Daniel M. Barassi
Burbank, CA. 91505

OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated, team-oriented, individual seeking to work for a well-established organization, where I can contribute to the growth and success of a company. I can provide over a decade of on-job experience with web design / code methods, along with video and audio editing skills, and experience with net marketing and SEO.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Depeche Mode - Webmaster
Burbank, CA - September 1998 to present
Solely responsible for the following:
• Managing all video acquisitions, capturing, titling, editing and compression
• In charge of all audio acquisition, capture, editing and compression
• Gathering image assets, and doing appropriate scanning, editing and web compression
• Responsible for all web design, using hand-coded CSS / PHP / HTML and Photoshop
• Maintaining third party sites including MySpace and Facebook
• Ensuring stability of the server hosting the web site
• Moderation and upkeep of forum.
• Collaboration with management and band on marketing promotions and content for the site

Accomplishments:
• Two MTV Europe nominations for "Best Band Web Site" (2001 and 2007)
• Multiple "Top 20" placements on BT/Yahoo's yearly Digital Music Awards "People's Choice" awards

Breakfast With The Beatles - Webmaster
Burbank, CA - September 2007 to present
The official web site for "Breakfast With The Beatles" with Chris Carter, heard on 95.5 KLOS-FM, in Los Angeles, California. Responsibilities include:
• Managing all video acquisitions, capturing, titling, editing and compression
• In charge of all audio acquisition, capture, editing and compression
• Gathering image assets, and doing appropriate scanning, editing and web compression
• Responsible for all web design, using hand-coded CSS / PHP / HTML and Photoshop, in collaboration with Chris Carter
• Maintaining third party sites including MySpace and Facebook
• Ensuring stability of the server hosting the web site
• Collaboration with Chris Carter on marketing promotions and content for the site
• Creatively assembling the imaging for the radio broadcast, such as jingles and show open / close, as well as contributing re-edits and remixes of songs.

Eric Beauchamp (Art Director) - Webmaster
Burbank, CA - November 2004 to present
The web site for acclaimed art director Eric Beauchamp. Responsibilities include:
• Managing all video acquisitions, capturing, titling, editing and compression
• Gathering image assets, and doing appropriate scanning, editing and web compression
• Responsible for all web design, using hand-coded CSS / PHP / HTML and Photoshop, in collaboration with Eric Beauchamp
• Ensuring stability of the server hosting the web site

BRAT Productions - Webmaster
Burbank, CA - 1995 to present
Successfully managing my personal web site, in which I showcase my remixing and mashup skills, as well as my DJ experience, both in radio and in clubs. I also have an area for the software and AppleScripts I have developed software, which is also featured on the Apple Computer web site.

Accomplishments:
• Mixes and mashups featured in such publications as Wired, Rolling Stone and Spin, as well as many music blogs and forums.
• Remixes, edits and mashups have been aired on many radio stations globally, since 1990.
• Mixes have been commercially released (vinyl / cd / itunes), as well as used on promotional releases.
• Have done imaging and production work for many Los Angeles radio stations, including KROQ, MARS-FM, Groove Radio, KCRW, KLSX and KLOS.
• Photography has been used by MTV, VH1 and Q Magazine.

SKILLS
Full working knowledge of Photoshop, BBEdit, FTP applications, Terminal (UNIX / SSH), Final Cut, Compressor, Pro Tools, Peak, DVD Studio Pro, MPEG Streamclip, web and dvd video authoring. Highly experienced in hand coding HTML / PHP / CSS to full web validation, standards and browser compatibility.

Highly experienced with audio mastering, mixing, remixing, mashups, video mastering, editing and compressing (both web and CD / DVD).

EDUCATION
John Burroughs High School, Burbank, CA - Diploma (Class of 1987)

REFERENCES
Available upon request

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