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Andy Yau

Audio Engineer - Sound Designer
Perth

Summary

Personal Profile - I am an audio engineering honours graduate and I plan to take my skills and knowledge to pursue my passion to work in sound design for multi-media.


Originally interested in music production, but after completing an audio for cinematic module, led to an obsession into producing audio for multi-media. Sound FXs and foley production is the main focus for my obsession, the creative nature of this process is what captivated me to pursue this profession.


I aspire to apply to the National Film and Television School to attain a masters degree in sound design in the future.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Supervisor

The Jade Palace
12.2021 - Current
  • Supervising role in which I was to organize food orders for take-away, collection and deliveries for a family owned business.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Dialogue Recordist - Dundee Gin

Dundee Gin
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Small internet video ad for Dundee Gin – recorded narration dialogue for the advert and executed treatment of the voice.
  • The DUNDEE GIN Co. (@dundeegin) • Instagram photos and videos For more information and to view all our products see our website thedundeegin.com | Instagram "Our Story"

Chef and Front of House

Koku Shi Perth
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Chef & Front of House – Initially a member of the kitchen as a chef before being moved into a waiting staff position for a fusion Japanese restaurant when they realized my charismatic potential and would help cook in the kitchen when the restaurant got too busy.


Barista

Café Coco
10.2019 - 11.2020
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Performed cleaning duties and food preparation to professional standard.

Education

BScH Honours Degree - Audio Engineering

UHI Perth
Perth
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering

Perth UHI
Perth
09.2021 - 05.2023

HNC - Sound Production

Perth UHI
Perth
09.2018 - 06.2019

No Degree -

Perth High School
Perth
04.2009 - 04.2015

Skills

Sound Design Skills:

Knowledge of foley techniques and application – high understanding of how to apply foley creatively

Proficiency in ProTools – ProTools is the DAW that I use most of the time for projects and knowledgeable of the shortcuts and workings to streamline sessions appropriately

Knowledge of microphones and recording techniques – capable understanding of the appropriate use of microphones and recording techniques for sound design projects

Has access to a large sound FXs library in which most of the audio was recorded by myself

Proficiency in working with analogue and digital desks – experienced with both disciplines

Recording additional dialogue replacement – Able to set up comfortable sessions for recording ADR for sound design

Understanding of recording and mixing music – can organize from start to finish any recording session to delivery of musical material

Understanding of musical theory – experienced in composing music within groups or as an Individual

Mixing in surround sound format (51) systems

Other Skills:

Organised several charity concerts throughout high school years

Performed concerts across Scotland as a member of a band, even performing at the iconic King Tuts Wah Wah Hut

Student Representative for Audio Engineering BScH degree year group

Captain of Perth UHI Basketball Team

References

 

Dave Patterson – Personal academic tutor – Dave.Patterson@uhi.ac.uk 

Artur Staszak – Manager Koku Shi -  kokushiperth@gmail.com

Kenny Yau – Manager the Jade Palace – 077107550879  

Timeline

BScH Honours Degree - Audio Engineering

UHI Perth
09.2023 - Current

Dialogue Recordist - Dundee Gin

Dundee Gin
12.2022 - 01.2023

Supervisor

The Jade Palace
12.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering

Perth UHI
09.2021 - 05.2023

Chef and Front of House

Koku Shi Perth
11.2020 - 12.2021

Barista

Café Coco
10.2019 - 11.2020

HNC - Sound Production

Perth UHI
09.2018 - 06.2019

No Degree -

Perth High School
04.2009 - 04.2015
Andy YauAudio Engineer - Sound Designer