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. Also an on-air radio host pursuing a BS in Radio, Television, and Film, 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.

BASSLINE BLENDS RADIO SHOW | ROWAN RADIO 89.7 WGLS-FM, GLASSBORO

Producer | DJ | On-Air Host

June 2025 - Present

  • Plans and structures weekly two-hour broadcast segments, including music selection, rundowns, transition cues, and segment flow.

  • Website Link: https://basslineblends.com

SONARUS SOUNDS MUSIC SHOW | INDEPENDENT PROJECT

PRODUCER | DJ

June 2023 - Present

  • Publishes monthly music mixes to SoundCloud, maintaining a consistent release schedule and growing and organic listener base.

  • SoundCloud Link: https://soundcloud.com/dub_entendre

EDUCATION

Rowan Univeristy | Glassboro, NJ

Expected to Graduate May 2026

Bachelor of Arts

‍ ‍Major: Radio, Television, & Film Concentration: Production | GPA: 3.8

La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA

Graduated May 2013

Bachelor’s 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

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.

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.

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.