Charlene Stevens

• I am a sound engineer and music operations coordinator with experience in studio management, live sound, project coordination, artist liaison, client communication, and financial administration. I hold Bachelor of Music and an N-Diploma in Sound Engineering, and currently manage recording projects, schedules, invoice checks, client communication, and project delivery at First Draft Audio. I also run my own business, Audioscore, where I manage admin, finances, Sage accounting, and client-facing operations.

Recording engineer | Project manager | Studio manager

May 2023 – Present

• Manage recording projects from planning to final delivery

• Record and coordinate audiobook, dubbing, and voice-over projects

• Schedule artists, engineers, recording sessions, and deadlines

• Communicate with artists and clients to ensure project requirements are met

• Audit FDA invoices against client payments and check for payment discrepancies

• Manage project administration, calendars, workflow tracking, and to-do lists

• Support client satisfaction by ensuring each project is completed professionally and on time

• Provide audio, music, and technical production support for live events, performances, and touring productions.

• Work across different venues as a live sound engineer, stage manager, and AV/lighting support technician.

• Set up and operate mixers, sound equipment, AV systems, lighting, microphones, speakers, and monitors.

• Manage stage schedules, call times, food arrangements, stage setup, and communication with venue managers, tour managers, and accommodation teams.

• Handle business administration, finances, Sage accounting, bookings, and client communication.

• Collaborate with artists, bands, venues, and event teams to meet production needs.

• Provide sound design, Foley, composing, music analysis, music lessons, and performance services.

Jan 2023 to Dec 2025

• Tutored music theory in person and online

• Supported students with music theory knowledge and practical understanding

Jan 2021 to June 2025

• Provided customer service in restaurant and theatre restaurant environments

• Worked with front-of-house teams during busy service periods

• Handled customer communication, orders, and daily service operations

• Supported a professional guest experience in hospitality and live-performance settings.

Bachelor of Music – UNISA (2020 – 2022)

N-Diploma in Sound Engineering – College of Sound Engineering (CAE) (2020 – 2022)