Jason M. Brinkofski
[email protected]
319 Emmans Road
Flanders NJ 07836
(973) 927-3540
Objective: To work in a team setting creating any form of media from web sites to videos, television to radio, music to film- if there is a media based job to be performed I can and would like to participate in it.
Qualifications:
Experienced in handling various media and computer-related
equipment, sales, and customer relations. Strong communication and marketing
experience. Self-starter and work well under pressure and best in a team setting.
Good at hooking up all types of electronic equipment including computer peripherals,
audio components, most A/V equipment, and lighting equipment.
Softwares
Graphics: Fluent in Adobe Photoshop
4.0, 5.0 and 5.5, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Microsoft Image Composer, Kai’s Photo
Soap
Web Design:
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Frontpage, Fireworks, Flash 4.0. Can read
basic HTML and JAVA Script
Audio: Wave
Lab 2.0, Sound Forge 4.0 and 4.5, Cool Edit 96/2000
Video & Presentation: Adobe After
FX 3.0 and 4.0, Microsoft Power Point, Adobe Premiere 5., Quark Xpress
Other: Microsoft
Word and other simple programs such as Nero Burning Rom, Windows Explorer, etc..
Very quickly able to learn DOS based and Windows based programs. Also familiar
with the Mac OS and have experience with the AVID video editing system.
Education:
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Bachelor of Arts
Degree 2000
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Associates of Arts Degree 1998
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| New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ Major: Media Arts Concentration: Graphics/Audio |
GPA: 3.74 |
County College of Morris,
Randolph, NJ Major: Humanities Concentration: Music & Voice |
Volunteer Experience:
Graphic Designer, 1998
– present
Separate "clients"
Developed CD album covers for Sides of the North,
Vessel, Nutpog, Reign Storm, Bacchanale, and eXodus Independent Music, (art
available upon request).
Intern, Summer
1999
Soundmaster Studios, Blairstown, NJ
Learning analog and digital recording,
microphones, acoustics.
Editing and mixing ADAT.
Special Skills:
I can operate any mixing console, ADAT machines, radio-broadcasting
equipment, and computer based recording programs. I can also operate video equipment
(professional and semi professional cameras), film equipment (Ariflex S &
Bolex cameras), professional lighting equipment, linear video and computer based
video editing machines/programs (including AVID). Also am fluent in manipulation
and operation of many forms of media such as Mini Disc, DAT, Cassette, Reel
to Reel tape, Mp3, SVHS, Mini and full-size Digital Video cassettes, etc. Also
am exceptionally fluent in connections between all formats.
Special Projects:
Developed basic website at http://40days.com
/exodus/default3.htm and resume page at http://40days.com/jai.
Played on the LP "Truth is Solution" with Vessel. Assistant recording engineered
on album "Lifetime" by Waiting for Dinner. Worked as head lighting technician
and assistant video editor and audio editor on the independent video "Deadly
Silent" by director Gabriel Gordillo. Also wrote a song for and developed
graphics for the soundtrack to Deadly Silent.
Interests and activities:
Web development, computer graphics/animation, advertising, music, music video, audio recording and engineering, producing, art, video production; producing, playing shows, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals, Basketball.
Work Experience:
Free Lance Web Graphics Spring
2000 – present
Worked on National Kitchen and Bath Association’s web site cleaning up some of the graphics.
Certified Audio/Video Sales Counselor, Summer
1999 – present
Circuit City, Ledgewood, NJ
Completed a grueling two month training on electronics for audio
and video (including deconstructing the technology to its roots) Inform
customers on new technology and assist in their choosing of the best merchandise
for their needs.
Read "Merchandise News" (a magazine for CC sales counselors)
to keep up with changing technology
Delivery and Phone Representative, 1997/98
Domino’s Pizza, Ledgewood, NJ
Answered telephones and created orders.
Delivered pizza throughout Morris and southern Sussex counties.
Direct Salesperson, 1996/97
Vector/Cutco, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Selling high quality knives to people through personal home appointments.
Occasionally ran Mt. Lakes Division team meetings.
Participated in extensive company courses and seminars on sales, marketing,
and people skills.
References furnished upon request