Reid Simpson
Whangaparaoa,Manly
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with good organizational skills eager to secure entry-level music production position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Composer
Mob Destroyer - Video Game
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed engaging soundtracks for Mob Destroyer by working closely with developer to understand game dynamics and storytelling needs
- Composed five main tracks for the game to fit the retro style of it
Composer
Death Comes Knocking - Short Film
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked alongside another music composer for this film, each composing one track to convey different tones of the film
Intern Instructor
Glass Ceiling Art Collective
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Worked one day a week in different locations across Auckland teaching people with diverse/special abilities how to create music for their short films using iPad applications
- Helped make short films using music composed by the actors
- Performed as drummer with backing band at Limitless, a Glass Ceiling Variety Show
Percussionist
APO Summer School
01.2020 - 01.2020
- Performed as percussionist and timpanist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra
Work Experience
Red Shirts - The Warehouse
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Helped with stock rotation
- Stock room organisation
- Helped customers locate items
Customer Enquiries
Great Success Workshops, Orewa
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Trained to properly talk to a customer on the telephone
- Trained to resolve customer problems and complaints.
Music Department Assistant
Orewa College, Orewa
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised the Junior School band acting as an additional teacher for this group
- Cleaned the studios, organised cables and eliminated hazards
Education
Bachelor of Music Production -
SAE, Parnell
11.2023
Diploma in Audio Production -
SAE, Parnell
11.2021
NZQA Level 2 Excellence in Music -
Orewa College, Orewa
11.2020
Skills
- Music Editing
- Musical Composition
- Critical Listening
- Recording Studio Familiarity
- Remote Collaboration
- Composition Techniques
- Film Scoring Abilities
- Electronic Music Production
- Musical Creativity
- Music Theory Knowledge
- Digital Audio Workstations
- Deadline Adherence
Awards
Auckland Band and Instrumental Company Cup, 11/01/20
Timeline
Composer
Mob Destroyer - Video Game
07.2023 - 11.2023
Composer
Death Comes Knocking - Short Film
09.2022 - 11.2022
Intern Instructor
Glass Ceiling Art Collective
07.2022 - 11.2022
Percussionist
APO Summer School
01.2020 - 01.2020
Work Experience
Red Shirts - The Warehouse
04.2019 - 07.2019
Customer Enquiries
Great Success Workshops, Orewa
03.2019 - 03.2019
Music Department Assistant
Orewa College, Orewa
06.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Music Production -
SAE, Parnell
Diploma in Audio Production -
SAE, Parnell
NZQA Level 2 Excellence in Music -
Orewa College, Orewa
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