JOHN DAVID DEL CASTILLO P.O.Box *** •Elk Grove, CA 95759
Phone: 949-***-****
****.*****.***.********@*****.***
Dear Sir or Ma’am:
As a driven, dedicated and loyal military veteran who strives for accomplishment, I encourage you to view my enclosed resume. I am seeking a position where my love for audio engineering, music composition and sound design can contribute to the film & gaming industry.
Key strengths I can offer include:
Extensive hands-on training recording, mixing, and mastering sound in a professional studio environment
Executed numerous sessions in audio to video editing, sound design and Foley
Experience composing music using MIDI devices
A proven ability to follow directions and lead groups of people on related tasks with a focused approach to operating, maintaining and troubleshooting diverse problems
A history receiving awards and commendations for delivering above-and-beyond performance and leadership
Excel while working both independently and in a group environment and thinking creatively
With my dynamic, professional communication skills and congenial personality, along with experience executing critical decisions within critical environments, I bring a purpose and positive energy that makes me well-suited for a position in your company. I am eager to put my love of music to use in a film or gaming environment, to that end please feel free to contact me to arrange an interview, as I am eager to discuss my skills and background with you in further detail.
Respectfully,
John David del Castillo
JOHN DAVID DEL CASTILLO P.O.Box 151 •Elk Grove, CA 95759
Phone: 949-***-****
****.*****.***.********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a position where I may utilize my knowledge and experience as an audio professional and contribute as a valued member of a team. Capable of learning anything required for new employment.
Applicable Skills:
Intuitive leader, with experience providing leadership, management and training to groups of various sizes across multiple disciplines.
Proven ability to excel in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
Dynamic communicator, interfacing with clients, co-workers and management in a congenial, professional manner. Elementary speaking, reading of Japanese, Spanish and Arabic.
Strong working knowledge of numerous computer programs also featuring an ability to type 60 words per minute.
Software/Hardware Experience:
Trained in the use of the following programs; ProTools HD 8&9, Adobe Audition 3.0, Logic Pro 9, T-Racks, Reason 5, Recycle, Serato, Toast Titanium, Final Cut Express, and Native Instruments Komplete 7
Hands on experience using a variety of analog and digital mixing consoles, including Audient ASP 8024, Digidesign/Avid C24 and Toft ATB24
Ample experience in signal flow, analog to digital conversion, wiring, mixing, editing, audio manipulation, post-production, surround 5.1, Midi, digital plug-ins, compressors/limiters, noise gates, reverb, patching outboard gear, microphone placement and studio maintenance, including soldering
Mac OS X Snow Leopard, iLife, iWork, and MS Windows 7 literate
Passion for music composition and design. Adept with use of various MIDI devices.
Professional Experience:
UNITED STATES NAVY, Various Locations, 1998-2007
Title: Petty Officer Second Class
Position: Navy Corpsman
Performed a wide array of medical functions for one of the most respected and honored fields in the United States Navy.
Proven leadership, training and mentoring to various team sizes, including one on one lesson and lectures attended by hundreds.
Oversaw and administered both routine and emergency medical treatment to a wide array of personal.
Maintained and updated over 300 complex medical and staffing files with an inspection score rating over 97%.
I deployed to Iraq with 2nd Battalion 4th Marines as the Senior Medical Representative responsible directly for 10 junior personal, two of which were awarded for bravery under fire.
Education and Credentials:
Pinnacle College June 2011
Sound Master Recording Engineer Certificate
Berklee School of Music June 2011
Orchestration for Film and Games Specialist Certificate
Sacramento State University 2009-2010
Course work towards Bachelor’s Degree in Music
University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland (Okinawa, Japan) 2002-2003
Asian Studies Coursework
Licensure: CPR EMT-B Licensed Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
JOHN DAVID DEL CASTILLO P.O.Box 151 •Elk Grove, CA 95759
Phone: 949-***-****
****.*****.***.********@*****.***
REFERENCES
Patrick Haight, Chief Instructor @ Pinnacle College, Rancho Cordova, CA
Scott McChane, Assistant Gear Geek @ Tape Op Magazine
Janey Grover, Director of Career Services @ Pinnacle College, Rancho Cordova, CA
Micheal Peugh, Navy Chief Independent Duty Corpsman (FMF/SW/PJ)
Jonathan Robinson, President of Loki’s Planet, Inc.