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About

Sergio Paul is a Philadelphia based, Classically and Jazz trained composer, audio engineer, and sound designer who has spent over 12 years honing his craft. Hailing from York, PA, his experiences range from working in sound post production, editing for Hollywood films at This Is Sound Design in Burbank, CA, to composing original scores for award-winning short films. As a recent graduate of Temple University's Music Technology program, Sergio has studied with names such as world-renowned Jazz saxophonist Tim Warfield, to critically acclaimed composer Patrick De Caumette.

Debuting with his first two original EPs in Summer 2024, Sergio composes and releases original music under the alias Vaughan Sankofa. Combining his years of experience as a performer in orchestras and live bands with his knowledge of music recording and production and his love of game and film soundtracks, Sergio is able to compose in a wide range of genres--From Jazz to Orchestral, to Pop, Rock, and more.

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

August 2022 - 2025

Bachelor of Science, Music Technology

3.79 GPA, Honors Student Boyer College of Music Dean’s List (Spring 2023) Recipient of the Edwin B. Garrigues Scholarship (Spring 2024)

Relevant Coursework: Film and Media Composition, Scoring and Audio Design for Video Games, Orchestration, Advanced Audio Production

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 2025 - August 2025

May 2024 - December 2024

May 2023 - August 2023

This Is Sound Design, Burbank, CA

Audio Post Production Intern

Created SFX and environment ambience soundscapes for a variety of feature films, documentaries, and shorts
Monitored foley recording sessions, edited audio clips for quality, implemented files into audio mix
Edited production sound and dialogue for clarity, and conducted quality control listenings on film audio

Spencer Studios, Lancaster, PA

Audio Engineer

Coordinated and conducted live recording sessions for over 20 vocalists in a range of genres to produce high-quality audio files
Mixed and mastered over 30 tracks to build proficiency with Pro Tools software
Interacted and negotiated with clientele to support studio profits and maintain client satisfaction

Stillmeadow Church of the Nazarene, York, PA

Media and Audio Technology Intern

Practiced live mixing twice weekly on an Allen & Heath SQ-7 Soundboard. Conducted sound checks and maintained audio equipment
Removed and sold obsolete audio equipment from retired setup, re-installed subwoofers and amplifiers into the currently used space
Created an in-depth manual on the procedures involved in working with the media of the church, including proper live-mixing techniques, slideshow and livestreaming practices, and proper lighting setup

Composition and Audio Post Production Credits

Drain: Short film, dir. Aidan MacIlvane (2025)
- Audio Post Prod Editor. Composer. Orchestral score, main theme.
African American Society of South Central PA History Documentary: Documentary short film, created by Meredith Hunter (2025)
- Composer, underscore
One Day Out: Animated short, created by Prachi Saxena (2025)
- Composer, theme throughout the project
The Pandora Project: Short film, dir. Sarah Gundlach (2025)
- Composer, main theme and underscore.
The Cuban Affairs: Short film, Dir. Duane Ferguson (2025)
- Composer, main theme and variations.
Sloshed: Short film, dir. Ryan Duffy (2025)
- Composer, hip-hop and dance music for party scenes.
La Cocina de Los Angeles: Short film, created by Samuel Cadbury (2025)
- Composer, cultural music for montage and main theme
Interns: 48 Hour Short Film, dir. Casey Baum (2025)
- Composer, main theme and underscore.
The Brothers Who Broke Bread: Documentary Short Film, Dir. Victoria Wilcox (2025)
- Composer, ambient-style strings with main theme.
The Book Keeper: Short Film, Dir. Meredith Hunter (2025)
- Composer, orchestral main theme and underscore.
Sour Candy: Short Film, Dir. Gray Bennett (2025)
- Composer, electronic underscore.
Game Over: Short Film, Dir. Ryan Duffy (2024)
- Sound Designer, Co-Composer, Audio Engineer

Work as an Independent Artist

Atarashi Sekai: A two-track EP of connected songs, recorded and composed in Tokyo, Japan.
Tribute to The Fool: A 5-part string orchestral piece written for and performed by Temple University "Owlchestra" with Sergio as the concertmaster. A four movement score of re-imagined pieces that Sergio wrote throughout his earlier years as a composer.
Voyagers Concept OST: Composed, recorded, mixed and mastered a four song EP of game soundtrack inspired music based off of an original story.
CATS ON STRINGS: Composed, recorded, mixed, and mastered a multi-genre 4 song EP featuring electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, and violin.

SKILLS

Knowledge of recording techniques, studio and live mixing techniques, sound synthesis, mic setups, signal flow.
- Pro Tools - Advanced. DAW of choice for Recording, Mixing and Mastering
12 years of instrumental experience, frequent experience with live performance. Violin (primary instrument, classical and jazz. Temple University Owlchestra) guitar, piano, drums, choral and contemporary singing. (Temple University Concert Choir & Graduate Conductor’s Choir, Spring 2024. Secretary and member of Broad Street Line ACapella.)
Extensive knowledge of a range of diverse music genres, music history, and music theory.
Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Suite applications, including Excel
Ability to speak conversational Japanese
Able to work cooperatively to solve problems.
Able to take on large workloads without being overwhelmed
Friendly, respectful, personable.