Description

Isaac J. Wilkinson

48 Aspen Grove Drive East, Evanston WY, 82930   801-694-5189, iwilkinson.music@gmail.com

Work Experience

Freelance  Composer                                                                                                                        February 2020 – Current

Compose original music for various digital media, including (but not limited to) trailers, video games, podcasts, online videos, stock music, etc. using the DAW Cubase Pro 10.5, multiple VST plugins, and MIDI keyboard
Using Cubase 10.5, mix, master, and edit original music for consumption on assorted platforms

VFeX Games                                                                                                                                             May 2020 – Current

Composer

Compose original music for video games created by VFeX Games studio using Cubase 10.5, multiple VST plugins, and MIDI keyboard
Using Cubase 10.5, mix, master, and edit music used in video games created by the studio

Spillman Technologies Inc.                                                                                                         April 2017 – February 2020

Technical Analyst                                                                                                                                      Salt Lake City, Utah

Investigate and resolve issues and questions relating to Spillman software products
Answer phone calls to help customers resolve problems and answer questions, providing great customer service
Use online case management software to keep track of support tickets
Communicate with customers via email to provide customer service
Use various software tools such as Bomgar, Remote Desktop Manager, Putty, etc. to resolve software issues
Prepare customer-facing documentation that is easy to understand regarding software products
If necessary, report software defects to developers, escalating issues as necessary

Education

Bachelor of Music, Music Education – Instrumental                                                                        Graduated: May 2016

University of Utah                                                                                                                                      Salt Lake City, Utah

Matthews Music Scholarship
Marching Band Scholarship

Master of Music, Music Technology – Studio and Game Audio Technology                          January 11, 2021 – Current

Southern Utah University                                                                                                                    Cedar City, Utah

Skills and Achievements

  • Very fast learner
  • Excellent communication/collaboration skills
  • Proficiency with Cubase Pro 10.5
  • Proficiency with various DAW plugins
  • Proficiency with Sibelius Ultimate
  • Experience with live recording as a vocalist and instrumentalist
  • Years of live performing experience
  • Many years experience and formal training as a trombonist
  • Many years experience playing guitar (self-taught)
  • Basic piano and keyboard skills
  • Diverse musical tastes, including a willingness to learn new musical styles and techniques
  • Lifelong love of gaming and of video games as an art form
  • More than willing to relocate if necessary

Education

University of Utah

August 2009 - May 2016 Bachelor of Music, Music Education - Instrumental

I took 2 years off during my undergrad to serve in Brazil as a full-time missionary for my church (which is how I learned Portuguese).

Southern Utah University

January 2021 - Current Master of Music, Music Technology - Studio and Game Audio Technology