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I’m Michael L. Hill, a seasoned Audio Engineer and AI Training Specialist with over 35 years of experience in live sound, system design, voice production, and emerging audio-AI technologies. I excel at integrating traditional broadcast engineering with modern AI-driven voice processing, multilingual translation, and training systems, and I enjoy mentoring technical teams and creating educational content for the next generation of audio and video professionals.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
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Language
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Arabic
Advanced
Work Experience
Co-Host at Hope for the Heart
January 1, 2024 - PresentCo-Host Hope in the Night
Audio Specialist at Encore Global
December 1, 2023 - PresentAudio Engineer on Show Team A1 Mixing RF Coordination
Audio Engineer at FBC Carrollton (First Church at the Fields)
January 1, 2024 - PresentAudio Engineer responsible for front-of-house operations and live sound
Founder, Director of Content at Live Worship Academy
June 1, 2012 - PresentPrincipal curriculum writer and presenter for the online training program for church volunteers serving in media arts.
Adjunct Professor, Worship/Technical Arts; Curriculum Writer at Christ for the Nations Institute
January 1, 2013 - October 15, 2025Adjunct Professor and curriculum writer focusing on Worship/Technical Arts
Marketing Manager, Professional Division at The Music Group
November 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025Created Product Information Documents for Turbosound loudspeakers and Midas consoles; implemented live mixing training programs for House of Worship
Western Regional Sales Manager at The Music Group
November 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025Managed rep firms for Midas, Klark-Teknik, and Turbosound; conducted rep training on loudspeakers and digital mixers
Front of House Engineer at FBC Dallas Highland Park United Methodist
May 1, 2011 - October 15, 2025Front of House engineer for live worship events
Area Sales Manager at Sennheiser Electronics
February 1, 2007 - October 15, 2025Provided dealer support for TX, OK, NM, WY, CO, AZ, UT; led House of Worship market campaigns; conducted trade show seminars
Tops in Blue / Air Force Entertainment at U.S. Air Force
January 1, 1991 - October 15, 2025Performer in Tops in Blue (Air Force Entertainment) with engagements in 1988 and 2013-2015
Host at Hope for the Heart with June Hunt Co
January 1, 2024 - PresentHost of 'Hope in the Night' for the organization.
Audio Specialist at Encore Global
December 1, 2023 - PresentAudio Engineer on Show Team; A1 Mixing; RF Coordination.
Audio Engineer at FBC Carrollton (First Church at the Fields)
January 1, 2024 - PresentAudio engineer supporting worship services and events.
Founder, Director of Content at Live Worship Academy
June 1, 2012 - PresentFounder and Director of Content; principal curriculum writer and presenter for online training programs for church volunteers serving in media arts.
Adjunct Professor, Worship/Technical Arts; Curriculum Writer at Christ for the Nations Institute
December 31, 2013 - October 22, 2025Adjunct Professor teaching Worship/Technical Arts and writing curriculum.
Marketing Manager, Professional Division at The Music Group
December 31, 2013 - October 22, 2025Created Product Information Documents for Turbosound and Midas; implemented live mixing training programs; Western Regional Sales Manager.
Front of House Engineer at FBC Dallas Highland Park United Methodist
November 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Front of House engineer for church services and events.
Area Sales Manager at Sennheiser Electronics
May 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025Provided dealer support across multiple states; led campaigns for House of Worship; conducted trade show trainings.
Principle/Director of Operations at Avalon Media Group
February 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Sales and design of professional sound reinforcement, A/V conferencing; project management; system commissioning and training.
Tops in Blue at U.S. Air Force
December 31, 1988 - October 22, 2025Air Force Entertainment program; Tops in Blue performances.
Tops in Blue at U.S. Air Force
December 31, 2015 - October 22, 2025Air Force Entertainment program; Tops in Blue performances.
U.S. Air Force at United States Air Force
December 31, 1991 - October 22, 2025Military service; electronics, sound, and entertainment-related duties.
Host at Hope for the Heart (W/June Hunt)
January 1, 2024 - PresentCo-host of Hope in the Night; engaged in media production and on-air presentation.
Audio Specialist at Encore Global
December 1, 2023 - PresentAudio Engineer on Show Team A1; responsible for mixing and RF coordination.
Audio Engineer at FBC Carrollton (First Church at the Fields)
June 1, 2012 - PresentFront-of-house mixing, system tuning/commissioning, and technical support for services.
