My name is Zhivko (Z for short), I'm Bulgarian. I work as a freelance music producer and sound designer since 2012. In the past few years I’ve been doing podcast editing and audiobook production as well.

Zhivko Nikolaev

My name is Zhivko (Z for short), I'm Bulgarian. I work as a freelance music producer and sound designer since 2012. In the past few years I’ve been doing podcast editing and audiobook production as well.

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My name is Zhivko (Z for short), I’m Bulgarian. I work as a freelance music producer and sound designer since 2012.

In the past few years I’ve been doing podcast editing and audiobook production as well.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Bulgarian
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Editor at Freelance
May 1, 2021 - Present
Working as an audio editor for various podcasts, responsible for multichannel editing, mixing, and mastering. Improving recording quality by removing hissing and background noises, adding compression, and adjusting volumes. Removing filler words and awkward pauses to keep conversations focused and engaging. Adding and improving intros, transitions, sound effects, ads, and censor beeps as requested. Adding ID3 tags and uploading mixes to platforms or sending for review.
Freelance Music Producer and Sound Designer at Freelance
February 1, 2012 - Present
Performed sound recording, composing, mixing, editing, and audio-video synchronization. Notable achievements include composing music for theatrical plays, winning over 20 international music contests including Finnish AVA TV audio identity, creating sound design and foley for audiobooks and games, and composing music for commercials for major brands like Subway, PlayStation, Microsoft, and Disney.
Logistics Specialist / Administrative assistant at TWM Ltd. and Cargo Trans 2022 Ltd.
September 30, 2023 - July 22, 2025
Handled daily communication with employees, clients, and partners. Organized work schedules for over 120 drivers and managed registration in European road transport systems. Prepared documentation, trained staff, supported dispatch, accounting, HR, and management teams. Processed transport documents, financial reports, and invoices. Tracked fuel consumption and company income and expenses.
Office Assistant / Assistant Manager at TSB - Textile Service Bulgaria
March 31, 2017 - July 22, 2025
Coordinated production processes, processed production data, communicated with clients and suppliers in English and Bulgarian, prepared orders, offers, pricing calculations, translated technical documents, and provided general assistance to management.
Clinical Research Coordinator at SMO Bulgaria
September 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Managed office activities and staff for clinical trials. Trained study team members, coordinated patient visit schedules, assisted medical staff, translated technical documents and protocols, updated electronic databases, processed financial documentation, and worked under tight schedules.
Logistics Specialist / Organizer at TWM Ltd.
August 31, 2022 - October 21, 2025
Managed daily communication with drivers, partners and clients; participated in personnel selection; organized work schedule for over 120 drivers and 50+ HGV trucks; registered drivers in European posting declarations; prepared travel documentation and weekly routing; processed employee data, monitored document validity; trained staff on procedures and safety; supported dispatch, accounting, HR and management; handled road lists, CMRs and transport documentation; oversaw trucks and storage inventory; processed financial documents and VAT-related reports; tracked tachograph data; prepared reports for revisions and audits; prepared trip data and client invoices; monitored fuel reports to detect irregularities; performed monthly income/expense calculations.
Logistics Specialist / Organizer at Cargo Trans 2022 Ltd.
September 1, 2023 - October 21, 2025
Continued logistics duties following reassignment in August 2022; maintained documentation, scheduling and data processing for transport operations; supported management and finance teams.
Office Assistant / Assistant Manager at TSB Ltd
March 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025
Coordinated production processes; processed production data; communicated with clients and suppliers in English and Bulgarian; prepared orders and price calculations; translated technical documentation; provided general assistance to management.
Bartender at Bistro Topolite-2 / Shumen (Café-club / Piano Bar “Royal” Shumen)
February 1, 2012 - October 21, 2025
Bartending in hospitality venues.
Computer Technician at Computer Office Ltd.
December 31, 2010 - October 21, 2025
Hardware and software diagnostics and maintenance of computer systems.
General Worker at CBA "Mambo" supermarket and Mambo grocery store
December 31, 2009 - October 21, 2025
Manual loading of goods from food markets and warehouses; supplying to stores.
