Audio engineering and music production graduate with hands-on experience across live events and studio recording. Skilled in building and testing venue audio/AV systems, operating desks and consoles, and supporting both audio and stage visuals. Freelance engineer with credits across London venues and multiple studios, currently expanding expertise through ongoing assistant roles and professional training in Pro Tools and Dante networking. Comfortable working with a wide range of audio gear and console workflows, from FOH setups to live sound operations.…

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Audio engineering and music production graduate with hands-on experience across live events and studio recording. Skilled in building and testing venue audio/AV systems, operating desks and consoles, and supporting both audio and stage visuals. Freelance engineer with credits across London venues and multiple studios, currently expanding expertise through ongoing assistant roles and professional training in Pro Tools and Dante networking. Comfortable working with a wide range of audio gear and console workflows, from FOH setups to live sound operations.…

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Audio engineering and music production graduate with hands-on experience across live events and studio recording. Skilled in building and testing venue audio/AV systems, operating desks and consoles, and supporting both audio and stage visuals.

Freelance engineer with credits across London venues and multiple studios, currently expanding expertise through ongoing assistant roles and professional training in Pro Tools and Dante networking. Comfortable working with a wide range of audio gear and console workflows, from FOH setups to live sound operations.

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Skills

Experience Level

Audio
Expert
Pro Tools
Expert
Soundtrack
Expert
Ableton Live
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced

Work Experience

Engineer (Audio/AV / Systems) at Ton of Brix Orbital Sound
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Engineered and supported audio/AV and venue infrastructure for musicals and festivals. Built and tested equipment including speakers, amplifiers, FOH/COMMS systems, and CCTV/power racks to ensure full venue functionality.
Engineer at Orbital Sound
September 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Building and testing equipment for musicals, including speakers, large amps/FOH/COMMS and CCTV racks to power everything in the venue.
Freelance Audio Engineer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Both studio and live sound engineering. Assisted recording sessions at Church, Battery and Fish Factory studios. Engineered at venues such as the Slaughter and Lamb, Brixton Jamm and Worlds End Finsbury Park. Accessed a wide range of desks and consoles and ran lights/visuals at Brixton Jamm.
Hospitality at Brightsparks
April 1, 2023 - December 1, 2024
Provided hospitality support at a variety of events across London. Worked in fast-paced event environments and supported event delivery for different audiences and schedules.
Freelance Audio Engineer
September 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance audio engineering covering both studio and live sound. Assisted and recorded personal projects at Church, Battery, Fish Factory, and Unwound studios; currently assisting at Unwound studios. Engineered at venues including the Slaughter and Lamb, Brixton Jamm, and Worlds End Finsbury Park. Experienced with a range of desks and consoles, including running lights and visuals for live events (e.g., Brixton Jamm and Ton of Brix). Also supports hands-on workflows for recording, session engineering, and live show production.
Audio Engineer at Various Venues and Studios in London
January 1, 2022 - Present
Operated audio engineering equipment such as Allen and Heath PA28, Behringer X32, Midas M32, and others at venues including Worlds End Finsbury Park, Camden Eye, The Slaughtered Lamb, Hawkins Forge, and ICMP. Worked in studios like University studios, Church studio, Battery studios, and Fish Factory. Both on my own engineering projects as well as assisting for high level engineers.

Education

Bachelors at Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
September 1, 2022 - May 30, 2025
Audio Engineering and Production

Qualifications

Trinity College London- Bronze Arts Award
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Sports Leaders UK- SLQ Level 1 Sports Leadership
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
Duke Of Edinburgh Award- Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025
A-levels: BTEC Music (D*), BTEC Business (D*), Psychology (C)
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Pro Tools 101 and 110 Courses
May 1, 2024 - May 4, 2026
Dante Level 1
January 11, 2030 - May 4, 2026
Shure Wireless Masterclass (working towards)
August 1, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services
    Remote Location Recording (Peak District)

    https://www.instagram.com/lavendermcr/

    I built a transportable recording rig with all my own microphones, stands, equipment and interfaces in order to record this band in such a remote location. (official release is on the 22nd of August.