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