Ed Dempsey - Design/Multimedia Resume

DESIGN/PRODUCTION SKILLS
Current competencies include: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, InDesign, Quark, PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, HTML and CSS.

Primary platform: MAC OS X

DESIGN QUALIFICATIONS
Created multimedia elements for use on stadium scoreboards for live Summer Music Games Tour events.

Other responsibilities included copywriting and design for promotional materials, print advertising and displays for Drum Corps International events and promotions.

Presentation topics include the use of Internet tools and video production to enhance a festival or event. Member of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA),

EMPLOYMENT

2008 - 2013 Family Room Specialist/Creative, Apple, Inc.

Provide personal and workshop training for Apple retail customers. Skills include the ability to adjust my teaching style and pace to meet the needs of the individual or the group. Additional skills include customer care and technical support for Apple hardware and software.

Retail Specialist, Apple, Inc. 

Assess retail customer needs and provide solutions. Key responsibilities include processing sales floor transactions using wireless POS system and providing knowledgeable support for new or existing Apple customers. Responsibilities also include maintenance and general ap


1998-2007 Manager, Strategic Alliances, Drum Corps International
Developed and managed partnerships and alliances with companies and organizations that served to increase the visibility and well being of Drum Corps International, while providing value to the partner.

Other core responsibilities included general promotional marketing of live Drum Corps International events and related media products. Primary channels – direct mail, trade show and live event activities, media buying and media relations.

1987-1998 Merchandising Manager, MotorWeek - Maryland Public Television
Responsible for the production and execution of special projects for video transcript and home video aftermarket.

Feature/Line Producer, MotorWeek - Maryland Public Television
Producer of the Goss’ Garage segment for the weekly PBS televison series MotorWeek. Produced education and entertainment segments related to automotive repair, maintenance tips, and consumer awareness.

EDUCATION

2006-2008 Visual Communications, Triton College, River Grove, IL
1982-1984 Media Technology, Dundalk Community College, Baltimore, MD

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