Work Experience:
ZymoGenetics, Business Services Supervisor, April 2004 – December 2011
Manage company’s audiovisual needs and document services operations. Provide AV setup, support, and troubleshooting. Oversee video conferencing functionality. Supervise small staff and daily operation of copy center: provide printing and document assembly services, maintain a fleet of 13 copy machines, and assist customers with document manipulation. Manage vendor relationships. Provide user support and training for copiers and audiovisual equipment. Take lead role in acquiring audiovisual, mail and copier contracts. Create in-house documentation, create company newsletter and intranet websites.
Speakeasy Networks, Customer/Tech Support Representative, June 2003 – December 2003
Part-time technical support for internet service provider. Phone-based support for DSL services, web-hosting, and billing. Primary duties included troubleshooting and customer training through phone and email correspondence. Learned Linux based operating systems, web-host architecture, and UNIX commands. Acquired an in-depth understanding of network and internet technologies.
Kinko’s, Courier/Key-Op, June 2001 – February 2003
Acted as courier for pick-up and delivery service and as key-op, operating digital copier machines and other related copy equipment. Occasionally assisted with network issues, customer formatting issues and assisted with design work when needed. Worked with managers and salespersons to create a larger customer base to increase local business.
Loudeye Technologies, QC Lead/Audio Encoder, March 2000 - December 2000
Contracted to supervise the conversion of audio files and images from compact discs for Valley Media, a large US music distributor. Supervised staff of 10-25 people in quality control department and trained new employees on equipment operation, procedures, and encoding processes.
Proline Audio-Visual Technician/Inside Sales, July 1998 – November 1999
Set, operate, and deliver audio-visual equipment to businesses, convention centers, and other meeting places. Sold professional video, audio-visual, CCTV, and audio equipment. Solicited sales, offered quotes, researched equipment configurations and developed relationships with equipment manufacturer representatives.
Kinko’s, Desktop Publisher/Key-Op, June 1996 – August 1998
Worked evenings and weekends while attending college. Duties included document layout, customer service, and computer program demonstrations. Furthered knowledge of the internet and computer networks. Learned operating procedures for copier machines and various auxiliary equipment.
Skills:
Audio Experience:
Experimental Musician/Sound Artist, Recording Artist, November 2002 – Current
Worked as a recording artist and performer creating work that emerges from the traditions of experimental music and sound art. Work has included performance, recorded works, music for dance, and installation.
Freelance Engineer, Recording/Mastering, November 2002 – Current
Worked as recording engineer for various artists and groups in the Seattle experimental music scene. Mastered recordings for release on cassette, CD and vinyl LP formats.
FM Recording Studio, Audio Engineer Intern, January 2001 – March 2001
Internship at a music recording studio. Helped with studio configuration/setup and acted as an engineer.
Avast Recording Studio, Audio Engineer Intern, October 2000 – December 2000
Internship at music recording studio. Learned analog tape skills and advanced recording techniques. Acquired in-depth knowledge of microphones and microphone placement.
Glenn Sound, Audio Engineer Intern, June 2000 – September 2000
Internship at a post-production studio. Learned ADR techniques and remote recording via Internet. Engineered sessions for radios spots, video, and music recording. Assisted with sound design.
Education:
Art Institute of Seattle, Associates of Applied Arts, Audio Production, September 1996 - June 1998
Earned a degree in audio recording. Developed working knowledge of audio recording equipment and techniques, both analog and digital. Acquired additional skills in video editing and graphic design software.
Continuing Education, September 2003 - March 2010
Attending courses in electronics and graphic design at Seattle Community Colleges and The School of Visual Concepts.
References or demo reel available upon request. Contact: ja@adadu.com