asia hooks
Audio & Network engineer
Experienced Network Engineer transitioning into Live and Production Audio Engineering, offering a unique fusion of high-level IP networking fluency and technical AV expertise across the telecom, aerospace, defense, cable communications, and hospitality industries to solve complex production challenges. Holding a BA in Radio, Television, and Film and with hands-on experience as a university radio host, I combine high-level technical discipline with the nuanced artistry of the music recording studio to deliver seamless, high-fidelity creative projects.
resumé
asia hooks
audio & network engineer
PROJECTS
THE NON-TRADITIONAL DJ PODCAST | INDEPENDENT PROJECT
Producer | Writer | Editor | Host
March 2026 - Present
Manages all pre-production including weekly episode planning, scheduling, and recording.
Edits and mixes each episode in Ableton, including noise reduction, level balancing, and music bed integration.
Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/dub_entendre/sets/ntdj-podcast-episodes
BASSLINE BLENDS RADIO SHOW | ROWAN RADIO 89.7 WGLS-FM, GLASSBORO
Producer | DJ | On-Air Host
June 2025 - May 2026
Plans and structures weekly two-hour broadcast segments, including music selection, rundowns, transition cues, and segment flow.
Soundcloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/dub_entendre/sets/bassline-blends-radio-shows
SONARUS SOUNDS MUSIC SHOW | INDEPENDENT PROJECT
PRODUCER | DJ
July 2022 - Present
Publishes monthly music mixes to SoundCloud, maintaining a consistent release schedule and growing an organic listener base.
SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/dub_entendre/sets/sonarus-sounds-episodes
EDUCATION
Rowan University | Glassboro, NJ
Graduated Magna Cum Laude May 2026
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Radio, Television, & Film
Concentration: Production | GPA: 3.8
La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA
Graduated May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Management Information Systems
Second Major: Marketing
Minor: Music History | GPA: 2.8
SKILLS
Ableton, Adobe Audition, ProTools
Serato DJ Pro
Radio Broadcasting
Podcasting
Audio Post-Production
Live Sound Recording & Mixing
Video Editing
Project Management
Network Engineering
CERTIFICATION(S)
Lil’ Drumma Boy Recordings (LDB10) | Philadelphia, PA
Completed October 2019
Certification: Audio Engineering
PROFESSIONAL IT BACKGROUND
COMCAST CORPORATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Network Service Assurance Engineer II
November 2021 - Present
Deploys, manages, and troubleshoots enterprise SDWAN networks.
Assists with new hire training and development.
Excellent Customer Experience Leader (EXCEL) Award Recipient
LEONARDO COMPANY | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Network & Communications Specialist
June 2020 - November 2021
Managed network and audio-visual implementation of new $80M training facility within specified project timeline. Facilitated vendor interaction and activities as it relates to install implementation.
VERIZON WIRELESS | MAPLE SHADE, NJ
Network Assurance Engineer III
September 2015 – February 2020
Led operations project with proven statistical results in alleviating time to network resolution in the field by 44% allowing more time to focus on capital project efforts while building employee trust.
Redefined the company’s national network operations and troubleshoot standards to include remote resolutions for network issues and outages.
Received two personal commitment awards.
SMG PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Network Administrator
June 2010 - September 2015
Represented the IT department during customer site walks by providing technical expertise and service delivery planning.
Supervised scheduling of network technicians to ensure proper coverage during live events.