Engineer Administrative Assistant

DANIELLE DEPALMA

**** ************ *****

Mahopac, NY 10541

ph. 914-***-**** - email. ********.*******@*****.***

MULTIMEDIA ENGINEER/DESIGNER

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Expert Production Consultant ■ Innovative Production Administration

●Production Management: In-depth knowledge of multimedia production from

conception to completion. Successful at scheduling, organizing and producing local and

international projects utilizing knowledge in state of the art design technologies.

● Administration and Communications: Showcase innovative administrative support for a

wide variety of program participants and staff which includes designing new training and

communication procedures. Lead initiatives in overseeing projects and managing

workloads to meet strict deadlines. Build and maintain harmonious working relations with

management, staff, as well as internal and external groups.

● Technical Proficiencies: Strong knowledge and use of industry standard Audio Visual

equipment, Photoshop, Protools, Sibelius, Quickbooks and Microsoft Office Programs.

Ability to troubleshoot with speed and efficiency. Basic electronic knowledge for building

and repair of audio based electronics.

● Strengths and Accomplishments: Known for creativity, persistence, and professional

demeanor, with demonstrated skills in meeting deadlines and objectives. Uncompromising

skills in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing costs.

EDUCATION:

Purchase College – State University of New York, Purchase, New York

● Bachelor of Music in Studio Production/Composition

● Related Coursework: Film Production, Creative Production Techniques, Art

Management, Sound & Interactive Media etc.

● Intermediate Linguistics in Italian, Spanish & German

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Purchase Student Government Association, Purchase, NY

Technical Services Coordinator May 2006-Nov. 2008

● Organized a detailed scheduling process for event bookings.

● Coordinated and worked effectively with the Student Government Association in the

preparation of yearly payroll & equipment budgets.

● Coordinated meetings with General Programming and Major Events Coordinators in

the planning for the seasons exhibitions and events.

● Oversaw full spectrum of over 400 music and multimedia events held each year,

including hiring and training a staff of 25.

● Responsible for engineering and wiring all sound and lighting systems in four of

Purchase, New York's most interactive venues.

Eucalyptus Productions, Mahopac, NY

Chief Engineer/Producer Jan.2006-Present

● Successfully produced local and international sound artists.

● Live A/V engineer for various projects in the metropolitan area & Berlin, DE.

● Curator & Technical director for Film Festival and Photography exhibition in Berlin,

DE.

●Oversee entire operational management such as categorizing music, arrangement of

film/pop compositions, concert booking and promotion.

Purchase Student Government Association, Purchase, NY

Financial Coordinator Nov. 2007-May 2009

● Executive Director of Corporation.

● Maintained detailed financial records of the S.G.A all subsidiaries.

● Distributed yearly budget to subsidiaries of the S.G.A.

● Administrative assistant duties including drafting, and revising contracts, business

proposals, directing phone calls and minutes taken at meetings.

● Aided in funding various projects and events centered around diversification & the arts.

Recital Hall (Purchase Music Conservatory), Purchase, NY

Chief Recording Engineer Sept. 2005-May 2007

● Responsible for recording all classical and jazz compositions and recitals.

● Performed and completed all administrative assignments including copying, classifying

and distributing recordings to faculty and staff.

● Handled maintenance of databases containing recorded content based on composer,

performer, date and time.

OTHER EXPERIENCE:

● Skilled Coffee Roaster/Barista

● Member of General Programing and Major Events Committees

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