Jeff
Polunas
CV
Professional
info
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Work
experience
Assistant Professor of Sound Design
Kent State University
2022-current
Professor for a BFA in Design, Technology and Production, with an emphasis on Sound Design. Kenst State produces six MainStage shows and academic year, mostly student designed in three different venues.
Production Sound Supervisor
UC Irvine
2018-2022
In charge of maintaining and managing the equipment and budget for UCI's MFA Sound Design Program for the Claire Trevor School of the Arts. Oversees the installation of sound systems for twelve productions a year.
Production Sound Engineer
Cal State Fullerton
2013 - 2018
In charge of maintaining and managing the equipment and budget for CSUF's Department of Theater and Dance. Oversaw four theatrical spaces, two sound labs and four dance studios.
Production Sound Engineer
PCPA Theaterfest
2006 -2007
In charge of maintaining and managing the equipment and budget for PCPA Theaterfest's Sound Department. Oversaw three theatrical spaces, one sound lab and two rehearsal spaces.
Education
University of California, Irvine. MFA Sound Design.
2009 - 2012
San Diego State University. BA Theater Arts.
2007 - 2009
Mt. San Jacinto College. AA Recording Technology.
1999 - 2002
Mt. San Jacinto College. AA Music.
2010 - present
Awards
BroadwayWorld Cleveland (2024)
Scenie LA, Sound Designer (2017,2015)
Scenie LA, Best Production Design, Abigail/1702 (2015)
Scenie LA, Best Production Design, Passion Play (2014)
Software
AVID Pro Tools
Apple Logic Pro X
Figure 53 QLab
Ableton Live
Native Instruments Kontakt
Skills
Sound Mentor
Sound Engineer
Composer
Sound Technician