Resume Skills and Keywords for Sound Technician

Sound Technicians are acoustics professionals who work in the audio-media industry. They are responsible for managing technical components of different sound recordings, including music, voices and effects. Their skills can be used by a variety of audio-visual productions ranging from video game development to live performance management.

Skills required for a Sound Technician role

  • Sound Quality 
  • Equipment Maintenance and Testing 
  • Pro Tools 10 
  • Sound Mixing 
  • Field Sound Expertise
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) specialisation
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Adaptability

What recruiters look for in a Sound Technician resume: 

  • Detail Oriented
  • Adept in assembling, maintaining and operating the necessary equipment
  • Prior experience/ internship within  the broadcasting industry 
  • Strong skills in Audio Production and knowledge of music theories

What can make your Sound Technician resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the third sector 

  • A multi-talented sound producer with recording, editing and mixing experience. Diverse background in on-location and product sound engineering. In-depth knowledge of sound development techniques and different music genres.

Targeted job description 

  • Record sound in the studio and on locations to obtain necessary tracks to assist with the completion of diverse audio projects for TV movies, games and marketing purposes.
  • Utilize external websites and social media to inform customers about upcoming events, and new products, increasing the visibility of the studio. 
  • Collaborate with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Set up equipment on sight including microphones and recording devices.

Related academic background 

  • Bachelor of Arts from St. Stephen's College, Panjim | 2019
  • Architectural, Acoustic and Audio System Design for the Modern Music Production Studio course from UC Berklee | 2018.
  • Course in composing electronic music | 2017
  • Advanced course in Pro Tools | 2017
  • Higher Secondary from caesar Catholic School, Panjim | 2016
  • Senior Secondary from Catholic School, Panjim | 2016

Resume of Sound Producer in Text Format

VINCENT PINTO

Sound Producer

9607855867| musicvince.pinto@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/vincent-pinto | 60, Colaba Street, Panjim

Summary 

A multi-talented sound producer with recording, editing and mixing experience. Diverse background in on-location and product sound engineering. In-depth knowledge of sound development techniques and different music genres.

EXPERIENCE

Self Employed

Freelance Sound Producer | Aug 2018- Present

  • Recorded sound in the studio and on locations to obtain necessary tracks to assist with the completion of diverse audio projects for TV movies, games and marketing purposes.
  • Utilized specialized software to mix and edit soundtracks.
  • Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones.
  • Set up equipment on sight including microphones and recording devices.

Paramount Studio, Mumbai

Assistant Sound Producer | May 2017 – Jan 2018

  • Responsible for setting up audio/visual equipment such as recorders, mixers, amplifiers, cameras and audiovisual switching devices.
  • Utilized external websites and social media to inform customers about upcoming events, and new products, increasing the visibility of the studio.
  • Repaired and maintained audio equipment such as mixers and amplifiers.
  • Provided sound and music support in support of 40 different ceremonies.

PROJECTS

Lost in Translation | www.soundnation.com

  • Composer of all the tracks in the album; produced, mixed and edited all the music independently.
  • Used looping, slide guitar and reverse guitar techniques for various sounds.
  • Produced electronic music using Ableton Live and Steinberg's Cubase.

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Certifications

Certification in creative recording and editing techniques in music production in 2018.

Courses

  • Architectural, Acoustic and Audio System Design for the Modern Music Production Studio course from UC Berklee in 2018.
  • Course in composing electronic music in 2017.
  • Advanced course in Pro Tools in 2017.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Volunteering

  • Music teacher at MusicBasti since 2017.
  • Artist cum activist at Tameer Artivists and Footfill Artivists from 2016 to 2018.
  • Volunteer for the Clean Goa campaign every year.

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts from St. Stephen's College, Panjim | 2019
  • Higher Secondary from caesar Catholic School, Panjim | 2016
  • Senior Secondary from Catholic School, Panjim | 2016

SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL)

  • Sound Quality
  • Equipment Maintenance and Testing
  • Pro Tools 10
  • Sound Mixing
  • Field Sound Expertise
  • Troubleshooting
  • Requirements Gathering