I am an experienced Music Technology and Creative Production graduate with drive, determination and enthusiasm to achieve the highest possible standard within music production, mixing and mastering, and sound design. I possess in-depth knowledge gained from 10 years of experience within the fields listed above. I am currently seeking a position within Music Production/Producer, Sound Design or Mixing and Mastering engineer. This role will allow me to continue to develop, grow and progress within an establishment that recognises high achievers and encourages lifelong learning and advancement. I am a strong team player and a people’s person.

Darrian Nugent

I am an experienced Music Technology and Creative Production graduate with drive, determination and enthusiasm to achieve the highest possible standard within music production, mixing and mastering, and sound design. I possess in-depth knowledge gained from 10 years of experience within the fields listed above. I am currently seeking a position within Music Production/Producer, Sound Design or Mixing and Mastering engineer. This role will allow me to continue to develop, grow and progress within an establishment that recognises high achievers and encourages lifelong learning and advancement. I am a strong team player and a people’s person.

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I am an experienced Music Technology and Creative Production graduate with drive, determination and enthusiasm to achieve the highest possible standard within music production, mixing and mastering, and sound design. I possess in-depth knowledge gained from 10 years of experience within the fields listed above.

I am currently seeking a position within Music Production/Producer, Sound Design or Mixing and Mastering engineer. This role will allow me to continue to develop, grow and progress within an establishment that recognises high achievers and encourages lifelong learning and advancement. I am a strong team player and a people’s person.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Youth Worker at Future Youth Zone (Braking and Dagenham Becontree)
July 13, 2023 - June 15, 2025
Managed and ran recording studio and music room independently. Produced industry-level songs for young people while leading artist development and serving as head producer. Provided vocal and lyric training to youth.
Music Youth Worker at Future Youth Zone, Barking and Dagenham Becontree
July 1, 2023 - Present
Managed and ran the recording studio/music room (solo); produced industry-level songs for young people; artist development; head producer; vocal and lyric training of young people.
Music Youth Worker at Future Youth Zone (Bracking and Dagenham Becontree)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Manage and run recording studio/music room (solo); produce industry-level songs for young people; ARTist development; head producer; vocal and lyric training of young people.
Music Youth Worker at Future Youth Zone (Barking and Dagenham, Becontree)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Manage and run the recording studio/music room (solo); produce industry-level songs for young people; artist development; head producer; vocal and lyric training of young people.
Music Youth Worker at Future Youth Zone (Barking and Dagenham Becontree)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Manage and run the recording studio/music room (solo); produce industry-level songs for young people; artist development; act as head producer; provide vocal and lyric training to young people.
Mastering Engineer, Mixing and Producing at The Collective Dots / Meta.Cool kids
March 10, 2020 - June 30, 2023
Applied equalization, stereo imaging, limiting, and final compression to audio tracks. Processed albums to ensure consistent volume levels for all songs. Made format adjustments for media compatibility and removed recording glitches. Produced albums and delivered final masters for mass production and distribution.
Mastering Engineer, Mixing and Producing at The Collective Dots/ Meta.Cool Kids
March 1, 2020 - Present
Applies EQ, stereo imaging and limiting including final compression; processes each song in an album to balance loudness; makes format adjustments for all media; removes glitches or clicks; delivers final master for mass production and distribution; produces albums.
Assistant Manager at Tribe of Doris
August 20, 2016 - August 31, 2016
Supervised a team of youth workers, managed team meetings to engage and equip staff, reported on contract delivery performance, encouraged youth civic engagement, and monitored youth work quality and impact.
Voluntary Youth Worker at Lifebeat Camp
July 21, 2016 - October 20, 2025
Delivered lyric writing and music production workshops, provided peer mentoring and therapy to support youth well-being, facilitated personal development, built trust and lasting relationships, set progression targets, and monitored youth work quality.

Education

BA (Hons) at University of East London
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
2.1 grade
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at City of Westminster College
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
GCSE English at City of Westminster College
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2:1) at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
GCSE A-C including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 23, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2.1) at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
GCSE (A-C) including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
GCSE A-C (Maths and English) at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
GCSE (A-C) including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2.1) at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
A - C GCSE Including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
GCSE (A-C) including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2.1) at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
GCSE A-C including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2.1) at University of East London
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict at City and Islington College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and English at City of Westminster College
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026

Qualifications

OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
GCSE A - C Including Math’s and English
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
GCSE A-C including Maths and English
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Technology and Creative Production (2.1)
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Conflict Theory and Design and Facilitation
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
OCN Level 2 in Leap Young People Confronting Conflict
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026
GCSEs (A-C) including Maths and English
January 11, 2030 - April 19, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    Aku's Production 0.2
    This demos more of my producing skills along with vocals and mixing.
    The HIDDEN Tapes of Aku
    This video demos both my music production skills plus Rap skills along with mixing. hiphop musicproducer