OBJECTIVE

Seeking positions in the entertainment industry requiring an energetic person to direct an event or private party and insure it is a non stop fun and memorable time for all using a level of interaction desired. Able to use interaction, props, games, game shows, video, and light shows. Seeking one time or reoccurring events from private parties such as birthdays and weddings, to larger events such as corporate functions. Specializing in Weddings.

ENTERTAINMENT SKILLS

Knowledge of audio/video equipment wiring and functions, knowledge of popular music and artists from the 1950's to present, beat mix two songs/videos together so the music/video never stops, set and change the mood of a crowd throughout an event, deal with intoxicated guests, repairs of equipment on the spot, use props and games as tools to enhance the excitement level of the event using people that want to interact, read a crowd for music selection, coordinate a function, crowd control, running Game Show Mania!, volume control, and more!

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sonic DJ Disc Jockey Entertainment
Owner/Operator 1995-Present

Disc Jockey/Emceé/Entertainer for all occasions specializing in weddings, but also including: anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, graduations, outings, holidays, special days, corporates.

Responsible for all aspects of the entertainment company.

• Advertising
• Web site design and maintenance
• Promotional material
• Answering phones
• Selling services
• Selling party supplies
• Booking events
• Contracts
• Collecting funds due
• Accounting
• Buying and organizing music & music video
• Setting up/breaking down sound/video systems, projectors, screens, plasmas, and intelligent light shows
• Handle electrical/mechanical problems when they develop
• Event coordinating
• Performing confidently at every type of event
• Playing and mixing music/video at events
• Running game shows
• Running raffles
• Arranging outside vendors when required
• Custom specialized services

EDUCATION

RIDJ Conference Nov. 2006

Corporate world seminar
Digital DJing seminar
Video mixing seminar
Using music video seminar
Contracts seminar
Networked with other DJs

NJDJ Conference Nov. 2006

DJ Idea sharing 11
Music means something
Networked with other DJs

DJ Times DJ Expo Aug. 2006

Text-Live seminar
Digital DJing seminar
Beat mixing seminar
Using music video seminar
Networked with other DJs

Mobile Beat DJ Expo June 2006

Being the Master of Ceremonies
Creating Memorable Wedding Moments
Being what you're worth
DJ Idea sharing 10
Creating the WOW factor
Being a team leader
Unique wedding formalities
Networked with other DJs

N.A.M.E. conference April 2006

$20,000 fund raisers course
Ultimate Trade Show Attractors
Multi-op companies
Exceeding expectations at proms
Contract securities
Game Show Mania uses
Sales situations
Network with other DJs

N.A.M.E. conference May 2005
Networking amongst your peers
Working together with photographers / videographers
Game Guru
Bookkeeping
Game Show Mania uses
Sales situations
Network with other DJs

F.A.M.E. DJ School April 2005
What prospects want from their DJ
What prospects think of brochures and videos
Use bridal shows effectively
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference April 2005
Corporate interaction seminar
Yesterday's vs. today's way of the industry seminar
Learn what the client wants seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference November 2004
Keeping control of guests seminar
Using glow products to enhance events seminar
Telephone interview seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference April 2004
Attracting the right client seminar
Professional web sites seminar
Having a professional image seminar
Network with other DJs

ADJA seminar Feb. 2004
Benefits of the organization of DJs
Consultation and presentation-the initial interview seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference Nov. 2003
Team building seminar
Interactive games
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference March 2003
Interactive entertainment seminar
Glow products and fund raisers
Search engine friendly web sites seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ idea sharing conference Nov. 2002
Legal contracts seminar
Game Show Mania demonstration
What corporates want seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ Times DJ Expo Aug. 2002
Phone techniques seminar
Interactive entertainment seminar
Using humor seminar
DJ etiquette seminar
Attended DJ of the year competition
Network with other DJs

Mobile Beat DJ Expo March 2002
Interactive entertainment seminar
DJ delivery seminar
Using props seminar
Party planning seminar
Network with other DJs

DJ Times DJ Expo Aug. 2001
Phone techniques seminar
Sound systems and troubleshooting seminar
Interactive tools
Attended DJ of the year competition
Network with other DJs

Mobile Beat DJ Expo March 2001
Interactive entertainment seminar
Dealing with guests seminar
Beat mixing seminar
Sound systems and acoustics
How to react to problems
Network with other DJs

CDJA Mobile Beat DJ Expo 2000
Technician for the CDJA national Karaoke contest
Interactive entertainment seminar
Dealing with guests seminar
Sound systems and acoustics seminar
How to react to problems seminar
Network with other DJs

ORGANIZATIONS

Organizer of M.A.D.J.A.M.
Member of T.S.E.A.
Member of P.D.J.N.E.
Member of N.A.M.E.
Attendee of DJ idea sharing

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