Audio Technitian Intern

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the Studio Host position at Pirate Studios in Bushwick. As a recent

graduate of the Master of Music Technology program at NYU Steinhardt, with experience

supporting recording studios, live events, and creative communities, I am passionate about

the opportunity to help create a welcoming, safe, and professional environment for artists.

Through my internship at Gonzo s Studios in New York City, I assisted with rehearsal

sessions, studio recordings, and live events, supporting artists with equipment setup,

troubleshooting, and session logistics. I regularly worked with musicians, bands, and event

attendees, helping ensure that sessions ran smoothly while maintaining a positive and

professional atmosphere. This experience taught me how to balance customer service,

technical support, and problem-solving in fast-paced creative environments.

Beyond studio work, I have extensive experience in customer-facing and support roles in

both US and Canada. I have also volunteered and worked at numerous music and cultural

events, including Audio Engineering Society (AES) New York, Canadian Music Week, and

community arts programs and colleges. These roles involved welcoming guests, monitoring

event spaces, coordinating with teams, addressing attendee needs, and helping maintain safe

and organized environments. I am CPR and First Aid certified and understand the importance

of responsibility, situational awareness, and clear communication when working with the

public.

I am passionate about supporting creative communities and understand the importance of

having reliable, well-maintained spaces where artists can focus on their work. Pirate Studios'

mission of providing accessible creative spaces strongly resonates with me, and I would be

proud to contribute to the experience artists have at your Bushwick location.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how

my background in music, customer service, and community engagement can contribute to

Pirate Studios.

Sincerely,

Robbie Ahmed

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ROBBIE AHMED

Phone: 646-***-**** 854 Union Avenue, Bronx, New York.

******@***.*** 10459

Education

Masters of Music Technology, New York University Strainhardt September 2024 - May

2026

Bachelor of Arts: Honours English Literature and Rhetoric with Digital Media Specialization

at University of Waterloo September 2010- June 2015

Certifications

ASIST Suicide Intervention Training October, 2018

Emergency First Aid and CPR training August 2023

Computer Skills

Software: Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Acoustica Mixcraft, Audacity, Drum machines (Roland

TR808 and Teenage Instruments P033)

Other skills: Google Suite, Video Editing, Canva, Content Management Systems (CMS) and

basic Python, soldering

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Professional Affiliations

Audio Intern, Gonzo s Studios, New York January 2025- May 2025

Check in and set up bands for rehearsals and assist with any technical issues &

mixing consoles

Assist with band studio recordings sessions such as microphone set ups, patchbay &

signal flow

Assist with live music event set up such as for SOFAR sounds and New York Fashion

Week after party

Help bands check out & set up equipments such as cables, microphones, drums, bass,

amps, CDjs synths and guitar pedals

Support Staff, Seneca@York Learning Centre, Toronto, Canada September 2014 - August

2024

Provide one-on-one essay support to students from English, Arts and Humanities, and

Academic Upgrading programs

Created and facilitated 12 of weekly writing workshops for English students,

including editing, academic research, short story analysis, essay structures, &

paragraph structure

Music and Writing Mentor, Story Planet, Toronto, Canada April 2021- September 2022

facilitated Songmaker program, a 8 week music creation program for youth ages 8-12

introducing them to beat making, lyrics writing, recording, and chord progressions

facilitated the 360 program, an 8-week program that works with kids in underserved

neighborhoods, ages 8-12 that aims to publish their work in an yearly anthology

Mentored youth on storytelling, character creation, music, memoir writing, comics,

and poetry to be showcased as final recording and publication after 8 week period

Voice Class Co-facilitator, Friends of Ruby s, Toronto, Canada January 2018- December

2021

Facilitated workshops for youth ages 16-29 on story structure, songwriting,

monologues, & performance

Assisted vocal instructor Bella Canto in co-leading the voice class

Helped organize final student showcases & public performances

Music Camp facilitator, Harmonies for Peace, Toronto Canada July 20th 2019

facilitated and planned 1 day workshop for newcomer children ages 6-14

worked on basic songwriting and lyric structure with youth

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Content Management System (CMS)

Migration Training and Support Assistant

University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario January 2014 - May

2014

Performed text editing and quality assurance testing of the University website content

Supervised web training classes for students and staff and wrote practice exercises to

help them use and update the computer system

Supported and instructed staff in using website content management system through

drop-in labs, email, online chat support, and in-person inquiries

Volunteer

Audio Engineering Society (AES 2024) New York Show October 2024

Ensured smooth operation of scheduled presentations by managing room

environments, including monitoring attendee flow and addressing

technical needs during sessions

Maintained strict adherence to event schedules by accurately timing

paper presentations

Addressed questions and provided guidance to attendees

Worked closely with organizers, technicians, and presenters to

troubleshoot issues and meet event goals in a fast-paced environment.

Conference Room Volunteer, Canadian Music Week May 2018 - May 2024

Room monitoring, and time keep for speakers from the music industry

Set up and take down the events and ensure speaker needs are met

Greet and check in guests at the door

Maintain familiarity with Canadian music scene, resources & partners

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