Neal Schmitt Curriculum Vitae for the Web

NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 [email protected]

Neal Schmitt M.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.

Music Program Coordinating

Instructor

Student Advocate

Entrepreneur & Studio Owner

Social Media Orchestrator

Record Producer

Audio Engineer

Sound Reinforcement

Engineer

Mastering Engineer

Instigator & Initiator

I Teach Students to Communicate


EDUCATION Franklin University, Columbus, OH M.S. in Marketing & Communication Expected Completion November, 2010

Ohio University, Athens, OH Bachelor of Science in Communication

magna cum laude (1989 – 1993) Audio Production major Film Production minor

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH Coordinating Instructor School of Music (2006-present)

Curriculum development and instructor for Associate in Applied Business in Music Management with a Specialization in Production. Classes include:

Booking and Promotion

Music Entrepreneurship

Live Sound Production

Mixing and Mastering Music Internship

Music Production

Recording Techniques

Studio Management New Media Music Capstone

DAW software taught includes:

Avid Pro Tools HD & LE Propellerhead Reason Apple Garageband, Waveburner Pro iTunes Roxio Toast


Maintain Macintosh-based recording facility including:

Two multi-track DAW/MIDI control rooms Twenty-one station DAW/MIDI computer lab Grand piano and 3 isolation booth Supervise studio managers & online booking calendar

Utilize social networking, such as Ning, Twitter 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 effects 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 equipment,

on-site equipment and software updates.

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH Adjunct Instructor, Integrated Media and Technology (2009-current) Developed innovative introductory new media

class introducing a wide variety of students to powerful methods of communication.


Hocking College Summer Camp Experience Nelsonville, OH Creator and Instructor (2007 – current)

Developed original non-audition music

curriculum for high school campers.

Led camp workshops for song writing, music production and audio recording.

Recruited and supervised music production student counselors and volunteers.

Workbook Studio Internship Program, Columbus,

OH Supervisor (2001 – 2006)

Advised and instructed interns through an immersive 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, OH 1993 - 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 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, OH Co-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, OH

Audio 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 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, OH Drummer, 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 Records

o 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: o regular broadcast airplay on college and commercial

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, OH Executive Producer and Host (2005)

Created two, thirty-minute live music television

programs for digital broadcast. Selected and coordinated music talent and eighteen-

person crew. Performed on-camera hosting duties and authored

show scripts. Managed expenses to complete the project under

budget.

25 Hour Grand Prix, Columbus, OH Executive 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

Windows DAW Software including: Wavelab, Cubase, Sound Forge, Acid, CD Architect

Acoustics Amplifiers

Analog tape machines Automation Basic Electronics Cables & Connectors Crossovers Dynamic Processing Effects (Reverbs & Delays) Equalizers Gates

Loudspeakers & Monitors Metering Microphones MIDI

Mixing consoles (small and large)

Patch Bay Wiring Preamplifiers Subwoofers Studio monitors Synchronization


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 o A Tribute to Elliot Smith o A Very New Wave Christmas o Christmas with The Cure o 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, OH Friend-to-Friend Volunteer (1999 – 2002)

Mentor youth in recreational and social activities.

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