John Maika Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for the setup, operation, and dismantling of a wide array of audio visual equipment as per the event producer/team lead’s instruction (i.e. Setting up small - medium size P.A systems, setting up lighting, operating audio/lighting consoles, setting up/keystoning front/rear/ceiling projection, basic projection mapping, LED walls, rigging truss, etc) for various companies.- Organizing and leading crews of technicians on setups/teardowns for small-medium sized events.- Setting up/working/troubleshooting hybrid events (i.e. managing zoom/webX calls, planning/executing technical needs as per show producers instructions, miking up speakers, routing audio/video to separate mixes, video switching, etc.)- Acting as a diversified live stream broadcast technician; mixing audio, operating cameras, or doing video switching for services at several houses of worship.- Troubleshooting various issues on the fly (i.e. power requirements, signal flow issues, lighting programming issues, etc.)- Mixing front of house/monitors and multitrack recording for several music venues in the GTA (Adelaide Hall, Axis Theatre Club, The Drake Hotel, Clinton’s, Two Two’s, etc) as well as corporate events/weddings.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Assisting with recording sessions (i.e. setting up/testing microphones, analog patching, preparing Pro Tools Sessions, loading/unloading and setting up gear, preparing musician’s spaces, etc.) - Assisting with the maintenance/repair/installation of studio equipment (troubleshooting analog gear/consoles/microphones, testing cables, basic networking, troubleshooting studio computers/converters, Dolby Atmos installation, basic soldering duties, etc.)- Providing a thorough customer service experience for the clients/prospective clients of the studio (i.e. leading tours, tidying working areas, acquiring goods, etc.)- Maintaining the organization/cleanliness of the facilities.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- Assisting with recording sessions (i.e. Preparing Pro Tools sessions, preparing and troubleshooting both digital and analog routing, setting up/testing mics, operating Pro Tools, analog patching, etc.)- Troubleshooting general issues (i.e. signal flow, power requirements, Pro Tools session specs, gear issues, etc.)- Assisting with general maintenance of the facilities/gear.

Audio Engineering, Audio Engineering

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Marketing

Completed 1 year’s worth of credits