SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Computer Engineering Technologist.
- Windows, Mac OS and Linux/Unix Operating Systems.
- Production and Post Production Management.
- Video and Film editing.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Technical and creative writing.
- Exceptional people skills.
- Motivated self-starter.
- Creative thinking.
EDUCATION:
Computer Engineering Technology (Co-op)
Program.
January 2005 to December 2007
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
Welland, Ontario, Canada.
- Programming: C++, Java, PHP, MySQL, Perl, Assembly
- Network Administration & Layout (Windows & Linux)
- Computer System Support
- Microcontroller Design
- Digital Signal Processing
Broadcasting - Radio, Television and Film.
(Diploma)
September 1991 to May 1995
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
Welland, Ontario, Canada.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
User Support Services: Information Technology Services
August 2009 to Present
Niagara College, Welland, Ontario, Canada.
- Maintain lab computers and equipment.
- Support Student Laptop Program.
- Imaging, system preparation.
- Maintain Printing and Antivirus Servers.
- Supported faculty and student technical issues.
Daily system trouble shooting, virus removal and system maintenance for faculty, students and staff. Repairing of laptops, desktops and printers thoughout the college.
IT Consultant
January 2008 to Present
Self Employed, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada.
- Setup and maintain websites.
- Install and maintain networks.
- Future proofing.
- Hardware and Software support.
- Training.
Clients include PlexsysCanada Inc. in Ottawa ON. Big Brothers and Big Sisters in Fort Erie, ON
and J.E. Hodge Consulting in Delhi, ON.
Technical Support: Technology Department
May 2006
to December 2007
Niagara College, Welland, Ontario, Canada.
- Maintained lab computers and equipment.
- Installed classroom networks.
- Managed inventory.
- Setup new labs.
- Supported faculty and student technical issues.
Building and repair of lab and faculty desktops and laptops. Software installation and upgrades. Troubleshooting hardware and software. Managing the equipment inventory database.
Film and Video Editor (Freelance)
January 2004 to
December 2004
Self-Employed, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Partial Client List.
- CBC
- MuchMusic Ltd. (a Division of CHUM International)
- Kaleidoscope Entertainment
- Images Film and Video
- Optix Digital Pictures
- this n’ that Productions
Edited client material for Documentaries, TV Series, Music Videos, Short Films and Corporate Promotions. From rough cuts to fine cuts and packaging of final programs.
Managing Partner/Film and Video Editor
August
2001 to December 2004
intheMedium Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Managed the daily operation of a video post-production facility.
- Edited client material for Documentaries, TV Series, Music Videos, Short Films and Corporate Promotions. From rough cuts to fine cuts and packaging final programs.
- Maintained staff, editing hardware and software systems.
- Researched, recommended and purchased new video hardware and software.
Production Manager
1999 to June 2001
Sleeping Giant Productions Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Supervised all aspects of productions for television documentaries and series.
- Created and maintained production budgets.
- Negotiated production contracts for cast and crew.
- Arranged travel and accommodations.
- Secured filming locations.
Online/Packaging Editor/Post Coordinator
1997 to
1999
Sleeping Giant Productions Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Created the broadcast quality version of documentaries according to broadcaster guidelines and specifications.
- Designed graphics and effects.
- Oversaw and maintained the video edit facilities.
- Supported offline Editors and equipment.
Production Assistant
June 1995 to 1997
Sleeping Giant Productions Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Assisted in all aspects of production for television documentaries and series.
- On set runner, office duties and driver.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES:
- I.E.E.E. – Student Member.
- Digital Art – Digital photography and image manipulation.
- Movies and Music.
- Robotics