Resume

Jon Owens, CTS
Audio-Visual and Acoustic Consultant

Email: jowens311@gmail.com

www.jon-owens.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonwowens

Summary:

 A highly talented, efficient, and enthusiastic individual trained in Audio Engineering/Production, Acoustics, Management, and Team Leadership. Six years professional experience in studio production, media production, live sound, sound design, and consulting. Always determined to learn and succeed in new ways. Possesses a unique and fresh perspective to all projects and prefers to perform outside the norm. Constantly refines craft to achieve greater heights and improve technical skills while maintaining knowledge on industry trends. Demonstrates a renaissance skill set which branches into many different fields. 

Education:

 Full Sail University 2013 

Master of Science in Entertainment Business 
Valedictorian

Product & Artist Management Course Director Award 
GPA 3.93/4.0

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg 2012 

Bachelor of Science in Audio Production 

Concentration: Acoustics 

GPA 4.0/4.0 

Student Teaching-Fall 2012 

William Rainey Harper College 2007 

Associate of Arts 

GPA 3.6/4.0 

Skills:

• Architectural Acoustics
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Sound System Design
• Sound Design
• Audio Engineering
• Psychoacoustics
• Noise Control
• Auralization
• Acoustic Modeling
• Leadership
• Audio Visual Technology
• Networks and IT Systems
• Physics
• Time Management

Experience:

Shen Milsom & Wilke 2013-Present 

Associate Consultant 

• Designed audio visual systems for large scale architectural projects. 
• Measured, designed, and implemented acoustic solutions for a wide range of spaces. 

Threshold Acoustics (Chicago, IL) 2013 

Acoustic/AV Intern 

• Created Electrical and AV Detail drawings for multiple large-scale projects 
• Calculated RT60 and STC ratings for various rooms and materials 
• Designed 3D models in EASE and Sketchup to be acoustically tested. 
• Conducted ray tracing and reflection studies 
• Designed complex DSP systems and GUI for theaters and other performance spaces 
• Conducted sound mapping within EASE to view loudspeaker coverage patterns 

Energy Command Studios (Arlington Heights, IL) 2007-2013 

Audio Engineer 

• Represented the studio during sessions and live recordings. 
• Designed sounds for Brunswick Virtual Bowling Game. Sounds were created for various themes and installed on location. Resulted in sounds being used nationwide. 
• Engineered and produced voice over sessions for a variety of talents and clients. 
• Organized, Directed, Filmed, Edited, and Mixed a live performance video for the Midwest Conservatory of Music. A multi-cam shoot of a two-hour performance was edited with recorded music, and completed with titles and effects. Resulted in return business and increased client numbers. 
• Managed and Produced multiple post production sessions with successful results. 

Homeroom Studios (Hoffman Estates, IL) 2007-Present 

Owner/Engineer/Producer 

• Manage all accounting, marketing, and promotion. 
• Designed sound and music for multiple short films. Organized and recorded all sound files that were then edited and mixed into the films. Resulted in film submission to festivals and award nominations. 
• Conducted live sound for elementary school musicals. Engineered multiple wireless units and microphones. Resulted in smooth performance and return business. 
• Engineered corporate and wedding events utilizing live sound systems and projection equipment 
• Experience recording, editing, and mixing in all kinds of environments. 

Awards and Certifications:

Certified Technology Specialist, Infocomm (CTS)

Listen Technologies Hearing Loop Integration and Commissioning Certification

Symetrix SymNet Composer Certification

Valedictorian of Graduate Program.