Los Angeles, CA *****
********@*****.***
http://www.theinternationalcool.com
Daniel S. Blanes
Leading Web Professional with ten years of creating innovative online and
offline solutions for academic, entertainment, and marketing industries.
Summary of Qualifications
1. Ten years of proven web industry production and management experience
2. Solid understanding of web related programming tools
3. Experience working as a technology consultant
4. Experience maintaining timelines and budgets efficiently
Skills: XHTML, PHP, Drupal, JQuery, UX, JavaScript, MySQL, Google
Analytics, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Quark XPress,
Adobe InDesign, Adobe DreamWeaver, Final Cut Pro, Quark, Dalet
Experience
UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
11/2008 - Present Web Developer
Build new web sites and migrate out-of-date sites to functional content
management systems using Drupal, XHTML, CSS and MySQL
Reinforce client branding by coding customized CSS themes per site
Develop social media strategies to target at risk teens
Build innovative community interfaces to encourage story sharing,
interventions and healthy habits
Set up servers and databases using PHP5, and MySQL
Provide technical support and set up teleconferencing
AOL/Time Warner/Telepictures - TMZ Los Angeles, CA
4/2007 - 11/2008 Affiliate Web Coordinator / Producer
Supervised, produced and coordinated build-out and launch of "TMZ's
Affiliate Media Player" for two hundred plus affiliated television websites
Oversaw development and managed build out of application with third party
vendors
Set up and deployed video advertising with LightningCast to capture ad
revenue per stream
Worked with affiliate site managers to install media player and QA'd issues
related to playback
Managed television clip distribution to MySpace, Vcast, MyFox, CBS, My
Networks, CTV and multiple mobile platforms
Responsible for training and coaching technical team members on content
management system
Produced online content inclusive to photo-galleries for TMZ.com
Provided technical site assistance for producers of TMZ.com as needed
Created PowerPoint presentations for company CEO's and affiliated site GM's
Gained working knowledge of Dalet computer system
NBC/Universal - Bravo Los Angeles, CA
2006 - 2007 Freelance Video Producer / Editor
. Produced and edited original and behind the scenes programming on a
daily and weekly basis to BravoTV.com, OutzoneTV.com,
BrilliantButCancelled.com using Final Cut Pro
. Responsible for encoding media to distribute to multiple mobile
platforms
. Set up and operated video and recording gear at interviews and special
events
. Produced Tim Gunn Project Runway Season III Podcasts for iTunes using
Soundtrack Pro 3
. Set encoding standards in conjunction with web team
. Organized and archived tape library and digital assets
. Hand picked photos for galleries from the media library
NBC/Magical Elves Los Angeles, CA
2005 - Present Freelance Technical Consultant
Initiated and developed a secure FTP distribution system for the production
company, resulting in significant cost savings
Responsible for training and coaching on FTP system
Build & consult online solutions on an as need basis
Miscellaneous Television Experience New York, NY / Los
Angeles, CA
2003 - 2005 Production Assistant / Production Coordinator
Worked as a production assistant for America's Next Top Model Cycles II &
III, Project Runway I, Project Greenlight III, Top Chef I
Worked as a Production Coordinator on Project Runway II Reunion and Finale
episodes
Edited and produced casting packages for Top Chef
Developed television production skills in lighting, audio, interview
techniques & Final Cut Pro
Surface Publishing New York, NY
2003 Graphic Design Intern
Designed marketing materials, including reproduction enlargements, snipes,
posters, t-shirts and PowerPoint presentations
Developed skills in print production, such as color management and flight
checking
Concrete Marketing New York, NY
2000 - 2003 Interactive Director
Directed all interactive marketing tools, including electronic press kits,
web design, site launches, content production and online marketing
campaigns
Designed and developed sites; "House of 1000 Corpses" and "Van's Warped
Tour" using HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Integrated cross marketing campaigns with major and Independent record
labels
Developed affiliate relationships with music fan sites for Fan2Fan.com
Education & Honors
A.S., Digital Media, Katharine Gibbs School of Technology
New York, NY, 1999-2001
Mentors Program
Metropolitan State University, General Studies
Denver, CO, 1991-1993