Hazel Claudia Andrade-Ayala Richmond

Audio Mixer and Assistant Music Producer at VCU Graduate School Podcast

Led and assisted in music production for the podcast; compiled and curated temporary tracks; optimized plugin choices and instrument layering; led audio mixing in Logic Pro to achieve proper EQ, MIDI flow, and overall podcast quality.

Gallery Attendant at 1708 Gallery

Provided informative guidance to deepen appreciation for contemporary art; assisted artists during exhibition setups and breakdowns.

Podcast Intern at Blackbird VCU

Collaborated as a Sound Designer and Composer for upcoming literary podcast; incorporated feedback to refine music production; mixed vocal readings and adjusted levels for podcast listening using MIDI instruments and plugins.

Staff at Women in Hip-Hop

Prepared event for keynote speakers (venue/audio setup; mic/monitor setup and strike).

Music and Sound Designer at Where the Mushrooms Grow (Mycelia Animations studios)

Directed/Music and Sound design for a short film; film festivals presented at multiple venues; adjusted theatre-levels; mix/master using Logic Pro; Foley collaboration for the project.

Sound Designer at VCU Theatre Production of Rhinoceros

Attended script readings and rehearsals to align sound with choreography and lighting timing; discussed artistic choices with the director to support the production vision.

Sound Design Associate at VCU Theatre – For Colored Girls Who Have Committed Suicide

Operated QLab; controlled sound board; participated in meetings to assess sound design for each poem; documented details for feedback to improve sound design.