My name is Matthew Sohn. I have been a student in the Audio Recording program at Columbia College for the last four years. My career goal is to be a recording engineer, I am currently seeking a position in a recording studio, where I will have the opportunity to develop my engineering skills.
I am 42 years old and have spent most of my working life as a cook and baker, I am now pursuing a career in the field where my true interests lie. My studies at Columbia have provided me with a strong foundation in theory and some practical experience, and now I am ready to move into the working environment and gain some experience.
I am conscientious and dependable, and no stranger to hard work. I take pride in doing my job as well as it can be done, and am eager to learn and refine my skills.
If your company has a need for a person like me, I would very much like to talk to you. I am looking for full-time work, but will consider part-time opportunities that would allow me to continue my (part-time) work at the Chicago Symphony archives.
If you do not have anything currently, I would appreciate your keeping my resume on file, or forwarding it to any prospective employers you might know of.

Matthew A. Sohn
1909Lincoln St.
Evanston, Il 60201
847-491-1929
mahatma@megsinet.net

Educational Background
Columbia College, Chicago, Il 1995-1999
Student in the Sound Recording program
Dean's List: 3.86 GPA (4.0 Scale)
Internships:
Reeves Audio Recording, Evanston, Il Summer,1999
Studiomedia Recording, Evanston, Il Spring, 1999
Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago, Il 1997-1998
(Hired following Internship)

Culinary School of Kendall College, Evanston, Il 1986-1988
A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts
Dean's List: 3.6 GPA (4.0 Scale)
Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Il 1972-1976
Graduated, June, 1976
Commended Student, National Merit Scholarship Program

Work Experience
Rosenthal Archives of the Chicago Symphony, Chicago, Il 1998-Present
Audio Engineer: Responsible for all audio dubbing requests, transfer of materials from analog to digital preservation mediums, maintenance of audio archives, data entry, etc.
Museum of Broadcast Communications, Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago, Il 1997-1998
Internship, Hired in April, 1998. Archives assistant. Responsible for audio and video transfers, equipment maintenance, data entry, patron assistance, etc.
Production Assistant: 1998 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
(Previous work history available on request)

Audio Related Experience
Began assembling a home recording studio in 1991. Currently using a computer based system
(PIII, 500Mhz, 19 gig) running Cubase VST 3.7, Creamware Pulsar, Wavelab 2.0, Sound Forge XP 4.7, Clean!, DartPro 98, CD Architect and various other software.
Record Collector since 1964 (4000+ LP collection)
Live Recording Engineer (freelance)
Audio Restoration Engineer (freelance)
Guitar Player since 1968 (non-professional)

Other Skills
Gourmet Cook and Baker specializing in sourdough breads and whole foods cooking
20 years food service experience
Professional matcutting and framing experience
Skilled in graphic design and photography

References available on request