Mak Kirish
Rochester
Summary
To apply knowledge of Industrial and Systems Engineering principles during co-op employment. Available 5/2025 - 8/2026
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Sherman Sound Solutions/Freelance
09.2023 - Current
- Supported artists'' performances by designing and implementing tailored sound environments for live events.
- Elevated overall acoustic experience at live events through precise sound system calibration and monitoring techniques.
- Improved client and venue satisfaction with diligent work, attention, and efficiency provided for events.
Recording Coordinator
WITR
05.2023 - Current
- Managing staff and function of a professional grade student run recording studio on campus.
- Meeting with potentail clients, scheduling sessions based on needs and availability.
- Coordinating staff training and progression.
- Meeting with executive board of WITR to communicate department progress and needs.
Owner
MAKARONI CREATIONS
06.2022 - Current
- Small freelance business specializing in custom commissions to assist customers achieve their crafting visions and dreams
- From consulting to full design and creation, unlimited crafting opportunities are provided
- Producing product across many materials, processes, and designs.
Junior Technician
RIT TECH CREW
08.2021 - Current
- Assisting in setup and running of lights, sound, and power for events across campus
- Training and assisting in audio engineering, power distribution, and lighting design for stage events
- Chosen for an individualized team to work on Summer Crew (Summer 2022) performing maintenance, improvements, and repairs on equipment and company spaces.
- Specialized trainer to progress staff through the training curriculum of lighting design, power distribution and audio engineering.
Supplier Quality Engingeer Intern
Collins Aerospace Systems
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Enhanced team productivity by assisting with project coordination and providing ongoing support.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Collaborated with management across departments to lead a site wide inventory burndown initiative.
Education
Combined BS/ME, Comm. Minor - Industrial Engineering BSEngineering Management ME
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Rochester, NY05.2026
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- SolidWorks
- Lathe Machine
- Horizontal and Vertical Milling Machine
- Drill Press
- Technical Troubleshooting
- In-studio recording
- Project Coordination
- Root Cause Analysis
Projects Labs
- FUNDAMENTALS OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING, Team Projects. Utilized A3 to evaluate a process and make improvements to it. Evaluated an assembly project by balancing the assembly across the line and make it meet the takt time. Compared time study and work sampling techniques.
- MATERIALS PROCESSING LAB, Worked independently to effectively learn accuracy, processing, and assembly when using lathes, milling machines and drill presses. Learned different processes used to manufacture materials.
Activities
- Performing Arts Scholar-Stage Tech, Scholar/Member, 2021-Present
- WITR (on campus radio), Member 7/2022-Present
- Women in Engineering, Leadership Board Member, 7/2022-Present
- RIT Equestrian Team, Western Show Team Member, 8/2022-Present
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Sherman Sound Solutions/Freelance
09.2023 - Current
Recording Coordinator
WITR
05.2023 - Current
Supplier Quality Engingeer Intern
Collins Aerospace Systems
05.2023 - 12.2024
Owner
MAKARONI CREATIONS
06.2022 - Current
Junior Technician
RIT TECH CREW
08.2021 - Current
Combined BS/ME, Comm. Minor - Industrial Engineering BSEngineering Management ME
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY