JOHN HILL
Stone Park
Summary
My earlier years were dedicated to sound recording and live event industries. I was forced to pivot my my focus due to the Covid19 pandemic, as my studios and venues were forced to close. Since then, I have pivoted to AV integration with Allen Visual systems. Shifting my focus to corporate meeting rooms such as Microsoft Teams rooms, Zoom rooms, and alike. I have, for the last five years, polished my problem solving and programming skills to ensure smooth and consistent conference rooms for corporate establishments.
My current position at Allen Visual systems includes, install, maintenance and training of conference rooms to provide consistency and reliability to our clients meetings. Troubleshooting devices has become one of my strong points when a room does not function properly. I am confident in my abilities to revive a room after failure, as soon as possible, is extremely valuable. I pride myself with the ability to do so.
Working along side various manufacturers, I have gained vast knowledge of the intricacies of projectors, monitors, cameras, signal extenders, touch panels, conferencing bars, network switches, processors, recorders and computers alike. I have valued my time and education at Allen Visual Systems and am looking forward to my next chapter with a fresh in-house position where a straight forward honest fix for technical difficulties is a must and appreciated.
I’m looking for an in-house AV technician/coordinator where I can apply my skills that I have gained over the last five years working with various clients throughout the city of Chicago. I’m looking for a homebase where I can cultivate a team and focus on a single establishment’s AV systems to ensure confidence in conference and or training/multi-purpose rooms.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner Operator
ILL Studios
Chicago, IL
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Set up and tested equipment before events and recordings.
- Regulated volume level and sound quality during recording sessions.
- Separated instruments, vocals, and peripheral sounds.
- Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
- Worked with video editors to synchronize audio with video segments.
Audio Visual Technician
Allen Visual Systems Inc.
Buffalo Grove, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct routine maintenance on AV systems, identifying and resolving technical issues promptly.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Managed cables and power distribution systems effectively to maintain a neat appearance while ensuring safety.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Programmed and operated audio-visual equipment to support seamless live events.
- Maintained detailed records of equipment maintenance, repairs and replacements, ensuring a well-organized inventory system.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Performed service and system maintenance as directed.
- Provided exceptional customer service by responding quickly to client requests and concerns regarding audiovisual needs.
- Reduced equipment malfunctions by conducting regular system diagnostics and preventive maintenance.
Audio Engineer
Miller Street Studios
Chicago, IL
02.2011 - Current
Education
Audio Engineering And Music Production - Audio Engineering
RRFC Recording Connection
2011
Bachelor of Science - Finance
DePaul University
Chicago, IL2009
Skills
- Audio signal processing
- Audio editing and synthesis
- Audio compact flash recorders
- In-studio recording
- Managing sound quality
- Equipment testing
- Track backups
- Mixing and mastering
- Operating recording equipment
- Selecting equipment
- Pro Tools/Logic Pro expertise
- Control console operation
Clients and Affiliates
Leo Burnett
Red Bull Radio
Pepsi
Camera Ambassador
Miller Street Studios
The Music Garage
Chicago and Midwest Regional Joint Board
Push Beats
Proficiencies in Hardware/Softwares
Crestron
1Beyond
Extron
QSC
Cisco
Biamp
Shure
Logitech
Neat
Polycom
Yealink
D10
Netgear
Icron
Inogene
RDL
Dell
Lenovo
Asus
Mac Os
Sharp
NEC
Samsung
Timeline
Audio Visual Technician
Allen Visual Systems Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Owner Operator
ILL Studios
06.2016 - 08.2021
Audio Engineer
Miller Street Studios
02.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Finance
DePaul University
Audio Engineering And Music Production - Audio Engineering
RRFC Recording Connection