Hi, I'm John McCray, a creative and technically skilled Audio Production graduate with over five years of experience in music production, engineering, and post-production for film and games. I've founded two audio production businesses and excel at translating creative visions into polished sonic deliverables, always on time and to specification. I love working from the initial creative concept all the way through to release, whether that's producing beats for hip-hop, R&B, trap, or lo-fi, or engineering sessions across multiple genres like rock, pop, country, and reggae. When I'm not behind the console, I'm managing studios and client workflows, ensuring each project runs smoothly from start to finish.

John McCray

Hi, I'm John McCray, a creative and technically skilled Audio Production graduate with over five years of experience in music production, engineering, and post-production for film and games. I've founded two audio production businesses and excel at translating creative visions into polished sonic deliverables, always on time and to specification. I love working from the initial creative concept all the way through to release, whether that's producing beats for hip-hop, R&B, trap, or lo-fi, or engineering sessions across multiple genres like rock, pop, country, and reggae. When I'm not behind the console, I'm managing studios and client workflows, ensuring each project runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Hi, I’m John McCray, a creative and technically skilled Audio Production graduate with over five years of experience in music production, engineering, and post-production for film and games. I’ve founded two audio production businesses and excel at translating creative visions into polished sonic deliverables, always on time and to specification.

I love working from the initial creative concept all the way through to release, whether that’s producing beats for hip-hop, R&B, trap, or lo-fi, or engineering sessions across multiple genres like rock, pop, country, and reggae. When I’m not behind the console, I’m managing studios and client workflows, ensuring each project runs smoothly from start to finish.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Operator/ Project Specialist at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
January 1, 2011 - June 20, 2023
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and consistency under pressure. Enhanced multitasking and project coordination skills transferable to audio production. Managed a crew of 25 men.
Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Highest Hand Records LLC
March 1, 2022 - June 20, 2023
Launched and managed an indie label; directed 50+ music projects. Facilitated two major projects from start through distribution, handling copyrights, marketing, and streaming optimization. Engineered sessions, developed artist relationships, and built original beat/sample libraries.
Founder/CEO at The Best Kept Secret Recording Studio LLC
May 1, 2025 - June 20, 2023
Designed and operate a private studio for music, film, and gaming audio. Included services are recording, mixing, mastering, custom scoring, Foley, and immersive audio. Manage client workflow including bookings, invoicing, and production timelines.
Senior Operator/ Project Specialist at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
January 1, 2011 - June 5, 2024
Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and consistency under pressure. Enhanced multitasking and project coordination skills transferable to audio production. Managed a crew of 25 men.
Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Highest Hand Records LLC
March 1, 2022 - June 5, 2024
Launched and managed an indie label; directed 50+ music projects. Facilitated two major projects from start through distribution including copyrights, marketing, and streaming optimization. Engineered sessions, developed artist relationships, and built original beat/sample libraries.
Founder/CEO at The Best Kept Secret Recording Studio LLC
May 1, 2025 - June 5, 2024
Designed and operated a private studio for music, film, and gaming audio. Offered services including recording, mixing, mastering, custom scoring, Foley, and immersive audio. Managed client workflow including bookings, invoicing, and production timelines.
Senior Operator/ Project Specialist at Cleveland-Cliffs Inc
January 1, 2011 - June 9, 2024
Demonstrated leadership, adaptability, and consistency under pressure. Enhanced multitasking and project coordination skills transferable to audio production.
Co-Founder/Co-Ceo at Highest Hand Records LLC
March 1, 2022 - June 9, 2024
Launched and managed an indie label; directed 50+ music projects. Facilitated two major projects from start through distribution including copyrights, marketing, and streaming optimization. Engineered sessions, developed artist relationships, and built original beat/sample libraries. Facilitated music and voiceover sync for sports memorabilia commercials and collaborated with staff to create professional audio and video projects.
Founder/CEO at The Best Kept Secret Recording Studio LLC
May 1, 2025 - June 9, 2024
Designed and operate a private studio for music, film, and gaming audio. Services include recording, mixing, mastering, custom scoring, Foley, and immersive audio. Manage client workflow including bookings, invoicing, and production timelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Audio Production at Full Sail University
January 1, 2023 - June 6, 2025
Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Gaming, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Other