Sy Fong
I am a driven and motivated audio and video engineer looking for a new challenging role in New Zealand’s audio and video industry. For a significant part of my 12 year career, I have developed skills as a musician and a production assistant for a non-profit organisation. Over the last 3 years while working solely as an audio engineer and a video editor, my interest, appreciation and understanding of the industry has grown and matured. I hope to expand my skills further during my working career. Particularly:
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To be involved in the creative process of audio and video productions.
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To advance my skills and knowledge in all aspects of audio and video from pre to post productions.
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To apply my skills and knowledge to build a team of highly skilled technical staff.
Personal Skills:
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Admirable attendance record.
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Energetic, hardworking, and reliable.
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Excellent communication and writing skills.
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Able to work under pressure also.
Language Skills:
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English [Fluent written and spoken],
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Mandarin/Chinese [Fluent spoken and basic written],
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Hokkien and Cantonese [Chinese dialects, spoken]
Computer Skills:
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Knowledge in Hardware/Software
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Data and Databases
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Software Development/Programming Basics
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Troubleshooting/Customer Support
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Networking
Software and Applications:
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Microsoft Sharepoint 2007 Standard Edition.
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Microsoft Windows Server 2003.
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition.
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Microsoft Office, Open Office.
Audio and Video editing skills:
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Avid Liquid Chrome HD7, Final Cut Pro V.6
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Nuendo, Cubase SX, Protools, FL Studio, Reason.
RAFFLES COLLEGE OF DESIGN AND COMMERCE
Auckland, New Zealand April 09 – March 10
Diploma in Computing [ Level 5 ]
SAE
School of Audio Engineering
Singapore March 04 – March 05
Diploma in Audio Engineering
SHATEC
The Singapore International Hotel and Tourism College
Singapore July 97 – July 99
Diploma in Culinary
Vidcom NZ Ltd March 2009 – Nov 2009 [ New Zealand ]
IT support/ Audio Visual Technician/ Video Editor
- Assisting the IT department with troubleshooting and upgrading computers.
- Setting up and tearing down of audio visual equipments as an audio visual technician.
- Being in charge of audio and video editing.
Odex Pte Ltd April 2006 – Nov 2008 [ Singapore ]
Audio Video Editor
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Being in charge of audio and video editing.
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Being in charge of quality control of the Broadcast tapes and liaising with clients.
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Being in charge of subtitling, time grabbing, matching of words.
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Being in charge of deadlines, scheduling of delivery and planning.
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Assisting other departments with various audio dubs and mixes.
Swee Lee Co Pte Ltd Oct 2005 – March 2006 [ Singapore ]
Music Instrument Sales Assistant
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Provide customer service and consultation.
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Assist in sales, displaying and logistics.
Focalpro Audio Solution Studio March 2005 – Nov 2008 [ Singapore ]
Audio Engineer and Music Producer
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Being in charge of recording, mixing and producing customised projects.
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Being in charge of budgeting, scheduling and liaising with clients.
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Being in charge of managing bands and engineers to work as a team.
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Being in charge of setting up of microphones and audio/music equipments like drums and amplifiers.
Wake Me Up Music [music and events production company in Singapore] 2004-2007
Retail front/ stage hand/ crew
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Responsible for keeping the records of promotions and payment.
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Responsible for cds, apparels and instruments sales.
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Responsible for work schedules.
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Worked as a communicator between customer and sales representatives.
Baybeats [Bi-annual Music Festival held in Singapore] 2004-2007
Retail front/ artiste/ crew
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Provide customer service and helping clients by aiding to their enquiries.
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Helped in the teardown and setup of store for the event.
WHS Smith - OUB Centre [Singapore] 2003-2004
Retail front
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Provide customer service and shop duties.
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Assist in displaying and packing.
Singapore Arm Forces Sept 1999-2001
30 Singapore Combat Engineer
Lance Corporal
Wake Me Up Music [music and events production company] 2004-2008
Stage hand/ crew/ retail front
Baybeats [Bi-annual Music Festival held in Singapore] 2004-2008
Artiste/ stage hand/ crew/ retail front
Sky In Euphoria [Band] 2003-2008
Guitarist/ back up vocals/ co producer
Marchtwelve [Band] 2007-2008
Synth player/ back up vocals
Vac Xine [Personal solo project] 2004-2008
Programming/ vocals/ guitars/ producer
Sonic Festival [Annual Music Festival in Singapore] 2004-2005
Site coordinator/ Artiste
Blyss [Band] 1996-2003
Vocals/ guitarist/ songwriter
25 Second Avenue, Kingsland, Auckland 1021.
m: +64 21 02282838 h: 09 846 9289
e: systemachina@gmail.com
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