I'm an Atlanta-based sound designer, mix engineer, and creative director with extensive experience delivering broadcast-quality post-audio for film, music, commercials, and branded content. As the founder of Sonic Psychos, I lead sound design, mixing, and post workflows end-to-end for commercial, branded, and short-form deliverables. I'm fluent in Adobe Audition and have a track record of fast-turn delivery, session organization, and collaborating with editors and producers under tight timelines. I thrive in high-pressure environments where clarity, speed, and reliability matter, and I'm excited to help The Moth's storytelling events reach new heights. As founder/CEO of Resona AI and head of Sonic Psychos, I bring a hands-on, creative approach to crafting immersive soundscapes and efficient production pipelines for creators and brands alike. I stay focused on sonic storytelling, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering broadcast-ready results on aggressive schedules.

Carl Ward

I'm an Atlanta-based sound designer, mix engineer, and creative director with extensive experience delivering broadcast-quality post-audio for film, music, commercials, and branded content. As the founder of Sonic Psychos, I lead sound design, mixing, and post workflows end-to-end for commercial, branded, and short-form deliverables. I'm fluent in Adobe Audition and have a track record of fast-turn delivery, session organization, and collaborating with editors and producers under tight timelines. I thrive in high-pressure environments where clarity, speed, and reliability matter, and I'm excited to help The Moth's storytelling events reach new heights. As founder/CEO of Resona AI and head of Sonic Psychos, I bring a hands-on, creative approach to crafting immersive soundscapes and efficient production pipelines for creators and brands alike. I stay focused on sonic storytelling, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering broadcast-ready results on aggressive schedules.

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I’m an Atlanta-based sound designer, mix engineer, and creative director with extensive experience delivering broadcast-quality post-audio for film, music, commercials, and branded content. As the founder of Sonic Psychos, I lead sound design, mixing, and post workflows end-to-end for commercial, branded, and short-form deliverables. I’m fluent in Adobe Audition and have a track record of fast-turn delivery, session organization, and collaborating with editors and producers under tight timelines. I thrive in high-pressure environments where clarity, speed, and reliability matter, and I’m excited to help The Moth’s storytelling events reach new heights.

As founder/CEO of Resona AI and head of Sonic Psychos, I bring a hands-on, creative approach to crafting immersive soundscapes and efficient production pipelines for creators and brands alike. I stay focused on sonic storytelling, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering broadcast-ready results on aggressive schedules.

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Work Experience

Founder / CEO at Resona AI
May 1, 2024 - Present
Founded an AI audio platform focused on creator workflows (part-time), driving product direction and partnerships to streamline audio creation for content creators.
Founder & Creative Director at Sonic Psychos
January 1, 2024 - Present
Founded and operated an audio-first production house delivering broadcast-ready mixes (ESPN-level standards) and coordinating final mastering for campaign consistency. Led promo/commercial sound design and mix/master in Adobe Audition for brand launches and short-form marketing deliverables (:06 / :15 / :30 / :60), ensuring high-quality output under tight timelines. Managed workflows, client communication, and session delivery under pressure, collaborating with directors, editors, brands, and agencies to define and execute sonic tone quickly.
Sound Designer at VeryRareCinema
June 1, 2022 - Present
Designed and edited custom sound effects, foley, and ambience, ensuring immersive sound and visual synchronization for 20+ music video projects. Mixed and mastered audio for clarity and emotional impact, collaborating closely with directors and producers to achieve sonic vision. Delivered clean, organized sessions and reliable exports under deadlines.
Studio Intern at Parhelion Studios
June 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Assisted in session setup and studio operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely execution. Improved workflow efficiency, reducing setup time by 50% through effective organization systems. Supported engineers during recording and mixing sessions, enhancing overall production quality.
Studio Intern at Loud House Studios
April 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Assisted in session setup and studio operations. Improved workflow efficiency through organization systems. Supported engineers during recording and mixing sessions.
Head of Media Department / Live Sound Engineer at Sandu Ministries
May 1, 2018 - April 30, 2024
Led audio for large-scale live productions, ensuring consistent audio quality and smooth technical execution. Managed media workflows for weekly services and events, coordinating microphones, signal flow, and live mixes. Oversaw media volunteers and technical execution, maintaining high standards of organization and reliability in fast-paced environments.

Education

Media Entrepreneurship at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment