Jody Howson
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Professional audio specialist with deep expertise in sound engineering, live events.
Skilled in operating and maintaining audio equipment, ensuring high-quality sound production, and troubleshooting technical issues efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and delivering results in fast-paced environments. Reliable, flexible, and ready to contribute to successful audio projects and events.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio Technician
Freelance Audio Technician
01.2015 - Current
- Specialize in Wireless Technologies (Radio Frequency Technician)
- Setting up and programming large scale wired and wireless communication systems
- Broadcast mixer for Olympics and News
- Operate digital Monitor and Front of House consoles
- Experienced A2, skilled in hidding microphones
- Stage Patch Technician, facilitating band change-overs and sound checks
- IATES 873 Sound department Card holder since 2021
Companies I regularly Freelance for: Solotech, CBC, RF Wireless, Palmer Audio, Dome Productions, and many shows directly for production.
Shop Operations Manager/ Radio Frequency Tech
P.A Plus
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Monitor daily incoming and outgoing equipment rentals
- Setting Up, Testing and Programming equipment for rentals
- Maintaining computer records of equipment in inventory, ordering supplies as needed
- Preventative maintenance and creating procedures in the office environment
- Book shop crew and crew as needed for events
Education
Applied Audio Engineer Diploma -
The Audio Recording Academy
01.2008
Honours - Arts Program
Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School
01.2003
Skills
- Radio Frequency Technology
- Digital audio workstations
- RF coordination
- Computers and Networking Systems together
- Sound reinforcement
Accomplishments
Juno Awards 2019-2024
Canadian Country Music Awards 2020-2024
Olympic Broadcast Mixer for South Korea, Tokyo, Beijing
Canada's Got Talent Season 2-4
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Audio Technician
Freelance Audio Technician
01.2015 - Current
Shop Operations Manager/ Radio Frequency Tech
P.A Plus
01.2011 - 01.2015
Honours - Arts Program
Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School
Applied Audio Engineer Diploma -
The Audio Recording Academy
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