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Max McKinnon

Lethbridge,AB

Summary

Vigilant and highly skilled professional with strong leadership background and clear understanding of related laws, best practices and unauthorized behaviors. Well-organized in supervising teams and tackling customer service issues. Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help a team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Smart professional with capability to determine musical tastes of clients and spin appropriate songs with finesse and excitement. Driven Disc Jockey with the know-how to get people dancing at all types of events, including weddings, nightclubs, company parties and fundraisers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Pit Supervisor

Pure Canadian Gaming
11.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced overall gaming experience by ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.
  • Increased table game efficiency by closely monitoring dealer performance and providing constructive feedback.
  • Managed high-stakes games, maintaining integrity and fair play for all participants.
  • Ensured accurate financial transactions by overseeing chip exchanges, cash-outs, and credit extensions.
  • Trained new dealers on proper gaming procedures, contributing to the professional development of team members.
  • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date paperwork on transactions over $10,000

DJ

HiWay Productions
04.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced audience engagement by incorporating interactive elements and innovative mixing techniques during live performances.
  • Improved event atmosphere by curating tailored playlists for a diverse range of clients and venues.
  • Collaborated with event planners to ensure seamless entertainment transitions and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service, attention to detail, promotion, marketing, and dedication to creating memorable experiences.
  • Managed sound equipment setup and breakdown, ensuring optimal audio quality for each performance venue.
  • Maintained audience engagement and interaction at over 50 weddings using innovative mixing techniques and hosting and Master of Ceremony experience.
  • Entertained large volumes of patrons performing at 2 music festivals and maintaining modern music libraries for monthly nightclub events.

Audio Engineer (Live and Studio)

Self-Employed
09.2015 - Current
  • Mixed and mastered vocal arrangements and music compositions, and optimized songs, and albums suitable for commercial consumption.
  • Enhanced sound quality and added various sound effects to recordings.
  • Recorded speech and music in digital formats.
  • Set up, maintained and operated audio recording equipment and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown for broadcasts.
  • Proficient on analog and digital consoles. Imperative knowledge of Digital Audio Workstations and audio applications.

Security Officer

Paladin Security Group
09.2018 - 11.2019
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
04.2024

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Event planning
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Staff Supervision

Timeline

Pit Supervisor

Pure Canadian Gaming
11.2020 - Current

Security Officer

Paladin Security Group
09.2018 - 11.2019

DJ

HiWay Productions
04.2018 - Current

Audio Engineer (Live and Studio)

Self-Employed
09.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Lethbridge
Max McKinnon