Gerald Cannon

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M Sc Multimedia
BA Communications

2014 - 2016 : Dublin City University, Information Systems & Services - Senior Web Development Specialist
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
* Design, build, implement and maintain web based systems and services for the university community.
* Design, build, implement and maintain University web-sites.
* Advise, assist, support and help to train the DCU community in their use of web based technologies.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate web strategies and technologies to the University.
* Keep abreast of Internet/WWW legislation and other associated legislation and brief the relevant authorities.

2003 -2014: Dublin City University School of Nursing - Senior Audio/Visual Technical Officer
 * Management and maintenance of Nursing Skills Centre and School's AV resources
 * Production of promotional and training videos, CD-ROMs and DVDs
 * Support and training of staff in use of AV teaching aids
 * Developing of web based e-learning systems
 * Database design and development

 June 2002 - April 2003: JMC Academy/Macquarie University (Australia) - Trainer/Lecturer
* Lecturing in media production (pre-production, shooting, post- production, communications procedures, etc)
* Lecturing in media and cultural analysis (semiotics, cultural and historical perspectives, target audience analysis etc)
* Training in all practical aspects of digital television production (camera operation, lighting, editing, special effects etc)
* Teaching presentation skills, business proposals skills, encouraging group discussions
* Assigning and marking term projects, correcting final papers/projects
* Designing modules including producing lesson plans and developing assessment methods
* Maintenance and management of television studio

 Nov 2001 - May 2002: Evoke3 Media Ltd - Company Director
After completing the M Sc in October 2002 I was commissioned to produce a marketing CD-ROM prospectus and video for Dublin City University. In conjunction with two colleagues I established a company to complete these projects, as well as a video/multimedia project for the Guinness Hopstore and several other corporate websites. My role encompassed:
 * Project lead * Design direction
 * Video production (direction, capturing and editing)
 * Multimedia programming (Director/Lingo)
 * Website creation and content management
 * Client liaison
 * Scriptwriting & audio editing

 Sept 2000 - April 2002: Vodafone Technical Support (Part-time)
 * Provision of in-house technical support for Vodafone's multimedia "e-merge" service
 * Trouble-shooting escalated queries in relation to web-based applications, java applets, mobile telephony and mobile networks

 1995-1998: Freelance Television/Radio Production
Involving myself in a number of projects in various roles allowed me the opportunity to develop and gain experience in a diverse range of skills from directing to editing, and from research to camera operation. These projects included:
 * Dublin transport initiative, "LUAS", promotional video
 * Irish national broadcaster, RTE, shows "Queuing for a Living" and "Sportscene" and the Radio show "Sportscall"
 * Music videos for bands such as "Juniper" and "Watercress"

 1995 - 1998: Online Video Editor NTL (then Cablelink)
Initially employed as a junior camera operator, I was soon promoted to senior camera operator. I also began editing short pieces for the show and became the programme editor. My responsibilities included:
 * Production of a half-hour weekly news/magazine programme
 * Editing of the programme to a tight deadline
 * Camera operation
 * Training of new staff members
 * Providing technical assistance to local community group
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