Andreas Polydoros was born in Athens in 1976. At the age of 7 had started to take his first lessons on classical piano and continued until his 17. In 1988 did listen his first hip hop record and from that moment electronic – dance music influenced him.
The next step was a pair of Technics MKii, a simple Dj mixer and mixing – scratching influenced only from soul – funk – hip hop elements. Having collected lots of vinyls connected to black music, in 1992 started the experience with many forms of house and worked as
a Dj in Cyclades as well as in many local clubs in Athens including some clubs in the centre.
In 2003 left Athens and arrived to Cambridge (UK) where he did study in the section Of Audio and Music Tech at Anglia Ruskin University.
After 4 years in Cambridge and a good experience in the Sound and Music moved to London where he worked as a Sound Recordist / Designer and Music Producer for various artists & studios as a freelancer. Also he had some weekly Dj gigs.
After 2 years in London returned to Athens where he works as a broadcast sound engineer for a known TV station and a freelancer Sound Recordist and Music Producer at his studio as well as a Live Sound Engineer.

He collaborates with various artists, directors and studios in Hellas and, abroad.  

ANDREAS POLYDOROS
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Eleftheriou Venizelou 25A-Haidari-Athens
E-mail: [email protected]
Blog: www.reverbnation.com/andreaspolydoros
Mobile: +30 694 644 86 07


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS


Excellent broadcast audio and sound designing skills coupled with significant work as a Broadcast Audio Engineer and Sound Recordist-Designer.

Excellent problem solving, facilitation, conflict resolution, team work and team building abilities

Excellent customer relations and service skills, including marketing, product advancement and sales

Knowledge and significant experience in use and applicability of a variety of software programs relating to the audio and recording industry

Excellent technical skills, coupled with familiarity with Audio technologies and applications for recordings; use and applications to facilitate remote recordings and communications

Excellent communication and organizational skills with emphasis on consistency, reliability, accuracy, and integrity

Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills with ability to motivate and lead staff and others

Self-starter, highly motivated with ability to explore new challenges and opportunities in the industry

Significant experience in sales, audio-music technology, software applications, and related peripherals.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Broadcast Sound Engineer 2011 present
Kontra TV Channel, Athens, Greece
Serving as the a liaison between programming, operations, program suppliers (Studios), promotions and key technology providers with other departments to ensure strategic alignment, quality control, and delivery of properties/productions/audio
Preparing and  providing all assigned schedules to internal departments, working closely with programming to ensure accuracy in an environment where the linear broadcast schedule changes frequently
Liaising and coordinating with live and new media departments to make sure assets are synchronized across platforms and consoles



Freelance Contractor 2006 - 2010
London & Cambridge UK; Athens, Greece.
Served as a Sound Recordist & Live Sound Engineer for various Artists
Provided mixing live to air and pre-records on numerous genres
Provided multi-track editing and mixing, including sound design, with an emphasis on Voice Recording
Managed client relations and services, including working with clients to provide them with a high quality of service and excellent finished product.

Assistant Manager, Sales 2006
No Name Store, Athens, Greece
Managed a team of 10 employees sales and day to day operations
Assisted in preparation of work schedules and project management execution
Problem resolution at work place liaison with staff


Promotional Manager 2000 - 2002
New Day Health Club, Athens, Greece
Managed the day-to-day operations, including staff supervision, time schedules, accommodations
Oversaw customer relations, including client services and satisfaction

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science Combined Honours, Audio and Music Technology
Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
Dissertation: "Recording Of Cambridge University's Brass Band Using 3 Different Stereo Techniques"

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Computing/IT: Operating software: Mac OSX (ALL THE APPS INCLUDED IN IT), Windows XP, VISTA.
Advanced software: LogicPro, Ableton Live, Cubase SX, Garage Band, Audacity, Supercollider, and MetasynthPro.
Audio Setup on Mixing Consoles: Able to handle audio for TV & Radio.
Recordings: Able to record audio on location, in and out of a studio.
Audio Editing - Design, Music Production: Able to design - edit sounds & produce music for Radio, TV, and Theatre.