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Zakaria Omar Christopher

Sound Engineer/Social Media Content Creator & Manager/Handler
Durban,KZN

Summary

Dynamic Sound Engineer and Social Media Manager with a proven track record at Radio Al-Ansaar, adept in digital audio workstations and video editing, alongside exceptional multitasking abilities. Elevated audience engagement through innovative content creation and audio excellence, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and creative strategy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Social Media Manager

Radio Al- Ansaar
10.2023 - Current
  • Currently Managing a YouTube Account
  • Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of competition.
  • Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring consistent brand voice and message.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.
  • Utilized user-generated content effectively showcasing positive customer experiences enhancing credibility.
  • Boosted engagement rates with creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Streamlined content creation processes, improving efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through timely and thoughtful responses to user comments and messages.
  • Facilitated live events such as Q&A sessions or product launches on various social platforms engaging audiences directly.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience.
  • Recorded Videos For Social Media Content
  • Edited Videos Into Reels

Sound Engineer

Radio Al- Ansaar
12.2018 - Current
  • Controlled microphones, sound levels and outputs on Radio.
  • Understanding Of Dante Networking and Routing Audio via Dante
  • Recorded advertisements, in-house company advertisements and Radio Show Promos which all air on Radio
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Regulated sound qualities and volume levels during recording sessions to produce desired outcomes.
  • Used Fruity Loops and Adobe Audition to mix and edit tracks.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings with Fruity Loops.
  • Designed Show Posters for Presenters or any up coming event which end up being posted on social media for listeners.
  • Enhanced audio quality by properly setting up, testing, and adjusting sound equipment for various events.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Operated and troubleshot sound systems for various events.
  • Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
  • Demonstrated adaptability while working on diverse projects ranging from music production to podcast engineering tasks.
  • Led training sessions for junior team members, equipping them with the necessary skills to contribute effectively to projects.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Centenary Secondary School
49 Dunnottar Ave, Sydenham, Berea, 4091
01.2015 - 20191

Skills

  • In-studio recording
  • PC component diagnostics
  • Application installations
  • Video Editing
  • Digital Audio Workstations
  • Equipment Setup
  • Analytical Thinking & Troubleshooting
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Attention to Detail
  • Microphone usage
  • Broadcast Engineering
  • Software

    Adobe Premiere Pro

    Adobe Audition

    Adobe Photoshop

    Fruity Loops

    Timeline

    Social Media Manager

    Radio Al- Ansaar
    10.2023 - Current

    Sound Engineer

    Radio Al- Ansaar
    12.2018 - Current

    Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

    Centenary Secondary School
    01.2015 - 20191
    Zakaria Omar ChristopherSound Engineer/Social Media Content Creator & Manager/Handler