Owen Brandjes

Worked in the circulation department managing the front desk of the Central branch of the Buffalo & Erie County Library system. Responsibilities included issuing library cards, sorting and organizing materials, and acting as a first point of contact for patrons.

Secured independent work in Film and Stage Production. Freelanced regularly with Expressway Cinema Rentals (G&E/Camera), and IATSE Local 10. Worked most frequently as a sound designer/editor, sound recordist, production assistant, and assistant director.

Worked and studied across multiple departments including: News, Creative Services, Broadcast Engineering, Production, and Digital Media. Regular administrative and logistical support within the station, and various day-to-day tasks involving covering stories, writing scripts, and editing news package content.

Started as an Audio Apprentice at the Chautauqua Institution, fulfilled AV needs across campus, worked on the Amphitheater sound crew mixing shows in the 4,500-seat venue, interfaced with high-profile talent while upholding professional standards, and managed production of live events in the Hall of Philosophy. Promoted to Broadcast Audio Engineer, where I supervised and mixed all audio for the CHQ Assembly streaming platform, created detailed post-production notes for editors, maintained communication with venue staff, and troubleshot DANTE network issues.

• Worked full time installing environmentally sustainable green roofs. Utilized multiple power tools as well as safely assembling and working on scaffolding at-heights. Ran a crew of myself and 3 other workers to carry out projects from the drafting process to installation and completion.