Mike Ahearn Wilcox

Experience

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  Syracuse University

  Jul 2012 - now

  I currently teach 'Sound Engineering and Audio Production', and previously 'Field Recording and Sound Design' through University College's Office of Pre-College Programs.I have also taught 10 years of the Intro and Advanced 'Audio Production and Recording' courses through the Department of Film and Media Arts in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.•Part-time Faculty for CAR 241 and 341 Audio Production & Recording Design and implement lectures and demonstrations on studio recording, editing, mixing and mastering techniques. This also includes voiceovers, sound design and film scoring. Students may come in during office hours or make appointments for extra assistance.•Part-time Faculty for SCN 058/065 Sound Design/Sound EngineeringWork with high school students to teach them proper recording studio techniques, ranging from recording and film scoring to mastering, and how to use recording hardware and software properly. Show less

  • Instructor

    Aug 2013 - now

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
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  Subcat Studios

  May 2014 - May 2015

  Recording, Mixing, and Mastering.

  • Freelance Sound Engineer

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Intern

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Freelance (Self employed)

  Aug 2014 - now

  Freelance Sound Engineer

  •Audio Supervisor and Dialogue Editor/Designer on a primarily student-run video game project, called 'On the Brink'•Created the Sound Design for the short film, ‘MAYA’, by Paint Farm in NYC•Sound Engineer for various venues, such as Funk ’N Waffles and Lost Horizon•Worked as a Sound Engineer on studio and remote recordings through SubCat Music Studios•Stagehand through the Audio and Lighting teams at Stanley Theatre in Utica, NY•Production, editing and mixing through my home mixing studio Show less

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  Roji Tea Lounge

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Barista/Social Media Coordinator
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  Turning Stone Resort Casino

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2019

  Turquoise Tiger Entertainment Technician (Live Sound Engineer)

  •Setup and run sound and lights for bands in the various venues•Troubleshoot audio, lighting, and video systems throughout the various venues•Coordinate with fellow technicians for special events with custom setups

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  Maslow Media Group, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2022

  Audio Stagehand

  •Assist with load-in and load-out on Audio and Lighting teams for touring Musical and Concert productions through local Theaters and Live venues.

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  Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Audiovisual Supervisor

  •Maintain and operate audiovisual equipment throughout the casino floor, event center, restaurants and hotel•Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors for events•Delegate tasks to the AV and IT technicians

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  Mohawk Valley Community College

  Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  •Maintain and operate Sound, Lighting, Stage, and AV equipment for the theater and various rooms on both campuses•Coordinate with internal departments and clients for events•Train and delegate tasks to Part-time and Student Stagehands for technical event support•Produce and engineer Livestream events TH 194 Technical Theater, Humanities Department

  • Technical Coordinator (Sound Engineer & Lighting Technician)

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Instructor

    Jan 2022 - May 2022
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  Colgate University

  Nov 2022 - now

  •Respond to classroom support escalation incidents to resolve emergent issues•Provide audio mixing and livestream services for classrooms and events on and off campus•Train and mentor students in Classroom AV, Technical Events, Live-streaming services, and more•Lead live sound and studio recordings, lecture capture and campus-wide seminal events

  • Classroom and Events Manager

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Classroom and Event Support Specialist

    Nov 2022 - Nov 2023