Paul Ressel

Experience

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  LARK

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

  Producer
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  Humanizer Music

  May 2004 - Jun 2006

  As an independent supplier I worked for a number of advertising agencies and film production companies in South Africa providing high quality soundtracks to picture for MTV, Ford, Woolworths (SA), MTV Bass and Home Makers' Expo.; Responsible for creating new businessMeeting and presenting work on spec to potential clientsFinancial management, forecasting and budgeting.Project management and effect time management of projects and deadlinesCommunicating with clients and reporting on project progress Show less

  • Freelance Music Producer

    May 2004 - Jun 2006

  • Owner/Head Composer

    May 2004 - Jun 2006
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  Sonos Studios

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2010

  is a music production company supplying music and sound design to the advertising industry. Clients include Ford, Bmw, Apple Macintosh, Sony, MTV, Discovery Channel, Caltex and Axe.; Develop relationships with key individuals at advertising agencies and film production companiesEffective time management ensuring punctual delivery to tight deadlinesNegotiate commercial terms with new and existing business partners and clientsEngage in management of business development and strategy planningManage the implementation of new projects and initiativesAnalyse client relationships and related agreementsAnalysis of competitors and their performanceResponsible for creating new business and meeting with potential clientsCreative management of production and composition processes Show less

  • Co-founder/Composer

    Aug 2006 - Dec 2010

  • Partner/Creative Director

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2008
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  Shepperton Sound Studios, London

  Sept 2008 - Jan 2009

  Freelance Editor

  is part of the Pinewood post-production group and deals primarily with sound and music for feature films including, recently, Wall E, High School Musical 3, Bolt and Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian.; Operation of Protools HD and integrated audio hardware systemsEditing and quality control for audio mixes of foreign language versions of English films and TV programmesOrganise deliverables to meet client and studio standards

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  Z Management

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2012

  Music Producer/Writer/Programmer

  I am currently working in artist development, writing and producing for a number of emerging international talents.

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  Metropolis Studios, London

  Apr 2009 - Jul 2010

  Freelance Producer

  One of the largest remaining studio complexes in London, Metropolis has played host to some of the finest artists in the music industry; Developing, writing and producing songs for up and coming artistsOverall direction and career strategy for up and coming artistsBeat programming and co-productionComposition for TV, Film and commercial

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  Paul Ressel Music

  May 2013 - now

  Composer & Music Producer
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  Point Blank Music School

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2019

  Instructor and course developer
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  ACM - Academy of Contemporary Music

  Jan 2019 - now

  • Head of Curriculum and Delivery

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Senior Lecturer & Co-Pathway Leader (Music Production)

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2024