Professional Resume

William Bara

P.O. Box 71
South Heights, Pennsylvania 15081-0071
 (724) 203-0047
bill@djbillbara.com                                                                  
                                                                                         
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                               

Self-Employed, DJ Bill Bara., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Provide the highest quality DJ entertainment and event planning services in western Pennsylvania. (1999 to present)

• Plan and host over 100 events annually around Pittsburgh.
• Design and maintain an interactive web site with client logins.
• Create ad campaigns to promote local events in the Pittsburgh region.

Creative Services Director Assistant, 105.9 WXDX FM, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Voted modern rock station of the year by FMBQ, they maintain a high profile throughout Pittsburgh events.  (May 2006 to Present)

• Create and produce radio commercials.
• Develop radio ad campaigns from scratch for various clients.
• Develop music tools such as music beds for on air use.

Free Lance Web Designer, Design and maintain web sites for various clients. Below is a list of some examples of my work.  (1993 to Present)

• http://www.djbillbara.com
• http://www.eathometownpizza.com
• http://www.blackknightenergy.com

Assistant Coach, Hopewell High School Cross Country, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. (August 2009 to present) 

• Created and executed various work out plans for the team.
• Promoted a positive environment where each runner developed leadership skills.
• Implemented team building exercises that encouraged the runners to push each other.

Education                                                                                                                          

Indiana University of Pennsylvania  (IUP) – 2001-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree – August 2006                       Overall QPA - 3.0/4.0
Major – Communications Media                                           Major QPA - 3.4/4.0
                                   
Hopewell Area High School –1996-2000                             Overall GPA - 3.0/4.0

ACADEMIC PREPARATION                                                                                                  

SOFTWARE  PROFICIENCY                                                                                           

• Pro Tools
• Acid Pro
• Photoshop
• Sony Vegas
• Macromedia Flash
• Dreamweaver
• Office 2007
• NextGen Digital
• Soundtrack Pro
• Garage Band
• Adobe Audition

                                                  
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS                                                                                     

Digital Media Institute, December 2005 to May 2006.  A production company whose main focus is to produce media for rural school districts and local non-profit organizations.  Projects include audio production, video production, animation, and web design.

Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity, September 2000 to May 2005.  A professional organization for
students interested in developing social and leadership skills.

• President of the Omega Chapter, May 2004 to May 2005

Media Promotions and Production Association, Spring 2006.  A professional student organization dedicated to provide encouragement and support for students interested in fields related to corporate communications including training, promotions, marketing, advertising, and multi-media development.
                                                  
SUPPORTIVE DOCUMENTATION                                                                                          

References and recommendations available upon request.

School clearances available upon request.