DJ QUARTZ

QUARTZ LOCKED PRODUCTIONS

Phone: (306) 591-JAMS (5267)

Email: djquartz306@hotmail.com

Web: www.djquartz.ca

Radio: http://www.djquartz.ca/radio

Facebook: www.facebook.com/deejay.quartz

Twitter: www.twitter.com/dj_quartz

^Objective	To obtain professional positions in the music industry. My goal is becoming a key player in the Club DJ, Radio DJ, and Music Production fields.
^Related Experience	2014 - Present Sears Canada Regina, SK In-Store appearances for Sales Events and Xmas Galas 2014 Redbull Thre3Styles Western Regional Regina, SK Chosen as a qualifier for Regina, Saskatchewan 2014 Habano’s Martini & Cocktail Club Regina,SK Resident DJ & Technician 2014 The Painted Lady Toronto, ONT Canada Music Week Duties: DJ Performance with Hip-Hop artist Pimpton 2014 BMO Centre Regina, SK DMC Calgary Eliminations Duties: Judging the competitors in the DJ competition 2014 Orr Centre Regina, SK Beenie Man – Hottest Man Alive Tour Duties: Opening DJ for Pimpton / CJE /w MC Dee 2014 Beily’s Night Club Saskatoon, SK King of the DJ Competition – 1^st Place Winner 2014 Canada Music Awards Regina, SK Juno Awards Judge for the Reggae Catergory 2014 - Present Serato Audio Research Auckland, NZ Software Beta Tester Duties: Beta testing the Serato DJ software product line, reporting bugs and feature improvements. 2013 – Present Manchester’s Bar & Grill Saskatoon, SK Resident DJ for Saturday Night’s Caribbean Blends Event 2013 Stokyo, LLC Los Angeles, CA Became an approved Serato accessories dealer for Saskatchewan 2013 Alchimie Video Contest 1^st Place Winner for Demo Video Submission – Prizes: Numark Orbit Controller, Facebook and Youtube Promotion 2013 University of Regina – IMP Labs Regina, SK Digital DJ Workshops Duties: Teaching beginner workshops on digital dj software 2012 306 Skate Shop, Distrikt Night Club, Tumblers Regina, SK Duties: DJ for Concert Shows with the following artists: Raekwon, Swollen Members, La Coka Nostra, Royce 5’ 9’, Twiztid, Master Ace, Stricklin & Marco Polo, Xzibit 2012 Quartz Radio Online Project Regina, SK Duties: Designed and launched a mobile radio application for iOS, Android, BB10 & WP 7-10 This became a customizable media platform called MediaRBP for resale. 2012 Serato Audio Research Auckland, NZ Duties: Beta tester for DJ products: Scratch Live, Itch and Serato Video 2012 CariSask Regina Regina, SK Duties: Official DJ and Music Manager for CariSask Carnival & Parade Events 2011 Quartz Radio Online Regina, SK Duties: Owner and Operation of the internet based radio station Quartz Radio Online 2011 Philly 5 Music Saskatchewan/Alberta Tour DJ Duties: Performing and providing equipment for concert bookings at various venues, schools, video shoots 2011 CariSask Festival Regina, SK Duties: Providing DJ Services, technical support for sound equipment and performances 2010 CBC Radio Regina, SK Radio Interview Duties: Topic of discussion was ‘Making a Mixtape’. Provided advise and ideas on how to make a good mix. 2010 University of Regina Regina, SK Traktor DJ Workshops Duties: Introductory Traktor 2-hour training sessions. Responsible for training new users and staff on the Traktor product line. 2010 University of Regina Regina, SK Traktor Lab Upgrade Duties: Responsible for installing and configuring the Traktor Scratch Pro hardware/software Digital Vinyl System (DVS) upgrade for the DJ Scratch Lab installed in 2008 2010 Sask Music Regina, SK Factor Jury Duty Duties: Factor jury member for the Reggae category. Responsibilities are the review and approval for project funding applications. 2009 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA NAMM Convention 2009 Duties: Demonstrating the Traktor Scratch Pro product at the Native Instruments display booth. 