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Ryan Virgin

Professional Summary

Dependable Sound Designer with 3 years of professional experience in video game and linear sound design. Successful at collaborating with artistic teams and providing high-quality sound designing and editing. Adept at Pro Tools, Logic X, and Ableton and working on strict time and budgets.

Work History

GameStop - Senior Game Advisor

Cary, NC

11/2023 - Current

Keep It Short Studios - Freelance Sound Designer/Mixer Holly Springs, NC

09/2022 - Current

Trailblazer Studios - Post Production Internship

Raleigh, NC

05/2022 - 08/2022

Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and product knowledge to gamers.

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Increased store revenue through upselling techniques and promoting add-on products.

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Assisted in inventory management, ensuring accurate stocking levels and timely reordering of merchandise.

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Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

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● Freelance Engineer specializing in Post and Video Game Audio. Sound Designer for documentaries (The Lady Bird Diaries, Rissi Palmer: Still Here, 'Abdu'l Bahá in France), Short Films (Fathead), and Exhibits (ACHS Caught in the Crossfire and Beyond the Battle Museum)

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● Have worked with IVRs and in-person voice recording sessions Re-recording Mixer for "Post in Black" Podcast (September 2022 - March 2023)

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ad3f9q@r.postjobfree.com

919-***-****

Holly Springs, NC 27540

Education

05/2022

Appalachian State University

Boone, NC

BS: Music Industry Studies, Recording &

Production, General Business

Skills

● Surround Sound Mixing (5.1 to Atmos)

● Wwise

● Basic Coding Knowledge: C++

● Pro Tools

● Adobe Audition

● Logic Pro X

● Final Cut Pro X

Certifications

Unreal Engine 4: The Complete

Beginner's Course. Udemy.com

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Game Audio 101 & 201: Begineer to

Advanced Game Sound Design.

Udemy.com

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VR Development Fundamentals with

Oculus Quest and Unity. Udemy.com

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● Dante Level 2 certificate

Basic Soldering of Major Audio

Connections (XLR, TRS, TS, DB25,

EDAC)

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Appalachian State University - Concert Recording Staff Boone, NC

08/2021 - 05/2022

Community Music School, Appalachian State University - Video And Production Assistant

Boone

08/2020 - 05/2022

Boone United Methodist Church - Live Sound Engineer 08/2019 - 03/2020

Earthfare - Food Service Worker

Mooresville, NC

10/2018 - 11/2019

Ollies Bargain Outlet - Cashier

Cary, NC

10/2018 - 03/2019

Sound designer for different projects including documentaries, short films and museum exhibits.

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● Sound mixer for work including Podcast episodes

Record, edit, mix and archive concerts put on by the Hayes School of Music

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● Worked on a number of productions during the COVID-19 Pandemic

● Responsible for audio and video editing using Final Cut Pro

● Averaged 22 inputs, 8 monitor mixes, FOH, and Recording. Behringer X32 Console Musicians had access to their own cue mix via Midas App: X-Air Mobile Service and Rehearsal both on Sunday Industry Experiences.

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Musicians had access to their own cue mix via Midas App: X-Air Mobile

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● Service and Rehearsal both on Sunday Industry Experiences. Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.

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Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

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Streamlined food preparation processes for increased efficiency and reduced waste.

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Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.

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Contributed to menu development, incorporating seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.

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Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.

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Crimping and Punchdown of Cat6

ethernet connections

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Game Audio Implementation by: Dave

Raybould & Richard Stevens through

Routledge Publishing

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Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park - Jumpstreet Bouncer Cary, NC

09/2017 - 10/2018

Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.

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Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

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Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.

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Ensured patron safety by effectively monitoring and controlling crowds in a timely manner.

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Reduced conflicts and maintained a positive atmosphere through effective communication and conflict resolution skills.

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Conducted thorough ID checks for age verification, preventing underage entry to the establishment.

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Improved staff response time with efficient coordination of security personnel during incidents.

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