Adam Olson ePortfolio

March 13, 2018 Motion Picture, Broadcast and Recorded Sound Division

To whom it may concern,
Adam Olson volunteered at the Packard Campus/ National Audio-Visual Conservation Center of the Library of Congress in Culpeper, VA on Fridays throughout the summer of 2017 and intermittently through the end of the year. During most of this time he was under my supervision in the Audio Preservation Lab where we are charged with safeguarding our nation’s cultural heritage in sound.

Throughout this period, Adam was trained and tasked with various audio preservation duties and always completed them as requested with a great attitude. Whether he was prepping Les Paul master tapes or discs for transfer or editing files in the DAW, he did so efficiently and thoroughly. He was always punctual and made himself available for as long as the task required. Always eager to learn, Mr. Olson’s knowledge and experience as a professional audio engineer and educator made him a quick study in grasping the breadth of audio recording formats in our collection and he furthered that knowledge by incorporating many archival principles and best practices into his work. He approached the position with curiosity and enthusiasm and is well liked by all those he interacted with.

I firmly believe that Adam would be a tremendous asset to any audio facility or institution so lucky to have him and I recommend him without reservation.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely,
Bryan Hoffa

Audio Preservation Specialist Audio Preservation Lab
Library of Congress/NAVCC
202.707.0881
bhof@loc.gov

October 20, 2016

Dear Dean Stepniak,
It is with great pleasure that the Conservatory Faculty Evaluation Commitee endorses Adam Olson for promotion to Associate Professor at Shenandoah
University. Professor Olson has met the criteria set forth in the Faculty Handbook for this promotion.

In the time Adam Olson has been at Shenandoah University, he has demonstrated a professionalism that is required ni his field, and has been dedicated to ongoing professional development, acquiring more than 30 certificates in his field with direct application to his teaching. He was the first to be certified as an instructor in Pro Tools, Media Composer, and Sibelius. He is a performing musician, sound engineer and presenter who is fully engaged by staying current in a technology dominated field that demands attention to the latest use in the studio.

Adam Olson has been involved in faculty governance, serving on technology committees and providing professional assistance for concerts and projects by faculty and students. Adam Olson is a valuable member of the Conservatory faculty and is deserving of promotion to Associate Professor.

Respecfully,
David Zerull, Chair
Conse aty Fraculty Evaluation Committee

Jennifer Adams, Theatre Division
Stephanie Standerfer, Conservatory Academics Division
Elizabeth Caluda, Keyboard Division
Maurice Fraga, Dance Division
Kathryn Green, Voice Division
Akemi Takayama, Instrumental Division

October 20, 2016

Dear Dean Stepniak,
It is with great pleasure that the Conservatory Faculty Evaluation Commitee endorses Adam Olson for promotion to Associate Professor at Shenandoah
University. Professor Olson has met the criteria set forth in the Faculty Handbook for this promotion.

In the time Adam Olson has been at Shenandoah University, he has demonstrated a professionalism that is required ni his field, and has been dedicated to ongoing professional development, acquiring more than 30 certificates in his field with direct application to his teaching. He was the first to be certified as an instructor in Pro Tools, Media Composer, and Sibelius. He is a performing musician, sound engineer and presenter who is fully engaged by staying current in a technology dominated field that demands attention to the latest use in the studio.

Adam Olson has been involved in faculty governance, serving on technology committees and providing professional assistance for concerts and projects by faculty and students. Adam Olson is a valuable member of the Conservatory faculty and is deserving of promotion to Associate Professor.

Respecfully,
David Zerull, Chair
Conse aty Fraculty Evaluation Committee

Jennifer Adams, Theatre Division
Stephanie Standerfer, Conservatory Academics Division
Elizabeth Caluda, Keyboard Division
Maurice Fraga, Dance Division
Kathryn Green, Voice Division
Akemi Takayama, Instrumental Division