Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Availability
Timeline
Accomplishments
Vangile Z. Mpumlwana

Vangile Z. Mpumlwana

Johannesburg
The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Summary

Proactive Sound Designer with distinguished understanding of Logic Pro X, Adobe Audition use and post-production work. Adept at creating innovative sounds and dynamic audioscapes with knowledge of Audio production. Successful at high-quality editing and fast turnarounds.


Professional Sound Technician with excellent microphone techniques and experience setting up and operating audio equipment. Manages multiple projects with little direction. Specialize in audio engineering in both live and studio settings.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Assistant

Bridge To Restoration Psych
02.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed physician's calendar and scheduled patient appointments by telephone and in-person.
  • Coordinated with appropriate administrative staff to address clinical, operational, and financial questions.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Increased sales by 10%".
  • Collected pertinent data and calculations to aid physician in interpreting results.

Sound Engineer

Vth Legacy Studios
02.2017 - Current
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Used Pro-Tool First (current version), Logic Pro X (v10.1 - v10.15) and Audition (current version) to mix and edit tracks.
  • Provided audio mixing and recording expertise to field and studio-based productions.
  • Separated instruments, vocals and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Communicated with record pools, record labels, radio stations and DJ coalitions for song placement and artist branding.
  • Handled field audio mixing for 3 productions per week.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
  • Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
  • Composed original music and sounds for over 60 productions.

Sound Designer

The Market Theatre
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs and albums.
  • Performed site surveys to determine and design appropriate setup and audio equipment needs for various types of live events.
  • Captured and recorded audio using standard field audio equipment.

Sound Designer

The Market Theatre Laboratory
03.2022 - 04.2022
  • Composed original music and sounds for the production.
  • Planned soundscapes and ambient sounds for the project.

Administrator

Vth Legacy Publishing
02.2020 - Current
  • Entered and maintained departmental records in company database.
  • Devised and implemented improvements to reporting procedures.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and customers through regular communication and assistance.
  • Collected, validated and distributed information to employees.
  • Managed agendas and calendars, boosting productivity and improving organizational initiatives.
  • Produced music videos broadcast on international cable and satellite networks and streaming music channels.
  • Directed global operations, from starting point of signing artist to label through marketing and sales of music.
  • Communicated with distributors and label representatives to obtain new music.
  • Implemented systems that increased deliverables by 30%
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Collected, validated, and distributed information to employees.
  • Coordinated with human resources department to handle payroll and personnel databases.
  • Studied processes, implemented cost reductions and developed reporting procedures to maintain administrative workflow.
  • Leveraged bookkeeping software and automated processes to reduce errors.

Film Composer

The Monarchy Group
02.2015 - 02.2016
  • Rewrote original scores to adapt to different musical genres and styles.
  • Maintained private studio with range of 2 to 3 clients per month.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Successfully maintain clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Education

Master of Science - Business Administration

Institute of Accountancy Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Aurum International College, Craighall, South Africa
12.2014

Skills

  • Sound Editing
  • In-studio recording
  • Voice recording
  • Equipment testing
  • Post-production expertise
  • Business Administration
  • Business Development
  • Database Record Keeping
  • G-Suite
  • Adobe software

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Clinical Assistant - Bridge To Restoration Psych
02.2023 - Current
Sound Designer - The Market Theatre
06.2022 - 07.2022
Sound Designer - The Market Theatre Laboratory
03.2022 - 04.2022
Administrator - Vth Legacy Publishing
02.2020 - Current
Sound Engineer - Vth Legacy Studios
02.2017 - Current
Film Composer - The Monarchy Group
02.2015 - 02.2016
Institute of Accountancy Arusha - Master of Science, Business Administration
Aurum International College - High School Diploma,

Accomplishments

    Nominated for Best Sound Design

    The Lesson by Greg Homann

    (Naledi Awards '22)


    Nominated for a BEST ORIGINAL SOUNDSCAPE

    The Lesson by Greg Homman

    (Naledi Awards '22)

Vangile Z. Mpumlwana