John M. Watza 6334 Richardson Rd. Howell, MI 48843 (734) 904-9252 john@johnwatza.

com Technical Skills/Experience Setting up live sound systems for graduations at Ford Field and Jazz shows in the Detroit area Attended Meyer Sound Workshop for Fundamentals of System Design, Implementation and Optimization as well as their mixing workshop both in September of 2013. Composer for original play Stealing Fire and upcoming play The Rose and the Rime performed at MTU's McArdle Theatre. Pro Tools, Logic, Reason, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro Work Experience Sound and Lighting Services at MTU Sound Crew Member Stage Manager for Keewenaw Symphony Orchestra Houghton, MI Fall 2013 Present Spring 2013 Present

KLA Laboratories http://www.klalabs.com/service/event_production.html Summer 2012 and 2013 Dearborn, MI Live Sound event productions assistant Choral Librarian for MTU Concert Choir Houghton, MI International Recycled Products Wixom, MI Vic & Bob's Party Store Brighton, MI Dishwasher and Deli Worker Education/Awards Michigan Technological University B.A. Sound Design Minor in Music Composition GPA 3.1 Schoolcraft College A.A. Music Technology GPA 3.7 Deans List at Schoolcraft all 4 semesters Won second place in KCACTF Regional unrealized Sound Design competition in 2013 Expected Graduation May 2014 Fall 2011 Present 2009-2011 2006-2009

May 2011