
FarhanSaeed
Sound Engineer
Motivated Audio Engineer with strong recording editing and mixing experience. Diverse background in TV studio on-location and product sound engineering. Effective communicator and team player with strong organizational project and time management abilities.
Professional Experience
BBC News
Assistant Audio Engineer June 2013 to Present 13 years & 1 month
Maintained backups of all sound files mixes and final tracks
Adjusted sound quality to meet product standards. Followed-up with customers regarding project changes and updates.
Tested calibrated and repaired equipment.
Adjusted sound quality to meet product standards. Followed-up with customers regarding project changes and updates.
Tested calibrated and repaired equipment.
Fox News 10
Assistant Audio Engineer February 2011 to May 2013 2 years & 4 months
Ensured microphones and other studio sound equipment was set up and in working order.
Prepared field equipment and set up at off-site locations. Checked sound quality and made adjustments to compensate.
Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration. Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration
Prepared field equipment and set up at off-site locations. Checked sound quality and made adjustments to compensate.
Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration. Performed routine equipment maintenance and calibration
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employed April 2009 to January 2011 1 year & 10 months
Complete diverse audio projects for TV movies games books and marketing purposes. Record sounds in-studio and on locations to obtain necessary tracks.
Keep all equipment in good working order to maximize sound quality. Set up equipment on-site including microphones and recording devices.
Collaborate with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones. Utilize specialized software to mix and edit sounds tracks.
Keep all equipment in good working order to maximize sound quality. Set up equipment on-site including microphones and recording devices.
Collaborate with clients to determine project scopes and set milestones. Utilize specialized software to mix and edit sounds tracks.
Education
London School of Economics
MBA (Marketing) (August 2007 to March 2009)
University of California
Bachelors of Computer Science (September 2003 to May 2007)
Xavier College
High School (February 2001 to January 2003)
Personal Skills
Devoted
Goal Oriented
Innovative
Technical Skills
- Strategy Development
- Lead Generation
- Market Research
- Customer Relations
- Advertising
- Sales Control Systems
- Business Plans
- Sales Calls
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Sales Management
- Data Analysis
Personal
Driving License
YesGender
MaleMarital Status
MarriedNationality
United KingdomRelocation
YesHome Address
98 Highland Road, London, EC1 HJK, United KingdomFreelance Available
YesDate of Birth
1980-03-12Languages
English (UK)
Native or Bilingual ProficiencySpanish
Elementary ProficiencyFrench
Professional Working ProficiencyActivities & Interests
Taking Bath
Pool
Ski
Meet People
Cycling
Gardening