Resume

Skills

Applications: Pro Tools, Logic, and most any DAW software. Interested in learning more about scripting.

Platforms: Mac OS X, MS Windows 3.0 - NT, Comfortable with Linux

Tech Skills: Mac and PC Hardware removal and installation in addition to hardware/software Troubleshooting. Comfortable with most DAW setups.

Experience

Apple Retail   Mall Of America, MN & Chestnut Street Store, CA            2007-Current

Creative   

Work in a fast-paced dynamic retail environment as a Creative Trainer. Duties include but are not limited to training customers on Apple software and hardware, facilitating group instruction, delivering training to employees, and training new staff. In addition to learning a lot of software I was also trained in with technical support.

Minor 7 Studios   Minneapolis, MN    2006-2008

Artist Relations

Worked with artists doing recording, producing, and mixing. Duties included sound design/scoring film/producing music for Independent film, commercials and some Minnesota based Ad firms.

Counterw8 Studios   London, UK    2005-2006

Co-Founder

Started a recording studio and record label dealing with artists from Def Jam UK and many underground artists. My responsibilities were varied, and included, recording, producing, artist development, and studio management. Working there gave me the knowledge and confidence to work with any client that I was teamed with. We also offered classes in the studio and gave classes to local teens on recording in inner city community centers.

Inbeat Records   Montreal, Canada    2004-2005

Manager   

Running a record store was a fantastic way to learn more about managing people and multi tasking while constantly staying on top of music trends. While I was there I ordered records and did customer service for the web store.

Ninja Tune Records  Montreal, Canada    2004-2005

Video Promotions   

Working for Ninja Tune was a unbelievable opportunity to do right after college. While there I assisted in grant writing in addition to finance management for artists and touring. I was also in charge of contacting music television channels for our music videos on our artists behalf.

Education

Expression Center for New Media   Emeryville, CA    2002-2003

A.A degree in Recording Engineering/Sound Arts