Louis O'Keefe
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Hard-working Audio engineer with extensive technical knowledge across the music and film industries, backed by strong organisational and teamwork skills. Specialises in dialogue editing and mixing. Driven to deliver a consistently high-quality service and product.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
The Sommeliers
Independent Short Film
London, City of London
06.2024 - Current
- Part of team of 10+ industry professionals preparing to film The Sommeliers in Soho in late October; a short film whose heavy tone gives audiences insight into the onerous life of a sommelier.
- Will lead the full location recording and audio post-production process.
Music producer
Tess Whitrow-Coates, Matthew Cheal
Guildford, Surrey
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Recorded and Produced a series of songs for both artists, including Touch and Bad Dreams for Tess, in line with best industry practices and standards for recording mixing and mastering.
Front of House
Daily Bread Bakery
Auckland, New Zealand
06.2022 - 08.2024
Front of House
Calliope Road Cafe
Auckland, New Zealand
03.2019 - 04.2022
Strawberry Picking
Zaberri
Auckland, New Zealand
11.2021 - 12.2021
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Academy of Contemporary Music
Guildford, Surrey 09.2022 - 08.2024
NCEA (New Zealand national qualification - English, Calculus, Physics, History, Drama
Takapuna Grammar School
Auckland, New Zealand 02.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
Generic skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Project management software (Monday, Clickup)
Technical Skills
Studio Operations
- Recording techniques knowledge
- Desk operations and signal flow knowledge
Mixing
- Complex corrective and creative Mixing knowledge
- Spatial mixing (stereo, 51, 71, Dolby Atmos)
- Audio restoration (mixing)
Editing
- dialogue editing – Pro tools
- Audio restoration (editing)
Software Knowledge
- Advanced Pro Tools knowledge
- Advanced Logic Pro X knowledge
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Dependability
- Positive attitude
- Organisation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving/Critical thinking
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Affiliations
- Hiking, cinema, cooking, architecture, windsurfing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
The Sommeliers
Independent Short Film
06.2024 - Current
Music producer
Tess Whitrow-Coates, Matthew Cheal
06.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Music Production
Academy of Contemporary Music
09.2022 - 08.2024
Front of House
Daily Bread Bakery
06.2022 - 08.2024
Strawberry Picking
Zaberri
11.2021 - 12.2021
Front of House
Calliope Road Cafe
03.2019 - 04.2022
NCEA (New Zealand national qualification - English, Calculus, Physics, History, Drama
Takapuna Grammar School
02.2016 - 12.2020
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