John D. Wilson BA, MA

(647) 995-4256, jwfreelance@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

A graduate with a BA (Hons) in Sound Technology; recently earning an MA in Creative Media, holding four years work experience as self-employed in Canada and the UK.  Experienced freelance audio / video operator possessing a range of technical and customer service skills.  Familiar with various digital multimedia formats and excellent knowledge of computers.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking a creative and challenging role employing both my personal and technical skill set.  Working in a productive and rewarding environment allowing for further professional development.

EDUCATION

09/2007 – 09/2008            SAE International Graduate College / Middlesex University (London, UK)

·       Graduated with an MA in Creative Media Practice

·       Final research topic: Remote Multimedia Collaboration over the Internet

09/2001 – 07/2004            Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (Liverpool, UK)

·      Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Sound Technology

·      A practical, hands-on course.  Concentrating on music production, live sound reinforcement, audio/video based theories and collaborative work

·      Facilities: Six acoustically treated 24-track recording studios

·      Consoles: Audient ASP8024/36, SSL AWS900+, Yamaha DM2000, Soundcraft Ghost

WORK HISTORY

02/2009 – Present            Digital Restoration Transfer Services, Sole Proprietorship (Toronto, Canada)

·       Company founded in Markham, Ontario in early 2009

·       Transferring / archiving analogue video tape, slides, photos and film to DVD

·       Colour restoration and audio/video noise reduction services

09/2005 – 01/2009            Freelance Services, Sole Proprietorship (London, UK)

·       Providing audio, video, IT and technical support services for live events

·       Songwriting for production companies and individuals who place music in television commercials and documentaries

·       Engineering and producing artists in Liverpool, London, Singapore and Toronto

09/2004 – 07/2005             AVW TELAV, Technical Service Representative (Toronto, Canada)

·      Installing and operating sound systems and multimedia / computer systems for bilingual conferences, teleconferences and various events

·      Maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction

·      Working independently in Toronto, Niagara Falls and surrounding cites

01/2004 – 05/2004            Push Management, Project Manager / Engineer (Liverpool, UK)

·      Engineer for a 5-track compilation CD

·      Responsible for recording, production and mixing sessions

·      Coordinating rehearsals and listening sessions for Executive Producer Eddy Lundon (lead singer China Crisis – Virgin Records) and Songwriter Jez Wing (David Stark song writing award LIPA 2004)

COMPUTER SKILLS

·      15 years PC and Mac experience

·      Extensive knowledge of multimedia codecs and codec manipulation

·      HTML and web design: see www.drtransfer.com for my part-time business website which incorporates flash, html built all with iWeb and custom scripts

·      Up-to-date knowledge of current & upcoming Apple hardware and software

·      Intuitive and quick-to-learn new applications

·      Able to asses value of upcoming software releases and functionality of updates

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

·      Writer and co-producer of Song, “Annie” featured on the Short Tracks for Short Film Compilation CD (Volume 5) for the World Wide Short Film Festival in 2006.  Bringing Canadian music to the attention of Canadian and International filmmakers

INTERESTS / TRAVEL

·       Full Member of the AES

·       Playing a variety of musical instruments: bass, guitar, drums, viola and piano

·       Writing and recording over 200 songs published on www.johnner.ca

·       Woodworking - In secondary school, designed and built a 6-string acoustic guitar

·       Currently learning to snowboard

·       Lived in England for 7 years (Earned BA 2001–2004, worked and earned MA 2005-2008)

·       Travel: United States, Finland, Estonia, Switzerland, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Chile

·       I have a current and valid passport

REFERENCES                       Available upon request