Professional Summary

Electronics technician and entrepreneur with 5+ years of experience in consumer and professional audio equipment repair, microsoldering, and circuit analysis. Part owner of specialty candle manufacturing business and podcast producer. Proven expertise in board-level component replacement, diagnostic procedures, and business operations. Strong background in electrical engineering technology with hands-on experience in repair, customer service, and content production environments.

Education

The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology
Dean's List (2022)
Firelands High School
High School Diploma

Professional Experience

Electronic Repair Technician II
Audio-Technica | Stow, Ohio
March 2022 - Present
  • Diagnose and repair consumer and professional audio equipment to factory specifications
  • Perform board-level component replacement using advanced microsoldering techniques
  • Utilize specialized test equipment including digital multimeters, spectrum analyzers, frequency generators, oscilloscopes, and microscopes
  • Maintain high-quality repair standards for end-user products
  • Interact with customers through phone, email, and in-person consultations to provide technical support and repair status updates
Part Owner
Candle Brand Candles LLC | Amherst, Ohio
April 2025 - Present
  • Co-founded and operate specialty candle manufacturing business
  • Manage product development, quality control, and business operations
  • Handle marketing, sales, and customer service initiatives
  • Developed and maintain company website (Candle Brand Candles) hosted on Squarespace
Producer
Leg Room Podcast
August 2024 - Present
  • Produce and manage technical aspects of podcast content creation including both audio and video components
  • Handle audio editing, sound design, and post-production using Adobe Audition
  • Edit video content using Adobe Premiere Pro for multi-platform distribution
  • Upload and distribute content to all major platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and other podcast platforms
  • Coordinate recording schedules and manage podcast distribution
  • Developed and maintain podcast website (Leg Room Podcast) hosted on GitHub
Sales Associate/Technician
Buckeye Sports Center | Peninsula, Ohio
September 2019 - January 2024
  • Generated work orders using point-of-sale systems for ski and snowboard maintenance services
  • Provided personalized equipment recommendations and fitting services for winter sports customers
  • Mounted, adjusted, and safety-tested ski bindings to manufacturer specifications
  • Operated automated and manual machinery for ski/snowboard edge tuning and base repair
  • Performed regular maintenance and repairs on shop equipment to ensure optimal performance
Microsolder Technician
IT Engineering Services | Solon, Ohio
August 2020 - July 2021
  • Diagnosed and repaired laptop and desktop motherboards at component level
  • Performed precision microsoldering using specialized equipment and microscopes
  • Conducted comprehensive testing and quality assurance on repaired systems
  • Maintained detailed repair documentation and inventory management

Technical Skills

Software & Programming

Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Inventor/AutoCAD, Intel Quartus, C++, HTML, LabVIEW, MultiSim, MPLAB X, SAP, Lightburn

Adobe Creative Suite

Audition, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator

Hardware & Equipment

Circuit analysis and design, microsoldering, computer building/servicing, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters

Business & Production

Podcast production, content creation, small business management, project coordination, audio post-production, website development and maintenance

Certifications

Dante Level 2 Certification, Forklift Training Certification, OSHA Training, CPR Training, Fire Training, Ohio CCW Permit

Activities & Achievements

Professional Contributions

  • Audio-Technica Discord Moderator (2022 - Present)
  • iFixit Repair Guide Contributor (2024 - Present)
  • Ordained Minister of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (2015 - Present)

Academic & Leadership

  • National Honors Society (2015 - 2018)
  • Firelands eSports Club President (2017 - 2018)
  • University of Akron Dean's List (2022)

Extracurricular

  • Firelands FFA (2014 - 2018)
  • Firelands Varsity Track & Field (2015 - 2018)