2008 Joe’s Youth Center Moose Jaw, SK Duties: Performed with hip-hop artist Philly 5 for the Break Through youth concert. Responsible for Instrumentals, Mic Work/Stage Presence & Background Scratches. 2008 University of Regina Regina, SK Flatlands Scratch Seminar III Duties: Instructor for scratch seminars, teaching basic DJ techniques to High School students and University students enrolled in the Media & Performance curriculum.. Website: http://www.interactivemediaandperformance.com/ 2008… University of Regina Regina, SK Flatlands Scratch Seminar II Duties: Installing and configuring the DJ Scratch lab. Presenting and Demonstrating Traktor Scratch technology by Native Instruments. Website: http://www.interactivemediaandperformance.com/ 2008… Native Instruments Berlin, DE Quality Assurance Tester (DJ Product Line) Duties: Systematic testing and bug reporting for Traktor product line. BeatSync, Traktor LE, Traktor 3, Traktor Scratch , Traktor Pro & Audio 4/8 DJ 2007…2010 91.3FM CJTR Regina, SK Midas Touch Radio Show & Old Skool Jamz Radio Show Duties: Programming and producing the mixshows for CJTR. 2007 Native Instruments Berlin, DE Best Tester Award Award Prize Winner for most effective external Beta Tester for Beatport Sync 2007-2011 Native Instruments Berlin, DE Forum Moderator Duties: Assisting with Moderating and Technical Support in the Traktor user forum. 2007-2009 Frontline Radio England Urban Blends internet radio show every Sunday from 5pm – 6pm (CST) 2007… Native Instruments Berlin, DE Duties: Beta testing Traktor LE, Traktor Scratch, Traktor 3, Beatport Sync & Audio 8 DJ Testing functionality, Reporting bugs and submitting feature suggestions 2006 Digital DJ Pool New York, NY Official sponsor as of October 4^th, 2006 Duties: Rating music tracks distributed by the pool Submitting two Remixed music tracks per month Participating on the Public web forum daily 2006 The Park Niteclub Moose Jaw, SK Duties: Resident DJ on Saturday Nights 2006 Cubed Productions & JD’s Niteclub Regina, SK Duties: Provided music for the 2^nd Annual Gears *& Beers Car Show 2005 S.C.C.A Regina, SK Duties: Volunteered DJ services for the Guyana flood relief fundraiser event. 2003 Western Canadian Music Awards Regina, SK Duties: To provide background music for the ceremony and awardees. 2003 The Paddock Niteclub Regina, SK Duties: Resident Friday night DJ with ‘The Urban Connection’ Spinning: Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae and Calypso genres. 2003 Flatlands Music Festival Regina, SK Duties: Performed background scratches for Tallisman 2003 DMC/ Puma Compilation CD :‘From East o West Coast’ Duties: Recorded a 5 minute compilation called ‘A Lil Sumthin’ 2003 DMC Saskatchewan Eliminations Regina, SK 1^st Place Winner Duties: To compete in the DMC Canada finals in Montreal 2003 Grinders Nite Club Moose Jaw, SK Disc Jockey Duties: Promotions and providing music for Saturday nights. 2001-2002 91.31FM CJTR Regina, SK Announcer / Disc Jockey (Urban Blends Radio Show) Duties: On Air Programmer and Disc Jockey 2001 Checkers Night Club Regina, SK Disc Jockey Duties: To create an “Urban” Friday night event. Opened for the Maestro Fresh Wes, Ghetto Concept & ½ Black Italians concert. 2000 Coretec Systems Regina, SK Grand Opening (DJ) Duties: Providing music to attract customers to the new location and event. 1999-2000 Mobile Motorsports Regina, SK Summer Car Show (DJ) Duties: Providing “Urban” music for competitors and spectators 1999-2001 The Moon Night Club Regina, SK Disc Jockey Duties: DJ/Host Wednesday night events. Opening for acts such as: Choclair, Baby Blue Soundcrew, Swollen Members 1999 Stitches Regina, SK Back to School Sale (DJ) Duties: Provided music to attract customers inside the store. 1998-99 Saskatchewan Jamaican Association of Regina Regina, SK Jamaican Independence Celebration (DJ) Duties: Providing theme music in a formal banquet atmosphere and dance there after. 1998-1999 Club Caribbean Saskatoon, SK Disc Jockey Duties: Providing the music to play in the club and equipment maintenance.
