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Tamara Kachelmeier

Brooklyn,NY
Tamara Kachelmeier

Summary

New York Certified Music Educator versed in audio engineering, composition and music theory. Possessing strengths in voice, piano, guitar, bass, and violin. Seeking to utilize experience and knowledge to build long-term career in education.

Overview

24
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ghost Dog Studio
Brooklyn, NY

Audio Engineer
01.2000 - Current

Job overview

  • Mixed, produced, recorded songs, and films that have appeared in multiple film festivals including the 2022 Sundance Festival.
  • Operated control consoles to regulate volume levels and sound quality.
  • Processed audio to meet quality standards and played and mixed music for live events.
  • Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
  • Used field equipment to capture audio and sounds used in various projects.
  • Recorded, edited and mixed instrumental and vocal tracks and minimized unwanted sounds.

Protectors of the Wood LLC
Brooklyn, NY

Director and Producer
01.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Oriented, trained, and directed staff to achieve objectives.
  • Developed and implemented strategic social media marketing plans.
  • Created, captured, edited and produced all eco-fiction film projects.
  • Leveraged proficiency in Adobe Premiere and,Photoshop to design, posters, music videos, and other promotional materials.
  • Developed social media content and scheduled posts to coincide with target audience usage.
  • Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
  • Tracked and analyzed social media and online marketing initiatives.

Brooklyn Hope Free Methodist Church
Brooklyn, NY

Worship Musician and Audio Technician
10.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Performed audio setup, including soundboards, microphones, amplifiers, audio lines and speakers.
  • Played different musical instruments to accompany and complement praise teams.
  • Chose suitable music for vocal types and organized rehearsals to prepare members for performances.

Edward R. Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY

Student Teacher
02.2021 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Graded homework assignments, tests and special projects.
  • Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
  • Mixed songs for end of year online streaming concert.

TakeLessons
1320 Columbia St., CA

Private Music Instructor
09.2015 - Current

Job overview

  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
  • Instructed students in Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, music production, composing, and audio engineering.

Fraser Academy
Minneapolis, MN

Elementary Music Specialist
10.2006 - 06.2011

Job overview

  • Created lesson plans to cover district and state objectives for music program.
  • Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
  • Developed curriculum, lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
  • Taught groups of up to 23 students and provided individual support.

Education

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Master of Science from Information Technology
2024

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn

Advanced Certificate from Music Education
06.2021

Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY

Master of Arts from Media Scoring
06.2019

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL

Bachelor of Science from Music Production
03.2014

Skills

  • Vocal techniques
  • Music theory
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Lesson planning
  • Creative Cloud - Photoshop and Premiere
  • Audio mixing
  • Proficient with Pro Tools (Certified User)
  • Audio Production
  • Equipment setup
  • Live programming
  • Voice recording
  • Setting up microphones
  • Audio post-production
  • Music Production
  • Musical composition
  • Extensive performance background
  • Computer skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Project planning
  • Soundtrap

Certification

  • Pro Tools Certified User - 2015
  • Certified K-12 NYC Music Teacher
  • Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Music Initial Certificate NYC (1/31/28)
  • Music Emergency Covid NYC (1/31/24)

Timeline

Student Teacher

Edward R. Murrow High School
02.2021 - 05.2021

Worship Musician and Audio Technician

Brooklyn Hope Free Methodist Church
10.2015 - Current

Private Music Instructor

TakeLessons
09.2015 - Current

Director and Producer

Protectors of the Wood LLC
01.2014 - Current

Elementary Music Specialist

Fraser Academy
10.2006 - 06.2011

Audio Engineer

Ghost Dog Studio
01.2000 - Current

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science from Information Technology

Brooklyn College

Advanced Certificate from Music Education

Brooklyn College

Master of Arts from Media Scoring

Full Sail University

Bachelor of Science from Music Production
Tamara Kachelmeier