Project Manager Sales
Resume:
Michael Alex Campbell
Palmetto, Fl, 34221 *****@*******************.***
P RO F I L E A lighting, show, and interactivity designer, integrating technology with entertainment experiences
and systems.
Experienced in leading multicultural teams of art and engineering backgrounds
Strong ability to communicate and discover project needs
Experienced in presenting ideas and experimental products
Passion for making unique and creative experiences
Focused on learning and creating new technologies
EDUCATION
Masters of Entertainment Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA I May 2010
A professional program putting artists and technologists together in project-based
learning environment in the entertainment industry
Focus: Lighting, Show Control, & Interactive Applications
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL May 2008
Focus: Business and Social Conflicts
EMPLOYMENT
May 2010 Current New Technology Professional Intern Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
Assisted in improving the Medialon show control system of the New Technology Lab
Scheduled and coordinated with contractors to install set pieces, electrical, and truss as needed
Coordinated with Cast Members from other teams to ensure the lab components worked
seamlessly and on schedule
Assisted with daily IT tasks, automation, wiring, audio, video, and other technology integration
Responsible for maintaining, focusing, and adjusting the lighting components in the lab
May 2005 Sept 2008 Sales and Support Professional Terry Communications
Responsible for data and cellular product sales, including discovering customer needs, placing
orders, and assisting with customer solutions, setup, and training
Worked as a consultant with customers to integrate their smart phone into their everyday life
Recognized by Alltel and Sprint as one of top retailers with the lowest churn on smart phone
devices
Aug 2001 Aug 2008 Head Photo / Pharmacy Technician Walgreens
Handled prescriptions and customer information accurately and professionally
Trained employees on machine maintenance and chemical safety at the Walgreens Photo Lab
Worked with the rest of the photo team to make the store one of the most profitable in the district
PROJECTS
Jan 2010 May 2010 Project Manager / Designer Immersive Installations
The team developed, themed, designed, fabricated, operated, and struck a 3 day 1200 sq. ft. installation
over 13 weeks. The two story exhibit showcased emerging technology, created by the team at Carnegie
Mellon University's 2010 Spring Carnival.
Personally rallied 9 colleagues to pitch the installation concept to the faculty at the ETC
Managed the schedule of the team and maintained the big picture as the project evolved
Managed fabrication and installed lighting, electrical, and pc/ peripheral communication and wiring
Designed the show control system and designed the lighting of the installation
Maintained communication with outside vendors and contacts to ensure team safety, assets, codes,
and finances were properly handled
Oct 2009 Dec 2009 Production Manager Building Virtual Worlds Show
The Building Virtual Worlds Show is a mix live acting and music with virtual technology platforms, such
as Head Mounted Displays and Trackers, Wiimotes, and Playmotion! to create a live interactive show
with 1000 participants.
Managed a 20 member production staff and 30 actors in the Building Virtual Worlds Show a CMU
production started by Randy Pausch
Oversaw all technical, financial, and logistical aspects of running the live performances in the
theatre space
Sep 2009 Dec 2009 Lighting Designer Cultural Trust of Pittsburgh
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of
Pittsburgh's downtown Cultural District.
Worked with the team to create a short term branding plan for using the district as a unique space
using lighting and interactivity
Designed an artistic addition concept for the new led light pole to be used in the city of Pittsburgh
Responsible for programming a daylight simulation using RGB LED s and Python scripting
Aug 2009 Dec 2009 Project Lead, System s Designer Lockheed Martin
The semester focus was to deliver an inexpensive yet acceptable multi-modal and 360 degree camera
system.
Created a 360 degree camera system for under $200 with a combined resolution of 30 megapixels
Created the first 360 degree thermal image with a combined resolution of 70 megapixels
Delivered data and design documents to Lockheed Martin concerning our camera research
Jan 2009 May 2009 Project Lead, System s Designer Fox Sports Pittsburgh
The team of six students created, designed, and built a high-resolution camera system that could
photograph all of the guests at PNC Park home the of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Guided the team on photography techniques and equipment
Led the creative process and software engineers on the project
Managed the budget and the work flow
Worked with the client representative and outside partners to deliver a working prototype
SOFTWARE & SKILLS
Proficient:
Carpentry, Prototype Fabrication, Medialon, AmBx, Obsession Console, Sony Vegas Pro, Adobe Premier, Final
Cut Pro, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, ProTools, Soundbooth, AutoIt, HTML, DMX Python Scripting, MS Office, VNC,
A/V Wiring
Experienced with:
Illustrator, MySQL, AutoCAD, PHP, Flash, Python, Rigging
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