Resume
William Bara
Mailing address
P.O. Box 71
South Heights, Pennsylvania 15081-0071
(724) 203-0047
Bill@djbillbara.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed, Creative Nightlife, 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)
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
Communications Media Courses:
- Radio Production
- Audio Recording
- Basic and Advanced TV Production
- Applications and Techniques of Motion Pictures
- Digital Photography
- Macromedia Flash Animation
Writing Courses:
- Script Writing
- Research Writing
- College Writing
- Instructional Design
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.