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Jonathan Owens, CTS-D

Jonathan Owens, CTS-D

Owner/Engineer/Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Associate at Shen Milsom & Wilke

  • Education

    • Recording Connection

      2007 - 2009
      Certificate Audio Engineering/Production A

      Activities and Societies: Trained at Energy Command Studios in recording arts and acoustics. Extensive training in mic placement, recording, routing, editing, mixing, and post production. Trained in analog systems and live sound systems. Rigorous learning experiences and tasks.

    • William Fremd High School

      2001 - 2005
      Diploma 3.4

      Activities and Societies: Honor Roll

    • The Art Institutes

      2011 - 2012
      Bachelors of Science in Audio Production Acoustics 4.0 with Honors

      Activities and Societies: Recommend by faculty for sound design for art festival intro animation. Designed sound and mixed audio for the film. Resulted in satisfied faculty and pleasant audience response

    • Harper College

      2005 - 2007
      Associate of Arts Sound Engineering/Music 3.6

    • Full Sail University

      2012 - 2013
      Master of Science (M.S.) Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management Valedictorian, GPA 3.93

      Master's degree program focusing on leadership, project management, finance, and marketing

  • Experience

    • Homeroom Studios

      Jan 2007 - Aug 2016
      Owner/Engineer/Producer

      Own and operate personal home recording studioManage all accounting, marketing, and promotionCompletion of projects including live sound for musical/plays, private events, film sound design, recordingsArtist development and production

    • Energy Command Studios

      May 2008 - Jan 2013
      Audio Engineer

      Completed a mentorship program and was brought on as a contractor engineer.Engineered projects such as commercial recordings, voiceover, and sound design workDemonstrated proper microphone placement and phase correction to achieve optimal sound qualityRepresented the studio during sessions and live recordingsDesigned and constructed a second isolation boothSuccessfully ran session from start to finish and completed radio ready mixes

    • Freelance

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2013
      Freelance Engineer

      Freelance Audio Engineer and Consultant working out of the Chicagoland area. Record, Edit, Mix, and Mastering services. Experiences on digital and analog consoles. Experience working in a variety of environments and genres

    • TM Production Services

      Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
      Stage Hand/Lighting Designer

      Unloaded trucks and set up stages, sound equipment, and lights for small to large scale events. Operated lighting board during some events.Assessed each room acoustically for proper equipment placement and EQ application

    • Threshold Acoustics

      Jan 2013 - May 2013
      Intern

      Assisted the AV department with the design of audio visual systems for a wide variety of spaces. Duties included:Autocad drafting/markupsEA Detail drawingsEASE ModelingAv panel designRT60 calculationsSTC calculationsSound system tuningCATT Modeling and Calculations

    • Shen Milsom & Wilke

      Jun 2013 - now

      -Consultant working in AV, Telecommunications, Acoustics, and Security for architectural projects.-Designs AV and multimedia systems for a wide range of projects.-Coordinates telecom outlet locations, cable pathways, and equipment room layouts-Properly implement audio visual technology to meet client's needs and application-Use knowledge of room acoustics and audio technology to design complex audio systems for auditoriums, theaters, and office spaces-Design fully integrated systems to meet client and end user needs and expectations.-Works cohesively with other members of the design team to coordinate all system infrastructure and design-Projects range from corporate offices, lobby areas, k-12 Schools, High School, Multimedia spaces, theaters and performing art centers, and medical centers. Show less

      • Senior Associate II

        Mar 2023 - now

      • Senior Associate I

        Mar 2022 - Mar 2023

      • Senior Consultant

        Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

      • Associate

        Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

      • Consultant

        Jun 2013 - Jan 2017

    • Illinois Institute of Art

      Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
      Adjunct Faculty - Audio Production

      Teaching evening and/or weekend classes as part of the Audio Production - Bachelors of Science program

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Dante Certification Level 2

      Audinate
      Sept 2017

    • Hearing Loop Design Certification

      Listen Technologies
      Nov 2013

    • Symetrix SymNet Certification

      Symetrix Inc.
      Sept 2013

    • Dante Certification Level 1

      Audinate
      Sept 2017
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Technology Specialist — CTS

      AVIXA
      Aug 2013
      View certificate certificate

    • CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) Cert Prep: 1 Understanding Networks

      Lynda.com
      Jan 2019
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Technology Specialist in Design CTS-D

      AVIXA
      Dec 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jonathan Owens, CTS-D
      Academic Wall of Fame ILIS Dec 2013 I was asked to be a part of the Illinois Institute of Art's Wall of Fame. This is based on my success in the industry and my dedication to better myself and my career. As part of the Wall of Fame, I was also asked to be part of an Alumni Panel to discuss my experiences at the school.
    • Awarded to Jonathan Owens, CTS-D
      Valedictorian Full Sail University Dec 2013 I was awarded Valedictorian for my Masters of Science program with a GPA of 3.93/4.0
    • Awarded to Jonathan Owens, CTS-D
      Product & Artist Management Course Director Award Jill Craddock Aug 2013
    • Awarded to Jonathan Owens, CTS-D
      Academic Honors ILIS Dec 2012 Honors for 4.0GPA upon graduation

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Photographer

      Issued by The Breast Cancer Fundraiser
      The Breast Cancer FundraiserAssociated with Jonathan Owens, CTS-D

    • Event Photographer

      Issued by Almost Home Foundation on Jun 2013
      Almost Home FoundationAssociated with Jonathan Owens, CTS-D