Audio Resume
John Belthoff
Audio Engineer | Software Developer | Broadcast & IT Professional
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(860) 605-0328
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Objective
To leverage my expertise in television production, broadcast engineering, and software development to contribute to innovative projects in media, technology, and communications.
Summary of Qualifications
- Emmy Award-winning professional with a strong background in high-end television production, audio engineering, and IT solutions.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate teams in high-pressure environments.
- Experienced in system design, engineering, and installation for broadcast facilities.
- Skilled in full-stack web development, system administration, and database design.
- Recognized for achieving and exceeding company goals through technical expertise and strong client relationships.
Professional Experience
Freelance Audio Engineer & Consultant
1996 – Present
Credits include: NBC, CBS, ABC, MTV, VH-1, A&E, ESPN, Maury Povich, Rikki Lake, Geraldo Rivera, Sally Jessy Raphael, Harry Connick Jr., Blues Traveler, K.D. Lang, Carly Simon, and others.
- Designed and executed professional installations in high-profile Manhattan television facilities.
- Managed large production crews for national television shows under tight deadlines.
Modern Telecommunications Inc.
1992 – 1996
Audio Engineer/Technical Design & Operations Engineer
- Led engineering and operations for audio/video systems in broadcast environments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and technical setups.
Howard Schwartz Recording, Inc.
1990 – 1992
Audio Engineer/Technical Design & Operations Engineer
- Specialized in high-quality audio production for broadcast and post-production.
The Audio Department, Inc.
1988 – 1990
Audio Engineer/Technical Design & Operations Engineer
- Provided technical expertise for audio and video system integration in studio environments.
Automated Sound Studios, Inc.
1986 – 1988
Audio Engineer/Technical Design & Operations Engineer
- Delivered operational support and system design for complex commercial and jingle audio music productions.
Media Sound Studios, Inc.
1984 – 1986
Audio Engineer/Technical Design & Operations Engineer
- Focused on high-end audio production and engineering for studio and music industry projects.
IT & Software Development Experience
Datalis Solutions Corporation
2010 – 2017
Lead Software Developer, System Administrator, Web Architect
- Designed and implemented scalable .NET applications for enterprise clients.
- Managed server infrastructure, ensuring performance and security.
Perry Systems, Inc.
2007 – 2010
Web Architect, Full Stack .NET Developer
- Delivered end-to-end web application solutions, enhancing client workflows.
Independent Web Application Programmer
1993 – Present
Freelance Software Developer
- Developing custom web applications and software solutions for diverse clients.
Education
- The Recording Workshop – 2nd in Class (1984)
- Berklee College of Music – (1981)
Awards & Recognition
- Emmy Award: Outstanding Audio for "Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks" (1997)
- Cable Ace Award: Best Talk Show for "Inside the Actors Studio" (1997)
Technical Skills
Audio/Video: Broadcast engineering, system design, live production.
Programming: HTML, HTML5, ASP.NET, VBScript, JavaScript, JQuery, SQL, T-SQL, XML, CSS, C#, Visual Basic.NET.
Tools: Visual Studio, Code, Photoshop, Illustrator, VMware, Proxmox, Windows Server Administration, Linux.
Databases: MS Access, SQL Server (2000–2024), MySql.
Other: Networking, virtualization, internet web application programming.