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Riaaz Phillips

Memphis,TN

Summary

Dynamic audio engineer, always ready to solve problems and troubleshoot any issues. I have most of my experience in audio engineer from being at Stax Music Academy, both being a student and volunteer. I have had time mixing at a church for a short time at Grace Community Church.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Stax Music Academy
02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.

Audio Engineer

Grace Community Church
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions,, and optimized songs, and albums.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Maximized studio productivity through effective scheduling, setup, and teardown procedures for recording sessions.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.

Audio Engineer

Stax Music Academy
09.2017 - 05.2021

This is during my Time as a Student For Stax Music Academy.

  • Enhanced audio quality by expertly mixing and mastering recordings for various projects.
  • Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
  • Collaborated with producers and performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
  • Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds and mixed during post-production stage.
  • Implemented best practices in troubleshooting technical issues to minimize downtime during productions or recordings.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Soulsville Charter School
Memphis, TN
05-2021

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership qualities
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills
  • Event setup
  • MS office
  • Empathy and patience
  • Reliability
  • Active listening

Timeline

Volunteer

Stax Music Academy
02.2025 - Current

Audio Engineer

Grace Community Church
08.2021 - 09.2021

Audio Engineer

Stax Music Academy
09.2017 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

The Soulsville Charter School
Riaaz Phillips