Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Awardsandacknowledgements
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Latifur Rahaman

Baton Rouge,LA

Summary

Music is a universal form of art that encompasses a wide range of genres ,styles and tradition. Was a professional on music in vast music industries in Bangladesh. Was served myself as a music composer in private Television Channel , as a guitarist and live sound editor. Currently served myself as a sales associate at Dillard's since 2019.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Dillard's, Inc.
11.2019 - Current
  • Working as sales person in men's department
  • Customer Dealing and sales.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.

S.R Sound Editor & Music Composer

SOMOY MEDIA LIMITED (24 hours NEWS CHANNEL)
02.2011 - 06.2019
  • Built strong relationships with clients leading to an increased number of repeat projects and referrals.
  • Streamlined post-production workflow by organizing and maintaining a comprehensive sound library.
  • Meticulously reviewed final mixes before submission ensuring top-notch quality across all projects.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and advancements in audio technology to stay competitive in field.
  • Achieved seamless sound integration by synchronizing dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual content.
  • Ensured consistency in audio levels throughout projects by meticulously balancing dialogue, music, and sound elements.
  • Wrote and arranged and music in original styles.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Selected and arranged music for holiday performances and special events.
  • Closely followed creative briefs from clients to deliver accurate representations of their artistic visions.
  • Worked closely with video editors to ensure smooth synchronization between visuals and audio components.
  • Skillfully manipulated pitch, volume, reverb, equalization settings to create desired soundscape for each project.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production research on client needs for tailored solutions that met their unique requirements.
  • Developed custom sound effects using Foley techniques when existing library assets were insufficient.
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Elevated overall production value with careful selection of appropriate music tracks and sound effects.
  • Maintained productive work environment by routinely updating software and hardware tools as needed.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to develop cohesive audio vision for each project.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering polished final audio mixes within strict deadlines.
  • Enhanced audio quality by expertly editing and mixing sound for various multimedia projects.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • Mixed voices, music and taped sound effects for live performances and pre-recorded events.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
  • .Exhibited adaptability in composing music for different contexts, from corporate events to art installations, successfully meeting clients'' specific needs.
  • Expanded creative repertoire by studying diverse musical styles from around world, incorporating unique elements into compositions as needed.
  • Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
  • Provided sound design services for multimedia projects, enhancing user experience through tailored audio elements.
  • Collaborated with game developers to create immersive soundtracks that enhanced gameplay and player enjoyment.
  • Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences.
  • Implemented constructive feedback received from clients and collaborators, continuously refining compositions until desired results were achieved.
  • Managed budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently while working on multiple simultaneous projects without compromising quality or creativity.
  • Assisted filmmakers in post-production by editing and mixing audio tracks to achieve optimal balance and clarity.
  • Collaborated with musicians to arrange and produce high-quality recordings of compositions for various projects.
  • Increased online presence via social media platforms and personal website, attracting new clients through engaging content showcasing past works.
  • Composed theme songs for popular television series, contributing to long-lasting cultural impact and viewer loyalty.
  • Enhanced film scores by composing original music and collaborating with directors for desired emotional impact.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with recording studios, producers, and musicians to optimize resources available during composition process.
  • Received critical acclaim for scoring feature films, showcasing versatility in evoking diverse emotions through music.
  • Developed memorable melodies for advertising campaigns, increasing brand recognition and consumer engagement.
  • Participated in international music festivals, showcasing original compositions to global audience and expanding professional network.
  • Scored award-winning documentaries by crafting emotionally resonant compositions that complemented visual storytelling.
  • Collaborated with dance department in creating scores for choreography projects.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Used [Logic pro Studio] to arrange cuts of soundtracks for movies.
  • Mentored aspiring composers, sharing industry insights and techniques for effective composition and career development.
  • Contributed to successful theater productions by composing engaging musical numbers that captured audience attention.
  • Curated playlists and composed custom background music for businesses, creating inviting atmospheres that encouraged customer satisfaction.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Coordinated and organized tours or hired touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues and accommodations for longer tours.
  • Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
  • Consistently met clients'' expectations through timely delivery of outstanding edited audio files.
  • Expertly resolved technical issues, troubleshooting software, hardware, and equipment problems as they arose.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining high-quality standards under tight deadlines.
  • Assigned and reviewed staff work in such areas as scoring, arranging and copying music.

S.R Online Sound Editor

Department of Broadcast Operation & Engineering
03.2005 - 01.2011
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Conducted thorough pre-production research on client needs for tailored solutions that met their unique requirements.
  • Built strong relationships with clients leading to increased number of repeat projects and referrals.
  • Developed custom sound effects using Foley techniques when existing library assets were insufficient.
  • Closely followed creative briefs from clients to deliver accurate representations of their artistic visions.
  • Ensured consistency in audio levels throughout projects by meticulously balancing dialogue, music, and sound elements.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering polished final audio mixes within strict deadlines.
  • Maintained a productive work environment by routinely updating software and hardware tools as needed.
  • Expertly resolved technical issues, troubleshooting software, hardware, and equipment problems as they arose.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and advancements in audio technology to stay competitive in field.
  • Meticulously reviewed final mixes before submission ensuring top-notch quality across all projects.
  • Elevated overall production value with careful selection of appropriate music tracks and sound effects.
  • Streamlined post-production workflow by organizing and maintaining comprehensive sound library.
  • Skillfully manipulated pitch, volume, reverb, equalization settings to create desired soundscape for each project.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining high-quality standards under tight deadlines.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to develop cohesive audio vision for each project.
  • Achieved seamless sound integration by synchronizing dialogue, music, and sound effects with visual content.
  • Worked closely with video editors to ensure smooth synchronization between visuals and audio components.
  • Enhanced audio quality by expertly editing and mixing sound for various multimedia projects.
  • Consistently met clients'' expectations through timely delivery of outstanding edited audio files.
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs to produce high-quality tracks for variety of clients.
  • 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.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Prepared, packed and transported audio equipment for events and location shoots.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Mixed and edited audio for live and recording events.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Collaborated with artists, producers and engineers to create audio recordings.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Gov Bangla Collage
Bangladesh
01.2004

Skills

  • Music Producer, Broadcast Online sound Editor , Sales Associate

Awardsandacknowledgements

Type of Award, I was a leader of a band and it was a travel band that went around Bangladesh to perform music.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Dillard's, Inc.
11.2019 - Current

S.R Sound Editor & Music Composer

SOMOY MEDIA LIMITED (24 hours NEWS CHANNEL)
02.2011 - 06.2019

S.R Online Sound Editor

Department of Broadcast Operation & Engineering
03.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts -

Gov Bangla Collage
Latifur Rahaman