Thabang Mabasa
Kew
Summary
Experienced music composer, producer, songwriter, and vocalist with over a decade of expertise in arranging and creating captivating musical pieces. Proficient in various music and sound editing software. Adept at utilizing a wide range of programs to compose, synthesize, and refine music. Skilled in playing multiple instruments such as piano, guitar, and bass guitar. Possesses a strong foundation in music theory and is capable of both transcription and transposition. Well-versed in diverse musical genres, including valuable experience in film, TV, and commercial scoring.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Jingle Composer
Nandos Heatwave Radio
Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote)
01.2015 - Current
- Composed and arranged music for advertisements, commercials, and public service announcements, YFM, Metro FM and Nandos Heatwave Radio
- Determined instruments, musical styles, rhythms, and patterns that would most effectively evoke the desired responses
- Edited and adjusted scores composed by myself or others.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Consulted with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision.
- Scored compositions for consistency with instrumental and vocal capabilities.
- Enhanced film scores by composing original music and collaborating with directors for desired emotional impact.
Music Producer, Composer and Lead Sound Engineer
MUSIQ64
Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote)
04.2010 - Current
- Transposed pieces from one instrument to another and one key to another to accommodate client and musician preferences
- Rewrote original scores to adapt them for different musical genres and styles
- Transcribed melodies, harmonies, and counterpoints into musical notation
- Added new parts for various instruments and vocal groups into existing pieces
Freelance Composer and Record Producer
Self-employeed
Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote)
06.2006 - Current
- Use sound editing software to arrange cuts of soundtracks for movies
- Write music for orchestras and choral groups in preparation for recording
- Consult with directors and producers to determine placement of musical cues and coordinate artistic vision
- Direct musicians during rehearsals and recording sessions
- Determined voices, instruments, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances required to achieve effects desired in each musical composition.
- Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
- Assisted in producing high-quality recordings of compositions by overseeing studio sessions and providing input on technical aspects such as mixing levels or instrument balance.
Software Support Engineer - Remote Support
Chase Software
Rivonia, South Africa
04.2016 - 09.2020
- Resolving customer complaints or problems and create product problem reports and troubleshooting documents for each issue
- Working closely with development teams to identify and resolve any technical problems that might arise during the development of software
- Also involved in developing and leading training classes to educate customers about The Media software products
Service Desk Analyst - Remote Support
Pink Elephant South Africa
Woodmead, South Africa
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: (TsogoSun Account)
- Administer calls in accordance with the agreed processes on a daily basis
- Quality assure all calls administered
- Provide timely feedback to all requisite stakeholder (written and verbal)
- Resolve calls remotely - this is an absolute key objective of the position
- Provide a professional and efficient (first) interface between Tsogo Sun and its Customers
- (TsogoSun Account)
IT Support Technician
Rage Distribution South Africa
Lethabong, South Africa
04.2012 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Lethabong, Greenstone Hill
- Responsible for the installation and maintenance of IT equipment including (but not restricted to) printers, scanners, and workstations
- Supporting customers using remote access technologies and also by visiting client sites
- Maintain a high degree of customer service for all support queries and adhere to all service management principles
- Support users in the use of computer equipment by providing necessary training and advice, to escalate more complex calls to the relevant IT Support member
- Diagnosis of desktop, application, networking and infrastructure issues
- Experience of supporting a wide and varied client base
- Troubleshooting PC's, laptops and mobile devices
- Providing 1st/2nd line support to users
- Administering the IT department's policies and procedures
- Installation and support of telecommunication equipment and softwares such as pastel, point of sale, VIP, etc
- Maintaining a log of all problems detected and system back-ups
- Responsible for maintaining backups and for project work such as new builds
- Working closely with software suppliers to resolve operational issues
- Responsible for supporting: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/ Office 2003 and 2010, Windows Server, Small Business Server 2003/2008/2012, Active Directory management Exchange 2003/2007, Blackberry Server/Windows Mobile, Backup products, Anti-Virus products, DNS/DHCP, TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless router and Firewall Configurations
- Lethabong, Greenstone Hill
Education
CompTIA A+ - Essentials - CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA Practical Applications, MCST with server 2003, Microsoft certification Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Torque IT Institution
01.2009
National Diploma - Master Networking engineer
Torque IT Institution
01.2007
Matric exemption - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Accounting
Norkem Park High School
01.2005
Skills
- Piano
- Guitar
- Drum machine
- Drums
- Percussion
- Music editing software
- Video editing software
- Final Cut
- Premiere Pro
- After Effects
- Audiveris
- Propellerhead
- Ableton Live
- FL Studio
- Korg EM-1 Editor
- Anvil Studio
- Power Tab Editor
- VBRhapsody
- Listening sensitivity
- Adobe
- Attention to detail
- Conducting
- Artistic direction
- Transcription
- Transposition
- Communication abilities
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Live performance experience
- Film scoring
- Musical creativity
- Digital audio workstations
- Songwriting
- Music editing
- Music theory
- Musical composition
- Music arrangements
- Sound design
- Audio production
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/23/86
- Driving License: Yes
Alias
Dubb Mandela
Timeline
Software Support Engineer - Remote Support
Chase Software
04.2016 - 09.2020
Service Desk Analyst - Remote Support
Pink Elephant South Africa
03.2015 - 03.2016
Jingle Composer
Nandos Heatwave Radio
01.2015 - Current
IT Support Technician
Rage Distribution South Africa
04.2012 - 03.2015
Music Producer, Composer and Lead Sound Engineer
MUSIQ64
04.2010 - Current
Freelance Composer and Record Producer
Self-employeed
06.2006 - Current
National Diploma - Master Networking engineer
Torque IT Institution
Matric exemption - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Biology, Accounting
Norkem Park High School
CompTIA A+ - Essentials - CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA Practical Applications, MCST with server 2003, Microsoft certification Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
Torque IT Institution