CV

Alicja Socha

-sound technician, sound engineer, sound designer; currently studying Professional Sound and Video Technology

My motivation and creative potential pushes me to experience a wide variety of work situations. Everything I do I do with passion and positive attitude. I learn quickly and can easily adapt to new situations.

Employment History:

• 1999- 2002 K.M.D.K. Music Club, Krakow-  Sound Technician, Assistant Manager

Worked in Trial Room/Recording Studio. Dealt with all aspects of sound recording and life sound engineering. Produced Demo CD’s for a variety of up and coming, unsigned bands. Arranged the P.A. rental for different venues. Also dealt with the administration, bookings of studio time and payments. Provided high standard of customer service and technical support.

• 2008- Ongoing      Guerrilla Sound Lab-  Sound Engineer

I am working towards developing sound production company in partnership with another freelance engineer.  Providing services to clients including Activate Arts in Liverpool, The Vocal Booth, L20Productions and Keyhole Productions. We also provide multitrack live recordings for bands in the North West.

• Dec. 2009- May 2010  Inexcess TV-  Freelance Sound Recordist
  

Working as part of the production team for Inexcess TV. Inexcess TV is a broadband broadcaster that provides content about addiction, treatment, recovery and mental health issues. My duties include providing the best quality sound for broadcast.

Work Placements:

                     Dec. 2000- Jan. 2001

•  Trainee in S-3 Television Production Studios, Krakow

Worked alongside professionals developing my skills in the production of live and pre-recorded programmes and shows for TVN Television and TVP 3 Regional.

Nov. 2000- Feb. 2001

•        Trainee in Televizja Polska S.A. (National Polish Television)

Assisted in the production of content for Local News, including live broadcast and location recording.

          Dec. 2009- Dec. 2009

• Trainee in Inexcess Television

Gained inside knowledge of live television production processes while working as part of a team, in the studio and on location. The work placement quickly turned into freelance employment.

Education:

2011- Currently

• Professional Sound and Video Technology, (Top-Up Year) University of Salford, Media City

Modules : Video Technology, Sound Production, Digital Media, Animation

2008- 2010

• Foundation Degree in Music and Audio Production, Liverpool John Moore’s University/Liverpool Community College

Modules Covered:

Production planning, Studio Recording, Location Recording, Music and Culture, Modern Composition, Digital Media, Sound for media and film, Web design, Music Business and Film Music

Achievements and skills acquired:

While being a student I participated in many recording sessions in the studio and on location. I assisted in the post production of feature film ’15 minutes that shook the world‘. Part of my sound design has been used in the official release of this film. I produced a radio documentary with translation and voiceover and assisted in professional ADR sessions. I also produced sound design to a short indi film. I recorded and edited sound for a variety of corporate videos, including Mersyrail Training Video, Inclusive learning audio presentation, Adult Education corporate Video and other projects. I also acted as the Production Manager for a film shoot with synchronized multitrack location recording.

1998- 2001

• Post-Secondary Professional School of Sound Engineering, Krakow

Areas of study:

Applied Acoustics, Music Theory, Training of Hearing, Composition and Recording Techniques,  Elements of Sound Channel which covered technical knowledge and maintenance of electronic devices, History of Music and Instrument Technology

Skills acquired:

• PA design
• Sound treatment design
• Multi-track recording and editing (digital and analogue)
• Studio and Location recording
• Live sound Engineering

Software Used:

 I work mainly on Pro Tools and Sound Forge. I also have Cubase SX skills, Adobe Premiere, basic knowledge of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop and many more related programmes.

 

Voluntary work:

2009     Chester Talking Newspaper                                                Sound Operator