Richard M. Smith
**** ******* ******, ********, *** York 11224
Home: 347-***-****, Cell: 347-***-****: ****@*****.***
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