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Kyle Jacobsen

Northridge,CA

Summary

Versatile production sound engineer possessing extensive knowledge and professional experience with location sound recording and equipment. Adaptive and resourceful with over 10 years of experience in recording sound for film, television, documentaries, music videos, podcasts, and voice-over. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy. Has experience teaching production sound to people of various film industry experience levels.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Sound Mixer

Self-employeed
06.2013 - Current
  • Supported the creative vision of directors and producers through attentive listening and thoughtful collaboration during pre-production meetings, ensuring that audio elements aligned with overall project goals.
  • Contributed to award-winning productions by delivering high-quality audio mixes that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Reduced background noise interference on set with strategic equipment placement, resulting in cleaner dialogue tracks requiring less post-production editing work.
  • Developed custom solutions for unique audio challenges by designing specialized microphone placements or utilizing advanced mixing techniques.
  • Increased overall efficiency through meticulous maintenance of all sound equipment, including regular cleaning and necessary repairs.
  • Enhanced team communication through clear articulation of individual responsibilities during pre-production meetings, contributing to efficient workflow on set.

Administrative Assistant

Viking Risk & Insurance Services, Inc.
06.2009 - 09.2021
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.

Sales Associate

Vans Shoes
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Youth Baseball Umpire

Valley Christian Athletic Association
02.2006 - 06.2009
  • Fostered an inclusive environment on the field by treating all participants with respect and encouraging positive interactions among players, coaches, and spectators.
  • Managed time effectively during games, ensuring punctual starts and efficient transitions between innings or other breaks in play as needed for optimal gameplay experience for both teams involved.
  • Adapted quickly to various game situations, demonstrating flexibility in decision-making under pressure while maintaining consistency in rulings.
  • Displayed strong leadership qualities on the field by confidently making decisions that influenced game outcomes positively for all parties involved.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television Arts; Option: Film

California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Signal Flow Understanding
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Audio Recording For Film & TV Production
  • Multitrack and Metadata Recording
  • Microphone Usage
  • Radio Frequency Systems and Coordination
  • Production Coordination
  • Acoustic Treatment
  • Timecode Management

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Winner of the Best Sound Design Award at Indie Short Fest 2018
  • Audio recordings used in broadcasts for HBO, PBS, A&E, History Channel, Netflix, Prime Video, and Major League Soccer
  • Audio recordings used in commercials for brands including Walmart, Nike, Chipotle, Turtle Wax, Lenovo and LG


Hobbies

I'm a hobby gardener who grows his own vegetables and a powerlifter who's competitive in strength based sports.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Norwegian
Elementary

Timeline

Production Sound Mixer

Self-employeed
06.2013 - Current

Sales Associate

Vans Shoes
09.2012 - 10.2013

Administrative Assistant

Viking Risk & Insurance Services, Inc.
06.2009 - 09.2021

Youth Baseball Umpire

Valley Christian Athletic Association
02.2006 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Television Arts; Option: Film

California State University, Northridge

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