Brian Kanyo
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) (905) 775-2613, (C) (905) 716-4267,
Objective
Metalworks Audio Production and Engineering graduate looking to expand my skills as an audio engineer
Work Experience
Produce Manager (06/01/2000 – 07/31/2010)
Primarily responsible for produce preparation and display. Assisted customers with custom order requests, assistant buyer at Ontario Food Terminal. Also took the initiative to learn how to operate the cash register and debit machines.
Last Employer: Canal Road Farmers Market
Responsibilities: Assisted customers, stocked shelves, maintained quality and responsible for inventory control
Accomplishments: Implemented "red tag system" to ensure proper stock rotation, Expanded on my leadership skills with great success.
Co-Operative Placement (01/03/2001 – 06/22/2001)
Voluntary position. Worked efficiently as an independent and was able to meet deadlines with ease
Last Employer: Holy Trinity High School
Responsibilities: Produced various videos relating to school events and assisted students and staff with their computer duties. Responsible for creating and updating school website
Accomplishments: Re-designed and created a new up to date website for the school
Education
Establishment: Metalworks Institute
Degree: Audio Production and Engineering
Education Period: 01/04/2010 - 12/21/2010
Details: 200+ hours studio time which included extensive use of SSL, ICON D-Control-ES, Protools HD and LE. Confidently edited and redesigned various videos replacing foley, sound effects and ambiance with an exceptional mix. Experience with various studio outboard gear as well as a variety of microphones and practical application of various microphone techniques. Over 10 years sales and customer service experience in a successful family business, including assisting customers with individual needs and aiding in purchasing decisions through suggestions and recommendations
Skills
Works equally as well independently or as a team with great leadership skills. Goal oriented and hard working to meet deadlines
Computer Skills: Extensive knowledge of computer hardware including upgrading various internal components (video, sound, RAM, hard drives), software (Protools, Reason, Logic, Sonic Birth) and operating systems (Mac OS, Windows)
Foreign Language Skills: Fluent in French
Additional Information
Extensive Pro Tools editing experience using multitrack beat detective, elastic audio and auto tune
Interests
Playing guitar for over 15 years, drums for over 5 years, snowboarding, music and computer technology, traveling for business or pleasure.