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Resume

Objectives

  • To become an asset to businesses or individuals which require leading-edge computer and digital media technologies.
  • To provide well developed sound reinforcement, recording, and marketing skills to artists, bands, and production companies.
  • To equip employers with the latest in all applicable industries by continually learning new skills.

Professional Experience

Brandywine Electronics, Ltd | New Castle, DE
June 2004 - Present
Engineer / Programmer
www.bel.com

Responsibilities

  • Audio and video engineer for event productions. Clients consist primarily of hotels, casinos, conference centers, churches, schools, and political organizations.
  • Field technician for service calls.
  • Webmaster and programmer for company site and projects.
  • Crestron control systems programmer.
  • Audio and video pre/post production for events and marketing.

Accomplishments

  • Redesigned and programmed the company website in PHP/MySQL, making it dynamic and interactive.
  • Developed and programmed BELvu - a web-based presentation system allowing recorded meetings to be presented on the web synchronized with PowerPoint presentations.
  • Designed and programmed RotoPlasma - a method of mounting a 50″ plasma display, and automatically rotating the screen to accommodate for both landscape and portrait images and videos with no “black bars” effect.
  • Developed project and client websites - schoolbel.com and deenergysummit.org.

Notable Installation & Service Work

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic HQ - Programmed Crestron control systems in conference center and board room, assisted with installation.
  • DuPont - Performed rework and upgrade on Worldwide Communications Center.
  • Delmarva Power - Reprogrammed board room Crestron control system, installed new A/V equipment.
  • Daimler Chrysler - Performed service work in video production department.
  • Uniqema - Performed service work on existing company installations.
  • University of Delaware - Installed and programmed Crestron system for new Library Multimedia Center.
  • Delaware State University - Performed rework of existing installations in several rooms and buildings
  • Computer Sciences Corporation - Provided troubleshooting services and installed new projectors.

Notable Production Work

  • Provided sound reinforcement and teleconferencing services for several quarterly meetings for DuPont IT, Hercules Incorporated.
  • Event production for University of Delaware, Delaware Today, Dover Downs Gaming & Entertainment , among others.
  • Live sound reinforcement and audio engineering for Cassandra Wilson, The Lincoln Center Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, The Count Basie Orchestra, The ZAPP Band, and others.
Town of Newport, DE | Newport, DE
2004 - Present
Web Programmer
www.newportde.gov

  • Created website to provide town residents and business with information.
  • Original site included Flash introduction.
  • Recent site rework includes full content management system with dynamic content.
  • All meeting documents and newsletters are viewable.
Twelve Oaks Church | Nashville, TN
November 2005 - January 2006
Web Programmer
www.twelveoakschurch.com

  • Worked with site designer to develop complete website.
  • Provided an administration area for the client to self-manage content.

JTDalyArt | Nashville, TN
November - December 2005
Web Programmer
www.jtdalyart.com

  • Worked with owner and Macromedia Flash designer to revamp the site design with new images and layout.
  • Converted table layout site to CSS programming for easier changes.
  • Performed database maintenance and updates.
Pennington Music | Greenville, IL
2004-2005
Design Consultant / Flash Programmer
www.penningtonmusic.com (Offline)

  • Work with the artist to develop artwork for album.
  • Programmed Flash video content for the album CD.
  • Programmed Flash video content for Pennington’s website.
  • Printed and assembled over 200 printed copies of the album.
  • Provided prints of press photos and various press kit materials.
Sky Hygh Sports, LLC | St. Louis, MO
2002 - 2003
Web Designer / Programmer
www.skyhyghsports.com (Offline)

  • Created the entire website in Macromedia Flash from the ground up.
  • Worked with company owner to establish the theme of the site.
  • Maintained site after completion and performed periodic updates with new content.
Mannington Township School District | Mannington, NJ
1998 - 2004
IT Consultant / Network AdministratorResponsibilities

  • Managed all Microsoft Windows computers.
  • Assisted with Apple iMac and iBook administration.
  • Maintained servers, which hosted e-mail, website, and other network services.
  • Maintained network infrastructure.
  • Maintained SonicWALL content filtering device.

Accomplishments

  • Improved network infrastructure from original specification and installation.
  • Deployed Microsoft Exchange Server for providing in-house e-mail services.
  • Deployed McAfee WebShield appliance for spam and virus protection.
Greenville College | Greenville, IL
2002-2005
IT Help Desk TechnicianResponsibilities and Accomplishments

  • Was offered the position upon sending a configuration suggestion to the IT department regarding the school-wide switch from Novell to Microsoft servers.
  • While a student, assisted Senior Technicians with lab and faculty computer troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Assisted with the installation of several new CAT5 wire runs.
  • Assisted with Helpdesk operation and support issues.
Blackroom Records | Greenville, IL
2002-2005
Web Programmer / Graphics DesignerResponsibilities and Accomplishments

  • Assisted in the initial launch and development of the record label.
  • Designed and programmed the site in Macromedia Flash.
  • Assisted in providing print material for artists.
  • Recorded a live concert for Urban Derivatives, mastered the album, and produced copies of the album.
Salem County Vocational Technical Schools | Mannington, NJ
Summer 1996
Assistant CADD Instructor / Computer Technician

  • Assisted in a hands on summer program exposing elementary school kids to CADD.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction and answered questions regarding.
  • Provided technical support for any computer related problems.

Professional Skills

Software

  • Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003, Exchange Server
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Digidesign ProTools
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills.

Computer Hardware

  • Have built computers and performed upgrades.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills.

Computer Networking

  • Extensive knowledge of network setup, wiring, and hardware.
  • Knowledge of both wired and wireless networks.

Programming

  • HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript
  • Flash ActionScript 2.0
  • Crestron SIMPL Programming

Audio Technologies

  • Consoles: Soundcraft 8000, Soundcraft Series 5, Soundcraft SM16, Mackie 40-8, Mackie 24-4, Soundcraft Spirit LX7, Midas Venice, Yamaha 01V96, Yamaha 01V
  • Experienced with signal flow.
  • Strong understanding of microphones and techniques.
  • Run wires for permanent installation.
  • Soldering skills.
  • You can also check out my Sound Reinforcement Resume.

Graphics Design

  • Design professional quality material for print or web.
  • Provide full color printed copies of CD artwork, posters, flyers, and press kits at low cost.

Education

Greenville College
September 2001 - May 2005
Greenville, IL

  • Bachelor of Arts - Individually Tailored Education Plan: Sound and Information Technologies