Hi there! I'm Bella S. Hodge, a rising audio production professional and student at American University. I’m passionate about crafting engaging sonic experiences—whether for a podcast, a short film, or a multi-track studio project—and I love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through sound. Beyond the classroom, I’ve honed leadership and organizational skills as a Resident Assistant, and I’ve built hands-on production experience from field recording to post-production. I’m excited to bring curiosity, reliability, and creative energy to new projects.

Bella S. Hodge

Hi there! I'm Bella S. Hodge, a rising audio production professional and student at American University. I’m passionate about crafting engaging sonic experiences—whether for a podcast, a short film, or a multi-track studio project—and I love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through sound. Beyond the classroom, I’ve honed leadership and organizational skills as a Resident Assistant, and I’ve built hands-on production experience from field recording to post-production. I’m excited to bring curiosity, reliability, and creative energy to new projects.

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Hi there! I’m Bella S. Hodge, a rising audio production professional and student at American University. I’m passionate about crafting engaging sonic experiences—whether for a podcast, a short film, or a multi-track studio project—and I love collaborating with teams to tell compelling stories through sound.

Beyond the classroom, I’ve honed leadership and organizational skills as a Resident Assistant, and I’ve built hands-on production experience from field recording to post-production. I’m excited to bring curiosity, reliability, and creative energy to new projects.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Resident Assistant at American University
August 1, 2025 - Present
Manage community engagement and administrative responsibilities for residential students; developed leadership, crisis management, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
Audio Editing Intern at Slapstick Comedy
June 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Edited and mixed multi-track audio for interview content featuring professional comedians; engineered and post-produced multiple podcast episodes from raw recordings to final delivery; designed and implemented sound effects and audio environments for animated productions; applied noise reduction, EQ, compression, and mastering techniques for broadcast-ready audio production.
Sound Mixer & Sound Designer at Awakened Protocol (Student Short Film)
November 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Recorded on-set dialogue and managed location sound during principal photography; executed full post-production workflow, including dialog editing, sound design, and final mix; delivered polished audio aligned with narrative pacing and cinematic tone.
Music Production Intern / Creative Collaboration at Power 2 Inspire Foundation
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Co-produced an original single from concept through final mix; contributed background vocals and arrangement development; collaborated with marketing creatives to develop cohesive artist branding.
Podcast Producer & Audio Engineer at Glass House Radio
September 1, 2023 - Present
Co-wrote scripts for music podcast examining cognitive and neurological impacts of music; engineered recording sessions and completed full post-production editing and mixing.
Retail Associate at Marshalls
March 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Delivered customer-focused service in a high-volume retail environment; managed point-of-sale operations and merchandise presentation.
Podcast Producer & Audio Engineer at Power 2 Inspire Foundation
July 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Co-produced an original single from concept through final mix; contributed background vocals and arrangement development; collaborated with marketing creatives to develop cohesive artist branding.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production at American University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2026
Program in Media Journalism and Film (Audio Production Concentration) at Howard University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
High School Diploma at Plainedge High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production at American University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2026
Program in Media Journalism and Film (Audio Production Concentration) at Howard University
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Cum Laude (High School) at Plainedge High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022

Qualifications

AVID Pro Tools User Specialist
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Dante Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
AVID Pro Tools User Specialist
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026
Dante Level 1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization