Ben Whitehead
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2012 |
Quality Assurance Tester
Event |
Rare Ltd Microsoft |
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2009 |
Administrator
Event |
Oracle Hire Services |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2011 | Audio Recording Technology BSc Hons | De Montfort University |
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About me
I have ten GCSE'S A-C; including Maths and English and have recently graduated University with a BSc Degree in Audio Recording Technology at Confetti ICT Nottingham and De Montfort University Leicester 2011 including ProTools 101 Qualification. I spent two years studying Music Technology at North Warwickshire Hinckley College. I then went on to study Audio Recording Technology at Confetti ICT Nottingham for two years spending my third and final year of my degree at De Montfort University.Additional skills:
I believe I am hard working with a positive attitude to change and adapting to work in new environments. I am a creative and enthusiastic person with a positive outlook on life. I am very self-motivated, organized and enjoy any challenge given. I have a huge thirst for knowledge and a passion for sharing it with others.
I am a reliable, articulate and trustworthy person and also fully flexible time wise.
I have a good understanding and can demonstrate good communication skills, working as a team and working independently.
Also, I am confident in learning new skills and would be willing to undertake training and developing opportunities in order to learn new skills.
Industry awards:
During my time at University I completed modules in studio practice which included microphone recording techniques, Impulse response recording techniques, sound design, electronic principles, acoustic theory, multimedia design, sound for film, radio production and audio-post production. I am a regular Apple Mac user and familiar with multiple digital audio workstations such as ProTools, Logic and Cubase. Video editing programmes such as final cut studio and Adobe Premier.
Additional information:
I volunteered at Earache Records in Nottingham [2008-2009]. I also regularly assisted with live music events at small venues as a live sound desk operative/technician and general event organizer. I worked as part of a small team in order to ensure that each event ran smoothly. I am used to working in fast paced environments and am a very vigilant person.
I have also worked on the official podcast for the 2011 Leicester Comedy Festival for Demon.FM at DMU.
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Sound Designer |
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Job Titles | Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Sound Operator / Engineer, Sound Designer, General Staff |
Years in industry | 1 to 3 years |