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Engaged higher education instructor committed to open communication, active collaboration and the promotion of strong working relationships with students and co-workers. Aggregating and implementing traditional, new media and social media communication tools to empower and inspire students . Personable and professional audio engineer dedicated to the highest technical and aesthetic elements of studio and live productions and inspiring others to achieve the same. Creating challenging assignments and using innovative grading techniques that closely replicate real world situations while insuring students get helpful and constructive feedback.
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Neal SchmittM.S., Franklin University
Mail: 140 Guernsey Ave. Columbus, OH 43204
Mobile: (614) 835-6325
Email: [email protected]
Website: NealSchmitt.com
Twitter: nealschmitt
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/nschmitt
School of Music Coordinating Instructor
committed to open communication, active
collaboration and the promotion of strong
working relationships with students and co-
workers.
Aggregating and implementing traditional,
new media and social media communication
tools to empower and inspire students.
Creating challenging assignments and using
innovative grading techniques that closely
replicate real world situations while insuring
students get helpful and constructive feedback.
Professional audio engineer dedicated to the
highest technical and aesthetic elements of studio
and live productions and inspiring others to
achieve the same.
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
S
Music Program
Coordinating Instructor
Student Advocate
Entrepreneur & Studio Owner
Social Media Orchestrator
Record Producer
Audio Engineer
Sound Reinforcement
Engineer
Mastering Engineer
EDUCATION
Franklin University, Columbus, OHM.S. in Marketing & Communication Expected Completion November, 2010
Ohio University, Athens, OH Bachelor of Science in Communication
magna cum laude (1989 – 1993)Audio Production majorFilm Production minor
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OHCoordinating Instructor School of Music (2006-
present)
Curriculum development and instructor for Associate in Applied Business in Music Manage-ment with a Specialization in Production.
Classes include:
Booking and Promotion
Music Entrepreneurship
Live Sound Production
Mixing and MasteringMusic Internship
Music Production
Recording Techniques
Studio Management
New Media
Music Capstone
DAW software taught includes:
Avid Pro Tools HD & LEPropellerhead Reason Apple Garageband
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
Waveburner Pro iTunesRoxio Toast
Maintain Macintosh-based recording facility including:
Two multi-track DAW/MIDI control roomsTwenty-one station DAW/MIDI computer labGrand piano and 3 isolation boothSupervise studio managers & online booking calendar
Utilize social networking, such as Ning, Twit-ter and YouTube, to connect students and create a sense of community.
Use innovative grading techniques to provide valuable feedback and support the learning process beyond the classroom.
Bolster student retention through quarterly one-on-one student advisement sessions.
Promote interdepartmental cooperation to strengthen course outcomes.
Create partnership between Music Program and the Hocking College Theater program; including voiceovers, conceptual sound design, sound ef-fects and sound reinforcement.
Originate and lead credit bearing student trips to audio industry conventions.
Assist Dean with interviewing and hiring new School of Music instructors.
Advise and coordinate purchase of studio equip-ment, on-site equipment and software updates.
C olumbus State Community College, Columbus, OHAdjunct Instructor, Integrated Media and Technol-ogy (2009-current)
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
Developed innovative introductory new me-dia class introducing a wide variety of students to powerful methods of communication.
Hocking College Summer Camp Experience Nel-sonville, OHCreator and Instructor (2007 – current)
Developed original non-audition music cur-riculum for high school campers.
Led camp workshops for song writing, music pro-duction and audio recording.
Recruited and supervised music production stu-dent counselors and volunteers.
Workbook Studio Internship Program, Colum-bus, OH Supervisor (2001 – 2006)
Advised and instructed interns through an im-mersive four-month introduction to all aspects of studio operations.
Lifelong Learning, Upper Arlington, OH Creator and Instructor (2003 – 2006)
Developed and instructed immersive introductory recording class.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Audio Engineer, Columbus, OH1993 - current RedBook compliant CD mastering Front of house live sound engineer Location recording including multi-track, stereo
and interviews Theater Sound Design Film Sound Re-recordist Radio Station Music Director
o WLHD, On-Air Radio DJ
o WOUB-AM
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
Sound recorder, field mixer and boom operator Sound system design for mobile DJs, nightclubs
and houses of worship Podcast script writing and recording Audio restoration Analog to Digital format transfers Workbook Studio, Columbus, OHCo-Founder, Recording Engineer & Producer (1997 – 2007)
Designed, constructed, wired and acoustically treated a 3000 square foot, five-room audio recording facility.
