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Ryan Kelly CV
Profile
A talented and passionate Audio Engineer with experience in many areas across the industry. Currently
looking for a challenge that will advance the skills recently gained whilst studying for a BSc (Hons) in Audio
Technology with Multimedia. Immediately available.
Industry Experience
2010 – Present, Recording and Mix portfolio
Continued over the years to create an on-going and extensive portfolio of recordings, mixes and edits carried
out with my own collection of hardware and often in my home studio. Frequently use the following
equipment: Pro Tools and Logic Pro software, Focusrite Saffire Pro 14 interface and preamps, Shure sm57,
AKG D112, Audio-Technica AT2020, Shure Beta 91A, AKG C1000s microphones.
February 2017 – March 2017
New Thirty Pictures, London
Employed as Boom Operator/Sound Assistant on the three-week shoot in Suffolk for Alexandra Boyd’s
feature film “Widow’s Walk”.
September 2016 – December 2016, Mix and Mastering Engineer
Home Studio
Provided alternative mixes and masters for an EP recorded by The Northern Lights at D-Range Studio in
Aberdeen.
February - May 2016, Audio Algorithm Designer
Home Studio
Designed and programmed a soft clipping distortion plug-in using C++.
March 2014 – April 2014 & January 2015 – February 2015, Sound design and edit
Home Studio
Produced musical backing tracks for a competitor at two separate gymnastics competitions. Soundtracks
were produced using a combination of sampled music, audio effects and editing techniques.
June 2014 – July 2014, Audio Engineer
MB Productions, Aberdeen
Assisted in the production of an offshore health and safety, informative and instructional film for Vroon
Offshore. I provided my knowledge and experience by carrying out on-location audio recordings before
editing and producing a final sound track to the film.
May 2014 – May 2014, Recording, Mix & Mastering Engineer
Home Studio
Recorded, mixed and mastered a debut EP for Scottish band After 3.
May 2013 – June 2013, Recording & Mix Engineer
Home Studio
Recorded vocals, edited backing tracks and mixed an 11-song karaoke-style album for a friend to give away
as a birthday present.
February 2013 – May 2013, College Assessment
Aberdeen College Studios
Recorded foley audio, mixed sound effects and produced a soundtrack for the trailer to the Far Cry 3 video
game.
March 2013 – May 2013, Recording, Mix & Mastering Engineer
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Aberdeen College Studios
Recorded, mixed and mastered the single “Home” for Scottish band Evening Sprint.
April 2013 – April 2013, Front of House & Monitor Mix Live Engineer
RGU:Union, Aberdeen
In charge of Front of House sound for an Acoustic Night at RGU:Union headlined by Glaswegian singersongwriter Stephanie Manns.
February 2013 – February 2013, Audio book production
Aberdeen College Studios & Home Studio
Produced a six minute long recreation of the children’s book, Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day, in the
format of an audio book. The recording featured three actors’ voices and was completed with a continual
sound effect track recorded and programmed by myself.
January 2013 – January 2013, Specialised audio recording
Aberdeen
Worked with a colleague from college on the recording of music played on a church organ. Completed the
project by working with a sixteen-channel mixing desk, nine microphones and a multicore cable. The
microphone set up included three stereo techniques.
September 2012 – October 2012, Co-Recording, Mix & Mastering Engineer
Aberdeen College Studios
Co-Recorded, mixed and mastered a showcase EP for Aberdonian function & wedding band Glitz.
April 2012 – April 2012, Front of House Live Engineer
Miniature Dinosaurs at The Garage, Aberdeen
In charge of the sound check and Front of House sound for Scottish band Miniature Dinosaurs’ headline
show at The Garage in Aberdeen.
Worked with: Allen & Heath GL3300 console.
Work Experience
January 2015 – August 2016, Delivery Driver
Zensation Restaurant, Glasgow
June 2015 – August 2015, Barman
Queens Hotel, Stonehaven
July 2012 – July 2014, Customer Team Member
The Co-operative Group, Stonehaven
June 2011 – August 2011, Cleaner
Stonehaven Outdoor Pool
Qualifications
September 2014 – August 2016, BSc (Hons) 2:2, Audio Technology with Multimedia
Glasgow Caledonian University
Modules included:
- Audio Processing & Effects
- Games Sound Design
- Audio Analysis & Assessment
- Video production Techniques
- Converging Technologies for AV
- Advanced Audio Processing
Ryan Kelly CV
Completed an Honours project that involved researching and testing the effects of audio on human attention.
Carried this out by using musical and algorithmically selected audio samples to prove that audio can
positively stimulate awareness and reaction time whilst driving, therefore ensuring safer travel.
September 2011 – June 2013, HND Sound Production
Aberdeen College
Modules included:
- Digital Audio Theory & Practise
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Acoustics
- Multi-track Mixing
- Sound Production Theory & Practise
- Music Sequencing & Programming
- Advanced Studio Techniques
- Management Skills & Legal Issues
- Creative Industries Infrastructure
- Working in the Creative Industries
Completed a Graded Unit project that involved theoretically starting up a recording studio business. Project
is detailed in thesis form from research stage to opening of business.
2005 - 2011 Mackie Academy, Stonehaven
Advanced Higher in Music
Higher in Physics, Maths, Graphic Communication, Music and English
8 Standard Grades at Credit & General Level
Skills
I have experience in the following software programmes:
- Xcode
- Max/MSP
- Logic Pro
- Pro Tools
- MatLab
- FMOD
I can also write code in C#, C++ and JavaScript.
Personal Details
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.ryankaudio.com
DOB: 5th February 1994
References
Available on request
- Unity game engine
- Final Cut Pro
- UDK