JOHN E. TITAK

                      9311 FOLIAGE LANE

                      MUNSTER, IN 46321

                         (219) 923-1204

 

OBJECTIVE

An audio production position in a challenging atmosphere.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

         Thirty years of opening a microphone -- not only to capture all that is there, but to extract all that is to be had.

         An ability to paint rich audio pictures, the kinds that invite the listener into the experience to connect more directly with the message.

         The consistent "knack" for delivering work that is clearly a "cut above."

 

WORK HISTORY

2000-Present    Audio engineer-Discovery Television Center, Miami

1996-2000     Free-lance engineer-Chicago Recording Company, Chicago

1981-1996     Production engineer-Chicago Recording Company, Chicago

                     Specialized in production of radio and television commercials

1978-1981     Production engineer - Streeterville Studios, Chicago

                     Specialized in production of radio spots and audio-visual narrations

                     Produced electronic music tracks for television and radio commercials

1974-1978     Narration booth operator - Genesis Recording, Chicago

                     Produced talent demos, audio-visual programs and medical symposia

                     Produced musical track for "The Prairie Port," an NBC television

                        special about the story of Chicago

1973           Narration booth operator/sound effects man - Audio Finishers, Inc.,

                    Chicago

1968-1973     Narration booth operator/sound effects man - Sound Market Recording,

                    Chicago

1964-1968     Narration booth operator/sound effects man - Universal Recording Co.,

                    Chicago

EDUCATION

Valparaiso Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science, Electronic Technology

Associates Degree, Electronic Engineering

 

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

Motion Picture Studio Mechanics, Local 476

 

AWARDS

1985 Telly Award, White Hen Pantry and Buick Dealers

Golden Reel Award, The World of Allen Bradley

1971 CLIO, National Radio, "What Can One Man Do?"