Video Editor and Encoder
    - offline and online corporate and commercial video
    - encode for hard drive, CD-ROM and Web video
    - edit for the delivery medium (tape-based versus computer-based)

  Web Designer
    - produce informative and entertaining web sites
    - code in HTML, JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), with some XML experience
    - can hand-code, as well as use WYSIWYG programs

  Audio Recorder and Editor
    - record to hard drive, DAT and multi-track recording devices
    - understand studio techniques and procedures, mic placement, EQ, etc.
    - edit and deliver audio in many formats (AIFF, QuickTime, MIDI, WAV, etc.)

  Graphics Producer
    - create and prepare graphics for computer, video and print
    - create 3D graphics and animations for video and computer

  Music Arranger and Composer
    - arrange, compose and notate music for various ensembles and MIDI studio

  CD-ROM, CD and DVD Burner
    - burn various CD-ROM formats (ISO 9660, Mac, Hybrid), audio CDs and DVDs

  Programs I know include:
    - Adobe (formerly Macromedia): Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Sound Edit 16 (Mac, Win)
    - Adobe: Photoshop, ImageReady, Illustrator, Premiere, Streamline (Mac, Win)
    - Apple: Final Cut Pro, QuickTime Pro, iDVD, Compressor, AppleWorks (Mac)
    - Avid: Avid Xpress (Mac)
    - Discreet (formerly Terran): Cleaner - QuickTime, MPEG, AVI, Real, etc. (Mac)
    - Strata: Studio Pro 3D (Mac)
    - Roxio: Toast CD/DVD Burner (Mac)
    - Bias: Peak LE (Mac)
    - Mark Of The Unicorn: Performer MIDI Sequencer (Mac)
    - Coda: Finale Music Notation (Mac)
    - Microsoft: Office, Word, PowerPoint (Mac, Win)
    - plus numerous utility programs - Flip4Mac, MPEGStream, InstallerBuilder, etc. (Mac, Win)

  Communication/Organization
    - discuss ideas and concepts with team members
    - work directly with clients to best fulfill their needs
    - comment code for future development and re-use
    - structure a project's folder/file layout for ease-of-use by client and team members
    - archive final versions and all important files

  Self-Management
    - pursue goals with commitment and take pride in accomplishments
    - maintain positive attitudes and composure under changing environments and deadlines
    - continue self-improvement and eagerly seek learning opportunities
    - function well on my own and as a team player
    - provide a dependable and open-minded attitude

RELATED EXPERIENCE
  Freelance Multimedia Programmer 1995 - Present
  Calgary, AB
    - program cross-platform multimedia pieces with Director and Flash
    - create and prepare graphics with Photoshop, Illustrator, Studio Pro, etc.
    - edit and compress video and audio in Final Cut Pro, Cleaner, Sound Edit 16, Performer, etc.
    - own my own equipment (computers, scanner, software, MIDI studio, etc.)

  Web Programmer 2004 - 2005
  APAR Digital
  Calgary, AB
    - program cross-platform cross-browser web sites
    - hand-code HTML, JavaScript, CSS and XML code, as well as using Dreamweaver for site management
    - create and prepare graphics for internet delivery, as well as some Flash work

  New Media Programmer, Avid Editor 1997 - 2001
  Tiger Media/Parallel (Axia)
  Calgary, AB
    - program cross-platform multimedia pieces with Director
    - edit and compress videos on an Avid Xpress, Premiere and Media Cleaner Pro
    - create and edit audio in various formats with Sound Edit 16, MoviePlayer, Performer, etc.
    - create and prepare graphics with Photoshop and Illustrator

  Military Musician, Petty Officer 1st Class 1988 - Present
  PPCLI Band & HMCS TECUMSEH
  Calgary, AB
    - lead personnel through various musical and military duties
    - perform as soloist, and instruct and organize percussionists as Percussion Section Leader
    - arrange and compose music for full concert band and small ensembles
    - have overseen various departments as Chief of Department, among other supervisory roles

EDUCATION
  Mastering Video Compression 2003
    Digital Media Academy, Stanford University
    Campbell, CA

  Web Design Certificate 2002
    Mount Royal College
    Calgary, AB

  Certificate of Achievement 2001
    Alberta College of Art + Design
    Calgary, AB

  Multimedia Production Specialist Course 1995
    The Mac Classroom
    Calgary, AB

  Various Department of National Defence Career Courses 1992 - Present, including:
    - Band Administration and Conducting, Trades Qualification Level 7
    - Senior Leader Course: Management Techniques
    - Junior Leader Course: Instructional Techniques

  Bachelor of Music, Honors Performance 1988
    University of Western Ontario
    London, ON

PERSONAL PROFILE
  Personable and Friendly
  Dedicated and Loyal
  Able and Willing to Learn New Things
  Two-time Finalist in the Big Rock Eddies and Finalist in the Out-Do Q video commercial contests

INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
  Cooking
  Hockey
  Science Fiction
  Model Railroading