Chad Kerychuk
1124-35 A Street
Edmonton, AB Canada T6L 3G3
780.434.6652 (CAN) / 403.434.0333 (Mobile)
chad@digitaldreammachine.com
www.digitaldreammachine.com
Digital Media Producer • Creative Artist/Writer • Film/Video Editor/Director
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
12+ years as Creative Artist, Manager, and Producer in digital and traditional media.
Thorough experience in film/video, design, and digital media processes and tools.
Passionate, detailed, and dedicated creative designer and writer.
Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
Rapid and self-guided learner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
02.2007 – Present Banff New Media Institute / The Banff Centre Banff, AB
Program Coordinator, Accelerator Program
Plan and facilitate workshops, market access programs, and industry events.
Recruit guest speakers and peer advisors.
Manage staff and work study students.
Assess and enable partnership initiatives.
Foster digital media project incubations.
Write, edit, and develop content for workshops, marketing and publicity, and feedback.
04.1997 – 12.2006 Digital Dream Machine Edmonton, AB
Director/Motion Graphics Artist/Editor
Planned and produced film/video and digital media projects.
Created motion graphics and illustration for diverse media.
Photographed events, people, and objects for individuals and organizations.
Wrote and edited story, copy, creative, and technical proposals.
Established data-intensive websites for scientific organizations.
Consulted, diagnosed, repaired, and optimized Mac, Windows, and A/V technology.
07.2000 - 06.2002 Chronos Video Productions, Inc. Edmonton, AB
Video Editor/Motion Graphics Artist/Project Manager
Conceptualized and completed film/video, multimedia, and traditional media projects.
Provided project management and guidance for fellow artists and external sources.
Developed reputation for creative and rapid problem solving.
08.1997 - 06.2000 TELUS Multimedia Edmonton, AB
Multimedia Designer/Motion Graphics Artist/Media Lab Daily Operations Manager
Assistant Director/Editor for broadcast, digital media, bluescreen, studio, and location filming.
Produced motion graphics and illustrations for broadcast, tape/DVD, Internet, and print.
Daily / shift management and mentoring of eight to 12 employees.
Accomplished 24-hour (or less) completions during post-production.
07.1996 - 08.1997 alberta.com / TELUS Advertising Services Edmonton, AB
Internet Graphic Designer/Senior Designer
Conceived and produced ads for TELUS Yellow Pages – print and web.
Mentored and managed two to six employees.
Coordinated with external vendors to successfully complete websites and revisions.
Designed and programmed several websites (including one of the first Shockwave and QTVR sites.)
09.1995 - 06.1996 Blackstone Multimedia Corporation Edmonton, AB
Multimedia Developer
Drafted, designed, and programmed multimedia projects.
Acted as point-of-contact between creative and technical staff.
EDUCATION
02.1995 – 09.1995 LS Enterprises / HRDC Edmonton, AB
Multimedia Developer Certification
Immersive Multimedia Development program with instruction from real-world artists, writers, developers, and
programmers.
1990/1991 – 1992/1993 Harry Ainlay High School Edmonton, AB
General Diploma with Honors
Received Major Visual Communications Award.
Received Major Fine Arts Award.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mac OS X / 9 and Windows XP / NT / ME / 98 / 95
Microsoft Office and Apple iLife, iWork
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, GoLive, Flash, Dreamweaver)
Apple Final Cut Pro Studio (Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Motion, LiveType, Soundtrack Pro)
Audio / Video encoding software (Apple Compressor, Discreet Cleaner)
3D Applications (ElectricImage, 3D Studio Max)
Blogging software (Blogger, WordPress)
SD, DV, and still cameras, lighting, audio, and non-linear editing equipment
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
04.2006 - Present Digital Alberta (Digital Media Association of Alberta) AB
Board of Directors / Membership Chair / Marketing Committee
Co-leadership of the Association.
Develop membership initiatives and guidelines.
Write copy and proposals for website and marketing material.
Serve as point-of-contact for guest speakers and partner organizations.
12.2006 - Present Society of Industry Leaders New York, NY, USA
Member
A division of Standard and Poor’s Vista Research.
09.2005 – 02.2007 Director’s Guild of Canada – Alberta District Council Calgary, AB
Permittee Status
08.2005 – 02.2007 I.A.T.S.E. Local 210 Edmonton, AB
Permittee Status
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION
07.2005 Mount Royal College Calgary, AB
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Set Etiquette and Protocol I
07.2002 Alberta Construction Safety Association Edmonton, AB
Flagperson Certification
CONFERENCES, SUMMITS, AND FESTIVALS
09.2006 Apple Education Seminar Des Moines, IA, USA
Attendee
iPods and Podcasting
06.22.2006 Enhancing Instruction Through Technology Bettendorf, IA, USA
Attendee
Accessibility Features – Macintosh
Life is Good – iLife Makes it Better
OS X – Teriffic Tiger Tips
Digital Tools for Digital Kids
Exploring iWork
iPod Palooza
01.14.2006 – 01.15.2006 HD Production Conference Edmonton, AB
Attendee
Producers, Production/Unit Managers, Directors in the world of HD
Editing and Picture in HD
Graphics, Animation, and Compositing in the HD Environment
The Director of Photography, the Camera department and Lighting and Grip for HD
06.22.2005 – 06.25.2005 Dreamspeakers Film Festival Edmonton, AB
Motion Graphics Artist / Website Copy Writer / Attendee
Introduction to Telefilm (Peter Strutt)
Think Global, Act Local (Lisa McWilliams)
HDV Solution Seminar (Douglas Spotted Eagle)
Making your Digital Movie (Richard Story)
03.24.2005 – 03.28.2005 The Banff Centre / Banff New Media Institute Banff, AB
Attendee / Industry Contact Facilitator
Boarding: Stories & Snow
Storyboarding for film/video, animation, and digital media with world-class instructors from Pixar Animation
Studios, Sony Pictures ImageWorks, and independent studios.
1998 / 2001 / 2003 / 2004 San Diego Comic-Con International San Diego, CA, USA
Professional / Attendee
1999 - 2000 Local Heroes Film Festival / National Screen Institute Edmonton, AB
Video Editor / Delegate
ADDITIONAL AFFILIATIONS
06.2002 – 12.2003 National Film Board Documentary Club Edmonton, AB
07.1999 – 02.2002 The Jurassic Foundation, Webmaster Edmonton, AB
CREATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
2004 - Present Websites / Blogs Edmonton, AB
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Copy Writer / Editor
Digital Alberta (digitalalberta.com)
The Alberta Movie Guide (albertamovies.blogspot.com)
Luxo: A Pixar Blog (pixaranimation.blogspot.com)
Digital Dream Machine (digitaldreammachine.com and digitaldreammachine.com/blog)
Palaeoblog (palaeoblog.blogspot.com) – Tech and Story Advisor
References available upon request.
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