I am a professional tech and audio engineer with 20 years of experience in the Music Industry spanning Jamaica and Canada, with an additional 6 years in project management focused on gender-based violence and equality. I lead studio projects, design soundscapes, and mentor indie artists. In my current roles I run Zen Studio, lead audio design for Mango Passion, and collaborate with partners to deliver marketing and tech training. I am passionate about empowering youth and women through music and sound design, education, and inclusive collaboration. I have built a career around blending hands-on engineering with creative direction, teaching components, and partnerships with larger corporations. My work spans recording, remote mixing, sound design (including Foley), and final mix delivery for media projects, while fostering communities around women-led initiatives like GURLES LLC and education through programs at institutions like the Toronto Film School.…

Tandra Jhagroo

I am a professional tech and audio engineer with 20 years of experience in the Music Industry spanning Jamaica and Canada, with an additional 6 years in project management focused on gender-based violence and equality. I lead studio projects, design soundscapes, and mentor indie artists. In my current roles I run Zen Studio, lead audio design for Mango Passion, and collaborate with partners to deliver marketing and tech training. I am passionate about empowering youth and women through music and sound design, education, and inclusive collaboration. I have built a career around blending hands-on engineering with creative direction, teaching components, and partnerships with larger corporations. My work spans recording, remote mixing, sound design (including Foley), and final mix delivery for media projects, while fostering communities around women-led initiatives like GURLES LLC and education through programs at institutions like the Toronto Film School.…

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I am a professional tech and audio engineer with 20 years of experience in the Music Industry spanning Jamaica and Canada, with an additional 6 years in project management focused on gender-based violence and equality. I lead studio projects, design soundscapes, and mentor indie artists. In my current roles I run Zen Studio, lead audio design for Mango Passion, and collaborate with partners to deliver marketing and tech training. I am passionate about empowering youth and women through music and sound design, education, and inclusive collaboration.

I have built a career around blending hands-on engineering with creative direction, teaching components, and partnerships with larger corporations. My work spans recording, remote mixing, sound design (including Foley), and final mix delivery for media projects, while fostering communities around women-led initiatives like GURLES LLC and education through programs at institutions like the Toronto Film School.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Zen Studio
January 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Operating a video and audio production studio. Creating a teaching component and partnering with larger corporations to deliver marketing and tech training courses targeting youth, women, and underprivileged populations with limited access.
Lead Audio Design & Mixer at BP Solarpunk / Mango Passion
January 1, 2021 - June 7, 2024
Managing the workflow between recording talent and mixing remotely. Sound design including foley and adaptation of sound library. Coordinating with team and developers to deliver the final mix of Solstice Stories.
Audio Engineer, Mix and Master at Oya Black Arts Coalition
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Providing audio services including mixing, editing, and sound design.
Program Creator and Instructor at Swift Skills
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed a program to boost marketing skills of business owners recovering from Covid, with a focus on video production of marketing assets. Onboarded partners and developed relations.
Program Creator and A/R at GURLES LIMITED
January 1, 2019 - June 7, 2024
Organized pathways and safe spaces for developing female acts. Managed networks including songwriting camps and trusted circles of producers, promoters, and past graduates. Produced albums featuring 10 acts to promote female talent in the industry.
Owner at Zen Studio
January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2024
Operating a video and audio production studio. Creating a teaching component and partnering with larger corporations to deliver marketing and tech training courses targeting youth, women, and underprivileged groups with limited access.
Lead Audio Design & Mixer at BP Solarpunk / Mango Passion
January 1, 2021 - June 15, 2024
Managing workflow between recording talent and mixing remotely. Sound design including foley and adaptation of sound libraries. Coordinating with team and development to deliver final mixes for 'Solstice Stories'.
Audio Engineer, Mix and Master at Oya Black Arts Coalition
April 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Providing audio services including mixing, editing, and sound design.
Program Creator and Instructor at Swift Skills
January 1, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Developed and instructed program to boost marketing skills of business owners post-Covid. Program centered around video production of marketing assets. Responsible for onboarding partners and developing relationships.
Program Creator and A/R at GURLES LIMITED
January 1, 2019 - June 15, 2024
Organizing pathways and safe spaces for developing female acts. Supporting network includes songwriting camps, producers, promoters, and alumni. Legacy project aimed to create 10 albums featuring 100 women in the industry.
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering Engineer at The Limners and Bard (The Lab)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2025
Recording, mixing, and mastering engineer covering streaming, television, and radio for adolescence.
Audio Lead / Sound Designer at BP Solarpunk - Solstice Stories
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
TransMedia Zone - Weird Ghost incubator for the Solstice Stories project, mix for trailer, and audio lead for game.
Field Recorder / Post-Production Audio Editor at Mix Media
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Field recording, post-audio editing.
Intern - Publishing House and Recording Engineer at Anchor Recording Studio
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Internship - Publishing house and recording engineer.
Lead Audio Design & Mixer at Mango Passion
January 1, 2019 - Present
Lead audio design and mixing; workflow between recording talent and mixing remotely; sound design including Foley and adaptation of sound library; coordination with team and developers to deliver final mix of Solstice Stories.
Studio Owner at Zen Studio
January 1, 2019 - Present
Owner/operator of a video and audio production studio; creating teaching components; partnering with larger corporations to deliver marketing and tech training; targeting youth and women underserved with limited access.

Education

Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
BSc at Windsor University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
BSc at Windsor University
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998
B.Sc Physics at Windsor University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Certificate - Audio Engineer at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
BSc in Physics at University of Windsor
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
Diploma in Audio Engineering at Trebas Institute
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Certificate - Audio Engineer
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Gaming, Professional Services
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    Audio Engineer for advert agency. This is a typical delivery of -14LuFS. All material recorded, mixed and edited then turned over to senior staff of the agency for delivery to client.