Hi, I’m Daniel, an aspiring audio engineer and music producer. I have hands-on experience writing, recording, and publishing original music and podcasts, and working on live sound events. I enjoy producing music, working with live sound and am always keen to learn new techniques and tools. Beyond my job, I’m active with Gosford Musical Society as a performer, member of production teams and backstage crew, including roles such as Assistant Stage Manager, Director’s Assistant and creating sound effects for stage shows. I’m also a drummer and have played in multiple bands and orchestras.…

Daniel Herd

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Hi, I’m Daniel, an aspiring audio engineer and music producer. I have hands-on experience writing, recording, and publishing original music and podcasts, and working on live sound events. I enjoy producing music, working with live sound and am always keen to learn new techniques and tools. Beyond my job, I’m active with Gosford Musical Society as a performer, member of production teams and backstage crew, including roles such as Assistant Stage Manager, Director’s Assistant and creating sound effects for stage shows. I’m also a drummer and have played in multiple bands and orchestras.…

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Hi, I’m Daniel, an aspiring audio engineer and music producer. I have hands-on experience writing, recording, and publishing original music and podcasts, and working on live sound events. I enjoy producing music, working with live sound and am always keen to learn new techniques and tools.

Beyond my job, I’m active with Gosford Musical Society as a performer, member of production teams and backstage crew, including roles such as Assistant Stage Manager, Director’s Assistant and creating sound effects for stage shows. I’m also a drummer and have played in multiple bands and orchestras.

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Skills

Experience Level

Audio
Expert
FL Studio
Expert
Mix
Expert
Master
Intermediate
Pro Tools
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Work Experience (Certificate III in Live Event Production)
October 10, 2022 - October 14, 2022
Worked in a team to write, record and publish a podcast episode; interviewed an entertainment industry professional; recorded and edited audio; managed the company’s social media for the week.
Audio Assistant at JC Entertainment & Events
November 21, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Worked as audio assistant for professional sports games at the Gosford Industree Group Stadium. Responsibilities included setting up and packing down PA speakers at stadium entrances, testing microphones pre-game, and replacing faulty microphones and earpieces used by the on-field announcer during the game.
AV Coordinator at Australian Reptile Park
September 29, 2025 - October 12, 2025
Casual position to operate audio for the school holiday ‘Bluey’ show. Responsible for setting up equipment, packing away afterwards, monitoring levels, and ensuring nothing went wrong during the show.

Education

Singing lessons at 3Ts Vocal Academy
January 1, 2024 - March 25, 2026
Diploma of Audio Engineering & Sound Production at JMC Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production) at JMC Academy
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026
Certificate III in Live Event Production at St Edward’s Christian Brothers College
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Drum lessons at Coast Academy of Music
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2023
Primary Education at Holy Cross Kincumber Catholic Primary School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Award: The VET Awards – Outstanding participation in the Vocational Education and Training Work Placement program
October 14, 2022 - October 14, 2022
Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
    Wicked: For Good (Extended Edition)

    This is a fan edit I made that combines The Wizard of Oz (1939) and Wicked: For Good (2025) into one extended movie, with all scenes from both movies edited together in chronological order. I made a YouTube video where I discuss the project in more detail:

    Please note: this is a fan-made video editing project, made for non-commercial entertainment purposes only. It is not officially sanctioned or endorsed by any of the studios, cast, or crew attached to either of the movies.

    Sound Effects Work

    I have several years of experience producing sound effects for live theatrical productions performed by Gosford Musical Society at Laycock Street Community Theatre.

    2026
    Finding Nemo Jr.
    Oliver!
    Beauty and the Beast Jr.

    2025
    Jesus Christ Superstar
    The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

    2024
    The Hunchback of Notre Dame
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory