Hi, I’m
Tamara Kachelmeier
Brooklyn,NY
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 StudioBrooklyn, 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 LLCBrooklyn, 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 ChurchBrooklyn, 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 SchoolBrooklyn, 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.
TakeLessons1320 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 AcademyMinneapolis, 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 UniversityManchester, NH
Master of Science from Information Technology
2024
Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn
Advanced Certificate from Music Education
06.2021
Brooklyn CollegeBrooklyn, NY
Master of Arts from Media Scoring
06.2019
Full Sail UniversityWinter 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
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