Soren

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3136 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2H3

3832 Pakka Road, Sorrento, BC V0E 2W1 (Permanent)
Phone: 778 871 4770 Email: sorenbegin@gmail.com

Education
Nimbus School of Recording Arts
Diploma in audio engineering and sound design
Graduated in 95th percentile

Class of 2013

University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts in psychology
Focus on neurology and psychology of marketing

Class of 2011

University of Swansea (Wales)

Exchange Program
Collingwood High School
Dogwood diploma of secondary education

2008
Class of 2005

Work Experience

Owner / Sole Proprietor, Ryken Sound Technologies
2014-Present
I created and registered this business as a title under which I produce various forms of audio
contract work; sound design, music composition, recording, editing, mixing and mastering.
Through this business I have formed working relationships with various digital media and
tech companies.
Sales Consultant, Bell Canada
2014-Present
Work with Bell Mobility customers in a sales and marketing environment. Strategic and
people-oriented sales strategies are a big part of what it takes to achieve success in this job.
Management of client accounts is also a large part of my role at Bell.
Sound Designer / Assistant Composer, Gigante Music Boutique
2013-2014
Began as an intern and promoted to a Sound Designer and Composer position upon
completion of my internship. The company was very small so all the employees had to play
multiple roles to achieve our goals under tight deadlines. Beyond sound design and
composition I attended client meetings, sought out new clients, and did a great deal of audio
/ video editing, recording and mastering.

Activities Aide, Sandringham Care Centre

2009-2013
Objective of this job was to improve the quality of life for mentally ill seniors through
socialization. This included event planning and outings (they were not permitted to leave the
hospital without an employee), one-to-one visits, and organization of everyones schedules
in order to maximize resident participation. Progress of their mental state (for better or
worse) was tracked and initiatives for improvement were frequently brainstormed.
Front End Operations, Westin Bear Mountain
2012
Highly oriented towards guest satisfaction in a luxurious institute, this job demanded
constant care and attention towards guest needs. The hotel was small and required
employees to play multiple roles; mine were that of a front desk attendant, concierge,
bellman and golf attendant (the hotel was a golf resort).

Volunteer Experience
Intern, Gigante Music Boutique
2013
Began my sound designer position with Gigante as an unpaid intern, was brought onboard
quickly due to outstanding work.
Music Exhibition Volunteer, Telus World of Science
2013
Volunteered at the Telus World of Sciences How Music is Made exhibit. I provided
demonstrations of how instruments, electronics and recording software operate.
Volunteer Activities Aide, Sandringham Care Centre
2009-2010
I had begun the previously mentioned position as a volunteer and was hired the day I
received my bachelors degree. The duties were more-or-less the same but there was much
less responsibility as a volunteer.

Skills and Abilities

Upper-level university skills and coursework in psychology; neurology and
marketing studies.
Highly skilled audio engineer, sound designer, and music composer.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Highly Proficient in Pro Tools.
Experience in website construction.
Experienced in client relations and office administration.
Experienced in customer relations.
Great deal of experience in sales, marketing tactics, and working with targets.
Certified snowboard instructor under CASI.
Certified for Serving it Right and Food Safe.