Richard Leake

Available

I am a 22 year old Music Technology graduate who is always looking for a way to enter the music and entertainment industry and start my dream career.

Since leaving University I have found my self full time employment however I am always looking for new opportunities that can challenge me.

I am a driven individual who understands that experience counts just as much as qualifications. I always bring 100% to anything that I do or undertake and am enthusiastic always ready to learn.

Recent Work Experience

Im currently in full time employment for Ameritz Music Ltd record label. My responsibilites include processing digtal orders, organisation of the 7000+ song library. I am currently content manager for our the South Africa, Ireland and Canada online stores, my duties include, content management (new tracks), customer support, and promotion and advertising of the sites.

Because of the nature of my job I need to keep up with all the latest music releases and up and coming artists.

I am also gathering experience in marketing and advertising specifically on line advertising using the Google Addword campaign and monitoring site data through programmes such as Hitslink.

I am also admin on numerous social working sites such as MySpace and Facebook, which are used to further enhance and market the business.

Ameritz Music Ltd

Pro Tools 101

2005-2008 Staffordshire University. Music Technology First Class Hons BSc

Third Year Dissertation: Conducting a research and practical-based Final Year Project, titled ìInvestigation Into The Spatial Recreation Of Both Dedicated 5.1 Surroud Sound And Stereo For Surround Sound Microphone Techniques

Lymm High School
A levels: Music Technology C, Media Studies B, English Literature C
GCSE's: 9 including Maths and English at grade A to C

National Open College Network Qualifications
Sound Production Level 1, Music Software Level 1, Music Software Level 2,
Microphones Level 1

Mac Pro 2.66 GHz Dual Core
MOTU 8 Pre Interface
Cubase 4
Logic 8
Pro tools LE with MBox 2
Rhodes NT-1A
Gibson Les Paul
Randall Amplifier
Line 6 Pod XT
Rhodes NT1-A
Adam A5 Monitors
Fender Stratocaster
Takamine G Series Acoustic Guitar

I am continually developing my skills using Logic Pro 8, through home recording and mixing. I am an acomplished Electric Guitar player and have a basic grasp of the Keyboard.

I am always looking for opportunities to create music be it my own or helping others to create music, through recording and mixing.

Are You Seeking A Full Time Position Rather Than Freelance Employment?: yes
Do You Have A Driving Licence?: yes