Commercial Sound + Image

Josh Jackiewiecz

Company Information◦ 6001 W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131◦ (216) 642-1000◦ commercialsi.com

Sponsor Information◦ Daniel Bays: Original Contact

Retired Audio Engineer IT Director

◦ Chris Caudle: Shadowee Audio Engineer

Commercial Sound + Image

Talked to David Bays about what his dad used to do.

Asked to Shadow him (Mr. Bays), but got referred to new Audio Engineer (Mr. Caudle). ◦ Doesn’t deal with the things that I would’ve

wanted to experience. Email Sent Out to sponsor to setup

dates/times to accompany office hours and lacrosse schedule. ◦ Shadowed: May 14-15, May 18-21 (Weekdays

Only)

Timeline

Initially excited, somewhat nervous. Got there and was warmly welcomed.

◦ Was laid back more than I thought initially. I was comfortable after the first session.

◦ I saw how casual and relaxed the clients were and reacted accordingly to them.

Previously knew Mr. Bays; some familiarity was present.

Day One

I was treated like a fellow co-worker.◦ Was not like an intern or assistant.◦ Nice because I felt more involved and cared

about. Everyone cooperated with one another and

didn’t get into confrontation. Extremely friendly atmosphere.

◦ Necessity for it because of cliental. ◦ People pleasers.

Personal Relations

Arrived at the Studio at 9:00Client or Project All Day Work with Sponsor

Entire day would fly by; busy busy busy.Morning/Afternoon- Not Distinguishable

Desk/Studio work, Booth Work, Remote Work,

Preferred In-Studio Client WorkRemote Location Became Boring; Time Frame

Daily Schedule- “Hurry Up And Wait”

Sherwin Williams: In- House Session (Voice Over).

Sherwin Williams: Incoming Call from Chicago (VO).

Horseshoe Casino (Radio Ad).BJ’s Wholesale Club (Radio Ad).

Howard Hanna (AV Interview- Shaker Heights).

Ruggles Ice Cream (Radio Ads). Metro Toyota Commercial

Mercedes Benz CommercialJones Day Law Firm

Studio Editing (LOTS OF TIME SPENT)

Projects

Not a career, but a hobby. Sponsor was 35 and only found job at

Studio in August. ◦ Free-Lancing before Commercial SI.

No money to be made. ◦ Struggle for jobs

Official jobs were/are lacking. Still possible to do side jobs on own time. Sponsor was really upfront and honest.

◦ This was MUCH NEEDED.

Career?

Had a lot of fun. Got to see/learn a lot. Got to work fast and under pressure. Lots of down time; got to talk about

experience.

Recommended if seriously considering this career. ◦ Turned me away, but a NECESITY if considering it.

Personal Experience