Engineer Sales

Location:

SF, CA

Posted:

November 13, 2012

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LES FRANCOEUR

LesFrancoeur

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EducationB.A. New MediaOrono, ME

Sep 2000 - Dec 2004

Additional areas of concentration: Studio Art / Psychology

Developed two separate recording facilities for both the New Media and Continuing and Distance Education departments. Managed project budget for both departments and placed in charge of selecting the top gear at the time within the proposed budget and implementing the layout and connectivity of the the two rooms provided.

Selected to run the Collaborative New Media Lab where I helped educate fellow students in Pro-Tools, Adobe Photoshop, and 64" wide format printing.Boston, MA

Sep 1998 - Sep 1999

Concentration: Audio Engineering / Music Business

Studied with Grammy Award Winning Producer/Engineer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles).

ExperienceTech Writer - Pro AudioNew York, NY

Jul 2011 - Jul 2012B&H Photo Video

Composed original, expertly written yet easy to understand product descriptions for pro audio equipment, computers and software on

Conducted comprehensive research on assigned products

Produced additional content for Includes, Specs and Features

Responded to bugs by correcting and updating content

Remained informed of new technologies and proactively researched industry related trends Creative / Family Room Specialist / SpecialistManhasset, NY

Jul 2010 - Jul 2011Apple Inc.

Small Device Certified

Completion of Creative Foundations Training

One to One Personal Trainer on iOS devices plus iPhoto, GarageBand and OS X

Sales of full system solutions including Mac's, iPods, iPads and iPhones

Assisted the Genius Bar with repair of small devices including iPods, iPhones and iPads

Assisted in personal setup of computers and mobile devices Lead DesignerNew York, NY

Jan 2009 - Jul 2010That's Wild Media

Created, developed and maintained online imaging for bands and musicians

Online promotion and coordination of all social networking communities

QC TechnicianMoosic, PA

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Quality assurance testing on video, audio and subtitle tracks, menu and disc navigation and player compatibility for high definition Blu-ray movie titlesPro Audio / Keys SpecialistNew York, NY

Jan 2007 - Jan 2008Sam Ash Music

Sales of pro audio equipment and electronic keyboards

Freelance Production AssistantNew York, NY

Jan 2007 - Jan 2007Conde Nast - Vanity Fair Magazine

Freelance Photo Production Assistant to Ron Beinner for Vanity Fair Magazine

On location shoot with international photographer Jonas Karlsson

Photo shoot for author Carl Hiaasen.

Inventory Control SpecialistChestnut Hill, MA

Sep 2005 - Sep 2006Apple Inc.

Responsible for over one million dollars in store inventory and off site location

Daily shipping and receiving of new inventory

Maintained accurate records of inventory movement

Maintained a well-organized stockroom

Specialist Cambridge, MA

Sep 2004 - Sep 2005Apple Inc.

Sales of Apple computers and accessories

Completed Small Business Specialist training

Led store in top sales and made the million dollar club in first quarter

Led presentations of Garage Band and Ableton Live in store theatreA&R InternNew York, NY

Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

Responsible for aiding in research of unsigned national and international acts

Cold calls to retail stores, record chains, radio stations and colleges

Responsible for reviewing all BDS and Soundscan reports

In charge of updating and distributing weekly A&R Hot Sheet

Computer SpecialistOrono, ME

Sep 2000 - Jun 2004Computer Connection

Sales of Apple and Windows computers and accessoriesAssistant EngineerNew York, NY

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000Mambo Recording Studios

Worked as assistant engineer to Grammy Award winning engineer Carlos Laurenz and his clients including Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys and Celia CruzPro Audio and Keys Specialist New York, NY

Sep 1999 - Sep 2000Manny's Music

Sales and demonstration of pro audio hardware and software, Apple computers, electric pianos and synthesizersSales RepresentativeBoston, MA

Sep 1998 - Sep 1999Circuit City

Sales of televisions, home stereos, DVD players and portable electronicsStudio Manager / Chief Audio EngineerRockland, ME

Sep 1994 - Sep 1998Espace Studios

Performed administrative tasks including answering phones, scheduling, billing, booking sessions and word processing

Promoted to Assistant Engineer

Promoted to Chief Engineer and Staff Producer

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