Multitracked, edited and mixed music and non-music projects utilizing industry standard analog and digital recording equipment.
Initiated unique promotional strategies resulting in 10% annual revenue growth including live concerts, photo shoots and music industry events.
Implemented unique marketing strategies resulting in national and local press coverage.
Mastered Red Book compliant CD projects for replication and duplication.
Maintained and balanced studio’s financial records.
Consulted with clients regarding creative methods for product marketing and distribution.
Thornapple Studio, Columbus, OHAudio Engineer (1993 – 1997)
Multitracked, mixed and produced music projects utilizing 24 track 2 inch, ADAT, R-DAT and 2 track ¼ inch formats.
Increased studio traffic and revenue with active recruitment of new clients and marketing of studio services.
WLHD, Athens, OH
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
Music Director (1990-1992)
Contacted major and independent record labels for service to campus radio station
Auditioned and programmed new music for heavy, medium and light rotation
Scheduled air shifts
AUDIO ENGINEERING WORK
Over 100 released credits. Full discography available upon request.
CREATIVE PRODUCTS
Pretty Mighty Mighty, Columbus, OHDrummer, Manager & Promoter (1991 – 2006)
Award winning original music act with national CD releases
o Normal (Derailleur Records)o Famous Past Lives (Derailleur Records)o Ugly (Burnt Sienna Records)
Compilation CD appearances:o When It Was As Good As Pillow Talk (Round
Circle Recordso Super Sampler Vol. 1 (Buzzkill Media)o Listen.com Picks (Razor & Tie Records)o Athens Music Project (Anyway Records)o Burnt & Bent (Burnt Sienna Records) o Cringe Compilation Vol. 1 (Cringe.com
Records)
Implemented marketing campaign to support national tours resulting in local press and radio support
Marketing and promotional efforts resulted in:
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
o regular broadcast airplay on college and com-mercial radio
o reviews in national publications
Booked and promoted national tours
Showcased at renowned music conferences including: o CMJ Music Marathon, (NY) o NEMO Music Festival, (MA)o Undercurrents, (OH)o Midwest Regional Music Festival (MO)
Burned up one Ford Econoline van
Workbook TV, Columbus, OHExecutive Producer and Host (2005)
Created two, thirty-minute live music televi-sion programs for digital broadcast.
Selected and coordinated music talent and eigh-teen-person crew.
Performed on-camera hosting duties and au-thored show scripts.
Managed expenses to complete the project under budget.
25 Hour Grand Prix, Columbus, OHExecutive Producer and Engineer (2004 )
Planned, coordinated and completed a
marathon recording session involving seven sound engineers and twenty-five musical acts recording twenty-five songs in twenty-five hours.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Recording Studio & Sound Reinforcement familiarity includes:
OSX DAW Software including: Garageband, Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Recycle, Melodyne, Waveburner Pro, Audacity, Toast, and iTunes
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
Windows DAW Software including: Wavelab, Cubase, Sound Forge, Acid, CD Architect
AcousticsAmplifiersAnalog tape machinesAutomationBasic ElectronicsCables &
ConnectorsCrossoversDynamic
ProcessingEffects (Reverbs &
Delays)
Equalizers
Gates Loudspeakers &
Monitors Metering Microphones
MIDIMixing consoles (small and large)
Patch Bay WiringPreamplifiersSubwoofersStudio monitorsSynchronization
PUBLICATIONS
EQ Magazine The Marathon Men Volume 16 (2005)
Tape Op Magazine Pre-Production Primer Issue #33 (2003)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Pelotonia, Columbus, OH Office Volunteer, (2010)
Implemented new media technologies to create electronic and word of mouth buzz about charity cycling event.
Charity Event Independent Promoter, Columbus, OH(1999 - current)
Conceptualized, planned and executed innovative charitable concert events.o Dream Brother – the music of Jeff Buckley
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
o A Tribute to Elliot Smith o A Very New Wave Christmaso Christmas with The Cureo Columbus Music C0-op Scholarship Fundraiser
Implement marketing, communication and promotional methods including social networking, press releases and posters.
Coordinate event timeline, cost estimates and client billing.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Columbus, OHFriend-to-Friend Volunteer (1999 – 2002)
Mentor youth in recreational and social activities.
NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]
