May. 2021 - Dec. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-siteMain liaison for the sound department. Engineered live sound for performances, guaranteeing optimal sound balance and clarity. • Outperformed omnidirectional mic usage for music shows.
Jun. 2017 - Dec. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-siteLead liaison for the sound department. Engineered live sound for performances, securing optimal sound balance and clarity. • Attained artistic problem-solving techniques.
MBUSHKA PRODUCTIONSFreelancing Studio Recording Sound Engineer
Jul. 2014 - Dec. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-siteManaged maintenance – Software + Hardware. Orchestrated major recording sessions. Supervised generic recording sessions. Revitalized recorded audio. Optimized edited audio. Collaborated closely with artists to bring their creative vision to life. • Influenced industry standard upgrades for the company.
The Market Theatre FoundationFull-Time Lead Sound Technician
Apr. 2015 - Jun. 2022Johannesburg Area, South Africa · On-sitePioneered health and safety regulations. Analyzed and handled show problems. Programmed guest performances in record time. Represented the theater internationally. Drafted for the sound department. Trimmed consumables costs. Negotiated recommendations and acquired equipment at low cost. Supervised, trained and mentored interns and ad hoc staff. Managed and promoted healthy stakeholder collaborations. Engineered 80% of live performances each year, confirming artistic excellence. Spearheaded and coordinated multiple projects from initiation to completion within set timelines and budgets.
Oct. 2014 - Dec. 2015City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-sitePrincipal liaison for the sound department. Engineered live sound for performances, warranting optimal sound balance and clarity. • Developed strategies to swiftly tackle sound problems.
Apr. 2011 - Mar. 2015Johannesburg Area, South Africa · On-siteManaged studio recording sessions to ensure high-quality audio recordings were captured. Performed mixing and mastering duties to enhance the overall sound quality of music tracks. Operated a variety of sound equipment including microphones, mixers, and audio interfaces. Assisted in music production tasks such as arranging tracks and selecting appropriate sound effects. Troubleshooted technical issues related to sound equipment to verify seamless recording sessions. • Collaborated on a project that was awarded Best Music Composition for a film.
We Will Worship BandFreelance Touring Mixing Engineer + Stage Manager
Aug. 2011 - Aug. 2014Johannesburg Area, South Africa and Touring · On-siteCaptain liaison for the sound department. Engineered live sound for performances, securing optimal sound balance and clarity. • Founded strategic communication channels.
His People Christian Church (Johannesburg - Rosebank Congregation)Freelancer Live Sound Engineer
Jun. 2011 - Apr. 2014Johannesburg Area, South Africa · On-siteSupervised a team. Engineered live sound for church band, ensuring optimal sound balance and clarity. • Developed leadership skills.
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