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Nikolas Balkcom

Carpentersville,IL

Summary

Versatile audio engineer possessing knowledge and proficiency to be able to adapt to any branch of audio engineering. Resourceful for collaborations and solo projects. Comfortable working under pressure and maintaining high energy, while staying an organized and dependable candidate.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audio Engineer

Pressure Point Recording Studios
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Utilized pro-tools, logic, final cut pro, and Abelton to edit video, insert dialogue, add music and sound effects and arrange films into sequences.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Conducted video edits to maintain brand integrity.
  • Implemented crisis strategies to address timeline and budget deviances.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.

Inventory Specialist Supervisor

Best Buy
08.2018 - 02.2022
  • Created databases and spreadsheets to improve inventory management accuracy.
  • Created and established check-in, stock-picking and shipping procedures.
  • Monitored customer return shipments and communicated damages to manufacturer.
  • Collaborated with over 100 clients to establish inventory valuation systems and accurately track and monitor goods.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
  • Met or exceeded production goals and objectives by following strict procedures.
  • Monitored progress of tasks to provide feedback for improvement.
  • Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than thousands of packages per day.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Monitored completeness, accuracy and compliance during inventory transactions.
  • Reviewed and monitored inbound inventory, outbound shipments and book adjustment transactions.
  • Led and supervised inventory team, conducting training and setting appropriate schedules.

Education

Certifications - Audio Engineering/Post Production

Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Tempe, AZ
07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, IL
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Harry D. Jacobs High School
Algonquin, IL
05.2018

Skills

  • Logic Pro X
  • Pro Tools
  • Ableton
  • Mixing & Synchronization
  • Basic Signal Flow
  • Basic Soldering
  • Neotek Elite Console
  • API Legacy Plus
  • Avid S6 user
  • Cable Wrapping
  • Cable Testing
  • PA setup
  • Tape Alignment
  • Active Listener
  • Fast Learner
  • Customer Service
  • Post production
  • Wwise software
  • SSL G series
  • Punctuality
  • Excels Under Pressure
  • Beginner Midas 32
  • Mixing and Mastering
  • Apple Logic Pro X
  • Sound Effects
  • Smaart

Certification

  • CEA - Certified Audio Engineer
  • Smaart
  • Pro Tools Tier 1
  • Pro Tools Tier 2
  • Pro Tools Tier 3
  • Dante Level 1
  • Dante Level 2
  • Melodyne
  • Waves

Timeline

Audio Engineer

Pressure Point Recording Studios
07.2021 - 02.2023

Inventory Specialist Supervisor

Best Buy
08.2018 - 02.2022

Certifications - Audio Engineering/Post Production

Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Elmhurst College

High School Diploma -

Harry D. Jacobs High School

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