Jake Daniel Charteris
Olney, Milton Keynes
Summary
Commercial Audio Engineer and Technical Audio Specialist with over 10 years of experience delivering recording, production and studio services in freelance and commercial studio environments. Experienced in engineering sessions for more than 100 artists, producing music with over 2 million streams and creating productions used by internationally recognised artists, including Jadakiss. Skilled in analogue and digital studio systems, technical troubleshooting, client management, training junior engineers and delivering high-quality work under pressure.
Seeking to transition into a long-term technical career where I can contribute to a collaborative team and continue developing within a respected organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Audio Engineer
Tasteo Ltd
2022.01 - 2026.07
- Prepare studios before every booking by configuring microphones, interfaces, signal routing and recording systems.
- Engineer professional recording sessions while maintaining excellent client experience.
- Troubleshoot technical issues quickly to minimise downtime.
- Complete editing, mixing and outstanding production work after sessions.
- Collaborate with artists and producers to achieve commercial-quality results.
Music Producer & Audio Engineer
Self-Employed
2016.01 - 2026.07
- Built and managed a successful freelance audio business.
- Found and retained clients through networking and social media.
- Set pricing, invoiced clients and managed bookings.
- Produced, mixed and mastered commercial music from concept to release.
- Balanced multiple concurrent projects while consistently meeting deadlines.
Warehouse Operative
Waitrose
2015.01 - 2016.01
Delivery Assistant
IKEA
2014.01 - 2015.01
Education
GCSE - English, Mathematics, Science
Milton Keynes Academy
Skills
- Professional DAWs
- Audio Engineering
- Signal Flow
- Recording Systems
- Mixing & Mastering
- Client Management
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Project Planning
- Teamwork
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Own Vehicle
- Digital audio workstations
- Live recording mastery
Key Achievments
- 10+ years' commercial audio engineering services
- Produced commercially released music used by internationally recognised artists, including Jadakiss.
- Produced music achieving 2+ million streams across digital platforms.
- Audio engineered sessions for 100+ artists.
- Mixed and mastered 100+ commercial releases.
- Managed studio bookings, scheduling and daily studio operations.
- Trained junior audio engineers in recording workflows and studio practice.
- Delivered music workshops for underprivileged people, disabled learners and ex-offenders.
- Configured, tested and maintained professional studio equipment before daily sessions.
- Hands-on experience with SSL analogue consoles, Avalon hardware and professional recording systems.
- Advanced user of Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Studio One and FL Studio.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Tasteo Ltd
2022.01 - 2026.07
Music Producer & Audio Engineer
Self-Employed
2016.01 - 2026.07
Warehouse Operative
Waitrose
2015.01 - 2016.01
Delivery Assistant
IKEA
2014.01 - 2015.01
GCSE - English, Mathematics, Science
Milton Keynes Academy