R e s u m e |
Wade McDaniel |
I am qualified for an entry to mid level position involving technology, media, or informational content. I am best suited for positions involving creation, processing and organization, or delivery of information or media across networks, or positions involving technology with respect to creative innovation. I am well spoken and a responsible self initiating team player.
Mastered and re-mastered several tracks of new and prerecorded experimental electronic audio pieces and compiled them onto a studio master disk. Dealt with production and pursued several different promotional techniques across multiple media platforms.
Researched production recording techniques such as EQ-ing and compression theory
Furthered my understanding of demographic targeting by tailoring auditory and visual/promotional materials for target audience
Created graphics for promotional materials using skills ranging from traditional relief printmaking to use of digital tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Implemented digital production and promotional methods such as packaging, labeling and branding, as well as marketing necessities such as product and sales tracking using UPC codes
Implemented digital marketing methods including online sales of CD's and individual tracks
Designed, built, and maintained several web sites related to promotion and sales of CD
Member Web Engineering Group. While attending school I learned to work in collaboration with different departments within NCAR's organizational framework. I was slated to be hired as a full employee upon graduation, if group could secure additional funds.
Gained understanding of developmental process and project life cycle
Built and implemented tools for website production and maintenance using PHP, Perl, and Shell
Investigated various content management systems such as PHP Postnuke and ZOPE for groups periodic announcements of updated software, trouble ticket submission, and user feedback forums
While attending school I worked as a Cafe Barista, where I learned extensive people skills, how to deal with pressure, and staff management.
Managed employee tasks while serving clientele and monitoring ambiance
Developed strong multitasking skills
Learned to communicate with customers effectively to provide both good personal service and a high quality product.
Advanced level of proficiency with Windows and Linux environments: web servers, database servers, media manipulation/generation, networking, firewalling, and general maintenance. Intermediate level of proficiency with openBSD operating systems, networking and firewalling. Interest and courses in Cognitive Science including distributed self-organizing systems. Experience with Lightwave 6.5 as well as Adobe Photoshop, Primere, AfterEffects, and Illustrator, Macromedia Flash and Dreamweaver MX, Linux GIMP, Sonar and Soundforge. Studied digital synthesizer, real-time performance theory.
XHTML/HTML
XML
XSLT
CSS 1, 2, 3
PHP
MySQL
Java / JavaScript
ActionScript
C++
Pure-Data
Perl
Shell
Studied digital synthesis theory and real-time synthesis performance. Specialized in Sculpture, Digital Media, and Printmaking visual art.
Native language is English
Working knowledge of German
Interest in Chinese
Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2002
Minor in Computer Science, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2002
Graduate studies in Electronic Music, University of Colorado at Boulder, 2003 - 2004