NEAL SCHMITT 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 (614) 835-6325 NEALSCHMITT@GMAIL.COM NEAL SCHMITT MAIL: 140 GUERNSEY AVE. COLUMBUS, OH 43204 MOBILE: (614) 835-6325 WEBSITE: NEALSCHMITT.COM EMAIL: NEALSCHMITT@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: NEALSCHMITT LINKEDIN: HTTP://WWW.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/NSCHMITT Engaged higher education Instructor committed to open communication, active collaboration and the promotion of strong working relationships with students and co- workers. Professional Audio Engineer dedicated to the highest technical and aesthetic elements of studio and live productions and inspiring others to achieve the same. Over 17 years experience in the audio community demonstrating strong technical entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. Committed to creating challenging assignments that replicate real world situations and using innovative grading techniques to insure students get helpful and constructive feedback.
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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 minor
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Hocking College, Nelsonville, OH Music Technology Coordinating Instructor (2006 - current) Curriculum development and instructor for Associate in
Applied Business in Music Management with a Specialization in Production. o Classes include:
Booking and Promotion Music Entrepreneurship Live Sound Production Mixing and Mastering Music Internship Music Production Recording Techniques Studio Management Music Capstone
DAW, CD Mastering and MIDI software taught includes:
Pro Tools HD & LE Reason
Garageband Logic and Logic Express iTunes Waveburner Pro Toast
Supervise studio managers & online booking calendar Hocking College (CONTINUED) Utilize social networking, such as Ning, Twitter and YouTube
to connect students and create a sense of community.
Use innovative grading techniques to support the learning process outside of the classroom.
Bolster student retention through quarterly one-on-one student
advisement sessions.
Originate and lead credit bearing student trips to audio industry conventions.
Promote interdepartmental cooperation to strengthen course outcomes.
Partner Music Production program with Hocking Theater program including conceptual sound design, sound effects and sound reinforcement.
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 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.
Developed and taught 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 Music Director/On-Air DJ – WLHD, 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 Coordinate event planning, time and cost estimates and client billing.
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 publication
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)
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 twenty-five