Alex R.

Flannery


317 Sheldon Ave #2 Houghton, MI 49931 Phone: 906-458-3553 E-Mail: arflanne@mtu.edu Portfolio: www.aflannery.com

Education
Michigan Technological University January 2013- May 2015 (Expected Graduation)
Major: Sound Design BA Minors: Music Composition, Music Performance GPA: 3.91
Coursework emphasis: Music Composition (Film, Theatre, Orchestral), Music Theory and History, Sound Design, Sound
System Design, Music Recording, Live Mixing, Post Production Music Mixing and Mastering, Sound Physics, Orchestra
Performance, Film Production and Editing, Graphic Design, Enterprise, Project Leadership, Marketing
Distinguished Awards: Harry R. Cohodas Memorial Scholarship, Deans List

Northern Michigan University January 2011-April 2012
Major: Undeclared Minor: Undeclared GPA: 4.00
Coursework emphasis: Music Theory, Business and Economics, Orchestra and Small Ensemble Performance, Creative
Writing, Environmental Biology
Distinguished Awards: Deans List

Project Experience
Music Composition (examples at www.aflannery.com)
World Premiere by the Northern Michigan University Orchestra for a full orchestral composition
Premiered on April 18th, 2012
Instrumentation: 3-2-2-2 4-2-3-1 Perc, Hrp + Strings
Composer for Michigan Technological Universitys theatrical production of Rose and the Rime
Created over 25 minutes of original music for the production
Classical style for full orchestra
Composer for Michigan Technological Universitys theatrical production of Alternate Realities (The Breasts of Tiresias)
Created underscoring for entirety of play within the production
Integration with sound effects and actors
Vaudeville style for full orchestra + banjo, accordion, harp, and piano
Various personal composition projects that were performed by soloists, small ensembles, and full orchestra
Examples:
Double Bass solo
Harp and Piano Duet
Clarinet Quartet
Full Orchestra film scoring


Sound Engineering (examples at www.aflannery.com)
Sound Practicum in live event mixing (orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz ensembles)
Includes all pre-production (set-up, mapping, routing)
Running sound board for all rehearsals and performances
Recording of the Michigan Technological University Choirs in concert
Includes all planning, setup, and operation through Pro-Tools
Recording, Mixing, Mastering, and Producing of a cover song using local musicians
Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down
Enterprise (examples at www.aflannery.com)
Project Leader of CinOptic Enterprises outreach client project USDOT: Geotechnical Asset Management: Remote Sensing
Includes traveling nationwide with group
In charge of film production, media documentation, archiving, team management, and client communication
Professional presentation at Michigan Technological Universitys Design Expo 2014
Visual Arts (examples at www.aflannery.com)
Various personal photography projects
Various personal and academic practicum with filming and cinematic post production
Projections Engineering for Michigan Technological Universitys theatrical production of Alternate Realities

Technical Skills and Software Knowledge
Sound
Logic Pro 9
Pro Tools
Q-Lab
Adobe Audition (music editing)
Analog and Digital Sound Consoles
Film and Visual Arts
Adobe Premiere Pro (film production/editing)
Adobe After Effects (film post production)
Adobe Photoshop (photography editing)
Adobe Illustrator (graphic design)
Adobe InDesign (desktop publishing)
Adobe Bridge (media management)
More
Operation of Windows and Mac OS platforms
Proficiency in Word Processing, Power Point and Prezi Presentations, and Spreadsheets
Experience in hand drafting and CAD drafting (Vectorworks 2013 and 2014)




Job Experience
Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Houghton MI (September 2013-Present)
Crew worker and sound specialist
Experience in live sound execution for speakers, lectures, music performances, theatre, and other performing arts.
Programming and execution of visual elements as needed, such as computer to projector connections or movie to surround sound
Various experience with lighting instruments and programming, load in, and theatre maintenance
Marquette Symphony Orchestra Marquette, MI (2011- Present)
First and Second Bassoon, Contrabassoon
Target Corporation Marquette, MI (October 2010-2014)
Team trainer in Logistics
Salesfloor, backroom, and planogram experience
Receive trucks and vendors, inventory, paperwork archives, project leader, audits, safety, team management, reverse logistics, training
of new team members
Marquette Area Public Schools Marquette, MI (2008-2011)
Lifeguard and Swimming Instructor
Lifeguarding of open swim and pool activities
Teaching of various swimming instruction and water safety from children ranging from ages 5 to 18.

Music Performance
Bassoonist and Contrabassoonist
Marquette Symphony Orchestra (3+ years)
Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra (2 years)
Marquette City Band (4 years)
Central Michigan University Symphony Orchestra (1 concert)
Northern Michigan University Orchestra (3 years)
Northern Michigan University Woodwind Quintet (2 years)

References
Happy to provide upon request