Sian McMullen
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Versatile and passionate audio engineer with extensive experience in the studio setting. Focused on high quality results and consistency with each project.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
- Booking clientele for local and remote work.
- Recording, mixing, mastering and production.
- Provide consistent, high quality results regardless of client experience level.
- Collaborate with both independent and high-profile clients, labels and companies.
- Maintain high level file management system and retain files on personal hard drives, making file recovery simple.
- Provide individual and group lessons, consultations and seminars.
- Set up and test equipment prior to sessions.
- Managing own schedule and consistently meeting project deadlines.
- Regular use of digital/analog hybrid systems.
- Ability to set up anywhere with consistent outcomes.
House Engineer/Studio Manager
Atlantic Records
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Established strong working relationships with clients, managers, and A&Rs through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Provided excellent results in high pressure recording and mixing sessions.
- Worked in 8 hour minimum sessions.
- Maintained file organization and client privacy, ensuring only necessary parties receive the proper files.
- Utilized and maintained both analog and digital equipment in a hybrid system environment.
Audio Video Technician
Encore
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Live sound operation which included vocals and instruments.
- Responsibility and handling of expensive and often heavy equipment.
- Extensive organization and execution of sets and strikes.
- Completed time sensitive equipment repairs by using strong problem solving skills.
- Team oriented tasks.
- Physical tasks that required standing, lifting, stooping, bending and walking frequently during shifts.
Studio Technician
Mediatech Institute
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Booked studio time for students and clients and managed studio schedule.
- Kept an organized inventory of equipment, keeping track of what was checked in and out.
- Assisted students and clients with their sessions and provided expertise when needed.
- Kept all software up to date and in proper working order.
- Maintained cleanliness of facility including bathrooms.
Education
Certification - Recording Arts
Mediatech Institute
Oceanside, CA08.2015
Skills
- Proficient in multiple DAWs
- Pitch correction
- Studio recording, mixing and mastering
- In-depth knowledge and application of signal flow
- Experience using analog hardware, patchbays and hybrid systems
- Understanding of audio and music theory
- Excels in collaborative environment
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Vocal production
- Effective communication
- Leadership and delegation skills
- Providing a comfortable, positive environment to create in
Certification
ProTools User
ProTools Music Operator
Notable Clients
John Mayer, Spotify, !llmind, Isaiah Rashad, MC Lyte, Symba, Sinead Harnett, Bipolar Sunshine, Freddie Gibbs, BJ The Chicago Kid
Timeline
Freelance Audio Engineer
Self-employeed
01.2020 - Current
House Engineer/Studio Manager
Atlantic Records
07.2017 - 03.2021
Audio Video Technician
Encore
02.2017 - 07.2017
Studio Technician
Mediatech Institute
02.2016 - 01.2017
Certification - Recording Arts
Mediatech Institute
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