Hi, I’m Paul Goodyear. I’ve been an audio professional since the eighties, with over 35 years of experience spoken word production, music, and advertising post-production. I’m fluent in English and German and have been resident in Germany since 1986, working across studios in Hamburg and Munich. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with remote creative teams to deliver top-quality audio. My strengths include voice-over recording and editing for advertising, industrial films and podcasts, voice direction, sound design, and mixing for international campaigns. I’m passionate about helping teams shape compelling soundscapes and delivering content to tight deadlines.

Paul Goodyear

Hi, I’m Paul Goodyear. I’ve been an audio professional since the eighties, with over 35 years of experience spoken word production, music, and advertising post-production. I’m fluent in English and German and have been resident in Germany since 1986, working across studios in Hamburg and Munich. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with remote creative teams to deliver top-quality audio. My strengths include voice-over recording and editing for advertising, industrial films and podcasts, voice direction, sound design, and mixing for international campaigns. I’m passionate about helping teams shape compelling soundscapes and delivering content to tight deadlines.

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Hi, I’m Paul Goodyear.
I’ve been an audio professional since the eighties, with over 35 years of experience spoken word production, music, and advertising post-production. I’m fluent in English and German and have been resident in Germany since 1986, working across studios in Hamburg and Munich. I’m comfortable in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with remote creative teams to deliver top-quality audio.

My strengths include voice-over recording and editing for advertising, industrial films and podcasts, voice direction, sound design, and mixing for international campaigns. I’m passionate about helping teams shape compelling soundscapes and delivering content to tight deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative at Apple Store, Jungfernstieg, Hamburg
July 1, 2012 - Present
Part-time role focused on inspiring customers to realise the potential of their products; gained specialised training from Apple and contributed to the renowned customer experience.
Audio Restoration and Remastering at Aviator-Television Hamburg
April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Edited, synced, and remastered the back catalogue of artist TV performances from the 60s, 70s, and 80s to align with current loudness YouTube standards.
Event Coordinator at Apple Store, Jungfernstieg, Hamburg
August 1, 2011 - July 1, 2012
Meticulous planning and execution of in-store events; managed setups, third-party product presentations, and in-store concerts; coordinated workshops.
Product Presenter - Audio Applications at Apple Computers, EMEA
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2010
Presented Logic Pro, GarageBand, and MainStage at over 50 major international music trade shows and events; conducted numerous in-store clinics across Germany.
Technical Support 1st Level at Emagic Software GmbH, Rellingen
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Specialised in precise identification and problem-solving for Logic users; provided support via telephone and email.
Studio Manager and Head Recording Engineer at Voice Control, Hamburg
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Oversaw daily operations of a modern advertising post-production facility with five studios; dialog recording and mixing for international campaigns; sound design for the Titanic Exhibition; last-minute dialog dubbing for Tomorrow Never Dies.
Head Recording Engineer at Giesing Team, Munich
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Led a production team for voice-over and jingle production for BMW, McDonald’s, and Columbia Tristar trailers; recorded and mixed for Konstantin Wecker and Hans Franek; led studio redesign and the implementation of Fairlight MFX3.
Audio Engineer at Hastings Music, München
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1992
First studio position in Germany; learned analogue voice recording, tape editing, and jingle production for TV and radio advertising.

Education

Apple Approved Logic Trainer at Apple Computers, London
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Deutsch Intensiv at Goethe Institut, München
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Audio Engineer Certificate at School of Audio Engineering, London
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Higher National Diploma Business Studies at Southbank University, London
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Ordinary National Diploma Business Studies at Bridgnorth College o.F.E
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980
O-Level English, Mathematics at Bridgnorth Secondary Modern School
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1977
CSE: Music, French, Chemistry, Physics at Bridgnorth Secondary Modern School
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026

Qualifications

Apple Approved Logic Trainer
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Deutsch Intensiv
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1986
Audio Engineer Certificate
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1985
Higher National Diploma Business Studies
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1982
Ordinary National Diploma Business Studies
January 1, 1978 - January 1, 1980
O-Level English, Mathematics
January 1, 1970 - January 1, 1977
CSE: Music, French, Chemistry, Physics
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet