Laila Saphira Williams

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Highly competent, diligent and talented audio engineer, vocal producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, flute, vocals). with a deep passion for songwriting.

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Highly competent, diligent and talented audio engineer, vocal producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist (guitar, piano, flute, vocals). with a deep passion for songwriting. Extremely technologically savvy, confident troubleshooter, and very organized with excellent communication and social skills.

I am self-directed and thrive in both team and independent work environments. I work across studio production, live sound, podcasts, and audio books, delivering high-quality results for a diverse roster of artists and clients.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined August 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Life Sciences
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Education
  • Other
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 8 roles

Audio Engineer & Vocal Producer · Sessions AtlantaMar 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos
Audio Engineer · Atlanta Sound FactoryFeb 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos
Freelance Audio Engineer & Vocal Producer · Self-employedJan 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Engineered live instrumentals, vocal tracking sessions and production sessions; engineered podcasts and audio books; vocal production, coaching and tuning; set up/breakdown of all audio equipment; supported client/artist engineers; file and metadata management; mixing and mastering of client records and albums.

Freelance Audio Engineer & Vocal Producer · Independent / FreelanceJan 2020 – Nov 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Audio Engineer & Vocal Producer · Lokey Recording StudiosJan 2020 – Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Audio Visual Technician · The Gett CrewAug 2019 – Dec 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Head Audio Engineer · Castle Hill StudiosAug 2018 – Oct 2022 · 4 yrs 3 mos
Music Program Educator & Coordinator · Alternative In Action Music Program, McClymonds High School, Oakland, CAAug 2016 – May 2017 · 10 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Double Degree in Music and Biology · Oberlin College2004 – 2009

Double degree in music and biology with a minor in environmental/ climate science

Diploma of Audio · School of Audio Engineering - Atlanta, GA2018 – 2019
Pro Tools Certification · AVID Audio2023

Certifications and awards

Pro Tools User Certification2023
Maryland Scholar in the Arts - Flute Performance2004 – 2025

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