G. CHARLES PETERSON
gcpeterson@hotmail.com |
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| EDUCATION |
Webster University |
Webster Groves, Missouri |
1996-2000 |
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General Media Communications Major - Jazz Studies with emphasis in Music Technology Minor |
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Coursework in creative and applied communications, situation analysis,
media promotions, and basic media writing.
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Strong experience and interest in commercial musical composition: compact
disc creation (music and cover/sleeve artwork).
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Experience in graphic design and HTML, applied to creative web page construction.
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St. Louis Park High |
St. Louis Park, Minnesota |
Graduated 1996 |
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WORK
EXPERIENCE |
January-December 2002 |
Siboney Learning Group |
Kirkwood, Missouri |
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Software Testing Coordinator / Voiceover Artist |
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Executing testing and quality assurance of children's educational software when preparing for public release.
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Providing voice narration for children's educational software to accompany stories and lessons therein.
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Dedicated to the refinement of computer-based instruction, both in vocal presentation and in functionality.
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1997 - present |
Webster University |
Webster Groves, Missouri |
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Computer Lab Assistant |
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Providing computer/technology troubleshooting for system users on Macintosh
and PC/Windows platforms.
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Strong emphasis on client-pleasing, time management, problem resolution
and leadership.
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Dedication to development of state-of-the-art computing skills (applications).
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Summer 1998 |
Opus Architects & Engineers |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Office Project Technician |
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Managed a blueprint-archiving project for Opus Architects & Engineers, a
top national architectural firm.
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Gathered, sorted and entered essential data from architectural and structural
blueprints into an Excel database for cataloging into compact disc format.
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Development of strong data entry, computer and office skills, as well as
time and basic project management skills in a corporate environment.
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1995-1996 |
ComedySportz |
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
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Improvisational Music Director |
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Provided musical accompaniment on keyboard to fast-paced improvisational
comedy sketches, using no written or previously-recorded music.
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Gained invaluable experience in public performance, presentation, and split-second
decision-making.
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Development of employee relations skills in a small business, and refinement
of piano technique.
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| SKILLS |
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Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop for use in graphic design of compact disc covers, commercial art, and
web page design.
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Experience in hand-coding HTML and WYSIWYG editors (Netscape Composer, Adobe PageMill).
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Creative writing (fiction, screenplay, song lyrics)
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PERSONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS |
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Member of Omicron Delta Kappa academic chapter
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Designed the program cover and composed theme music for Webster's Media
Excellence Awards Ceremony in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
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Designed and maintained state-of-the-art "Swing Cat Swing" web
site (February-September 1999), as well as a personal web site (1997-present),
where a personal portfolio can be viewed.
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Currently at work on a fictional pilot episode/screenplay entitled "Freelance".
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I enjoy writing, graphic design, and all aspects of personal and creative
communications.
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| References available upon request. For a printable version of this resume, please e-mail me. |
