Brian S. Kelly
Spring Hill
Summary
I am seeking a full-time role to utilize my expertise in working as a multimedia specialist. I have experience catering to advertising, broadcasting, print, manufacturing, and music industries. I have an extensive history of hands-on experience in diverse areas, including music production, audio post-production, sound design, graphic design, photography, video editing, interactive multimedia programming, e-book creation, and the development of e-learning continuing education content.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
SAE Institute
Nashville
08.2024 - Current
- I am presently teaching several college-level courses at the School of Audio Engineering Institute.
- AUDIO 220 is an introduction to electronic components, Ohm's Law, electromagnetic theory, history of electronics, amplification and metering, network audio and video, audio interconnections, and professional wiring.
- AUDIO 240 Audio Post Production focuses on the aspects of sound design and audio production for film and television, and 5.1 surround sound mixing.
Multimedia Producer
Sound Shape Media Services
Spring Hill
05.2001 - Current
- I am the owner and operator of Sound Shape Media Services. My primary role is as a producer and engineer of music, advertising, film, radio, television, e-learning, e-pub, website, multimedia, and print productions.
- Services for these productions include audio engineering, audio post-production, sound design, re-recording mixer, mastering, branding, graphic design, illustrator, video editing, photography, page layout, IT, server administration, HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, WordPress, Bootstrap, jQuery, and JavaScript coding.
- Customers include Coke, Chevy, Burlington, Nature’s Own and more…
- soundshape.com/portfolio
Audio Engineer
Steven Davis
Nashville
05.2001 - 06.2004
- My responsibilities included audio engineering, recording and mixing music, daily DAW maintenance, and data backups of the master recordings.
- I worked with top session musicians and Grammy Award-winning artists including Paul Buckmaster, Take 6, Dean Parks, Paul Liem, Victor Wooten, Mark Douthit, Michael Rhodes, Matt Rollins, Joe Wooten, Jim Horn, and Barry Beckett.
Manager and Audio Engineer
Wolf Music
Nashville
10.1997 - 05.2001
- My management responsibilities included daily studio operations, bookings, DAW maintenance, and data backups.
- I designed and coded the company website including streaming QuickTime video of the company’s demo reels, produced Video CD’s and DVD’s modernizing to digital AV media to lower marketing costs.
- My audio post-production customers included CMT, Dell, Nike, TSC, BlueCross BlueShield, HCA, and more…
Freelance Producer and Audio Engineer
Nashville
09.1996 - 10.1997
- My technical role included low-volt wiring, patch bay layouts, soldering, audio equipment installation, digital audio workstation (DAW) and hard drive maintenance.
- My role as an audio engineer included recording, mixing, and mastering music productions.
- I also performed sound design for Warner Bros animation Father of the Bird.
- I worked with legendary musicians from Muscle Shoals and mixed album releases for Malaco Records including acclaimed artists Shirley Brown and Dorothy Moore.
Manager and Audio Engineer
Sound Cell
Huntsville
05.1994 - 09.1996
- My management responsibilities included daily studio operations, bookings, DAW maintenance, and analog tape machine calibrations.
- My audio engineering role included recording and mastering pop, country, R&B, and classical music.
- I worked with several Grammy Award-winning and nominated artists.
- I produced the weekly radio broadcast of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra.
- I performed sound design, mixing, and re-recording mixing for broadcast productions including film, radio, and music industries.
Equipment Specialist
Henley Medical
Chattanooga
12.1990 - 07.1991
- My responsibilities included pediatric custom wheelchair modification and management of warehouse inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN04-1994
Skills
Project Management
- B2B sole proprietor
Photography & Digital Photo Editing
- Adobe Photoshop
Layout, Design & Illustration
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
Web Development & Coding
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- JQuery
- MySQL
- Web Assist PHP
- Google Bootstrap
- WordPress (CMS)
- WooCommerce
Video Production
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Media Encoder
- Apple Final Cut Pro
Audio and Music Production
- Avid Pro Tools
- Apple Logic Pro
- MOTU Performer
Print and Digital Publishing
- Indexing
- Proofreading
- Amazon Kindle
- Apple iOS
- ITunes Producer
- Barnes & Noble Nook
- Kobo
- Adobe Creative Suite Software
E-Learning Development
- Adobe Captivate
- Articulate Storyline
- Adobe Presenter
- Interactive PDF
- LMS
Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
- Dante Level 1 – 2nd Edition, 2024-2027
- Dante Level 2 – 2nd Edition, 2024-2027
References
- Don Benson, Managing Partner, Profusion Training, 1666 Emerson Cook Rd, Pittsboro, NC, 27312, (919) 606-5646, db@fusiontrain.com, Client 17+ years
- Mark Wenner, Owner, Studio Construction Service, Inc., 609 Bois D'Arc Lane, Franklin, TN, 37069, (615) 298-2823, mark@studioconstruction.com, Client 18+ years
- Todd Beeten, 6719 Duqaine Court, Nashville, TN, 37205, (615) 364-4886, todd@toddbeeten.com, Client 12+ years
- Mark C. Houston, Ph. D., Hypertension Institute, St. Thomas West Hospital, 4230 Harding Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN, 37205, (615) 297-5551, Client 15+ years
- Bill French, Ph. D., Principal, CSPI, LLC., 4100 Nebraska Ave, Nashville, TN, 37203, (615) 945-5267, kentrel41@gmail.com, Client 17+ years
- Robb Wenner, Lead Noisologist, New Noise, 301 Crooked Oak Court, Franklin, TN, 37067, (615) 668-8443, robb@newnoiseonline.com, Client 20+ years
Professional Associations
- National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, Grammy Award voting member, 2001-2004
- Audio Engineering Society, Member, since 2001
- Gracenote, CDDB Registrar
- Phi Mu Alpha, Professional Musicians Fraternity
Languages
English
Full Professional
Affiliations
I enjoy playing guitar.
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
SAE Institute
08.2024 - Current
Multimedia Producer
Sound Shape Media Services
05.2001 - Current
Audio Engineer
Steven Davis
05.2001 - 06.2004
Manager and Audio Engineer
Wolf Music
10.1997 - 05.2001
Freelance Producer and Audio Engineer
09.1996 - 10.1997
Manager and Audio Engineer
Sound Cell
05.1994 - 09.1996
Equipment Specialist
Henley Medical
12.1990 - 07.1991
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Middle Tennessee State University