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EXPERIENCE

• Dan Sunday, New York, New York

  • Sole Proprietor; Web Developer
    2006-present
  • Produce web-based user interfaces for websites including creating and revising files to client satisfaction. Create templates utilizing Photoshop and adhering to wire-frames approved by the customer. Under strict deadlines coordinate with customer support and interactive design team maintaining consistency throughout website pages. Produce dynamic functionality with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL. Encode various video formats for web delivery. Travel to client site for additional meetings and brainstorming.

• XMPie, A Xerox Company, New York, New York

  • Senior Solution Specialist
    2010-present
  • Presale consulting and technical solutions for cross-media marketing campaigns. Additional details to come.
    
    
    
  • Customer Solution Specialist
    2007-2010
  • Provide software installation, training and support of variable cross-media applications (requiring travel throughout NAFTA region). Assist customers with data management, programming of logic, print publishing and web development to produce print-ready output, personalized web pages and email campaigns. Utilize well-developed knowledge of Microsoft Windows Servers and SQL Server in addition to desktop software. Troubleshoot software and hardware issues to minimize disruptions during ‘live’ campaigns. Due to positive customer feedback I am frequently requested to provide training.

• Kodak Graphic Communications Group, Rochester, New York

  • Systems Engineer
    2002-2006
  • Support print-industry digital color production software and hardware for existing and prospective customers within the NAFTA region through the use of individual and group demonstrations, presentations, training, webinars, and trade shows. Create tutorials and user guides enabling customers and field support personnel to be successful in a highly competitive industry. Consult with print companies to maximize variable data campaigns customized to business strategy by integrating graphic design, databases, and scripting languages such as Javascript, VB, and basic SQL. Working in a team environment allows sharing and development of skills on a daily basis. As Project Manager for multiple Beta sites data collection and feedback is reported to senior management regarding software testing, Kodak digital production color presses, and methods the customer can use to improve efficiencies. Responsibilities also include supporting the Level 3 technical support center requiring knowledge of hardware and software integration. Approximately 200 technical support calls have been successfully closed with a corrective solution.

• Lazer, Inc., Rochester, New York

  • Technical Service Representative
    1999-2002
  • Technical liaison for a digital asset, graphic arts prepress company. Closely manage the flow of materials and data between art directors, photographers, and graphic designers under crucial deadlines. Manage storage of digital files, model/product photography and MPEG video on e-commerce websites for worldwide distribution and printing. Collateral, copyright, and licensing metadata management was critical. Fulfill requests for digital files via CD, FTP, email and other methods. Utilize digital photo retouching and color management techniques to provide consistent advertising and packaging results. Resolve technical issues to expedite the production process and meet crucial deadlines. Received a Certificate of Recognition from Kodak Worldwide Marketing Programs Manager for exceeding all expectations in supporting the Kodak Digital & Applied Imaging, Image Library.

• Mercury Print Productions Inc., Rochester, New York

  • Preflight Operator
    1996-1999
  • Prepare graphic page design files for digital and offset printing. Minimize problems that interrupt the production workflow to expedite customer orders. Inspect supplied customer digital files on Windows and Macintosh computer platforms for conformance to industry specifications; i.e. Identify and correct errors, locate missing supporting elements such as logos, illustrations, pictures, and fonts. Communicate suggestions and solutions yielding an efficient workflow. Manage cross-platform issues to allow files to be output to film and plate via computer-to-plate and RIP systems.

• • Assistant Shipping Manager
    1992-1996
  • Dispatched domestic/international air and truck deliveries of pre- and post-production materials including user manuals, brochures, posters, business stationary, and various collateral. Integrated and maintained customer mailing list data on Windows, and shipping industry custom interfaces. Organized and maintained warehouse inventory. Promoted to Preflight Operator through self-initiated experience with various desktop publishing computer systems and software programs. Contribute to solid reputation for on-time delivery.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Artist

  • Experience with charcoal, chalk, and oil pastel drawing. 1

• Desktop Publishing

  • Audio CDs, DVD inserts, posters, flyers, newsletters, and packaging.

• Multimedia and Web

  • Coding for CSS, HTML, Javascript, PHP, and basic ASP.NET. Designing Flash animations, banners, and web video. 1, 2 See website links for samples.

• Music

  • Experience with live music performance, songwriting, and audio engineering. 1

• Operating Systems

  • Apple - all OS; Microsoft - Windows 98, NT, 2000, XP, and 2003 Server; Unix (basic)

• Software Applications

  • Adobe After Effects, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Freehand, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Alias Maya 3D; Apple Final Cut Studio (Compressor, Final Cut, Motion, Soundtrack); Avid Xpress DV; BBEdit; Bias Peak; Cinema Craft Encoder; Canto Cumulus; DigiDesign ProTools; Extensis Portfolio; Microsoft - Access, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Visual Studio; Printable Fusion Pro Server; Print Shop Mail, Quark XPress; Sonic DVDIt; Steinberg Cubase; XMPie (all products)

• Training

  • Taz Tally Desktop Publishing and Scanning Seminar, Rampage, Postscript, HTML, limited XML, ASP.NET, RIT PDF seminar, JavaScript, NexPress System Engineer Certified, EFI Digital Storefront Certified Technician

• Video Editing and Post Production

  • Experience with non-linear video editing, sound editing, graphic design, and digital post-production. Credits include: PeeWees to Pros - Motocross Family and Friends; Hare Scramble; Human Snowplows. 1 Portfolio samples are available at www.dansunday.com. 2 DVD samples are available upon request.

EDUCATION

• Degree

  • Bachelor of Arts, New Media; SUNY Empire State College

• Education History

  • WXXI Public Broadcasting Council: Assistant Audio Technician (Internship)

• • Eastman School of Music: Community Music Education

• • Hochstein School of Music: Community Music Education

• • Monroe Community College: Music

• • SUNY Morrisville: Mechanical Engineering

REFERENCES

• • Available upon request