Matt A. McKenzie

226 Pearson Ave

Toronto ON M6R 1G7

o: 647.476.6619

c: 647.688.5338

matt@kitchentablemedia.com

 

 

An audio engineer professional, specializing in sound for visual media.  An innovative thinker with a knack for balancing efficiency, client wishes, technical requirements & creative integrity.         

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Founder, Creative Director, Engineer

Kitchen Table Media

2006-Present

Toronto, ON

 

Responsible for developing, composing, producing, editing & authoring multimedia projects.

·         Excellent track record of producing projects from concept to completion.

·         Strive to maintain an excellent grasp on current trends & technology to best suit clientèle.

·         Well versed in a multitude of media production environments to maximize efficiency.

 

 

 

Producer, Engineer, Composer

Freelance

2004-Present

Cranbrook, BC / Toronto, ON

Freelance audio professional working with a variety of clients

·         Work in a variety of genres, from rock, to electronic to metal.

·         Pay close mind to clients wishes while offering insight when appropriate.

·         Proven ability to work within very tight deadlines.

 

 

 

Live Sound Engineer, Monitor Technician

PB Pro Audio

2005-2006

Cranbrook, BC

 

Responsible for setting up, maintaining, mixing & troubleshooting large events & festivals.

·         Secure grasp on a variety of live sound re-enforcement technologies & protocols.

·         Took great pride in providing artists the best possible sound, both on stage and from FOH.

·         Worked with high profile artists with courtesy & discretion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION & TRAINING

 

Audio Engineering & Production; Trebas Institute, 2006-2007

 

·         Maintained top academic standing while producing a substantial portfolio.

 

·         Volunteered in numerous studios to gain additional practical experience.

 

 

 

 

APPLICABLE SKILLS & ABILITIES

 

·         Extensive primary knowledge of most current audio production software including:

                      Pro Tools, Nuendo, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, Sonar, Wavelab, Bias Peak, Reason + many more.

 

·         Working  knowledge of video/image editing software including:

                      Premiere, FinalCut Pro, Vegas, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Quark.

 

·         Terrific understanding of signal flow both in the studio and in the field.  Generally able to mentally track most complex signal paths.

 

·         Equally proficient in PC & Mac with a good understanding of Unix environments.

 

·         Operate  own media production office, with facilities to cater to most facet s of the audio for video field.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFERENCES & PORTFOLIO

 

 

Industry References Available by Request.

 

Current portfolio is viewable at:  www.kitchentablemedia.com