Sam Kargus
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Composer and aspiring Interactive Music Designer with strengths in recording, editing, mixing, and music composition. Proficient working with MIDI instruments as well as live ensembles ranging from small chamber groups to full orchestra.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Musical Artist
Self-employed
08.2013 - Current
- Designed sounds in FMOD and implemented into Unity project for private client. (2022)
- Composer for Extreme Tag! an online multiplayer game developed by Explosive Entertainment. (2023)
- Recording and editing percussion using multi microphone set-ups for private clients. (2020-2021)
- Received Ontario Arts Grant for original orchestral score performed by Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Orchestra. (2019)
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Produced and recorded albums for various musical acts.
- Scheduled 100s of rehearsals with other musicians.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Fulfilled roles in orchestras and chamber ensembles, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
- Toured with successful band, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Played over 100 percussion performances professionally.
Sales Associate/Data Management
Sherwood Systems
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Helped customers locate correct audio equipment such as audio interfaces and microphones.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Maintained and updated products in Shopify store which contains over 10,000 items.
- Proactively built custom inventory reorder system for store manager to keep store fully stocked.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Trained new employees on customer service, organizing strategies and data management.
Education
Certificate - Interactive Music And Performance Optimization
Audiokinetic
Online11.2023
No Degree - Unreal Engine 5
The School of Video Game Audio
Online10.2023
No Degree - FMOD Unity API in C#
Scott Game Sounds
Online05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Composition, Theory, History, Critical Analysis
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON04.2018
Skills
- Digital Audio Workstation: REAPER, Logic Pro X
- Game Audio Production: FMOD Studio, Wwise
- Music Notation: Finale
- Music Composition
- Digital Audio and Recording Techniques
- Mixing and Mastering with high quality plug-ins
- FMOD integration in Unity with C#
- Intermediate C# programming with Unity
- Unreal Engine 5: Metasound Design
- Source Control: GitHub Desktop
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Sales Associate/Data Management
Sherwood Systems
10.2018 - 09.2023
Freelance Musical Artist
Self-employed
08.2013 - Current
Certificate - Interactive Music And Performance Optimization
Audiokinetic
No Degree - Unreal Engine 5
The School of Video Game Audio
No Degree - FMOD Unity API in C#
Scott Game Sounds
Bachelor of Music - Composition, Theory, History, Critical Analysis
Wilfrid Laurier University
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