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I am John Potoker, a versatile Audio Director and Producer with extensive experience in live event productions and studio recording. My work spans FOH/Monitor mixing, broadcast engineering, VO recording, post-production, and sound design for stages, churches, tours, and theatres. I pride myself on strong communication, artistic sensibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating with teams. I am open to full-time opportunities and bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project.…I am John Potoker, a versatile Audio Director and Producer with extensive experience in live event productions and studio recording. My work spans FOH/Monitor mixing, broadcast engineering, VO recording, post-production, and sound design for stages, churches, tours, and theatres. I pride myself on strong communication, artistic sensibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating with teams. I am open to full-time opportunities and bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project.

John Potoker

Audio Mixer, Audio Engineer, Podcast Producer, +3

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I am John Potoker, a versatile Audio Director and Producer with extensive experience in live event productions and studio recording. My work spans FOH/Monitor mixing, broadcast engineering, VO recording, post-production, and sound design for stages, churches, tours, and theatres. I pride myself on strong communication, artistic sensibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating with teams. I am open to full-time opportunities and bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project.…I am John Potoker, a versatile Audio Director and Producer with extensive experience in live event productions and studio recording. My work spans FOH/Monitor mixing, broadcast engineering, VO recording, post-production, and sound design for stages, churches, tours, and theatres. I pride myself on strong communication, artistic sensibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating with teams. I am open to full-time opportunities and bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project.

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I am John Potoker, a versatile Audio Director and Producer with extensive experience in live event productions and studio recording. My work spans FOH/Monitor mixing, broadcast engineering, VO recording, post-production, and sound design for stages, churches, tours, and theatres.

I pride myself on strong communication, artistic sensibility, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines while collaborating with teams. I am open to full-time opportunities and bring a hands-on, problem-solving approach to every project.

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Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Broadcast Engineer at Austin Ridge Bible Church

August 1, 2021 - Present

Broadcast Mix engineer for live stream services.

FOH Engineer at Austin Ridge Bible Church

August 1, 2021 - Present

Front of House Mix engineer for Sunday Services.

Podcast Producer at Austin Ridge Bible Church

August 1, 2021 - Present

Remote Podcast Producer for church-related content.

Podcast Producer at All Saints Presbyterian Church

October 1, 2018 - Present

Remote Podcast Producer supporting church audio production.

FOH Engineer at All Saints Presbyterian Church

October 1, 2018 - Present

Lead FOH engineer, Monitor engineer, and Broadcast engineer for live stream productions.

PM, FOH, Monitor Engineer at Buck's Backyard

April 30, 2024 - September 2, 2025

Lead FOH and Monitor Engineer mixing audio for both audience and performers, including webcast audio mixing.

Sound Design Consultant at Auditorium Theatre

July 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025

Consulted on sound design for the touring company of A Color Purple.

Sound Design Consultant at Pantages Theatre

June 30, 2018 - September 2, 2025

Consulted on sound design for the touring company of A Color Purple.

FOH and Monitor Engineer at Parker Jazz Club

March 31, 2018 - September 2, 2025

Mixed audio for the audience via FOH system and for performers via stage monitor system; also mixed audio for webcast.

Audio Director, Audio Producer, PM, FOH and Monitor Engineer at Agape International

December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025

Lead FOH, Monitor, and Production Manager for the Agape East Coast Love Train Tour with a 150-voice choir and house band; recorded and mixed sold-out Easter services at 6,500-seat amphitheater; produced live concert recordings including Carl Anderson's "Why We Are Here."

Concert Sound Mixer at Agape International

December 31, 2017 - September 2, 2025

Mixed live concert sound for major artists including Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Nancy Wilson, Gloria Loring, Ted Neely, Howard Hewitt, Kenny Lattimore, Kevin Toney, Bobby Lyle, Steve Tyrell, Verdine White, Freddie Ravel, Mark Isham.

President Owner at Direct Inject

January 1, 1984 - Present

Owner and operator working with multi-platinum artists globally; experienced with classic analog and advanced digital mixing consoles and recording technology in elite studios and locations worldwide. Collaborated with artists such as Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, U2, Talking Heads, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Billy Joel, Genesis, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Miles Davis.

FOH Engineer at Al McKay’s Allstars EWF Experience

November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

FOH engineer for Al McKay’s Allstars EWF Experience.

Production Manager / Lead FOH / Monitor Engineer at Buck's Backyard

April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2024

Production Manager, Lead FOH, Monitor Engineer. Mixing audio for the audience via FOH speaker system and mixing sound the performers hear on stage via stage monitor system.

Audio Director / Audio Producer / PM / FOH and Monitor Engineer at Agape International

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2017

Lead FOH, Monitor, PM for the Agape East Coast Love Train Tour - DC, Philadelphia, and New York with 150 voice Agape International Choir and 7 member house band.

Audio Director / FOH Mixing / Recordist at Agape International

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2017

Audio Director, FOH Mixing, and Recordist for sold out Easter services with 150 voice Agape International Choir and 7 member house band at 6,500 seat Gibson Universal Amphitheater.

Concert Sound Mixer at Agape International

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2017

Concert Sound Mixer for high-profile artists and events.

President / Owner at Direct Inject

January 1, 1984 - Present

Vast range of experience on classic analog API, Neve, Trident, SSL boards, advanced digital control surfaces from Yamaha, Avid, Allen & Health and Pro Tools; work in elite studios across USA, Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, France, Australia with artists including Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, No Doubt, U2, Rolling Stones, Madonna, Paul McCartney, and Michael Jackson.