Deepa Suresh
Phone: 510-***-****
Email: **************@*****.***
Purpose:
Seeking contract, freelance, or permanent sound design and audio post
production position.
EXPERIENCE:
Six years of experience in Music Industry with thrust area in sound effect
creation, sound designing, audio engineering, post-production, photography,
teaching and copyist.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:
Aptitude to master rapidly new software and hardware resources. Acute sense
for the aesthetics of logical designs and an ability to elucidate complex
subject to less - technical audiences. Dedicated work ethic and ability to
balance meticulousness with the demands of the deadline. Excellent
communication and good inter-personal skills.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts, India. (June 1993 - May 1996)
CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Pro Tools HD8 Operator Post Production (2011)
Music Industry Studies - Diablo Valley College, CA. (2006)
Music Theory - Trinity College of Music, London. (2001)
Technical Information:
. Long-time user of Macintosh and Windows based systems.
. Extensive exposure to Finale Music Notation Software.
. Voluminous experience with Sibelius Music notation software.
. Software: Propelerhead's Reason, Steinberg's Cubase vst instruments,
logic pro, Melodyne, FMOD Ex, SoundMiner
. Extensive working knowledge with Protools Le & HD systems and consoles,
sound editing software like Peak 4le, soundforge.
. Exposure with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro software.
. Experience with MIDI system use.
. Good knowledge in using Microsoft Office Tools.
Recording Studio:
Own and operate a Pro Tools-based digital recording facility, Perceptive
sound design, which is used for film and game sound design, as well as
album projects.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Myil Innovation, USA
Post Production Engineer (2010 - till date)
> Responsible for creating original sound assets, recording source
material and dialog, processing audio material and implementation.
> Worked with designers to create and implement the most impactful and
appropriate soundscape.
> Conforming and laying off finished sequences to tape and/or exporting
for file conversion.
> Utilize media conversion software to create a variety of compression
formats for distribution.
> FTP transfers to/from edit systems.
> Audio file (OMF/AAF) creation.
> Good knowledge in Sound Restoration Program like iZotope.
> Operation of multi-format VTR's, routers and shared storage media
networks.
> Manage electronic delivery requests and Digital Asset Management.
> Worked on FileMaker Pro
> Logging original footage, naming and organizing clips and bins.
> Restoring sequences and media from project archives.
> Digitize and organize session elements for edit sessions from
videotape and other
> Media vehicles, such as storage drives, P2 cards, etc.
> Knowledge on screen capture software like Capture Me and Snapz.
> Compose original music, Design sounds and SFX for Mobile games, PC
Games.
> Record, edit, mix, master and sound design audio for Games using a
variety of DAW's.
> Maintain working structure of audio materials and equipment.
> Work closely with the directors, programmers and crew for optimal
results.
Allen Music Exchange, India
Music Co-ordinator (Mar 1999 - Dec 2002)
Responsibilities:
> Co-coordinated for all kinds of music projects that include studio
recording, mixing, digital editing, mastering and sound design.
> Records VO and Foley, sound design and mixing for radio spots.
> Liaison between Client and Artists for Music Production.
> Responsible for delivering projects with customer satisfaction in a
timely manner,
> Maintained excellent customer relationship and rapport.
Apurva School of Music, India
Studio Assistant / Audio Post-Production Technician (Mar 1997- Feb 1999)
Responsibilities:
> Maintenance of Studio and Studio equipments. Assisting Sound Engineers
in Recording, Mixdown & Editing.
> Preparing a recording session. Store & Retrieve Music.
> Recording voice-overs for Corporate Films & Cartoons.
> Editing Production Sound (sound effects & sound bytes).
> Co-ordinate for producing regional music albums
> Responsible for arranging music performance to encourage students in
presenting their creative talents.
Other field of Interest: Yoga
Sports: Shuttle Cock, Ball Badminton, Chess.
Hobby: Photography
Demo Reel:
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Audio Sample Link:
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