Kyle L. Pickard Audio Engineer / Producer / Flute / Guitar / Piano 444 Elmington Ave. #535, Nashville, TN 37205

401-301-4094 Kyle.L.Pickard@gmail.com http://kylepickard.com

SUMMARY STATEMENT: Audio engineer undergraduate with over six years of experience in performance, studio craft, and live sound. Proven skills in industry standard software, consoles, microphones, and outboard equipment for production and post-production engineering for use in radio, music, and film. Talented collaborator able to effectively communicate with clients and creative staff in a variety of settings. Organized and efficient individual who reached the rank of Eagle Scout. EDUCATION:

University of New Haven West Haven, CT Bachelor of Arts, Music and Sound Recording May 2016 Dean’s List (Fall 2012-Spring 2016) GPA: 3.9

STUDIO EXPERIENCE: *Full list of work available upon request*

Castle Recordings Nashville, TN Audio Engineering Intern Spring 2016 •   Set up/broke down sessions and gained experience in proper studio etiquette. •   Sat in on professional recording sessions and interacted with session musicians. •   Maintained cleanliness of studio facilities. Newcastle Sound Bristol, RI Audio Technician Intern Summer 2015 •   Recorded on 24-track analog board and fully automated 48-track Digital Performer software. •   Mixed/edited recorded instruments using Mackie 32-8 board. •   Gained experience in several genres including classic rock, country and film music. •   Prepared mixes for YouTube production.

UNH Studio B West Haven, CT Student Audio Engineer/Assistant Jan. 2015 – Dec. 2015 •   Recorded and mixed on fully digital studio running Pro Tools HD2 Accel system. •   Synchronized and mixed dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual action of motion pictures and

commercials. •   Patched various outboard gear and balanced levels and settings of gear. •   Experienced in the latest plugins from UAD and McDSP. •   Kept logs of all recording sessions and documented gear and mic settings. •   Set up, tested, and adjusted microphones for recording sessions and live performances; tore down equipment after

session.

UNH Studio A West Haven, CT Student Audio Engineer/Assistant Jan. 2014 – Dec. 2014 •   Recorded onto a 24-track 2” tape machine. •   Synchronized tape machine with Pro Tools HD system for analog and digital recording. •   Tracked and mixed on 32-channel Toft Audio analog board.

UNH Studio C West Haven, CT Student Audio Engineer/Assistant Fall 2013 •   Recorded on 8-channel analog Toft Audio console. •   Patched to various outboard gear and managed signal flow. •   Prepared voiceover audio and music for radio play.

RADIO EXPERIENCE: WNHU 88.7FM *Full list of work available upon request* West Haven, CT Production Director Fall 2013 – Spring 2014 •   Recorded, edited, and mixed legal ID’s, sweepers, show promotions, and ads. •   Collaborated with show hosts to create creative show openers and closers. •   Managed online file content for hosting music and other audio. •   Recorded on standard radio boards.

WNHU 88.7FM West Haven, CT Show co-host for The Rockin’ Rollercoaster Fall 2012 – Spring 2013 •   Hosted a two-hour show every Friday featuring metal and rock music. •   Created weekly playlist of music featuring various artists within the two genres. •   Curated content for talk breaks (includes news, upcoming concerts, giveaways, etc.)

Live Sound Experience: •   A1 Mix Engineer for Psycho Beach Party musical, West Haven, CT November 2015 •   Sound Engineer at The Outer Space, Hamden, CT April 2015 •   Sound Assistant for various shows

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/kylepickardmusic *Samples upon request* •   Designs, maintains and creates content for a channel that features original songs, covers, and live performances.

SoundCloud Channel: https://soundcloud.com/kylepickardmusic *Samples upon request* •   Creates and uploads original content that focuses on electronic film scores and flute covers.

Theater Experience: *Full list available upon request* •   Flute 1 in Into The Woods musical, West Haven, CT Spring 2013 •   Lead Guitar in Footloose musical, Foster, RI Spring 2011 •   Lighting Engineer for Twelfth Night, A Christmas Carol productions, Foster, RI Spring/Fall 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Showcase Cinemas East Greenwich, RI Usher (06/2013-08/2015)

Kyle Pickard’s Music Lessons West Haven, CT Self-Employed Teacher (06/2012-05/2013)

Yawgoog Scout Reservation (Boy Scouts of America) Rockville, RI Services Director Summer 2012 Campcraft Staffman Summer 2011 Services Staffman Summers 2009/2010

Howard G. Bishop N. Scituate, RI Assistant Mechanic (09/2011-12/2011)