Engineer Design

JOHN M. TAYLOR, III

*** *********** ***** *********, ** 27549

919-***-**** *************@*****.***

www.jtzaudio.com

Audio Engineer

Education

Masters of Science in Instructional Technology expected completion date 2011

East Carolina University Greenville, North Carolina

Bachelor of Theater Arts 1990 University of South Florida Tampa, Florida

Specialization in sound design; additional studies in electronic music, music theory, jazz, guitar performance

Positions Held

Digital Audio Program Coordinator and Instructor

School of Communication Arts Raleigh, NC

2006-present as an Instructor 2007-present as Program Coordinator

Responsibilities as the Program Coordinator include curriculum development and implementation, class scheduling, departmental staffing and training, audio facility maintenance and management. Responsibilities as an audio instructor include teaching courses in Pro Tools, music production, analog signal flow and processing, sound design, production audio, sound for picture, surround mixing, and advanced control surface operation for associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs. Facilities include five recording studios, thirty-six DAWs, and a two hundred fifty-seat theatre with a Yamaha DM2000, a Pro Tools HD1 with Pro Control, Crown IQ surround amplification, and HD projection.

Director of Creative Services

Titan Audio Incorporated Tampa, FL 2005-2006

Responsible for audio production including music recording, sound design, sound for picture, radio spots, sound system designs, implementations and training for a variety of corporate clients.

Audio Production Instructor

The Patel Conservatory Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Tampa, FL 2005-2006

Responsible for teaching audio arts and technology to students in grades 10 to adult in a state-of-the-art digital recording facility utilizing Digidesign Pro Tools HD systems with Pro Control

Recording Engineer/Sound Designer

Entertainment Department Busch Gardens Africa Tampa, FL 1990-2006

Responsible for soundtracks, sound designs, pre- and post-production, live sound reinforcement, system design, training, and operations for shows, rides, attractions, special events, and marketing media for six major venues performing up to six shows per day three hundred and sixty five days a year. Designed and built the studio facility equipped with a Pro Tools HD3, and a Control/24 along with three recording spaces and a MIDI preproduction studio. Responsible for pre and post audio production for training and in house promotional videos as well as synchronization systems for show and studio production and multiple venue audio systems.

Audio Technician

USF College of Fine Arts 1988-1990

Responsible for sound design, live sound reinforcement, and recording of theatrical productions, concerts and special events; created and implemented complete sound designs for Theatre USF productions in three major venues. Supervised audio work pool.

Teaching Assistant

Theatre USF 1988-1990

Assisted teaching TPA 3260 Sound for the Stage a three credit course in the basic study of audio components, fundamental properties of sound, multiple channel recording, editing, reproduction, reinforcement, and methods and techniques used in theatre to create sound effects.

Certifications

Avid Pro Tools HD9 Certified Operator, 2011

Syn-Aud-Con Operator Certificate, 2004

Syn-Aud-Con Sound System Design Certificate, 2004

Professional Organizations

Audio Engineering Society member since 1995

Credits and Clients:

University of South Florida Theatre USF

Front of House Audio:

USF Jazz Ensembles I and II

Mingus Dynasty

Mike Stern and Bob Berg Band

Theatrical Sound Designs:

Marat Sade

Twelfth Night

The Einheit Principle

Mary S.

T-Bone and Weasel

Breaking the Code

Seventy Scenes of Halloween

Wild Honey

Tech and running crew:

American College Theatre Festival

Glass Menagerie

Amadeus

Hair 1990

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – Just a few of the shows, events, and special attractions that operated non-stop throughout the year:

Recording Engineer:

ABBA Celebration

Akishins - World Class Circus Performers

American Jukebox

Around The World On Ice

Bavarian Colony Band and Dancers

Boys & Girls Club Special Shows

Captain Kangaroo Roo Crew Live

Christmas Celebration

Christmas Brass

Christmas Is

Dance to the Music

Dolphins of the Deep

Festival of Nations

Fiends

For the Birds

Heart of the Country

Hollywood Live On Ice

Home for the Holidays

International Celebration

Jack Hanna Animal Adventures

Jammin'

KaTonga

Latin Heat

Listen To A Country Song

Mark O'Brien Magic Factory

Melodies and Memories

Men of Note

Moroccan Roll

Mystic Sheiks of Morocco

Seasons Greetings

Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

Stanleyville Theater Variety Show

Sounds of the 60's

Spirit Within -- Olympic Show

Spooky Safari

Stars of the Future Variety Show

Stars, Stripes and Swing

Swing Celebration

Swing of the Season

World Rhythms On Ice

World Talent Showcase

Wuhan Acrobatic Troupe

The Frog Listening Network

The Lowery Park Zoo

System Tech:

Terry Meyer Orchestra

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Tommy Dorsey

The Diamonds

Herman’s Hermits

The Grass Roots

John Davidson

Gary Puckett and the Union Gap

United States Army Special Operations Command

Doctor Dave Ragtime Trio

Siegfried and Roy Present Darren Romeo, The Voice of Magic

The Travis LeDoyt Show

Jeopardy! International Competition featuring Alex Trebek

Sound Designer:

Sesame Street Presents Big Bird's Beach Party

Dragon's Tale

DepRAVEd Reality

Dumphrey's Special Day

Eternal Reward

Haunt Me Baby One More Time

Howl-O-Scream

Irish Thunder

Shae Laurel

Summer Nights Celebration

Sweet Dreams

Titan Audio Inc.

Sound Designer

Clear Channel Radio

Infinity Radio Stations

Oak Island Entertainment Group

Universal Studios Orlando -- Sound designer and recording engineer for IAAPA award winning “Beetlejuice’s Rockin’ Graveyard Revue”

Freelance

Recording Engineer:

Jeff Berlin -- world famous jazz/fusion bass guitarist

The Players School of Music Clearwater, Florida

Ken Swanson and the Weather -- CD’s “Buffalo in the Snow”, “Movin’ On”

Nina and Lena -- CD “Just For Fun”

Front of House Audio:

CenterSound Records Raleigh, North Carolina -- American Cancer Society benefit/CD release concerts for various recording artists

Evergreen Music Festival, Virginia--various bluegrass artists including Steep Canyon Rangers, Nothin’ Fancy, Honey Dewdrops, Red River Rollercoaster

Post Production Audio:

“Will to Power” -- audio editor for feature length independent film

Vistamax Productions -- sound designer and composer of radio and

television commercials

Stage Tech:

Natalie Cole, Grammy Award winning vocalist

AV Tech:

MNR Staging and Events -- ASCO Convention 2009 -- Orlando Convention Center

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