Protools
Abdalsalam Ebraheem
Audio Engineer
Dubai,DU
Summary
Adaptable Audio Engineer bringing 6years of experience controlling sound at various events, including theatre performances, concerts and festivals. Proficient in operating large-format recording and mixing consoles. Recognized for achieving technical excellence with each project.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Live Sound Engineer and Project Manager
Seven Stars Events
Dubai
02.2020 - Current
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures by exercising informed judgment to achieve optimal performance.
- Provided accurate, detailed quantity take-offs from project drawings and technical specifications.
Live Sound Engineer
Seven Stars Events
Dubai
07.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Set up and broke down all audio equipment at each event including sound board, speakers, microphones and ear buds.
- Checked all technical equipment to make sure it was functioning properly and performed troubleshooting to alleviate issues.
- Maintained working knowledge of audio equipment, including flying and stacking speaker systems and digital and analog mixing systems.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Performed various setups, tear downs and mixing for weddings, live concerts, theatrical performances and conferences.
- Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
Studio Engineer
Al Hajer Studio
Dubai
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Kept signal strong, clear and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Completed emergency fixes as stopgap until maintenance teams could conduct advanced repairs.
- Adjusted controls on station console to regulate transmission fidelity, contrast and brightness.
- Used ProTools and Logic Pro x to mix and edit tracks.
- Recorded speech and music, using different audio interfaces like Arura16, focusrite, Avid and Apogee.
- Recording musicians, vocals and podcasts.
- Mixing and editing all assigned recorded material.
- Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Operated sound consoles and managed audio content through effective mixing and editing.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
- Executed field and studio audio at highest level of quality, meeting producer and client expectations
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
- Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums using elements, including equalization, compression and stereo enhancement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Production
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Awarded Best project of the year.
- Won SAE showcase 2018- Best audio project.
Post production for a movie (From Paris With Love) I remade the audio, sound design, Foley, SFX, ADR and scoring for a 4 minutes scene.
Skills
Labor and delivery support
Project planning and development
Engineering tolerance understanding
Live production and sitcom experience
Project plans and diagrams
Sound cues
Sound bite creation
Mixing sound input
Clear delivery
Sound effect creation
Soundboard repairs
Sound editing proficiency
Broadcast media
Compassion
Teamwork
Self-motivated professional
Collaboration
Troubleshooting
Multitasking abilities
Software
Logic Pro X
Microsoft power point and Excel
Timeline
Live Sound Engineer and Project Manager - Seven Stars Events
02.2020 - Current
SAE Institute - Bachelor of Science, Audio Production
09.2017 - 12.2019
Live Sound Engineer - Seven Stars Events
07.2017 - Current
Studio Engineer - Al Hajer Studio
05.2016 - 07.2017