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Malisa Fiya Hicks

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Available to hire

2-paragraph first-person bio, friendly tone

Language

French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Portuguese
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder, Audio Engineer & Producer at Mali pop Music LLC
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founder and operations lead providing monitoring, front-of-house and stage prep with live mixing; primarily operate DigiCo and Pro Tools; mix live band rehearsals, vocal performances, podcasts and speaker events; manage media team, weekly live streams, and online filming; oversee daily operations, budgeting and guest/artist liaison.
Studio Coordinator, Engineer at Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Studio coordinator and live sound/engineering support: live sound, mixing, mastering and recording engineering for sessions at LA-area recording studios; trained in multimedia audio and involved in building a web platform describing services, booking rates and credits.
Live Vocal Mixer / In-Ear Monitoring Engineer at HYBE / KATS EYE (K-POP group contestants)
May 1, 2025 - Present
Live vocal mixing and in-ear monitoring during rehearsals for a K-POP group derived from KATS EYE contestants; setup and playback through Behringer X32 with Dante and Allen & Heath systems; coordination with HYBE Japan team and contestants; on-call event support.
Studio Coordinator & Engineer at Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
January 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026
Oversee studio operations and provide live sound, recording, mixing, and mastering services for UMG artists and affiliates; manage daily operations, equipment setups, session prep, recording sessions, stage builds, and multi-tracking; mentor interns and coordinate client and guest affairs; trained in Dante networking and analog/digital recording techniques.
Recording Engineer at Interscope Records / Universal Music Group
May 1, 2025 - Present
Live vocal mixing and in-ear monitoring for K-pop group contestants; setup and operation of Behringer/X32-style consoles and SSL workflows; patching, stage monitoring, and on-site production for rehearsals and performances; responsible for producing audio tracks and coordinating production sessions.
Founder at Mali Pop Music LLC / Online Platform
January 1, 2023 - Present
Founded an online hub aggregating multiple music services in one place; led digital branding, web presence, and course offerings; managed daily operations, bookings, credits, and client relations.
A&R+ Recording Engineer at Interscope Records, Universal Music Group
May 1, 2025 - Present
Live vocal mixing and in-ear monitoring during rehearsals for a K-Pop group derived from contestants; on-call recording engineering and live mixing for rehearsals and performances.
Recording Engineer at A&R+ Recording
May 1, 2025 - Present
Live vocal mixing and in-ear monitoring during rehearsals for K-POP group derived from contestants from Kats Eye; administrator of daily studio setups, coaching, and on-site recording for rehearsals and sessions.

Education

at Long Beach City College
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
at Université de Grenoble
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Music Production & Audio Engineering at Los Angeles Recording School
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Dante Certified Level 1-2
January 11, 2030 - May 29, 2026
Leslie Brathwaite Mixing Seminar
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
1500 Sound Academy - Music Business & Production
January 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Los Angeles Recording School - Music Production & Audio Engineering
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Dante Certification Level 1-2
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Dante Certified Lv 1-2
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Dante Certified Lv 1-2
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026
Dante Certification LV1-2
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services