Founder, Director of Content at Live Worship Academy
June 1, 2012 - PresentFounder and Director of Content; principal curriculum writer and presenter for online training for church volunteers serving in media arts.
Adjunct Professor, Worship/Technical Arts; Curriculum Writer at Christ for the Nations Institute
January 1, 2013 - October 22, 2025Taught Worship/Technical Arts; developed curriculum for the program.
Marketing Manager, Professional Division at The Music Group
November 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Created Product Information Documents for Turbosound and Midas; implemented live mixing training programs for House of Worship.
Front of House Engineer at FBC Dallas Highland Park United Methodist
November 1, 2021 - October 22, 2025Front-of-House engineering; responsible for sound reinforcement and operations.
Principal/Director of Operations at Avalon Media Group
February 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Sales and design of professional sound reinforcement, A/V conferencing, and presentation systems; project management and system tuning.
Area Sales Manager at Sennheiser Electronics
May 1, 2011 - October 22, 2025Provided dealer support across multiple states; led campaigns for the House of Worship market; conducted trade show seminars.
Principal/Director of Operations at Avalon Media Group
February 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Sales and design of professional sound reinforcement, A/V conferencing, and presentation systems; project management and system tuning.
Tops in Blue / Air Force Entertainment at U.S. Air Force
December 31, 1991 - October 22, 2025Military service with entertainment involvement; earned industry certifications during service.
Co-host and Technical Director at Hope for the Heart / Hope in the Night (with June Hunt)
January 1, 2024 - PresentCo-host and technical director for nationally broadcast program; handle all audio engineering, voice production, and live signal management. Collaborate with AI-driven editing and transcription tools for broadcast optimization.
Audio Specialist at Reaction AV
December 1, 2023 - PresentA1 Mixing Engineer and RF Coordinator for large-scale events; integrate AI-based tools for speech translation in multiple languages; on-site troubleshooting, console configuration, and digital signal management across Midas, Yamaha, and Allen & Heath systems.
FOH Audio Engineer at FBC Carrollton (First Church at the Fields)
January 1, 2024 - PresentLead Front of House operations for worship services and events; oversee digital console setup, microphone calibration, and volunteer training.
Founder & Director of Content at Live Worship Academy
June 1, 2012 - PresentFounded and lead an online training platform for church media teams; created 100+ hours of instructional curriculum on audio fundamentals and worship technology; manage multilingual AI translation workflows for international missions (English, Portuguese, Spanish).
Adjunct Professor, Worship & Technical Arts at Christ for the Nations Institute
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Developed and taught curriculum on sound system design, digital mixing, and worship leadership.
Marketing Manager / Western Regional Sales Manager at The Music Group (Turbosound, Midas, Klark-Technik)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019Marketing and sales leadership; conducted rep and dealer training, developed product information, and implemented live mixing training programs for houses of worship; managed manufacturer relationships across Western U.S. territories.
Principal & Director of Operations at Avalon Media Group
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2007Designed and implemented high-end audio/video systems for corporate and worship clients; oversaw system commissioning, project management, and client training.
Audio Engineer / Performer at Tops in Blue (U.S. Air Force / Air Force Entertainment)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1991Served as Audio Engineer and Performer for touring entertainment group; provided technical support and live production for Air Force Entertainment programs.
Audio Engineer / Performer at Tops in Blue (U.S. Air Force / Air Force Entertainment)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Re-engaged for 2013-2015; provided technical support and live production for Air Force Entertainment programs.
Education
Bachelor Min at West Coast Bible College
June 1, 2020 - May 25, 2020Bachelor of Arts – Ministry and Worship Arts at West Coast Bible College
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Ministry and Worship Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025JBL Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Midas
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025AMX
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Allen & Heath
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Smaart Live Acoustic Tools
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Sennheiser RF School
January 11, 2030 - October 15, 2025Bachelor's degree in Ministry and Worship Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025JBL Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Midas
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025AMX
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Allen & Heath
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Smaart Live Acoustic Tools
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Sennheiser RF School
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Bachelor's degree in Ministry and Worship Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025JBL Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Midas
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025AMX
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Allen & Heath
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Smaart Live Acoustic Tools
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025Sennheiser RF School
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025JBL Synthesis
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Midas
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025AMX
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Yamaha
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Allen & Heath
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Smaart Live Acoustic Tools
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Sennheiser RF School
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Dante Level 2 Cert
January 11, 2030 - December 19, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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