Detail-oriented Sound Designer and Audio Mixing Engineer with over a decade of hands-on audio production, engineering, and creative direction experience. Specializes in audio post-production for film, animation, and linear visual media, delivering custom sound design, organic foley, dialogue restoration, and spatial re-recording mixes. Known for translating creative narrative briefs into impactful broadcast-standard soundscapes that elevate visual storytelling. Also experienced managing end-to-end audio production pipelines, media releases, and multi-phase site trade projects, with a strong focus on quality control, delivery standards, and collaboration.

Kevin Barrien

Detail-oriented Sound Designer and Audio Mixing Engineer with over a decade of hands-on audio production, engineering, and creative direction experience. Specializes in audio post-production for film, animation, and linear visual media, delivering custom sound design, organic foley, dialogue restoration, and spatial re-recording mixes. Known for translating creative narrative briefs into impactful broadcast-standard soundscapes that elevate visual storytelling. Also experienced managing end-to-end audio production pipelines, media releases, and multi-phase site trade projects, with a strong focus on quality control, delivery standards, and collaboration.

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Detail-oriented Sound Designer and Audio Mixing Engineer with over a decade of hands-on audio production, engineering, and creative direction experience. Specializes in audio post-production for film, animation, and linear visual media, delivering custom sound design, organic foley, dialogue restoration, and spatial re-recording mixes.

Known for translating creative narrative briefs into impactful broadcast-standard soundscapes that elevate visual storytelling. Also experienced managing end-to-end audio production pipelines, media releases, and multi-phase site trade projects, with a strong focus on quality control, delivery standards, and collaboration.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Sound Designer & Audio Post Specialist at Self-Employed
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver end-to-end sound design, bespoke foley, dialogue cleanup, and final mixing for independent short films, animated projects, and commercial media. Produce high-impact concept sound redesigns for animated and live-action cinematic sequences, building tension, realism, and spatial depth. Compose hybrid cinematic scores and atmospheric beds using synthesized sound design and virtual orchestration to complement visual pacing. Prepare standardized deliverables including 24-bit 48kHz WAV stereo masters, 5.1 surround tracks, and comprehensive M&E stem packages for festival and digital distribution.
Creative Producer & Brand Manager at Private Street Records
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2024
Oversaw audio production, track mixing, and mastering pipelines across multi-genre digital releases, ensuring pristine tonal balance and translation across playback systems. Managed project schedules, creative assets, and end-to-end media releases in close collaboration with external artists and creative teams. Supervised audio asset quality control, metadata tagging, and master delivery standards for global digital streaming platforms.
Project Manager / Trade Specialist at Plumbing & Site Construction
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2024
Managed multi-phase commercial and residential trade projects, supervising site crews, subcontractors, and timelines. Handled site logistics, tool and equipment inventory, safety compliance, and emergency troubleshooting. Advanced through 7+ years of hands-on installation and trade work into senior site project management.

Education

Undergraduate Course Work - Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
IBM Full Stack Software Developer
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Adobe Certified Professional (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction