Hi, I’m
Charles Ford
Lexington,KY
Summary
Passionate and experienced composer and sound designer with a strong background in live performance, music composition, and technical sound design for video games. Skilled in DAW-based audio production, middleware implementation, and team collaboration.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
FreelanceLexington, KY
Musician, Composer & Sound Designer
07.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Composed adaptive music and sound designed for multiple video game projects. Integrating assets using Wwise and Metasounds into Unreal Engine 5.
- Performed live music for 11 years, developing a deep understanding of musical dynamics and storytelling.
Christ Embassy ChurchNicholasville, KY
Band Director -
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Directed rehearsals, provided individual instruction to members of the band.
- Used a DAW live, as well as for recording songwriting sessions.
Suffs FurnitureNicholasville, KY
Service Manager -
06.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Led teams and collaborated across departments to optimize workflow and meet company goals.
- Developed and implemented systems to improve efficiency and teamwork on collaborative projects with other departments and our manufacturers
Education
The Ramp School of MinistryHamilton, AL
2 Year Program from Music And Worship Studies
05-2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Collaboration skills
- Creative composition
- Unreal Engine 5
- MetaSounds
- Blueprints
- Wwise Implimentation
- Sound Design
- Team leadership
- Music transcription
Accomplishments
• Clocktergeist – Composer/Audio Direction: I was over the audio side of the project. Managing the workflow of this 30 day Game Jam, creating documents to help keep us on the same page. I collaborated with another composer/sound designer. I integrated it into the game in Unreal/Wwise
• Glyphweaver – Composer/Sound Designer: I scored and sound designed this whole project during a 30 day Game Jam. I implemented everything into Wwise and mixed the audio.
• Nightfall Harpooner – Composer: I made 6 compositions for this piece, creating layers that could be attached to parameters in the game.
References
- Dr Johnathan Stidham | Founder of Christ Embassy
- Rick Suffeletta | Owner of Suffs Furniture
- Gary Jordan | Personal reference
Timeline
Band Director -
Christ Embassy Church
08.2023 - Current
Service Manager -
Suffs Furniture
06.2019 - Current
Musician, Composer & Sound Designer
Freelance
07.2014 - Current
The Ramp School of Ministry
2 Year Program from Music And Worship Studies
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