Davide Defendi

7, Fountayne Road , N15 4QL London

Mobile: +44 07908462229

Email: defendi.davide@gmail.com
Position: Sound Department Technician
Working Experience

Sound Recordist and Sound Designer for film, documentary and animation.

Since late 2013 Ive been recording and editing dialogues and sound effects for a variety of visual
products including independents feature films and documentaries.

Warehouse Operative for Action Challenge

From May 2015 Ive been working for a charity company sorting out and prepping equipment for
sport events such as marathons and bicycle races.

General Assistant and Waiter with Berkeley Scott from Dec 2014 To May 2015

I worked in catering and hospitality with a temporary agency in several locations around London

Sound and Lighting Technician for Leolandia (Amusement park) from March to
December 2014
Ensuring the proper operation of audio and lighting systems for little musical shows.
Postman for Poste Italiane from Feb to Jun 2014

Collection, preparation and delivery of mails and parcels

Junior Sound Engineer for Binari Sonori from April to Aug 2013

Editing and Voice Overs recording for videogames such as: The Last of Us (SCE), Batman
Arkham Origins (Warner Bros), and KillZone Mercenary (SCE).
Assistant Sound Technician for Music In Box from Jun 2012 to Feb 2014
I worked in an Audio and Lighting company helping with the installation and management of
audio equipment for live music events

Skills
Computer Skills:

Good understanding of IT; Networks and TCP/IP FPT.

E-mail, Internet searches, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, OrCad.

Technical skills:

Proficient use of microphones, recorders and mixers for broadcast and studio
production.

Ensure a good mix among dialogue, music, ambients and other sound effects for Films,
Video Games and Animations; Stereo and 5.1 Sorround.

Ability in Recording and editing of VOs and sound effects including foley.

Confident with Pro Tools HD, iZotope RX, Logic Pro, Ableton live, Final Cut and other
editing softwares

Audio PA systems and lighting management for live events (Concerts, musicals,
Theartre shows).

Electronic circuit production and management.

Team Work:

Team-worker able to listen to others and follow instructions efficiently.

Capable of adapting to meet the requirements of the team and to set adequate goals
in order to meet job deadlines.

Also able to work well independently.

Problem solving:

Able to work under pressure and solve unexpected problems in a calm and
independent manner.

Education

Ascentis Level 2 Certification in English and Mathematical skills (QCF)

May 2015

London Film Academy English for Filmmakers

Oct - Nov 2014

Foundation course for non-native English Speakers.

Degree in Sound Design NAM Milano, Italy.

2011- 2013

Physical Acoustics, Maths, Electronics, Information Technology, Digital Audio Signals Processing,
Midi Protocol, Microphones Technology and Technique, Mixers Technology and Technique, Pro Tools
and others Digital Audio Workstations, Stereo and Surround Mixing.

Diploma in Electronic and Telecommunications Technologies, BG, Italy.

2006 - 2011

Maths, Electronics, Telecommunications, IT Systems, Electrical Design, Law and Economy,

History, Italian Literature, English as second language.

References available upon request.