Nathan E Adam
614 Federal Ct
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-556-4191
OBJECTIVE
To educate students at Middle
Tennessee State University where I can communicate my passion for the music
industry and recording technology.
Summa Cum Laude, University Scholar, Honors College, Lambda Sigma, Delta Mu Delta, Rotary and Phillips Petroleum Scholar, Deans list.
In Progress Ð EdS to EdD program with TSU. Nine hours to be
completed Fall 2004.
MTSU Assistant
To the Chair, Studio Coordinator
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Produced over three
dozen creative audio and video projects in the last year. Projects ranged from
Rock, Pop, CCM, and the MTSU Singers, to 3 Music videos of artist Jon Fishell,
and tracking sessions for BMG/Provident Music Group at the Sound Kitchen.
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Active on BS/MBA, MFA,
Major Field Test Update, Record Label, and Spring Forum committees. In addition
I currently chair the Technical Facilities committee.
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Received ITD release
time grant for Spring 04 to develop library of online Reusable Learning
Objects. Presented at 2004 Instructional Technologies Conference, the MTSU
Instructional Technology ShareFair and the 2004 Scholars Day conference.
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In cooperation with
other educators, produced nearly two dozen online instructional videos for the
RIM department, along with online modules and quizzes.
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Have recorded and/or
mixed projects in all campus studios.
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Worked with campus
organizations to bring in numerous industry professionals for campus
presentations, conferences and panel discussions. Guests included
legendary drummer Chester
Thompson, and Multi-platinum engineer/producers Steve Albini, Dave Aron, Bob Bullock,
Victor Caldwell, George Massenburg, Michael Wagner, and others.
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Received MTSU 2004
Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology Award.
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Nominated for the Award for Innovative
Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology.
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Coordinating
and scheduled to moderate a panel discussion on the future of Music and
Technology for the Gospel Music Association conference during GMA week. WeÕll
be discussing and evaluating numerous young technologies for the distribution
of recordings (i.e. Legal downloads, Kiosks, live performance recording and
sales, Satellite radio, etc.).
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Coordinated
and scheduled studio time for all campus studios, labs, and edit suites for all
upper division studio courses.
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Acted as a pro audio
consultant for nearly two dozen current and former students, faculty, and
industry professionals in the setup and equipping of their home recording
studios.
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Currently
co-coordinating the Live on Main Street weekly music event along with Hal
Newman and Amy Macy.
Labette Community College Head
of Music Industry Dept
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Expanded the Commercial
Music Industry program from a half-room 8 Track ADAT studio into a 4 room, 32
track facility with 2 control rooms, G3 MIDI lab, and G4 Pro tools/Final Cut
Pro digital audio/video production suites.
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Prepared grant proposals
resulting in over $30,000 worth of grants to the CM program.
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Directed and produced an
hour long instructional video for top Nashville vocal coach Brett Manning.
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Advised 25-30 students
per semester with class scheduling and career planning.
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Redesigned recording
studio for NSAI board member Mike Brandon, and upgraded other area studios to
Pro Tools, Digital Performer, and other DAW systems.
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Created, promoted and
hosted live sound courses for church sound engineers.
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Developed and launched a
website promoting the program, with areas for students to apply and gain
information, as well as contests for free recording time to attract student
involvement and interest.
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Organized the CM Advisory
Board from area professionals involved in live sound & promotion, studio
engineering, music technology retail & sound design.
Sweetwater Sound Inc. Sales
Engineer (SE)
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Successfully managed
database of three thousand clients, personally generating over $154,000 in
sales in my first 3 months (more than triple the sales of any other starting
sales engineer).
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Consulted with
professional and amateur clients on the processes of equipping, upgrading and
operating a professional recording facility.
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Worked with a team in
equipping and/or upgrading studios for national recording artists including Kid
Rock, the Insane Clowne Posse, Semisonic, Dennis Jernigan, and others.
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Participated in 8-10
hours of training in current music technologies per week.
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Completed all necessary
training to receive Pro Tools level 3 certification.
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Produced multiple CD
projects with area artists in commercial facilities and project studios.
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Acted as the primary
computer tech for the Business department, resolving issues and educating
instructors on the implementation and use of technology in their teaching
strategies.
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Streamlined grading and
research systems, making grading and meeting deadlines more efficient for
instructors.
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Researched, categorized
and analyzed data regarding class sizes, grades and student abilities.
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Traveled to Taiwan,
Korea, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia to study group communication, adult learning
techniques, and worldwide cultural and business practices.
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Provided customer
service and technical support to middle and high school instructors for our
proprietary, computer based educational hardware and software systems.
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Installed PC/LAN based
Audio/Video/Robotics labs in schools all over the country.
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Generated orders,
tracked shipments, arranged and organized necessary returns, and provided 100%
satisfaction for all of our clients with both existing and new educational
labs.
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Described by my
superiors as having Òthe patience of JobÓ (the biblical character).
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Student focused,
single-minded, self motivated and extremely hard working.
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I make myself widely
available to my students and have spent hours helping in student sessions, as
well as hosting study sessions at my home.
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Extensive public
speaking experience. Interviewed live via satellite on MSNBC Tonight with
Deborah Norville. Provided a demonstration on the creation and use of backing
tracks for a live performance.
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Work best in a fast
paced, multi-tasking environment with a team of like minded individuals.
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Learn quickly and easily
adapt to new situations and circumstances.
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Can educate about and
explain technology in a way that anyone can understand.
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Play Guitar, Bass, Keys,
and DrumsÉand started learning the Dulcimer at this years Hoedown!
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Experienced recording
and live sound engineer. I have mixed for all types and sizes of venues and
audiences.
Faculty Advisor for NSAI,
SMPTE, and AES
MEIEA Ð Member - Music and
Entertainment Industry Educators Association
Lambda Sigma, Delta Mu Delta
Ð Member - Scholarship & Business Honor Societies
I have worked with and/or am
proficient in the following hardware and software packages:
Consoles Ð SSL4000G, Otari 54, Studer D950, Sony DMXR100, Neve
VR, Midas Legend, Yamaha DM2000, Mackie D8B, Analog 8 busses.
Operating Systems Ð All versions of Windows & MacOS, some Unix.
Audio Recording &
Manipulation Ð All modern DAWÕs, and
Plugin Packages
REFERENCES:
Chris Haseleu Ð Chair, Recording Industry, MTSU - (615) 898-2518
Mike Brandon ÐSecond City Music Publishing (Nashville, TN) - (417)
434-8040
Byron Funk Ð Gold record producer/engineer - (620) 232-9217
Joe Burke Ð Associate Dean of Liberal Arts, Labette College -
(620) 820-1241