Acoustical and Audio Engineering, Live Sound Setup Coordination

Lauren von Blohn Acoustical Engineer

415-***-****; *********@*****.***

SUMMARY - Resourceful acoustical design professional and construction management analyst with a comprehensive history of working closely with global engineering design teams including industry experts within the fields of architecture, structural engineering, construction, health, law, music production, and even forensics (to name a few!). EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 2016 California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WILSON IHRIG, Emeryville, CA, November 2021 – February 2022 Noise, Vibration and Acoustical Consulting

Associate Consultant

• Reviewed project documents to provide acoustical design constructability input based on clear and coordinated analysis of applicable environmental, building, and design code standards while responding to queries and resolving technical barriers specific to the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.

• Evaluated current and future project generated noise impacts to prepare Basis of Design and Title 24 reports through the assessment of ambient noise conditions, exterior-to-interior noise intrusion, and the sound isolation properties of planned assemblies and finishes.

• Performed construction administration site visits to monitor the implementation of acoustical design recommendations and provide any necessary feedback to builders.

RIEDINGER CONSULTING, Sausalito, CA 2014 - 2015, January 2021 – July 2021 Project Management and Construction Consulting

Staff Consultant

• Facilitated development of expert witness testimony, litigation, and dispute resolution support – Analyzed construction and design documentation including bid contracts, drawing sets, technical specifications, time extensions requests, daily reports, change orders, RFIs, and iterative scheduling updates to identify time, budget, and trade sequencing impacts.

• Claims Analysis and Preparation – Generated As-Planned vs. As-Built labor curves via computational assessment of inefficiency and production loss data. Results: Clarify origins of critical path delays. SALTER, San Francisco, CA 2016 - 2020

Acoustics and Audiovisual Consulting

Acoustical Consultant

• Collaborated with multifaceted design teams as an Acoustical Design Consultant to successfully complete over 100 architectural and building design projects nationwide including: Berkeley High School Performing Arts Center, California Polytechnic Institute San Luis Obispo dorms, Chase Center VIP Lounge, Facebook, Genentech and Google Campuses, Los Medanos College, Niantic Offices, Nationwide Insurance Lobby, Marriot Hotel, Kaiser Medical, San Francisco Federal Reserve, SF State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, UC San Diego, UC Berkeley President’s office and student housing. Twenty (and counting) commercial building and interior design projects earned gold/platinum ID+C or BD+C LEED certifications.

• Utilization of Class 1 sound level meters to evaluate sound transmission, room reverberation, mechanical noise, and environmental noise in observance to ASTM, ASHRAE, ISO, and other applicable industry standards.

• Dynamically communicated acoustical findings and noise mitigation strategies via written reports, memos, presentations, demos, coordination meetings, and acoustical simulations MEGATRAX, Los Angeles, 2015 and 2016

Recording Studio

Audio Engineering Intern

• Evaluated acoustical characteristics of recording and performance spaces to optimize sound quality and facilitate Grammy and other award-winning artists’ visions.

• Utilized electrical engineering background to enhance workflow for colleagues via signal flow assessment and rewiring.

• Trained on room acoustics, microphone placement, audio recording and mixing. Deep understanding of audio industry politics.

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