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I am a passionate and creative audio professional with extensive experience across film, TV, theatre, live events, advertising, and immersive media. As a dubbing mixer and sound editor, I bring technical precision and creative flair to deliver engaging, high-quality audio for screen-based media. My work spans broadcast, cinema, and streaming platforms, with a track record of collaborating on award-winning projects for global brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers. I combine hands-on post-production expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling through sound. My career has been a blend of roles in education and the media industry. In 2013, after completing six years as a Senior Sound Designer at one of the leading audio post-production studios in Dubai, UAE I returned to my hometown of Bournemouth with my young family and set up a studio, BOMO Audio. Around the same time, I also took on a role at Bournemouth University, running the MA course in Sound Design for Screen. I continued to balance teaching my subject of audio post-production alongside running my studio commercially.…I am a passionate and creative audio professional with extensive experience across film, TV, theatre, live events, advertising, and immersive media. As a dubbing mixer and sound editor, I bring technical precision and creative flair to deliver engaging, high-quality audio for screen-based media. My work spans broadcast, cinema, and streaming platforms, with a track record of collaborating on award-winning projects for global brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers. I combine hands-on post-production expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling through sound. My career has been a blend of roles in education and the media industry. In 2013, after completing six years as a Senior Sound Designer at one of the leading audio post-production studios in Dubai, UAE I returned to my hometown of Bournemouth with my young family and set up a studio, BOMO Audio. Around the same time, I also took on a role at Bournemouth University, running the MA course in Sound Design for Screen. I continued to balance teaching my subject of audio post-production alongside running my studio commercially.

Steve Rafter

Sound Editor, Sound Designer, Audio Mixer, +5

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I am a passionate and creative audio professional with extensive experience across film, TV, theatre, live events, advertising, and immersive media. As a dubbing mixer and sound editor, I bring technical precision and creative flair to deliver engaging, high-quality audio for screen-based media. My work spans broadcast, cinema, and streaming platforms, with a track record of collaborating on award-winning projects for global brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers. I combine hands-on post-production expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling through sound. My career has been a blend of roles in education and the media industry. In 2013, after completing six years as a Senior Sound Designer at one of the leading audio post-production studios in Dubai, UAE I returned to my hometown of Bournemouth with my young family and set up a studio, BOMO Audio. Around the same time, I also took on a role at Bournemouth University, running the MA course in Sound Design for Screen. I continued to balance teaching my subject of audio post-production alongside running my studio commercially.…I am a passionate and creative audio professional with extensive experience across film, TV, theatre, live events, advertising, and immersive media. As a dubbing mixer and sound editor, I bring technical precision and creative flair to deliver engaging, high-quality audio for screen-based media. My work spans broadcast, cinema, and streaming platforms, with a track record of collaborating on award-winning projects for global brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers. I combine hands-on post-production expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling through sound. My career has been a blend of roles in education and the media industry. In 2013, after completing six years as a Senior Sound Designer at one of the leading audio post-production studios in Dubai, UAE I returned to my hometown of Bournemouth with my young family and set up a studio, BOMO Audio. Around the same time, I also took on a role at Bournemouth University, running the MA course in Sound Design for Screen. I continued to balance teaching my subject of audio post-production alongside running my studio commercially.

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I am a passionate and creative audio professional with extensive experience across film, TV, theatre, live events, advertising, and immersive media. As a dubbing mixer and sound editor, I bring technical precision and creative flair to deliver engaging, high-quality audio for screen-based media. My work spans broadcast, cinema, and streaming platforms, with a track record of collaborating on award-winning projects for global brands, agencies, and independent filmmakers. I combine hands-on post-production expertise with a deep understanding of storytelling through sound.

My career has been a blend of roles in education and the media industry. In 2013, after completing six years as a Senior Sound Designer at one of the leading audio post-production studios in Dubai, UAE I returned to my hometown of Bournemouth with my young family and set up a studio, BOMO Audio. Around the same time, I also took on a role at Bournemouth University, running the MA course in Sound Design for Screen. I continued to balance teaching my subject of audio post-production alongside running my studio commercially.

Skills

Adobe Audition

Audio

Pro Tools

Experience Level

Adobe Audition

Expert

Audio

Expert

Pro Tools

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Sound Editor & Dubbing Mixer at BOMO Audio

November 1, 2013 - Present

Set up and run the own business producing audio for broadcast TV, feature films and shorts, TV & radio commercials, cinema advertising, online and corporate projects and audiobooks. Hiring and managing freelance talent (voiceover artists, composers, sound editors). Project management and supervision of large projects. Liaising with Directors & Producers. Running sessions with clients and agency creatives in person and remote. Recording and editing audio elements for short form cinema commercials, short film, animation and feature-length film. Clients include UKTV, WildBrain Spark, CBeebies, ITV, Talkback Productions, Little Dot Studios, McDonalds, De Beers, Dell, InnovateUK & Deloitte.

Senior Lecturer in Sound Design (Part-time) at Bournemouth University

March 1, 2014 - Present

Course Leader - MA Sound Design for Screen (2015-2025). Course Leader - BA (Hons) Television Production (2019-2022). Leadership of media production and sound design courses, overseeing large cohorts and teaching teams. Designed, ran and delivered practical units in audio post-production for film & TV, sound design and audio production. Supported and supervised students in Pro Tools environments and assessments in sound design and mixing for screen. Delivered specialist lectures, seminars and workshops and liaised with external industry partners to keep content current.

Audio Engineer (Post Production) / Senior Sound Designer / Producer at Creative Force Audio Post Production FZL

August 1, 2008 - November 1, 2013

Producing audio for radio commercials, cinema advertising, television commercials and corporate projects. Running sessions with clients and advertising agency creatives. Recording and editing audio elements for short form cinema commercials, short film, animation and feature length film. Mixing for broadcast TVCs, radio spots and cinema commercials. Sound Design and Foley recording/editing. Voice over recording and lip sync. Music & dialogue editing. Delivery and archiving of final mixes to international broadcast standards. VO sessions via ISDN, Source Connect / Skype and studio talent.

Audio Engineer (Post Production) / Sound Editor / Mixer at Freelance

December 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008

Recording and editing audio elements for a range of projects, including short form cinema commercials, short film, animation and feature length film. Track-laying and syncing to picture. Sound Design and Foley recording/editing. Creating OMFI data and final stem mixes. Delivered temporary and final mixes to client specs.

Visiting Lecturer / Audio & Video Technician at Goldsmiths College, University of London

April 1, 2001 - December 1, 2006

Maintained and managed all audio and video equipment and spaces. Designed and delivered course modules in audio production & sound design. Student assessment, marking and feedback. Trained staff and students in audio production, post-production and video editing. Installed new AV technologies and produced promotional material.

Audio Engineer (Live) / Sound Designer / FOH Mixer at Freelance

March 1, 1998 - December 1, 2006

Designing, installing and operating audio equipment for live projects including theatre productions, music performances and corporate events. Liaisons with hire companies and creative teams; ensured high-quality audio across projects; managed budgets and crew.

Guitarist / Bass / Vocals at Freelance

January 1, 1997 - August 1, 2002

Played, toured and recorded with several bands across UK and Europe. Primary instrument guitar, with experience on bass and keyboards; performed backing and lead vocals.