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When Dan is not working or hobnobbing with famous people he has been known to jump out of airplanes or off mountainsides to fly his paraglider. He loves outdoor recreation like wakeboarding, skiing, snowboarding, or riding his mountain bike. Dan likes to share his love of the outdoors with his wife and three children who love to go on adventurous vacations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PROFILE

Over 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the film, television and music industries. Collaborator who is well connected with hundreds of talented creative minds in the industry. Conscientious go-getter with an upbeat, positive attitude who is highly organized, dedicated, and committed to professionalism. Able to multi-task and thrive under pressure. Proven leader who has built successful creative teams. Self-motivated, loyal, dedicated team player, not afraid to work hard.

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EXPERIENCE

Soularium Recording Studios - Alpine, UT (1998 – 2016)

President, CEO, Chief Audio Engineer

  • Built a world-class audio production facility from the ground up able to service all audio demands including original music composition, voice over, film scoring, ADR, foley, sound design, mixing in stereo or surround and more.

  • Proved longevity and established Soularium as the premier audio facility in the region.

  • Hired and trained all personnel with emphasis on improving knowledge, talents and skills using best customer service practices.

  • Credits cover the full spectrum of audio production from music to audio post for film, television, radio, game and event production including: 2002 Olympics, Disney, CBS Sports, Mirimax, Trimark Pictures, Lions Gate Films, MTV, Nitro Circus, David Archuletta, Donny & Marie Osmond and family, Robert Redford, Glenn Beck, GENTRI, Stadium of Fire, Excel Entertainment and many more.

  • Projects allowed me to travel and work in world-class studios like Skywalker Sound, Westlake Recording Studios, Capitol Studios, The Mastering Lab, Bernie Grundman Mastering, Warner Brothers, Technicolor and others.

  • Winner of Best of State several years in a row.

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Audio Monkey Production Music / Fatty’s Music - Highland, UT (2014 – Present)

President, CEO

  • Developed complex website with the ability to search, preview thousands of audio files, purchase online and instantly receive an automated license for use.

  • Created and executed product launch, built client database and directed marketing content.

  • Built strategic partnerships and joint ventures to obtain worldwide distribution channel.

  • Designed marketing strategy and use of social media to build brand.

  • Hired all personnel and oversaw project life cycle.

 

Stadium of Fire - Provo, UT (1993 – Present)

Creative Development, Manager of Audio Operations

  • Produced complex creative content with fireworks, lights, performers, video projection and special effects synchronized with music and sound effects for live events with over 40,000 people in attendance and broadcast on the American Forces TV channel.

  • Organized show content and order for efficiency, smooth transitions and continuity to maintain and build energy.

  • Directed talent and stagehand personnel at events.

  • Managed audio operations.

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EDUCATION

Brigham Young University, UT - Bachelor of Arts in Theater and Film Iona College, NY Associates in Occupational Science (1991-1993)

Iona College, NY - Associates in Occupational Science - Radio & Television Production (1987 – 1991)

 

AWARDS

Best of State winner multiple years in a row - Business Services - Recording Studio

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PERSONAL 1989 – 1991

Missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Auckland, New Zealand

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