I am a freelance sound editor, designer and musician seeking opportunities to take on a variety of creative projects. I am a friendly, efficient and conscientious worker who puts my all into every project. My technical skills, gained from previous roles and work with clients on short films, along with my experience in performance for development and learning, give me broad knowledge to progress in a wide range of environments.

Lauren Cooper

I am a freelance sound editor, designer and musician seeking opportunities to take on a variety of creative projects. I am a friendly, efficient and conscientious worker who puts my all into every project. My technical skills, gained from previous roles and work with clients on short films, along with my experience in performance for development and learning, give me broad knowledge to progress in a wide range of environments.

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I am a freelance sound editor, designer and musician seeking opportunities to take on a variety of creative projects. I am a friendly, efficient and conscientious worker who puts my all into every project.

My technical skills, gained from previous roles and work with clients on short films, along with my experience in performance for development and learning, give me broad knowledge to progress in a wide range of environments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Sound Editor/Designer at Lauren Cooper
April 1, 2021 - Present
Sound editor for BBC podcast, B2B podcasts and music podcasts. Sound designer for binaural immersive audio podcast. Sound edit/design and dialogue editor for short films and feature films. Voiceover, sound editor and designer for COP26 conference video. Sound and transfer assistance at King Lear Music & Sound.
Ukulele/Guitar Tutor at Front Row Music
November 30, 2024 - July 22, 2025
Leading ukulele and guitar lessons to small groups of KS1/2 children. Providing a fun but effective learning environment. Friendly and professional communication with schools.
Workshop Leader/Entertainer at CLIP Theatre
April 30, 2022 - July 22, 2025
Leading music/theatre classes for under 5s. Singing, ukulele playing, acting, puppetry. Cleaning all equipment used within sessions. Providing a friendly and professional service to both the children and parent/carer. Organising bring baby bingo events across London.
Transfer Engineer at Wave Recording Studios
April 30, 2021 - July 22, 2025
Best Sound Design award for short film. Short films screened at the BFI as well as at a number of film festivals and on BBC4. Running client attended mix sessions. Recording voice over and ADR sessions. Tracklaying, sound design and dialogue cleanups. Mixing for stereo and 5.1. Quality control and checks on all incoming and outgoing audio. Preparing studios for sessions. Troubleshooting technical issues.
Head Runner at Wave Recording Studios
September 30, 2016 - July 22, 2025
Client services; refreshments and beverages, lunch and dinner orders. Maintaining a friendly and professional relationship with clients. Handling petty cash and company credit cards. Studio upkeep and facility cleanliness to high standards. Ordering office, kitchen and studio stock.
Freelance Runner at Halo Post Production
April 30, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Runs around and across Soho delivering drives, tapes and other equipment. Brief training in Media Library.
Trainee Sound Editor at Simon Gershon (Supervising Sound Editor)
March 31, 2015 - July 22, 2025
Sound editing in stereo and 5.1 for film, commercial, online and TV productions. Recording sound effects and foley for projects.
Broadcast Assistant at Future Radio
August 31, 2013 - July 22, 2025
Developing creative ideas to produce effective and professional jingle/idents and commercials often to deadlines. Produced and presented own music based weekly radio programme. Production; organising interviewees for daytime radio shows. Time management, general upkeep and organisation of 3 busy radio studios. Social media upkeep; Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Working in a busy and often hectic office; general admin, answering phones, dealing with enquiries, technical assistance to volunteers and meeting and greeting radio guests.
Sound Designer at Mix Messiah Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Transfer Assistance at King Lear Music & Sound
March 1, 2024 - Present
L-Acoustics L-ISA playback events consultant at L-Acoustics
January 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance Sound Editor / Designer
May 1, 2021 - Present
Sound edit for BBC podcasts, B2B podcasts and music podcasts; sound design for binaural immersive audio podcast; sound edit/design and dialogue editing for short films and feature films; voiceover and design for COP26 conference video; sound and transfer assistance at King Lear Music & Sound.
Ukulele/Guitar Tutor at Front Row Music
November 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
Leading ukulele and guitar lessons to small groups of KS1/2 children; providing a fun but effective learning environment; friendly and professional communication with schools.
Workshop Leader / Entertainer at CLIP Theatre
April 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Leading music/theatre classes for under 5s; singing, ukulele playing, acting, puppetry; cleaning all equipment used within sessions; providing a friendly and professional service to both the children and parent/carer; organizing Bring Baby Bingo events across London.
Transfer Engineer at Wave Recording Studios
