Ajalai Shabazz
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a distinguished three-year tenure at Delta, specializing in aircraft maintenance, hazard assessment, and customer service. Simultaneously, I successfully pursued a comprehensive education in audio engineering, culminating in the acquisition of my diploma. Currently, I apply my expertise in music production for personal projects and freelance engagements. My versatility extends to encompass freelance graphic design and artistic pursuits, encompassing featured work in a prestigious college magazine, commissioned cover art, and diverse art design ventures. With a proven ability to excel in dynamic environments, I am poised to contribute my multifaceted skills to innovative and creative endeavors.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs.
- Have created the theme song for a short film of a SCAD student.
- Collaborated on musical projects with other producers and artists.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Have done post production and sound design work for a video game (project).
- Have made beats, sometimes as a friend favor, but other paid.
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Used [Software] to create images and layouts.
- Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes, and manage project milestones.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality images.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Been in charge of creating or contributing to banner and logo designs.
- Commissioned for cover artwork, and general graphics (edits).
Artist
Self-employed
06.2003 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Created digital and handmade collage art pieces for clients. (My current form of art.)
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.
- Drew illustrations and concepts for visualization, presentation and development purposes.
- Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics, and charcoal on high quality canvas.
- Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive pieces to enhance creativity and gather fresh ideas.
- Leveraged software to track income, expenses and other financial information.
- Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and requirements.
- Developed art and design concepts.
- Selected and purchased materials for art projects.
- Created artworks that were featured in a former college magazine.
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked in sometimes fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Made sure planes were clean (seats, bathrooms) for passengers.
- Did routine safety checks/plane searches to assure there were no dangers aboard.
- Oftentimes had to show newer workers around and how to do the task at hand.
- Directed or generally helped passengers in need whenever put in positions to do so.
Education
Audio Engineering Diploma - Audio Engineering
SAE Institute
Atlanta, GA03.2023
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School
Lithonia, GA05.2020
Skills
- Sound Equalizing
- Song Composition
- Active Learning
- Logic Pro X
- Troubleshooting
- Image Editing
- Project Creation
- Visual Effects
- Photoshop
- Creative Solutions
- Critical Thinking
- Computer knowledge
- Able to play piano, guitar, and drums
- Focused work under pressure
Certification
Dante certification.
Timeline
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employed
03.2023 - Current
Delta Airlines
Delta Airlines
08.2021 - 08.2023
Freelance Graphic Designer
Self-employed
01.2021 - Current
Artist
Self-employed
06.2003 - Current
Audio Engineering Diploma - Audio Engineering
SAE Institute
High School Diploma -
Lithonia High School