Kyle M. Jackson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Versatile Creative Director with a robust background in audio engineering and design, demonstrated at Ponce de Leon and Adidas. Excelled in creating immersive product worlds and compelling compositions, leveraging skills in Logic X Pro and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance project outcomes through innovative design and sound expertise.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Ponce de Leon
Chicago
01.2024 - Current
- Create designs for jewelry, home decor, shoes, & luxury clothing
- Facilitate in the creation of visually appealing and compelling ads
- Expand on existing ideas and create an immersive world for the products to exist
Music Teacher
Chicago Public School
Chicago
01.2023 - Current
- Created an environment for learning rhythm and reading music
- Led K- 2nd grade in lessons displaying different musical patterns
- Created a performance for a Musical Christmas Show at Poe Classical Elementary
Music Producer
Adidas
01.2018 - Current
- I work closely with a team of videographers/editors to make music compositions for multiple sports & visual projects
- Adidas Soccer All star game 2019
- Adidas Atlanta Basketball 2021
- Adidas California Basketball 2021
Sound Engineer Intern
JungleLords Studio
Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for all studio needs when requested
- Reliability in situations needing vocal engineering or sound design assistance
- Boost morale and make the overall experience for an artist more comforting & productive
Sound Designer
WGLT Radio
Normal, IL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created as an audio editor
- Putting together different Podcasts and audible information for the broadcast daily
- Using Logic X Pro
Journalist
Culture Captures
Chicago
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Created articles of fashion trends & streetwear
- Did extensive background research pertaining to many designers, patterns, color theories, etc
Music Producer
Hennessey
Chicago
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Created music composition for an event hosted by Hennessey
- Played guitar and created virtual drums using Logic X Pro
Rec Leader/Head of Sports at Kennicott Park
Chicago Park District
Chicago, USA
08.2015 - 08.2019
- Worked for the Chicago Park District as a Rec Leader at the Fernwood Park location from August 2015 to August 2017
- Mandated reporter
- Accompanied multiple groups of 8-10 year olds throughout the summer
- Chaperoned multiple trips around the Chicagoland area going to multiple parks, movie theaters, etc
- In 2018 I became head of the sports camp at Kennicott Park
- Creating scheduled daily sporting events and different activities for the campers to enjoy
Education
B.S. - Creative Technology - Emphasis in Music
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2023
H.S. Diploma -
Brother Rice High School
Chicago05.2018
Skills
- Logic X Pro
- Song Writing
- Audio Engineering
- Guitar Composition
- Piano Composition
- Sound Design
- Video Editing
- Adobe Audition
- After Effects
- HTML
- CSS
- Wire
- Resolume
- Java
- Github
- VR Game Building
- Unity
Languages
- English
- German
Clubs
- EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity) Club, Representative for my major Creative Technology
- Offkey Productions, Member of a collective of Music Producers
Timeline
Creative Director
Ponce de Leon
01.2024 - Current
Music Teacher
Chicago Public School
01.2023 - Current
Sound Engineer Intern
JungleLords Studio
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sound Designer
WGLT Radio
01.2022 - 01.2023
Journalist
Culture Captures
01.2021 - 01.2023
Music Producer
Hennessey
01.2021 - 12.2021
Music Producer
Adidas
01.2018 - Current
Rec Leader/Head of Sports at Kennicott Park
Chicago Park District
08.2015 - 08.2019
B.S. - Creative Technology - Emphasis in Music
Illinois State University
H.S. Diploma -
Brother Rice High School
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