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CV

Professional Experience

HEARING TRACKER | PODCAST HOST & PRODUCER

  • Assist in the development of brand voice and content strategy for podcast.

  • Conduct research and interviews to support podcast content and stories.

  • Record bi-monthly podcasts with industry leaders in hearing sciences and technology. 

  • Edit and produce audio content for fidelity, impact, and entertainment. 

NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY | GRADUATE ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

  • Proctor graduate level courses in acoustics, psychoacoustics, and hearing conservation.

  • Create unique demonstrations to facilitate learning of complex theory.

  • Conduct group labs for demonstration of audio editing and analysis.

ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE | ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

  • Develop new curriculum for courses in audio theory, psychoacoustics, and recording methodology.

  • Provide the university with acoustic consultation and room treatment plans for student facilities.

  • Create unique demonstrations to facilitate learning of complex theory.

  • Conduct student workshop in room acoustics.

  • Generate course materials, e.g. syllabi, assignments, tests, lectures.

CENTER FOR SIGHT & HEARING | AUDIOLOGIST

  • Project lead in video and sound design for educational multimedia content.

  • Develop, produce, market, and host the Hearing Now Podcast.

  • Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations, hearing aid fits, and verifications.

  • Conduct informative community outreach services and classes.

  • Cochlear implant mapping.

SONEAR LLC | CO-FOUNDER & CO-PRESIDENT

  • Invention of audio product and prototyping for beta functional models.  

  • Presented research data and marketing metrics to multi-million-dollar companies.

  • Filed and obtained patient approval from USPTO.

  • Developed research methodology for product trials and market research studies.

FREELANCE AUDIO ENGINEER

  • Audio design, production, recording, mixing, and mastering for various platforms.

  • Develop advertising and grow client base.

  • Construction of acoustic treatment.

  • Calibration of room acoustics and engineering controls.

  • Organization and maintenance of studio equipment.

GN RESOUND | RESEARCH AUDIOLOGIST

  • Integration/development of audio, wireless streaming, and software-based systems.

  • Conduct research on hearing aids, algorithms, and streaming devices.

  • Collection and analysis of research data.

  • Perform comprehensive audiologic evaluations, hearing aid fits, and verifications.

PHONAK INC | RESEARCH AUDIOLOGY INTERN

  • Conduct proof of benefit trials and data collection.

  • Perform audiologic measures in accordance with research applications.

SENSAPHONICS | AUDIOLOGY INTERN

  • Perform standard and high frequency audiologic evaluations.

  • Consultations on custom earplugs and in-ear monitors.

  • Consultations on industry regulations and hearing conservation.

TRANQUILITY ONE STUDIO | AUDIO ENGINEER

  • Oversee recording sessions & manage proper use of studio equipment. 

  • Assess client needs and assist in equipment application. 

PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Taddei, S. (2022) Eargasm Earplugs Review with Audio Samples. HearingTracker.com.

  • Taddei, S. (2022) NPR x EarPeace Earplugs Review with Audio Samples. HearingTracker.com.

  • Taddei, S. (2022) Loop Experience Pro Earplugss: Expert Review and Audio Samples. HearingTracker.com.

  • Taddei S. (2022) Minuendo Lossless Earplugs - Do They Work as Advertised? HearingTracker.com

  • Taddei, S. (2022) Guest Presentation: The Hearing Imperative. Columbia College Chicago. Chicago, IL.

  • Taddei, S. (2021) Austrian Audio OC818 Full Review. Producerhive.com.

  • Taddei, S. (2021) Sonarworks Reference 4 Review. Producerhive.com.

  • Taddei, S. (2020) Acoustic Foam Panel Placement & Positioning. Producerhive.com.

  • Taddei, S., Powell, D. (2020) Light Fixture and Directional Assistive Listening Device. U.S. Patent 16/150,014 filed October 02, 2018. Patent Approved.

  • Taddei, S., King, C., Matt, W., Schecklong, D. (2020) Influence of Hearing Aid Compression Ratio on Localization in the Horizontal Plane.

  • Taddei, S. (2020) Tinnitus Week 2020: How You Can Beat the Phantom Auditory Menace. Producerhive.com.

  • Taddei, S. (2018). Audiology Panel Discussion: Audiology as a Career. Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL.

  • Taddei, S. (2018). Hearing and Tidal Changes in Hearing Health. Sycamore Lions Club, Sycamore, IL.

  • Taddei, S., Filter, S. (2018). Ears, Hearing Loss, and Management. Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL.

  • Taddei, S. (2017). A Case for Better Hearing Awareness. Hinckley Lions Club, Hinckley, IL.

  • Taddei, S. (2017). Influence of Hearing Aid Compression Ratio on Localization in the Horizontal Plane. American Auditory Society, Scottsdale, AZ.

     

For more information about my professional experience, please see my full CV attached here or reach out to me.

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