Director of QC/Audio Engineer
Open To Work
Abdoole Clifford
Pirate Studio
Valley Stream,NY
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Desired Job Title
Quality Assurance EngineerQuality Control EngineerDirector of Quality ControlDirector of Quality AssuranceWork Type
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New York, NYPenn, PANewark, NJOpen to relocation:
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Creative Sound Technician with strengths in recording, editing and mixing. Offering diverse background with expertise in Quality Assurance and Warehouse Operations. Articulate communicator with strong organization skills.
25
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Quality Control
3 Years 11 Months- Led quality control initiatives to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance product reliability and performance.
- Oversaw cross-functional teams in identifying and resolving quality issues throughout production processes.
- Streamlined inspection procedures, reducing errors and improving overall operational efficiency.
Audio Engineer
4 Years 5 Months- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
- Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
Quality Assurance Engineer
7 Years 5 Months- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans to ensure software quality and reliability.
- Identified, documented, and tracked defects using industry-standard tools to enhance product performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine testing processes and improve product delivery timelines.
- Led root cause analysis for critical issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Conducted regular training sessions for junior QA engineers, fostering skill development and team efficiency.
Audio Engineer
10 Years- Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Stayed up-to-date with latest audio engineering technologies and techniques through continuous professional development opportunities.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
Quality Assurance Inspector
13 Years 4 Months- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
- 3.5 GPA
- Study Abroad: Costa Rica, Science
- Professional Development: 90.3 Whpc Radio On air Personality/Engineer
GED
Skills
Audio Mixing Proficiency
Digital Audio Workstations
Signal Flow Understanding
Managing sound quality
Visual Inspection
Defect tracking
File Management
Quality Inspections
Quality Control
Audit Coordination
Certification
- CEA - Certified Audio Engineer
Timeline
Director of Quality Control
Paper Enterprises Inc.
09.2022 - Current
Audio Engineer
Pirate Studio
03.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Engineer
Land O'Lakes
03.2015 - 08.2022
Audio Engineer
Post2da2k Studio
03.2010 - 03.2020
Quality Assurance Inspector
Shire Pharmaceuticals
05.2001 - 09.2014
Nassau Community College
Associate of Science from Engineering Technology
Springfield High School
GED