Daniel R. Lins
506 W Dorris Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(312) 835-2365
danlins@onebrickmusic.com
Work Experience // Stage
Work Experience
Organizations // Education // Personal Info
WORK EXPERIENCE:
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September 2001 to June 2007
Audio/New Media Engineer - Teletech Video Corp
540 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL 60611 / 312-670-2017
- Audio Engineering
- Digital Spot Distribution
- CD Mastering
- Commercial Production / Voice-Over Recording sessions using ProTools DIGI-001 System
- New-Media Engineering
- DVD Authoring and Duplication
- CD-Rom Creation and Duplication
- Encoding video to MPEG, Quicktime, WMV and various other digital video files
- Digital Format Conversion
- Video Duplication (numerous formats)
- Digital Beta
- Beta SP
- 3/4" Video
- VHS
- DVCam, MiniDV, DVC-Pro
- 1" Tape
- Hi-8 / 8 mm
- PAL and NTSC Conversions
- "Cuts Only" Editing
- Facility / Plant Technical services
- Upkeep and Maintanence of Computer Network (Macintosh and PC)
- Room Wiring and Equipment Repair
- Upkeep and Maintenance of Company Web Site
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January 2000 to September 2001
Audio Engineer - Streeterville Recording Studios
161 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611 / 312-644-1666
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Commercial Production sessions using ProTools TDM System
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Pro Tools operator for various Album / Music projects
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Commercial ISDN sessions
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June 2000 to September 2001
Technical Services - Streeterville Recording Studios
161 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611 / 312-644-1666
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Was responsible for mainenance and upkeep of all computer systems at the
facility (Mac based network)
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Responsible for all minor technical repairs and studio rewiring
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February 1996 to September 2001
Administration / Management - Streeterville Recording Studios
161 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611 / 312-644-1666
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Performed administrative duties including billing, book keeping, and scheduling
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Was responsible for all organization of filing / tape library / database
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Made daily contact with clients, was responsible for customer service
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Assigned duties to assistant engineers and interns / managed personnel
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Assisted in development and creation of studio advertising media and web
site
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Was responsible for all high speed duplication & radio traffic projects
using DCI (Digital Courier International) DGS (Digital Generation Systems),
and SpotTaxi Distribution Systems
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August 1994 to February 1996
Assistant Audio Engineer - Streeterville Studios
161 E Grand Ave, Chicago IL 60611 / 312-644-1666
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Engineered & Assisted for various music and production recording sessions
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Completed and filed all session paperwork
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Performed general studio maintenance and room stocking
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September 1990 to May 1994
Student Assistant-Audio Engineering - UW Oshkosh Music Department,
Oshkosh, Wi.
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Recorded student and faculty performances in the university's music
hall, as well as occasional concerts in remote locations. Performances
included soloists, chamber groups, and large ensembles.
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As head engineer (beginning January 1991), organized work orders and tape
archives, filed session paperwork, and assigned recording duties to other
engineers.
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Assisted in training other students in the University's computer
/ MIDI lab
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January 1990 to January 1991
Disc Jockey for WRST - UW Oshkosh Communications Department,
Oshkosh, Wi.
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September 1990 to January 1991
Production / Engineering Assistant - UW Oshkosh Communications
Department, Oshkosh, Wi.
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involved in maintenance and upkeep of radio station's production facilities
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Student teacher / Instructor for audio portion of Radio Production classes
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May 1990 to May 1994
Sales Supervisor - The Paper Factory Of Wisconsin, Store #862,
Oshkosh, Wi.
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Helped customers in selecting merchandise, ringing up sales, and approving
returns and exchanges.
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Received and checked in shipments from vendors and filed the necessary
documents.
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Was responsible for store operations and other employees
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Completed daily record keeping, and occasionally completed payroll and
other managerial paper work.
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STAGE WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Music Director - Green Light Performing Company
January 1999 to 2002
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Stage Manager - UW Oshkosh Opera Theater
April 1989 to Dec 1993
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Lighting and Sound Design - UW Oshkosh Opera Theater
September 1989 to Dec 1993
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ORGANIZATIONS:
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ASCAP (inducted as writer member - November 1998)
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ASCAP (inducted as publisher member - February 1999)
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Oshkosh Recording Association (inducted Sept. 1988)
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International Thespian Society (inducted May 1988)
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EDUCATION:
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Primary Education
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Watertown Senior High School
Watertown, Wisconsin
General Studies
Degree Earned June 4, 1988
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Secondary Education
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University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh (1988-1994)
Major: B.M. Music Merchandising / Recording Technology
Minors:
- Business Administration
- Radio / TV / Film
Degree Earned May 4, 1994 (Cum Laude)
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REFERENCES: Available on request.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
- Daniel Lins is 37 years old, and currently resides in Grand Prairie, TX, where he lives with his wife, Kandice, their 6 year old son, Coltrane, and Kandice's 12 year old son, Mason.
- Daniel is an avid musician, having performed with various choral groups in the Chicago area, and writing / recording / producing music for Children's and Educational Theater groups. For information on these activities, please visit One Brick Music, or check out his expanded resume
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