Neal Schmitt Curriculum Vitae for the Web

NEAL SCHMITT
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MOBILE: (614) 835-6325

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 Engaged higher education instructor
17 YEARS
EXPERIENCE committed to open communication, active
 Music Technology collaboration and the promotion of strong working
Advocate &
Instructor relationships with students and co-workers.
 Entrepreneur &
Studio Owner
 Aggregating and implementing traditional,
 Social Media
Advocate new media and social media communication
 Record Producer tools to empower and inspire students.

 Tracking & Mixing
Engineer  Personable and professional audio engineer
 FOH Sound dedicated to the highest technical and aesthetic
Reinforcement
Engineer elements of studio and live productions and inspiring
 Instigator & others to achieve the same.
Initiator
 Television
Executive Producer  Creating challenging assignments and using
& Host
 Mastering Engineer innovative grading techniques that closely
replicate real world situations while insuring
 I Teach Students to
Communicate students get helpful and constructive feedback.

NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 NEALSCHMITT@GMAIL.COM

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)

 Marketing efforts resulted in:
o regular broadcast airplay on college and commercial
radio
o reviews in national publications

 Implemented marketing campaign to support
national tours resulting in local press and radio support

 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 Loudspeakers & Monitors
Amplifiers Metering
Analog tape machines Microphones
Automation MIDI
Basic Electronics Mixing consoles (small and
large)
Cables & Connectors
Crossovers Patch Bay Wiring
Dynamic Processing Preamplifiers
Effects (Reverbs & Delays) Subwoofers
Equalizers Studio monitors
Gates 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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