David P Miller
Seattle, WA 98102
davepatrickmiller@Hotmail
Summary: I have many years of different types of employment mostly focused in
audio and video technical positions. I have worked on computers since
the came out with windows 98.
Experience: Target Corporation Bellevue, WA
Flow Team July 2010 to present
Unload receiving truck
Stock Shleves
Create a well stocked store for guests
Sioux Falls School District Sioux Falls, SD
Technical Director Aug 2002 to July 2010
Installed rigging, lighting, sound equipment and scenery.
Coordinated production plans and directed activities of stage crew
and performers during rehearsals and performance.
Read script during each performance and gave cues for curtain,
lights, sound effects and prompting performers..
Supervised stage crew engaged in placing scenery and properties.
Devised emergency substitutes for stage equipment and properties.
Compiled cue words and phrases to form prompt book.
Structured and maintained scenery shop and related areas ..
Positioned lighting fixtures on and around stage area.
Positioned sound equipment, such as microphones, speakers and
amplifiers, on and around stage area.
Operated lighting and sound equipment during rehearsals and
performances, following audio and visual cues.
Block Productions Sioux Falls, SD
Audio and Video Equipment Technician May 1996 to Nov 2009
Executed daily operations of equipment testing and repair.
Trained other technicians in correct procedures for setting up of
projection equipment as well as sound reinforcement.
Restructured and improved storage facility.
Controlled the lights and sound of events, such as live concerts,
before and after performances, and during intermissions.
Researched and recommended replacement equipment for clients..
Recorded and edited audio material such as movie soundtracks,
using audio recording and editing equipment.
Performed minor repairs and routine cleaning of audio and video
equipment.
Met with directors and senior members of camera crews to discuss
assignments and determined filming sequences, camera
movements, and picture composition.
Switched sources of video input from multiple cameras and video
inputs.
Sioux Falls Community Playhouse Sioux Falls, SD
Sound Designer/Carpenter Aug 1996 to April 2002
Conferred with producers, performers, and others in order to
determine and achieve the desired sound for a production such as
a musical recording and a film.
Mixed and edited voices, music, and taped sound effects for live
performances and for prerecorded events, using sound mixing
boards.
Trained volunteers in procedures and operation of sound
equipment.
Recorded speech, music, and other sounds on recording media,
using recording equipment.
Assisted in building and installing scenery, rigging, lights for theater
productions. 9 productions each year.
TCBY Sioux Falls, SD
Manager 1992 to 1996
Managed all daily operations of the restaurant.
Arranged for routine maintenance and upkeep of the restaurant, its
equipment, and facilities.
Managed all administrative and human-resource functions of the
business, including recruiting new employees, monitoring employee
performance, and training.
Placed orders with distributors and scheduled delivery of fresh food
and supplies.
Pizza Hut Sioux Falls, SD
Shift Manager 1987 to 1992
Supervised preparation of meals and beverages for customers.
Supervised routine food preparation operations.
Utilized computers to track orders, manage inventory, and process
payments.
Boys Club of Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD
Receptionist 1983 to 1987
Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward
calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling
appointments.
Greeted persons entering establishment, determined nature and
purpose of visit and directed and escorted them to specific
destinations.
Education: University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
Bachelors Degree of Arts Dec 1991
Major in Mass Communications Radio and Television Broadcasting
References: Available upon request