Justin

Kept the studio clean and looking professional every shift, running checklists so it was always ready for clients and students Managed mic locker inventory and gear sign-outs, keeping equipment organized and accounted for Quality-checked final mixes and masters before sending to clients, catching problems before they became a bigger issue

Studio Intern - Engine Room Audio

(2026-01)

• Kept the studio clean and looking professional every shift, running checklists so it was always ready for clients and students
• Managed mic locker inventory and gear sign-outs, keeping equipment organized and accounted for
• Quality-checked final mixes and masters before sending to clients, catching problems before they became a bigger issue
• Handled phones and front-desk duties, keeping client communication professional and the studio running smoothly
• Set up and broke down sessions for engineers — mic placement, gear prep, and getting rooms client-ready before and after each session, including moving furniture and mic setup for Angela Yee's Lip Service podcast
• Tested and checked studio equipment before sessions — mics, cables, gear — to catch problems early

Event Production Assistant - Elite Sound Entertainment

(2026-06)

• Unloaded and transported equipment from vans into the venue for a live wedding event
• Set up DJ, lighting, and photo booth equipment as part of the event production team
• Operated the photo booth, assisting guests throughout the event
• Broke down equipment at the end of the event and loaded it back into the vans

Package Handler - UPS

(2026-04 - 2026-07)

• Worked the 11PM shift unloading trailers, moving fast under pressure to keep the conveyor belt moving
• Handled both irregular and regular packages, sorting efficiently to keep trucks unloaded on time
• Showed up night after night on a shift most people don't want, and got it done

Delivery Driver - D'Italia Restaurant

(2025-05 - 2025-12)

• Delivered food orders on time using my own vehicle, covering gas and mileage
• Folded pizza boxes and kept supplies stocked — restocking the fridge and ice for the soda machine
• Covered other drivers' shifts as needed and ran errands for the owner

Studio Operations Intern - Lounge Studios

(2026-06 - 2026-06)

• Checked the studio each morning to make sure everything was set up right, then reset rooms between sessions
• Kept cables, mic stands, and equipment organized and accounted for during shifts
• Sat in on mixing sessions with the studio's Head Engineer, gaining direct exposure to professional-level mixing workflow

Audio Engineering Certificate - New York Audio Institute (NYAI) (2025-12)

High School Diploma - Colonia High School (2023-06)

Cannabis Extraction and Product Development Specialist - Union County College (UCNJ) (2024-10)