^Non-Related Experience	2010 – Present Tafari Consulting Regina, SK 2002-2010 SaskTel Communications Moose Jaw, SK 2001 Computer Tech Consultants, GE Capital ITS Regina, SK 2000 Coretec Systems Inc. Regina, SK 1998-2000 Maximum Information Services Regina, SK 1997–1998 Future Shop Regina, SK Internet Support Technician, Tech Analyst, Customer Service Representative Repairing Software and Hardware on various brand name machines -Acer, Apple, Ast, Avado, Compaq, Ibm, Hewlett Packard, Packard Bell, Nec, Fujitsu, Paradigm, Sony, Touch and Hitachi Repair and Troubleshooting of various Ink Jet and Laser Printers Designing and assembling customized computer systems. Return Authorization Merchandise processing. Shipping and Receiving of computer parts, systems and peripherals. Installing various Hardware, Software Upgrade components. Providing Technical Support via Telephone and Internet Tier 1 / Tier 2 (Escalation) – Internet Helpdesk Support Familiar with Various Software Packages such as: -AmDocs Clarify 12.5 -Norton Utilities Ghost, Dreamweaver 4, Flash 5, Linux, Unix - Windows XP, 2000, NT 3.51-5.0, 3.x – 98SE, Dos, Mac OS -Log Book Invoicing Database, FileMaker Pro 4 -Office 4.x – 2002,Publisher 2.x – 2002, WP 5.x – Suite 7 -Netscape 2.x – 7.x, Internet Explorer 3.x - 6.x -Unix/Linux, Borland C++ 5.0, Visual Basic 4.x – 6.0, Oracle 7 - MS Access 2.x – 2000, Microfocus Cobol, Turbo Pascal, Turbo Basic Network Experience such as: -Setting up Workstations using Windows XP/2000/95/98/NT 4 -Configuring various Software/Hardware Firewall systems. -Configuring Internet Connection Sharing (Microsoft, Startec, WG) -Installing High Speed Internet and providing Technical Support *ADSL , Cable Modems (SaskTel, Access Communications) Website Administration -Design, Site Management, Hosting, Debugging, Data Entry, Online Sales Management
^Related Education & Hobbies	1995… Quartz Locked Productions Regina, SK Personal Home Studio Creating Mix Tapes, CD’s and Remixes Designing Tape and CD covers Managing and creating Web Sites Recording Media for Commercials, Web Material, etc. 1991 Robert Usher Collegiate Regina, SK Grade 9-10 Classical Guitar Class Grade 9-11 Musical Choir/Men’s Jazz Choir 1987 –1990 Lion’s Jr. Band Regina, SK Band C – Band A Member Instrument: Trombone 1986 Black Tie Community Band Regina, SK Instrument: Bongo Drums 1981-1985 Regina School of Music Regina, SK Received a Grade 8 Level Certificate Instrument: Organ
^Formal Education	2008 Skillsoft Inc. Moose Jaw, SK C++ Programming Essentials 2006 Academy of Learning Moose Jaw, SK Microsoft Certified Professional Certification (MCP) Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician Certification (MCDST) 2005 St. John’s Ambulance Moose Jaw, SK · Standard First Aid with CPR Level B 2004 SIAST Wascana Regina, SK · JavaScript Level 1 2002 FCS World Net Training Moose Jaw, SK Windows 2000 Server: Installing and Upgrading (WT0120) Windows 2000 Server: Managing Hardware Devices & Drivers (WT0130) Windows 2000 Server: Managing File and Print Resources (WT0140) Windows 2000 Server: Configuring Storage Use (WT0150) 2001 SIAST Wascana Regina, SK Cable/ASDL Security Forum 1998-1999 SIAST Palliser Moose Jaw, SK Computer Information Systems 1999 Hewlett Packard ASP Repair Certification Regina, SK LaserJet Hardware Basics Certification DeskJet 340..1200 Series ASP Repair Certification 1999 SaskTel Regina, SK Gnat Box Certification 1998 IBM Canada Ltd. Regina, SK IBM (YPC46) Certification 1997 MicroAge Regina, SK A+ Technician Certification 1996-1997 SIAST Palliser Moose Jaw, SK Computer Information Systems Course 1990-1994 Robert Usher Collegiate Regina, SK Completed Grade 12 Diploma