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Xavier Oshinowo

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2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
TA for Game Industry and Trends, Intermediate Audio, and Intro to Game Design courses.
Intro to Unreal Engine Instructor at Circuit Stream
January 1, 2025 - Present
Sound Designer at Takoyu Rescue - 828 Studios (Unity / Wwise)
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Sound-designed sound effects including weapons, character language, UI sounds, and environment, implemented using Wwise. Produced four songs on the sound track with FL Studio. Collaborated closely with other creative development teams to realize the game's vision.
Teaching Assistant at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Teaching assistant for Game Industry and Trends, Intermediate Audio, and Intro to Game Design.
Instructor - Unreal Engine at Circuit Stream
January 1, 2025 - Present
Intro to Unreal Engine instruction.
Sound Designer at Takoyu Rescue - 828 Studios (Unity / Wwise)
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Sound-designed sound effects including weapons, character language, UI sounds, and environment sounds, implemented using Wwise. Produced four songs on the sound track with FL Studio. Collaborated closely with other creative development teams to realize the game's vision.
Audio Editor at Side Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Dialogue editing, editorial and mastering on AAA games.
Instructor - Intro to Unreal Engine at Circuit Stream
January 1, 2025 - Present
Taught Unreal Engine concepts to students; provided feedback and course support.
Teaching Assistant - Game Industry and Trends, Intermediate Audio, Intro to Game Design at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025
Assisted teaching team; supported coursework and student projects in game industry topics and audio design.
Audio Editor at SIDE Inc.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Dialogue editor and mastering on AAA games.
Sound Designer at Blackwood - Apologue Studios (Unreal Engine / FMOD)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Recorded, designed, and mixed all audio design and implementation. Produced five original songs on the sound track using FL Studio. Worked closely with the other creative development teams to bring the game's vision to life.
Sound Designer at Blackwood - Apologue Studios (Unreal Engine/FMOD)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Recorded, designed, and mixed all audio design and implementation. Produced five original songs on the soundtrack using FL Studio. Collaborated closely with other creative development teams to bring the game's vision to life.
Sound Designer at Blackwood - Apologue Studio (Unreal Engine/FMOD)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Recorded, designed, and mixed all audio design and implementation. Produced five original songs on the soundtrack using FL Studio. Worked closely with other creative development teams to bring the game's vision to life.
Audio Editor and Producer at Race Health and Happiness Podcast
January 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Wrote, recorded, and edited episodes. Produced original music for this podcast.
Audio Editor and Producer at RACE Health, and Happiness Podcast
January 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Wrote, recorded, and edited episodes. Produced original music for this podcast.
Audio Editor and Producer at Race Health, and Happiness Podcast
January 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
Wrote, recorded, and edited episodes. Produced original music for this podcast.
Sound Designer at Takoyu Rescue - 828 Studios (Unity / Wwise)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Sound-designed sound effects including weapons, character language, UI sounds, and environment, implemented using Wwise. Produced four songs on the soundtrack with FL Studio. Collaborated closely with other creative development teams to realize the game's vision.
Sound Designer at Chronicles of a Black Woman – Toronto Fringe Festival
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Recorded, edited, and designed audio assets for this animation. Worked closely with other creative teams to ensure the producer's vision aligned with the audio team.
Sound Designer at Chronicles of a Black Woman - Toronto Fringe Festival
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Recorded, edited, and designed audio assets for this animation. Worked closely with other creative teams to ensure the producer's vision aligned with the audio team.
Sound Designer at Toronto Fringe Festival
January 1, 2021 - September 5, 2025
Recorded, edited, and designed audio assets for this animation. Worked closely with producer's audio team to ensure alignment with the producer's vision.

Education

BA in Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
MA in Media Production at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
September 12, 2023 - October 7, 2024

Qualifications

TMU TAR Awards - Best Scripted Audio Production
January 1, 2023 - September 5, 2025
TMU TAR Awards - Best Video Game Project
January 1, 2024 - September 5, 2025
TMU TAR Awards - Best Video Game Project
January 1, 2025 - September 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services
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