ED DUNKLEY
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www.linkedin.com/in/ed-dunkley-2848145
www.slamdunkley.com
SUMMARY
A results driven Information Technology professional who is proficient in a range of computer systems. Successful track record in managing technical support operations. Skilled in computer hardware repair. Accomplished at researching, managing and implementing cutting edge technologies for departmental needs. Goal oriented, enthusiastic and organized. A fast and curious learner with positive approach to problems. Flexible and able to communicate clearly across organizational levels and diverse functional teams.
Testing and Troubleshooting System set up and administration
Effective communication User training
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walt Disney Family Museum, San Francisco, CA 2011-Present
Walt Disney Family Museum is an interactive animation museum that features the life of
Walt Disney and evolution of Mickey Mouse.
Help Desk Technician
Serve as vital resource for Help Desk staff, overseeing daily support operations and providing assistance on complex trouble tickets. Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of computer systems, hardware and peripherals.
Successfully completed company-wide upgrade of windows and mac computers impacting more than 50 employees.
Manage various work orders and set priorities. Set up computers and connect employees to company’s secure network, update systems with antivirus software.
Provide technical support to end-users, leveraging broad-based expertise to handle problem identification, diagnosis, resolution, and escalation via helpdesk system, telephone, and remote support tools.
Track Priority 1 issues, with responsibility for the timely documentation, escalation, resolution and closure of trouble tickets.
AV Technician
Provide a full range of AV technical duties including AV installations, reactive AV work and repairs, maintenance tasks and set up AV equipment for daily and special events.
Academy of Arts University, San Francisco, CA 2010-2011
The Academy of Art University, formerly Academy of Art College, is a privately owned for-profit art school.
Online Computer Instructor
Created an online classroom environment to teach students editing through the use of traditional linear tape-to-tape time code controlled editing and Microsoft Windows platforms using non-linear Avid DV Express editing systems.
Developed step-by-step user manuals
Skywalker Sound, Nicasio, CA 2000-2009
Skywalker Sound is the sound effects, sound editing, sound design, sound mixing and music recording division of George Lucas’ Lucas Digital motion picture group.
Video Transfer Supervisor
Managed a team of 2 video technicians. Managed the daily operations of the Video Transfer Department including client relations, maintaining work load schedule, invoices and billing. Worked closely with engineering to update video room with new technology.
Maintain digital file library by creating, moving and setting permissions on files.
Completed over 98% of job tickets on time with 100% accuracy.
Create support documentation (data sheets, product guides, application notes, etc)
Industrial Light and Magic, San Rafael, CA 1992-2000
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is a motion picture visual effects company that was founded by George Lucas.
Avid Editor/Visual Effects Editor
Worked with feature cutting rooms to maintain concise element sync information for compositors, animators and motion control stage crews. Created multiple layer Avid composites for CG pre-visualization and reference. Managed digital Avid file transfers for client off-site image review.
Led the maintenance of concise elements sync information for compositors, animators and motion control stage crews for movies such as Star Wars Episode I, Mars Attacks!, Twister, Wild Wild West and Daylight.
Created multiple layer Avid composites for CG pre-visualization and reference.
Managed digital Avid file transfers for client off-site image review.
Computer Graphics Technical Assistant
Worked closely with show Producers and Production Assistants backing up shots and logging individual shot tapes. Edited presentation reels for The Computer Graphics Department
Serve as technical point person of contact for all video needs for such movies as Jurrasic Park,
Casper and Meteor Man.
Technical support and resolve video issues with equipment.
Setup, diagnose and maintain computers and related computer hardware.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Certificate of Achievement, Computer Information Systems, College of Marin, Kentfield, CA
Associates Degree, Television Production, College of San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
Certificate of Achievement, Web Design, Academy X, San Francisco, CA
Certificate of Achievement, AVID Advanced Media Composer effects, BAVC, San Francisco, CA
Certificate of Achievement, UNIX Operating System Course, UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
Operating Systems: Windows 8/10, Mac OS 10/12, Unix
Software: MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Office, Excel, Google Sheets, Google docs, Google Slides, Dreamweaver, Photoshop
Video Editing Software: Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, iMovie
Languages: HTML, CSS
FUN FACTS
Diehard bay area sports fan (Warriors, Giants, A’s and 49er’s)
Enjoy all varieties of music
Enjoy photoshopotography