Michal Shingler
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Professional music producer with extensive performance experience and deep understanding of music theory, notation and history.
Self-motivated, dedicated, and proven to work efficiently independently and collaboratively.
Focused marketing professional, data nerd, and recent graduate from Pennsylvania Western University, having completed a degree in business administration and marketing.
Fully equipped with a private sound-proofed audio studio with fiber internet, state-of-the-art audio and video equipment, and powerful desktop.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Engineer/Music Producer
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
- Implemented best practices in troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime during productions or recordings.
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
Studio Manager
Warren Music Conservatory
01.2023 - Current
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Streamlined studio operations for improved productivity and cost efficiency through diligent resource management.
- Collaborated with artists to develop creative projects, resulting in successful album releases and positive reviews.
Audio Director
Guitar Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Managed compression, digitization and storage of audio and video data.
- Enhanced audio quality by implementing advanced sound engineering techniques and software.
- Collaborated with directors and camera crews to lay out filming sequences and equipment requirements.
Client Services
H&R Block
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and meet the organization's objective
- Built successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Developed and implemented customer service policies, procedures, and processes
Home Audio/Video Technician
Ergo Audio
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Troubleshot complex technical issues swiftly, minimizing disruptions during live performances or presentations.
- Rendered on-site installation services and support of basic to complex audio and video systems for residential and commercial based clientele.
- Maintained and documented inventory levels of audio and visual equipment to support continuous availability.
- Performed set-up operations and monitored audio levels from sources to support consistent quality in accordance with established industry standards and guidelines.
Loans Servicing Representative
Northwest Bank
06.2018 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with underwriting team to expedite loan approvals, ensuring customer satisfaction and timely closings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Calculated, reviewed and corrected errors on interest, principal and closing costs.
- Minimized lending losses by proactively monitoring delinquent accounts and initiating appropriate loss mitigation options when necessary.
- Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Warren Area High School
Warren, PA05.2018
Skills
- Audio editing and synthesis
- Digital sound editing
- In-studio recording
- Audio signal processing
- Creative direction
- Composition/notation
- Audio mixing
- Instrumentation
- Social media marketing
- Tech-savvy
- Professionalism
- Music lover and nerd
- Microsoft Office - Expert
- Ableton Live 12 Suite - Expert
- DaVinci Resolve - Expert
- SPSS - Competent
Accomplishments
December 2016
Retail Merchandising
Distributive Enterprise Club of America
1st place in 'Retail Merchandising' at DECA states competition.
December 2015
Business Administration & Management
Distributive Enterprise Club of America
3x gold medalist in 'Business Administration & Management' at DECA states competition
February 2016
Business Marketing & Analysis
Future Business Leaders of America
1st place in 'Business Marketing & Analysis' at FBLA state competition.
April 2018
BAA - FUTURE Award
Future Business Leaders of America
The Business Achievement Awards (BAA) is a prestigious high school leadership development award that is awarded to students who enhance their leadership skills, expand their business knowledge, contribute to their local communities, and earn recognition by immersing themselves in their school, community, and FBLA programs.
Certification
May 2018
Microsoft Office Specialist
Microsoft
Credential ID - 15902134
March 2022
Certified Ableton Trainer
Ableton
References
Jim Wertz
Professor | August 2022 - May 2023
Professor of broadcast journalism and digital media in the Department of Business, Economics, and Communication at PennWest – Edinboro University. He is also Chairman of the Erie County Democratic Party and a contributing editor to the Erie Reader.
Ronald Raymond
Professor | August 2022 - May 2023
Experienced Associate Professor with 40+ history of working in the higher education industry. Strong education professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Communications Media and Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Timeline
Audio Director
Guitar Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Studio Manager
Warren Music Conservatory
01.2023 - Current
Client Services
H&R Block
01.2022 - 04.2023
Home Audio/Video Technician
Ergo Audio
05.2020 - 05.2021
Audio Engineer/Music Producer
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
Loans Servicing Representative
Northwest Bank
06.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Warren Area High School