - Technical Theatre

Carroll University

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