MULTIMEDIA PROFESSIONAL with 10 years experience in the management and development of web, video and audio production and post production projects. Creative development of video and audio projects for several major clients. Solid experience in setting budgets, managing multiple projects simultaneously and bringing them in on time. Seeking an opportunity to work and grow with a company or agency where my skills can be utilized and valued.
DLP Studios: Founder 2010 - Present
• Created LBI 411, an iPhone App designed to market events and services on Long Beach Island. Completely programmed and followed through approval process with Apple Inc.
• Developed marketing and business plan utilizing print advertising and social media to market project.
• Managed several video editing projects for iEEE.
• Composed Music, mixed and edited all sound for new M and M (Mars Corp.) web site.
• Using a Canon XH G1 HDV camera, shot and edited film for RestaurantPassion.com.
• Handled all motion graphics for Restaurant Passion.com using Apple Motion and Final Cut Pro.
• Composed music, designed and edited sound for DSM Nutritional site www.teavigo.com.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
UGO Entertainment: Video Producer (Hearst owned online magazine) 2008-2009
• Manage video projects. Hire teams of video editors and engineers for several video projects under development simultaneously.
• Establish project schedules, facilitate project meetings, review all project deliverables for quality and accuracy, and insure on time delivery of these projects.
• Shoot, digitize and edit footage shot at various celebrity events and interviews.
• Operate 2 Sony HVR-Z1U cameras simultaneously. Edit using Final Cut Pro Studio 2, Adobe CS3/4, Sorenson Squeeze, Compressor, and Content Management systems to deliver video to the website.
• For examples of work go to http://www.youtube.com/DLPMedia
R/GA: Head Audio Engineer/Sound Designer 2006 – 2007
• Responsible for all audio for TV ads at this award winning interactive agency.
• Developed budget and designed ProTools HD audio studio complete with Whisper Room voice-over booth.
• Composed music, mixed and digitized sound, engineered and recorded voice-overs, and edited audio for podcasts, TV ads and web sites for major clients such as Nike, Avaya, L’Oreal, Verizon, and others. Visit danlaplaca.com. for examples of my work. Professional Reel available upon request.
A Current Affair: Webmaster/Producer 2005 – 2006
• Designed, developed and managed the website for the Fox News TV Show A Current Affair.
• Compressed/edited video, gathered assets, designed and developed codes for new segments and content for the site. Analyzed hit statistics for specific audience program interest.
• Managed a department of two additional staff personnel and collaborated with editors and legal personnel to update information.
R/GA: Web Developer (Flash)/QA Engineer 2001 –2005
• Responsible for the development of Flash/HTML/ASP components of sites for companies such as Purina, Ian Schrager Hotels, Verizon Wireless, and the Art Directors Club.
Pseudo Programs, Inc.: Audio Engineer/Sound Designer 1998 –2000
• Pseudo was a multi-channeled Internet broadcast network featuring original on-line programs streamed over the web. Responsible for all aspects of music and sound production. Composed music and edited audio for various commercials, shows and intro’s, mixed and engineered audio, edited voice-overs and processed audio in a format ready for live Netcast.
EDUCATION:
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Degree: Bachelor of Science, June 1998
Major: Communications (concentration in TV and Radio Broadcasting)
Minor: Music and Music Technology
New York Film Academy, New York, NY
Degree: Post Baccalaureate Certificate, February 2004 –June 2004
Studies included non-linear film editing and DVD authoring