John McWha
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Engineer
Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
- Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
- Set up, maintained and operated live sound equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
- Set up and tested equipment prior to events, broadcasts, and recordings.
- Collaborated with performers to determine and achieve desired sound for productions.
- Transformed video and audio recordings into digital formats for editing and archiving.
- Maintained and repaired sound equipment.
- Collaborated with clients to determine project scopes.
- Performed sound quality checks and front-of-house mixing to maintain company sound system.
Merchandiser
TNG Merchandising
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
Assistant Engineer
Studio M
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Setting up and tearing down audio equipment, making sure the studio is ready for sessions, troubleshooting technical issues, keeping studio clean, assisting with load ins when needed
Musician and Assistant Engineer
Texas Finest Ent.
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians.
- Played instruments professionally, including guitar and bass.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Taught private music lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
Assembler
McWha Trailers
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
Education
Associate of Arts - Music Technology
Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX01.2010
High School Diploma -
Vanguard Christian Institute
Boerne, TX01.2006
Skills
- 10 years audio engineering and live/studio production
- Quick troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Handy man duties
- Rigging experience
- Typing skills and 10-key knowledge
- Proficient in Outlook, Word, and Power Point
- Merchandising experience
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Sound Editing
- Equipment Setup
- In-Studio Recording
- Equipment Selection
- Team Collaboration
- Milestone Planning
- Project Coordination
- Digital Sound Editing
- Client Relations
Hobbies
Writing... journaling, jokes, songs, random pairings of words.
Kundalini yoga... using it as therapy in order to manage my mental health issues (depression, ptsd, anxiety)
Reading... fiction, self help, musician and comedian biographies,
Crosswords/word searches... to keep my brain sharp.
Photography... new hobby. still diving into it.
Playing guitar... recently joined a 2000s emo/pop-punk cover band, and playing post rock, post metal, indie, lofi, and pop songs.
Timeline
Audio Engineer
Laurie Auditorium at Trinity University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Merchandiser
TNG Merchandising
01.2013 - 01.2015
Assistant Engineer
Studio M
01.2012 - 01.2015
Musician and Assistant Engineer
Texas Finest Ent.
01.2009 - 01.2012
Assembler
McWha Trailers
01.2004 - 01.2010
Associate of Arts - Music Technology
Northwest Vista College
High School Diploma -
Vanguard Christian Institute