Christopher R. McGary
Residence105 Sunset Boulevard406-586 3290
Bozeman, MT 59715-6652
Skill setMultimedia designer with proven skills as producer, composer, editor, sound effects, and recording engineer. Independent music producer 2001-2004: CD's include Guitar Ensemble, Opera vocal audition, Classical string arrangements, instrumental soundbeds, Country, and Old-Time Folk. Classical guitar performer since 1975. Ten years playing with Clarksville (TN) Big Band Sound (1982-92).
Seven years experience as a member of a Creative Effects team in the Gaming industry. Developed custom audio for 22 Games. Knowledge of game design specifications documents, Pay and Return tables, Help texts, game machine hardware, communication protocols, and the programming environments which support game machine development and operation.
College Media Services camera operator: 2 years of filming classes for video archive. Students viewed videotape class sessions and took exams for credit.
Numerous free-lance video contractor jobs. Recording, editing, AV/print integration, graphics camera, mechanical duplication, and distribution of final media.
Qualifications
- Self-starter. Dependable, tenacious, results oriented. Flourish in a team environment.
- Composer of hundreds of songs, audio backgrounds, guitar solos and ensemble compositions. BS Music and Masters degree in Education
- Excellent computer skills including: Premiere, Flash, audio applications, spreadsheets, database creation, word processing, Assembly language programming, PC set-ups and troubleshooting for IS group. Worked on NT network (130 other users) managing data locations for audio development and documentation, including archiving and revision control.
- Technical writings include: Project proposals, research surveys, foreign language translations (French, Spanish, and Icelandic), HELPscreens for gaming machines, documentation for conformance testing and audio menus.
ExperienceAudio Designer for Creative Effects team, VLC Engineering, Powerhouse Technologies, Anchor Gaming, IGT. 1996-2003
Independent Contractor-Primo Painting. Self-employed, insured, bonded business. Over 60 contract clients. 1993-1996
Tenured Instructor, Integrated Fine Arts program Grades K-5, Todd County KY.
Designed and delivered instruction in Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts to 1000 elementary students at 3 different schools. 1983-1993
APSU Media Services 1979-1983
Various food service industry jobs 1971-1979
ReferencesMike MaroneyVLC Engineering 406-585-6655 ext. 6712
Clark Sherman, rectorSt. James Episcopal Church 406-585-1772,
or 406- 586-9093 [ press ‘2’ for voicemail ]
Gil Stober, owner/engineer, Peak Recording and Sound 406-586-1650
Mike Popiel clientConstruction Management Services 406-585-0611