Hafidh Akli
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated Sound Engineer with formal training from the New York Audio Academy and a year of hands-on experience in professional audio production. Specializes in tracking, mixing, mastering, EQ, microphone techniques, and advanced sound design using Pro Tools and Logic Pro. Proven ability to deliver high-quality audio solutions while maintaining a strong focus on client satisfaction. Multilingual communication skills enhance interactions with diverse populations in fast-paced environments, fostering a professional and collaborative atmosphere. Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends to provide innovative sound engineering services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sound Engineer
Freelance
Brooklyn, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Operated and maintained recording equipment, troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime.
- Edited and mixed audio tracks using industry-standard software, enhancing overall production quality.
- Conducted live sound engineering for events, managing sound levels and equipment placement for optimal performance.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflows for audio processing, improving project turnaround time.
- Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
- Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Engineered complete audio production workflows using Pro Tools and Logic Pro for tracking, mixing, and mastering.
- Applied professional EQ, compression, reverb, and sound processing to deliver polished, industry-standard audio.
- Managed recording sessions, balanced multi-track mixes, and produced final masters for client projects.
- Collaborated closely with artists and clients to translate creative vision into high-quality technical results
Cashier
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Provided professional customer service in a high-volume environment
- Managed cash transactions with accuracy and integrity
- Maintained safety, cleanliness, and organization at all times
- Communicated effectively with customers from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Remained alert and reported suspicious or unusual activity
Education
High School - Foreign Languages
Sahoui Aldjia
06.2011
Certificate Of Audio Engineering - Sound
New York Audio Academy
New York, NY03.2026
Skills
- Customer Service
- Access Control
- Team Collaboration
- Professional Conduct
- Sound editing
- Live sound engineering
- Audio recordings
- Audio mixing
- Pro tools expertise
- Recording techniques
- Control console operation
- Setting up microphones
- In-studio recording
- Sound engineering
- Team leadership
- Client relations
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Digital audio consoles
Certification
New York State Security Guard License (Valid through 2027-12-29)
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Arabic: Fluent
Spanish: Conversational
Berbère (Amazigh): Native
Timeline
Sound Engineer
Freelance
09.2025 - Current
Cashier
08.2024 - Current
High School - Foreign Languages
Sahoui Aldjia
Certificate Of Audio Engineering - Sound
New York Audio Academy