Clinical Research Coordinator, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at SMO Bulgaria Ltd
September 1, 2016 - October 21, 2025
Managed office activities and staff; trained study team; coordinated patient visit schedules; assisted medical staff; translated technical documentation and protocols; updated electronic databases; processed financial data; worked under tight schedules at MHAT Shumen.
Freelance Music Producer and Sound Designer, Audio Editor at Freelance
February 1, 2012 - Present
Sound recording, composing, mixing, editing, and audio-to-video synchronization; composed music for theatrical plays; won multiple international contests; created sound design and foley for products including The Time Machine audiobook; produced music for commercials and major brands; generated revenue from music used in YouTube and TikTok; audio editing for podcasts since 2021.
Freelance Podcast Editor at Self-employed
May 1, 2021 - November 21, 2025
Editing, multichannel mixing and mastering; background noise reduction, compression, EQ; removing filler words and awkward pauses; adding intros, transitions, sound effects, ads, censor beeps; ID3 tagging and publishing ready mixes.
Freelance Music Producer and Sound Designer at Self-employed
February 1, 2012 - November 21, 2025
Sound recording, composing, mixing, editing and more. Notable achievements include composing music for theatrical plays; winning over 20 international contests for musical production; sound design and Foley for The Time Machine audiobook; sound design for Dragons’ Den: My First Million game; trip to Roskilde Festival; music for commercials for Subway, Atlanticare, Microsoft, Jose Cuervo, Taco Bell, Volkswagen, PlayStation, Disney and more; sound design for trailers.
Logistics Specialist / Administrative assistant at TWM Ltd. and Cargo Trans 2022 Ltd.
September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Managed logistics and administrative tasks, coordinating office activities and staff, ensuring smooth operations and timely task execution.
Office Assistant / Assistant Manager at TSB - Textile Service Bulgaria
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Provided office support and assistant management duties, contributing to daily operations and workflow coordination.
Clinical Research Coordinator at SMO Bulgaria
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Managed various office activities and staff; trained study team members; coordinated patient visit schedules; assisted medical staff; translated technical documentation; updated electronic databases; processed financial data; worked under tight schedules.
Freelance Podcast Editor at Independent / Freelance
May 1, 2021 - Present
Multichannel editing, mixing and mastering; background noise reduction, compression, EQ; removal of filler words and long pauses; adding intros, transitions, sound effects, ads, censor beeps; ID3 tagging and delivery to hosting platforms.
Freelance Music Producer and Sound Designer at Independent / Freelance
February 1, 2012 - Present
Sound recording, composing, mixing, editing and more. Notable achievements include composing music for theatrical plays; winning 20+ international contests; creating sound design and Foley for The Time Machine audiobook for Booktrack; sound design for Dragons’ Den: My First Million; winning a trip to Roskilde festival; creating music for commercials for brands like Subway, Microsoft, Disney, PlayStation and more; sound design for movie and trailer work.
Logistics Specialist / Administrative Assistant at TWM Ltd. and Cargo Trans 2022 Ltd.
June 1, 2017 - September 1, 2023
Managing logistics and administrative tasks.
Office Assistant / Assistant Manager at TSB - Textile Service Bulgaria
September 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Office administration; assistant management; training staff; scheduling; translation; updating electronic databases; processing financial data; working in tight schedules.
Clinical Research Coordinator at SMO Bulgaria
November 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Managing various office activities and staff; training of study team members (doctors and nurses); coordination of the patient visit schedule; translation of technical documentation and protocols; updating electronic databases; processing financial data; working in tight schedules.

Education

High School Diploma at Vocational High School of Telecommunications
September 1, 2006 - June 30, 2010
Electronics Technician, subspecialty: Microprocessor Technology at Vocational High School of Telecommunications (Vocational School of Mechanics, Electronics, Transportation and Telecommunications "Hristo Botev"), Shumen
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
High School Diploma at Vocational High School of Telecommunications
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010
Vocational High School Diploma at Vocational High School of Telecommunications
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2010

Qualifications

EQF Level 1
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Education, Retail