Work Experience
Library Associate, Dallas Public Library
Photo Archiving, Cataloging and Research; Begin May 25, 2005
Freelance, Digital Artist
Graphic Design, Video and Audio Editing; April 2003 - Current
- Record and edit video and audio for Univeristy students and professors
- Design posters and flyers for a variety of University functions
Fundamentals of Algebra Supplemental Tutor; August 2004 - Current
- Tutor a variety of students in both individual and classroom settings
- Create lesson plans and test reviews for students
Music Laborator Technician; August 2003 - Current
- Admit and assist patrons
- Troubleshoot software and hardware problems (general, audio, video and graphic)
Music Theory Grader; August 2001 - May 2004
- Grade papers for various music theory classes
- Log and manage grade book
Academic Coach; May 2000 - January 2002
- Tutor and mentor children ages 4-15 in a computerized academic group setting
- Implemented a region-wide marketing database system
Education
University of North Texas; Denton, TX 2004 - current
- Graduate Student
- Coursework in Music and Multimedia
- Associate of Arts, Graphic Design (current student)
- Coursework in Web Design
- Bachelor of Music; Major in Music Composition
- Minor in Music Theory
- Diploma Graduate
Computer Skills (PC and Macintosh Platforms; emplyed 2.0 years as a technician)
Audio and Midie Applications
- Extremely competent in audio recording, editing, compression, and noise reduction
- Digidesign products (Protools LE and hardware
- Steinberg products (Nuendo, Cubase)
- MOTU products (Digital Performer 4 and Audio Interfaces)
- Peak 4, Sound Forge 7, SoundHack, Max-MSP
- Finale 2004; Sibelius 3
- Final Cut Pro 3.0
- DVD Studio Pro 3.0
- Adobe Products (Premiere, After Effects)
- iLife products (iMovie, iDVD)
- Adobe CS Products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobate Professional
- HTML 4.01, XHTML and basic JavaScript
- Macromedia products (Dreamweaver, Flash MX 2004)
- Microsoft Office (word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Netscape, Firefox, Safari)
Professional Skills
Customer Service and Education Oriented
- Strong communication skills in a variety of settings
- Experience multitasking in a fast-paced work environment
- volunteer to assist young children and senior citizens
- Personal enrollment in a variety of non-degree courses, including Sociology, Psychology and Spanish
- chartered recycling systems for both Richardson North Junior High and
Richardson Score Educational Center;
Pro bono graphic design work for UNT Recycling Department
Professional Collegiate Affliations and Awards
- Undergraduate Music Composition Student of the Year, University of North Texas; 2004
- Golden Key International Honour Society,
University of North Texas Chapter - Pi Kappa Lamda, Natioanl Collegiate Music Honor Society,
University of North Texas Chapter - National Dean's List; 2002
- Scholarship Recipient: Board of Regents four-year scholar;
Aid Association for Lutherans four-year scholar;
Music Composition Departmental Award;
Morton C. Bailey Band Fund;
Meyerson Scholarship
Collegiate Community Service and Leadership Positions
- Community Service Study Abroad Participant; Mazamitla, Mexcio; May 2004
- Golden Key International Honour Society, University of North Texas Chapter
- Community Service Director, May 2003-May 2004
- Public Relations Director; February 2003-May 2003
- Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Volunteer; January 2002-May 2002
- UNT Wing Residence Association
- Wing Representation; January 2001-May 2001
- Food Advisory Board, September 2000-May 2001
References and print portfolio available upon request. Contact me at BethIsVibrant@yahoo.com .
Online portfolio available at BethIsVibrant.com