April 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Best Sound Design award for short film; short films screened at the BFI and film festivals; running client attended mix sessions; recording voice over and ADR sessions; tracklaying, sound design and dialogue cleanups; mixing for stereo and 5.1; quality control and checks on all incoming and outgoing audio; preparing studios for sessions; troubleshooting technical issues.
Head Runner at Wave Recording Studios
September 1, 2016 - October 14, 2025
Client services; maintaining friendly and professional relationship with clients; handling petty cash and company credit cards; studio upkeep and facility cleanliness to high standards; ordering office, kitchen and studio stock.
Freelance Runner at Halo Post Production
April 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Runs around and across Soho delivering drives, tapes and other equipment; brief training in Media Library.
Trainee Sound Editor at Simon Gershon (Supervising Sound Editor)
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
Sound editing in stereo and 5.1 for film, commercial, online and TV productions; recording sound effects and foley for projects.
Broadcast Assistant at Future Radio
August 1, 2013 - October 14, 2025
Developing creative ideas for jingles/idents and commercials; produced and presented own music-based weekly radio programme; organized interviewees; time management and studio upkeep; social media upkeep; general admin and guest relations.
Freelance Sound Editor / Designer at Independent / Freelance
May 1, 2021 - Present
Sound edit/design for BBC podcasts, B2B and music podcasts; binaural immersive audio design; dialogue editing for short/feature films; voiceover/editing for COP26 conference video; sound and transfer assistance.
Ukulele/Guitar Tutor at Front Row Music
June 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Leading ukulele and guitar lessons for KS1/2 children; creating a fun, effective learning environment; ongoing communication with schools.
Workshop Leader / Entertainer at CLIP Theatre
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Leading music/theatre classes for under 5s; singing, ukulele, acting, puppetry; equipment preparation and session wrap; event coordination across London.
Transfer Engineer at Wave Recording Studios
September 1, 2016 - April 1, 2021
Studio transfer engineering; session preparation; client sessions; troubleshooting; quality checks on audio.
Head Runner at Wave Recording Studios
April 1, 2015 - September 1, 2016
Client services, studio housekeeping, stock control, and administrative duties to maintain high standards of service.
Trainee Sound Editor at Simon Gershon (Supervising Sound Editor)
July 1, 2014 - March 1, 2015
Sound editing in stereo and 5.1 for film, commercial, online and TV; recording SFX and Foley.
Broadcast Assistant at Future Radio
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Developing ideas for jingles/idents and commercials; produced and presented a music-based weekly radio programme; studio administration.
Freelance Sound Editor / Designer at Freelance / Independent
May 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance sound editor/designer providing audio post for short films, feature films and podcasts. Roles included assisting at Mix Messiah Productions (MPSE-nominated), creating binaural immersive audio for a podcast, editing dialogue and sound design for shorts and features, sound editing for BBC podcasts, sound transfer work at King Lear Music & Sound, L-Acoustics L-ISA playback events consultancy, and VO/edit/design for COP26 conference video.
Freelance Sound Editor / Designer at Self-Employed / Freelance
May 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance sound editor/designer; Assistant Sound Designer at Mix Messiah Productions (MPSE award nominated); Sound designer for binaural immersive audio podcast; Sound edit/design and dialogue editor for short films and feature films; Sound edit for BBC podcasts, B2B podcasts and music podcasts; Sound and transfer assistance at King Lear Music & Sound; L-Acoustics L-ISA playback events consultant; Voiceover, sound edit and designer for COP26 conference video.

Education

BA(Hons) Popular Music Production at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BTEC National Diploma in Music - Triple Distinction at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) Popular Music Production at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BTEC National Diploma in Music at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) Popular Music Production – First Class Honours at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BTEC National Diploma in Music - Triple Distinction at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) Popular Music Production – First Class Honours at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BTEC National Diploma in Music - Triple Distinction at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
BA(Hons) Popular Music Production at University of Huddersfield
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
BTEC National Diploma in Music at College of West Anglia
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010

Qualifications

Norfolk Scholar Award
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Student of the Year
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Norfolk Scholar Award
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Student of the Year
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
L-Acoustics System & Workflow and L-ISA Technology certification
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Norfolk Scholar Award
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
Student of the Year
January 11, 2030 - March 9, 2026
L-Acoustics L-ISA technology certification
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet