E-Mail: themikelipson@gmail.com

Summary

UMass Lowell Sound Recording Technology graduate and video game enthusiast with communication and leadership experience seeking a position in the audio and video game industries.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Sound Recording Technology (9/08) – University of Massachusetts Lowell, Dean’s List, Summa Cum Laude (3.7 GPA)

Licensed Technology/Engineering Educator in Massachusetts (9/09)

Certification in Technology & Engineering Education Student (1/09 - 6/09) – Central Connecticut State University (3.9 GPA)

Work Experience

Instructional Technology Specialist, Natick High School (8/10 - Present)

• Teaching Digital Media Communications, Internet Management and Electronic Music
• Created Curriculum in Preparation for One-to-One Computing Transition

Technology Teacher, Hopkinton High School (8/09 - 8/10)

• Teaching Radio Production, Web Page Design and Introduction to Java Programming
• Administered Multiple Independent Studies in Audio Engineering
• Provided Computer and Technical Assistance for School Employees

Engineer, Brooks Acoustics Corporation (12/08 - 6/09)

• Acoustics Consulting for Noise Control and Measurement
• Information Technology Management
• Mixing and Mastering Audio Recordings

Intern, Videre Conferencing (6/08 - 9/08)

• Used Microsoft Excel and Word to Organize and Maintain Videre’s Equipment Database
• Resolved Customer Issues via Phone and Videoconference from Videre’s Customer Support Center
• Installed, Integrated and Performed Troubleshooting on Audio/Visual and Videoconferencing Equipment at Customer Sites
• Wrote and Designed a Frequently Asked Questions page for Videre’s Website

Related Experience

Host and Producer, The Gamecrafters Guild Podcast (7/10 - Present)

• Researched, Wrote and Produced Each Episode of the Podcast
• Created and Maintained the Gamecrafters Guild Website
• Fostered a Community of Aspiring Video Game Developers

Studio Supervisor, UMass Lowell (1/08 - 6/08)

• Organized Studio Access, Repair and Maintenance
• Booked and Regulated Studio Time
• Lead Tours for Prospective Students and their Families

Skills

• Outstanding Oral and Written Communicator
• Extensive Experience Writing Explanations and Audio Documentation
• Fluent with Most Digital Audio Workstations and Audio Editing Software
• Able to Learn New Technologies Quickly and Effectively

Activities

• Member of UMass Lowell’s Audio Engineering Society and Radio Station
• Recorded Projects in Many Production Environments and Media Formats
• Volunteered and Taught at ‘Women in Technology’ Workshop, CCSU’s Electrathon Competition and Technology Student Association Semi-Finals
• Performer in Several UMass and Extracurricular Musical Ensembles

Relevant Coursework

Directed Study in Audio for Visuals, Critical and Analytical Listening, Sound Synthesis, Music Theory/Ear Training, Computer Science for Sound Recording, Logic and Critical Reasoning, College Writing, Calculus II

References Available Upon Request