Richard M. Smith

**** ******* ******, ********, *** York 11224

Home: 347-***-****, Cell: 347-***-****: abs0iq@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Diverse and technical professional with an advanced math and engineering background. Versatile and accomplished both

as a sound designer and electrical engineer. Community involvement includes undergraduate math tutoring and creative

work with NY based youth group YWCHAC.

SKILLS

Occupational knowledge of substation Excellent working knowledge in the setup of audio equipment:

transmission and distribution systems.

Multi-channel soundboards, amplifiers, microphones,

loudspeakers, and the like.

Lead and support substation design, Working knowledge of mainstream desktop and online office

engineering and general construction. suites. Including, but not limited to Microsoft's full office suite and

Google Docs.

Familiar with AutoCAD (OSX Proficient in Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason and Final Cut Pro, with

&Windows) and Autodesk Revit. fundamental knowledge of recording studio operations.

Excellent analytical problem solving Multi-track audio board operation, music production and

and communication skills. sound design.

Cross platform (OSX & Windows)

comfort.

Accomplishments

● Successfully designed several new power distribution & transmission substations.

● Supervised construction teams to ensure that projects stayed on track and were completed to company

standards, on time and within budget constraints.

● Responsible for providing sound design and effects for various projects.

● Lead others in recording, filming and editing audio/visual materials in accordance to project specifications

Professional Experience

January 2002 – Current

Director of Sound & Video - Pixod Studio – Brooklyn, New York

Responsible for entire audio/video direction from dialogue, ambiences, sound effects and music for various projects.

This includes managing teams from the recording, editing and rendering of audio/video materials in accordance to

clients specification.

May 1995 – December 2001

Electrical Engineer - Bell Communication and research/Telcordia Technologies – Parsippany, NJ

Conducted development and research for protected voice recognition systems and software. Coordinated with Bell Labs

and ATT information systems to support integration of text to speech engines, with a focus on natural speech recognition.

January 1989 – March 1995

Electrical Engineer - LILCO/LIPA – Melville, New York

Responsible for substation engineering including detailed physical design for high voltage substation projects through

500kv.This includes providing guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric

substation projects. These deliverables comprise of physical general arrangements, electrical one-line, detailed physical

layouts, selection of substation equipment, equipment & construction specifications, and all associated electrical

calculations and studies.

September 1990 – June 1991

Adjunct Professor - Medgar Evers College – Brooklyn, New York

Taught and tutored pre-calculus and calculus I for first year engineering students. Developed lesson plans, student

activities, assessments and comprehensive exam prep guides. Provided prompt and timely feedback on student

development. Worked with students individually during and after class hours to ensure academic progress. Maintained a

flexible classroom management plan and sustained regular to increase faculty communication

June 1988 – August 1988

Electrical Engineering Intern - Digital Equipment Corporation – Shrewsbury, MA

Responsible for testing all portable storage media from various manufacturers for compatibility assurance. Implemented

various testing techniques to identify errors and deliver test results to respective vendors for re-adjustments based on

manufacturing specifications.

Education

Polytechnic University – Brooklyn, New York 1989

Bachelor of Science

Electrical Engineering

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