John Valines - Podcast Producer, Live Stream Producer, Audio Editor

Work

Podcast Producer/Editor (Contract)

March 2006 – Present

Edit dialog audio, including removing breaths, reverb, sibilance, mouth clicks, ambient sounds, and anomalies.
Edit video, adding intros and outros, removing lulls and fixing audio.
Prep and organize audio sessions for mixing.
Cut and source relevant sound effects and music.
Arrange schedules between hosts and guests for remote recording sessions.
Produce transcripts of episodes for use in marketing and SEO.
Use Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro, Reaper, Izotope's Rx8, and FabFilter Plug-ins.

Sak Comedy Lab

1994 - Present
Production Manager

Elevated production elements by recommending purchases and overseeing the install of scenic, audio, and lighting elements, which helped increase yearly income from $500,000 per year to over $1,000,000.
Improvised lighting and sound for shows using the Behringer x32, ETC Nomad Lighting Console, and Qlab.
Taught classes, including Level II Improv, Technical Improv, and Advanced Student Workshops.
Wrote and directed performances for corporate clients focusing on team building and improv skills.
Produced over 100 live-stream events for general audiences and corporate clients utilizing Zoom, StreamYard, OBS, and similar technologies.

theCross Church

1994 - Present
Production Coordinator

Elevated production elements by recommending purchases and overseeing the install of scenic, audio, and lighting elements, which helped increase yearly income from $500,000 per year to over $1,000,000.
Improvised lighting and sound for shows using the Behringer x32, ETC Nomad Lighting Console, and Qlab.
Taught classes, including Level II Improv, Technical Improv, and Advanced Student Workshops.
Wrote and directed performances for corporate clients focusing on team building and improv skills.
Produced over 100 live-stream events for general audiences and corporate clients utilizing Zoom, StreamYard, OBS, and similar technologies.

Toxic Audio (Vox Audio)

1999 - 2020
Co-owner - Technical Director

Conceptualized and designed all sound, lighting, and scenic elements for the five-part a cappella show. This elevated the show from a local novelty act to a Drama Desk award-winning off-Broadway production.
Operated a variety of analog and digital audio mixers and lighting consoles.
Worked with meeting organizers to advance all audio and lighting needs for corporate meeting events.

Lake Highland Preparatory School

2008 - Present
Sound Designer (Contract)

Design and run sound for all productions in the performing arts center and the black box theater for all grade levels.
Work with students to enhance their knowledge of sound in the theater.
Record and edit voiceovers for events.
Help maintain audio equipment and consult on purchasing decisions.

Voice Over and Podcasting

I have done live announcements for events with Drury Design and Entertainment Central Agency. I've also recorded voice overs for Sak Comedy Lab, The Orlando Rep, The Garden Theatre and Lake Highland Preparatory School.

Announcer Demo