ZACH ZITO
Summary
Creative Sound technician with strengths in recording, editing and mixing. Offering diverse background with expertise in music composition, sound design and production collaboration. Articulate communicator with strong organization skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Editor and Sound Designer
Tales Yet Told - Actual Play Podcast
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with show runners and producers to create Actual Play Podcast episodes
- Over 50 hours of long-form dialogue edits
- Original music composition and sound design
- Mixing and mastering to industry standard levels
- Award Winner at Audio Verse Awards and New Jersey Web Fest
Virtual Session Administrator
IBIS Consulting
09.2022 - Current
- "Behind- the-scenes" Audio and video technical administrator for virtual instructor-led and interactive theater sessions involving diversity training within the workplace.
- Facilitating slideshow; AV troubleshooting; staff
communication/scheduling. - Utilizing platforms: Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meets
Digital Media Manager
Gulf Coast Records / Independent Artists
11.2020 - Current
- Edited video and audio to enhance and complete post-production work for polished appearance.
- Digital music publishing
- Working for music label and independent artists
- Created engaging, compelling and on-brand audio and video content for digital channels: includes music video production and editing
Music Educator
School of Rock
06.2024 - Current
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Summer camp leader
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
Beekeeping Assistant
Alvéole
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisting to the seasonal inspection and harvest of urban Honey Beehives
- Warehouse management and inventory
Operations Associate
Guitar Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed shipping and receiving procedures for goods and materials.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Developed knowledge of inventory
- Point of sale systems
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
Barista
Regent Coffee
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Developed knowledge of specialty coffee preparation
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO12.2017
Skills
- Audio post-production
- Sound design
- Music Composition
- Video Editing
- Project Organization
Composition Work
- " Honeymoon Missouri" - short film directed by Joseph Eckstein
• Selected by: LA Shorts Inter.; New York Indie Shorts Awards; Catalina Film Fest; Manhattan Short Film Fest
- " Show Me the State" - NPR affiliate podcast
• Composition of show theme and episode "moods"
• Topic of Missouri folklore & legends
- "Shadow Boxing" - short film directed by Marcelese Cooper
• Winner of "Best Score" at Campus Movie Fest
Websites
Languages
French
Limited Working
Software
Logic Pro X
Descript
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Premiere
Adobe Photoshop
Timeline
Music Educator
School of Rock
06.2024 - Current
Audio Editor and Sound Designer
Tales Yet Told - Actual Play Podcast
09.2022 - Current
Virtual Session Administrator
IBIS Consulting
09.2022 - Current
Barista
Regent Coffee
07.2022 - 05.2024
Beekeeping Assistant
Alvéole
06.2021 - 08.2021
Digital Media Manager
Gulf Coast Records / Independent Artists
11.2020 - Current
Operations Associate
Guitar Center
11.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Missouri - Columbia
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