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Nishta Kumar is a seasoned audio professional with extensive experience in sound engineering, recording, and production. With a Master's degree in Audio and Acoustics from the University of Sydney, she has honed her skills in managing operations for events, creating audio content, and leading teams. Her expertise spans multiple industries, including music, broadcasting, and education.

Experience

  • Polite Social
    • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Operations and Production Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Jan 2022
      • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

      Management of operations for events nationwide, ranging from inventory, troubleshooting, operation, and team management. A full working knowledge of all photography and AV gear used for corporate and private events including product launches, commercial events and even weddings.

  • The School Photographer
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Professional Photographer
      • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Media Manager & Content Creator
      • Jan 2014 - Feb 2021
      • Worldwide

      End to End Video production for educational and promotional contentAudio production/recording, Sound design & Live sound engineeringMotion Graphics design for various global subsidiariesDatabase collection of global events and media content

    • Assistant Production Manager - Sound
      • Jan 2019 - Nov 2020

      - Providing the management of sound operation- Sound design for large shows, cabarets, bands and various musical programmes- Deputise for the Production Manager when required

    • Sound Technician
      • Nov 2016 - Nov 2018
      • Carnival Freedom

      Live Sound production for the main theatre shows (1000 pax)Management and maintenence of audio equipment ship wide IEMs, Aviom monitoring, yamaha/soundcraft large consoles

    • Live Sound Engineer
      • Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

      - Stage Management for Live events e.g. Large bands, Comedy, Theatre, etc;- Audio logistics & FOH/Monitors Lead engineer- Liaison for artists and crew for Technical requirements for performances- Multiple Venues: Factory Theatre, Enmore Theatre, etc

    • Audio Visual Technician
      • Nov 2013 - Nov 2016
      • Westmead, NSW, Australia

      Video and Audio Recording and production of Lectures and Medical DemonstrationsCreating and Maintaining websitesConversion of VHS and Authoring of DVDsMaintenance of Audio/Visual equipment

    • Junior Engineer & Studio Assistant
      • Sep 2014 - Jul 2016
      • Sydney, Australia

      Currently assisting for V/O sessions, musician recording (TV), promo and radio; creating briefs and constructing the sound design and editing for TV, promo and radio; and Website maintenance and media graphic design.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Audio Visual Technician
      • Aug 2011 - May 2013

      Recording and/or Live sound reinforcement for student and faculty recitals and large ensemblesPrivate studio recordings for classical, jazz, and other various genres of ensembles and bandsMixing, Mastering and Formatting for CD playbackDelivery and assistance with AV equipment during lectures and for classroomsOn location recording services in various sites (churches, outdoors, stadiums)

    • Teaching Assistant (Audio Engineering and Production)
      • Jun 2011 - May 2013

      Weekly tutoring sessions in the studio in utilising the equipment and how to use various DAWs for recording and mixing (Protools, Logic, and Samplitude)Weekly Lesson preparation and structuring for the semester based on the curriculumApplying audio and musical concepts from their lectures into practical exercisesSupervising and teaching during concerts and recitals which the students bump-in/record/engineerPrivate lessons/tutoring for written and practical exams for 1st and 2nd year Sound Recording and Music Technology Students

  • Sirius XM Radio Inc.
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Studio Operations Intern
      • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
      • Greater New York City Area

      Setting up and tearing down for sessions, assisting and recording a variety of musical acts, mastering and editing sessions for broadcasting.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Radio Jockey
      • Jan 2010 - May 2010

      · Weekly Music/Talk show based on Popular Bollywood Music · Patching in calls and requests · General use and knowledge of radio broadcast Mixer and Frequency Signal metering

    • Audio Engineering Assistant
      • Sep 2009 - May 2010

      · Student and Guest Artist recitals live recording · Setup and tear down of audio gear for large (~50 artist) ensembles · Main stage crew for professional artists (Stevie Wonder, Bela Fleck etc.)

Education

  • 2013 - 2015
    University of Sydney
  • 2010 - 2013
    Duquesne University
  • 2009 - 2010
    Oberlin College

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