Sound designer, composer

Matt Yard

Sound designer, composer

Available to hire

Sound designer, composer

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

MTD Technician at Douglas College
July 1, 2024 - Present
Technician supporting the Music Technology Diploma program; Maintaining and repairing high-end audio equipment and spaces to ensure successful delivery of college courses
Audio Visual Technician at Encore
June 1, 2022 - Present
AV Technician for corporate events in the Greater Vancouver area; Setting up, striking, and operating audio, video, and lighting systems
Audio Technician (part-time) at Leodis Labour
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Working as audio technician at the Vancouver Convention Centre; Liaison with clients, operating sound boards and livestream audio feeds
Music Technology Diploma Student Assistant (part-time) at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Performed studio maintenance at the college’s studios; Ran front of house for theatre performances
Elementary School Teacher at Surrey School District
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2020
Classroom teacher for Grade 1, Grade 3/4, and Grade 4

Education

Music Technology Diploma at Douglas College
September 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Bachelor of Education at University of British Columbia
September 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts at University of Victoria
September 1, 2003 - May 1, 2006

Qualifications

Dean’s List
January 1, 2021 - January 10, 2026
Marg Beaudoin Memorial Music Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - January 10, 2026
Douglas College Board Legacy Fund Scholarship
January 1, 2022 - January 10, 2026
MTD Award 2022
January 1, 2022 - January 10, 2026
2022 MTD Award of Distinction
January 1, 2022 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services