CV

Profile

A self-motivated and confident multi-language individual who always strives to exceed the expectations of clients and colleagues. Good teamworker with excellent communication skills also capable of working unsupervised using initiative. Highly adaptable due to a large interest in the developments in the AV industry and work experience in different countries.

Skills

AV production

  • Highly proficient in all process stages of audio and video post production (capturing, editing, sound design, dubbing, Foley, ADR and layback) through work on television programmes, short and feature films.
  • Highly skilled in the use of a wide variety of audio recording equipment.
  • Experienced in all stages of music production – recording, mixing and mastering through work with different international artists.

Management

  • Outstanding client handling skills building and retaining a close professional relationship with clients, industry partners and academic contacts.
  • Excellent communication skills as member of a team clearly identifying targets and problems to co-workers and managers.
  • Organisation and supervision of large-scale academic projects.

Teaching and course development

  • Decision making regarding the curriculum and delivery format of courses in various leading European teaching and research institutions. Involved in all levels from undergraduate studies to the supervision of PhD students.
  • Development and organisation of industry-based and academic courses in sound engineering and post production.
  • Supervision and motivation of students by setting and evaluating achievable targets within their projects and giving feedback on their progress.

Experience

  • Media Production Consultant / Instructor (2006 – present)
  • Audio / Avid / Apple tutor, Pro Class, Rio de Janeiro (2010 – present)
  • Sound engineer, Astrolábio Multimídia, Curitiba (Feb. 2011 – Sept. 2012)
  • Head of Post Production, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (2008 – 2010)
  • Studio / IT technician, School of Sound Recording, Manchester (2007 – 2008)
  • Research Associate, The University of Manchester ( 2004 – 2007)
  • Research Associate, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich (2003 – 2004)

Qualifications and skills

  • Language skills: German (native), English (professional), Portuguese (professional), French (colloquial).
  • Avid Certified Instructor, Pro Tools 8 Expert (Music and Post).
  • Apple Certified Trainer for Final Cut Pro.
  • Software training: System administration and security (Unix, Windows), MS Office, programming languages (C++, PERL).
  • Audio Engineering Diploma (School of Sound Recording, Manchester, 2005, Grade: Distinction).
  • PhD in Chemistry (FU Berlin, 2003, Grade: magna cum laude).
  • Diplom-Chemiker (FU Berlin, 1999).

Interests

  • Traveling: Enjoying the unique opportunities of travel to learn about different cultures and languages.
  • Music: Passionate guitar, bass and keyboard player that has played in various bands with different musical styles.
  • Sports: Actively practising Yoga and a variety of martial arts.

Further information

References and more work samples are available upon request.