1. Steven Robert Xia | music production, engineering, composition, sound design, voice work
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134 Crescent Rd. (201) 323-3901
Florham Park, NJ 07932 ssrrxia@gmail.com
INSTRUMENTS
Drum Set, Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Synthizers/Programing, Voice (wide range baritone)
EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA September 2012- May 2016
Bachelor of Music 3.76
GPA
Music Production & Engineering, Video Game Scoring
HONORS
● Graduated Magna Cum Laude
● Berklee MP&E Award and Scholarship: Christopher Yoeman Award
● Berklee College of Music Dean’s List 2012-2016
● Hanover Park Band Parents Association Scholarship 2012
PRODUCTION & WORK EXPERIENCE
Studio Manager, Chief Staff Engineer, On Air Personality January 2013–August 2016
Berklee Internet Radio Network , Berklee College of Music
● Managed studio assets such as gear, recording files, employees and other intellectual property
● Produced, Engineered, Mixed, and Edited 150+ events, including live performances, interviews,
podcasts and radio IDs, with notable artists such as: Kaki King, Colin Hay, Andra Day, Teddy
Geiger, The Wooden Sky, Son Little
● Represented station, hosted, and interviewed visiting artists on premier live music/artist relations
show birnALIVE!
● Maintained audio production and engineering equipment and wrote the official BIRN Engineer’s
Manual
● Aided in complete overhaul of station’s wiring and signal flow
● Trained prospective and current staff engineers
Treasurer and General Management January 2014-August 2016
Berklee Audio Engineering Society Student Chapter , Berklee College of Music
● Management of chapter funds, monetary items, merchandise, and budgets
● General Management
● Handled planning of society events
● Arranged for industry professionals to take part in audio engineering related clinics
● Represented Berklee College of Music’s Professional Writing and Music Technology Department
at events such as the AES Convention.
Assistant Engineer/Intern June 2013–September 2013
Atlantic Sound Studios , Dumbo, Brooklyn, New York, NY
● Assisted in tracking, editing, and mixing audio from recording sessions
● Maintained microphones of various transducer types, both modern and vintage
● General studio maintenance
● Handled various studio affairs, including documents, files, and bookings
2. Sales Representative June 2011–June 2012
Andy’s Family Music Store, Livingston, NJ
● Consulted customers on products and services and assisted in resolving customer concerns
● Scheduled and organized music lesson times and locations
● Managed inventory and storefront by stocking products and setting up equipment
● Promoted Andy’s Family Music by representing the brand at events, spoke with potential
customers
PRIMARY TOOLS USED
● Pro Tools DAW
● Finale Scoring Software
● Nicecast Broadcasting Software
● Dante Audio Network Protocol
● Wwise
● Microphones: dynamic, condenser, piezoelectric, ribbon, tube
● Recording Mediums (Digital, Analog Tape)
● Equalizers, Compressors, Limiters, Preamps, Amplifiers, Effects processors
OTHER SKILLS
● Intermediate Graphic Design
● Storyboarding and Script Writing
● Soldering
REFERENCES
Antoine Brown Special Projects Manager, BIRN General Manager, Professional Writing and
Music Technology Department
Dr. Susan Rogers Associate Professor, Berklee College Of Music, Music Production &
Engineering
Prof. Chad Blinman Assistant Professor, Berklee College Of Music, Music Production & Engineering
Prof. John Whynot Associate Professor, Berklee College Of Music, Music Production & Engineering
Prof. Michael Sweet Associate Professor, Berklee College Of Music, Video Game Scoring
Prof. Jeff Williams Assistant Professor, Berklee College Of Music, Electronic Production & Design
Reference contact information available upon request…
