Clint Dantinne.com
EDUCATION
Certificate August 2003
Film Workshops - Rockport, ME
Film Director's Craft
- Classroom lectures, directing exercises and location filming with actors and crew
- Workshop included casting and rehearsal techniques, scripting, story and scene analysis, and the use of storyboards, art direction, and how to deal with key departments and the producer
Graduated May 1993
Widener University - Chester, PA
Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Studies
- Emphasis on verbal and written communication skills
- Technical experience included the operation of a state-of-the-art recording studio, video production studios, and video camera projects
Certificate January 1991
Disney University - Lake Buena Vista, FL
Studio Production Curriculum
- A one semester course taken while on the WDW College Program
- Emphasis on film production and script design
- Taught by industry professionals in classroom and on location at Disney MGM Studios
EXPERIENCE
June 2009 - December 2011
Dance Radio Network LLC - Wilmington, DE
Executive Director
- Founded the network which distributes music and talk programming via choice of satellite or IP to affiliate U.S. radio stations with a focus on HD Radio.
March 1993 - June 2010
Brandywine School District - Wilmington, DE
Coordinator (Broadcast Learning Center and 91.7 FM Radio Station)
- Founded the Broadcast Learning Center incorporating radio, television, film club, recording studio, puppets, newspaper, and web team at Mount Pleasant High School
- Instructor, technical adviser, alumni liaison, historian, and public information officer (webmaster) at Mount Pleasant High School
- Announcer of student names read at high school graduation ceremonies
- Founder of the Mount Pleasant Historical Society and chairperson for the 175th anniversary celebration (October 2005), historical marker dedication (May 2007), and high school building 50th anniversary ceremony (October 2008)
VP/General Manager of WMPH 91.7 FM Radio
- Hired to reinstate the defunct station by ordering and installing new equipment and obtaining FCC license in 1993 (worked with architect and construction company to design new facilities during entire building renovation in 1995)
- Develop curriculum and teach student workshops for communications theory, broadcast technology, and journalism
- Supervise and schedule students and adult community volunteers at both studio facilities of WMPH 91.7 FM and WMPH 2 Internet Radio (stations operate 24/7)
- Obtain funding and sponsors, recruit staff, and maintain office records and FCC logs
- Coordinate programming and special events (dances, remote broadcasts, field trips)
- Provide audio/video recording and editing service for school concerts, sporting events, and educational presentations
January 1992 - July 1993
WTGI-61 Television (Telemundo Affiliate) - Philadelphia, PA
Master Control Operator
- Broadcast and transmitter operation
- Video dubbing and production duties
April 1988 - October 1992 (except Florida hiatus)
Super*Fresh Food Markets - store #584 - Wilmington, DE
Cashier and substitute front-end manager [Local 27 UFCW]
October 1991 - February 1992
WCHE 1520 AM Radio - West Chester, PA
Announcer, Board Operator
September 1990 - January 1991
Walt Disney World Company - Lake Buena Vista, FL
Walt Disney World College Program
- Merchandise Host; EPCOT Center, Dept. 4ZA
- Disney University; Studio Production Curriculum
Note: continued to work seasonally at WDW each year through 1997
September 1990 - January 1991
WTLN 95.3 FM Radio - Orlando, FL
Announcer, Board Operator
March 1987 - June 1990
Moffit Media: WVCH 740 AM and WEEE 89.5 FM Radio - Philadelphia, PA
Announcer, Board Operator
- Director of Will Regan's Irish Hours live broadcast
- Assisted in remote broadcasts and special events
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Positive leadership abilities and group management skills; motivate organization toward goals
- Able to perform efficiently in pressure situations and working with deadlines
- Strong writing skills; experience in writing articles, press releases, scripts, lesson plans & educational curriculum, and business plans
- Proficient verbal communication skills; personable and enthusiastic (extensive experience as a motivational and an educational public speaker)
- Involvement with marketing, publicity, promotions, and event planning
- Experience with interviews; personally interviewed for television, radio, newspapers, and magazines
- Effective planning abilities and detail-oriented; documentation and historical archiving of information, pictures, audio, and video
- Specialist in audio recording and editing, video recording and editing, and still photography
- Graphic art design and layout (designed print ads which have been used in local newspapers and magazines)
- Lighting; experience with studio and nightclub lights, lasers, and fiber optics
- Excellent knowledge of technology including software applications (Microsoft Office Professional 2010, Adobe Creative Suite 5 Production Premium and Lightroom, Avid Pro Tools with Antares Auto-Tune efx and Vocal Suite), building computers, and local area network installations
AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Click HERE to view the awards, certificates, and trophies page
Wilmington Jaycees - U.S. Junior Chamber of Commerce; Nominated for Young Wilmingtonian of the Year 2003
Awarded
numerous certificates, plaques, and trophies for contributions to
community including but not limited to the Division for the Visually
Impaired, Delaware Latinos, Cub Scouts, American Cancer Society, New
Castle Country Chamber of Commerce, and Delaware Association for
Children of Alcoholics
ORGANIZATIONS, CONFERENCES, AND EXPOS
A picture of some expo and convention badges is HERE
- Student member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)
- Member of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce through WMPH
- Member of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
- Attended the 134th SMPTE Technical Conference and Equipment Exhibit in Toronto (November 1992)
- Attended the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, NV (March 1994, April 1995, April 1999, April 2002, April 2005 & April 2008)
- Attended the NAB New York Content Creation Expo in New York, NY (October 2006)
- Attended the NAB Radio Show in Orlando, FL (September 1999), Philadelphia, PA (October 2003), Philadelphia, PA (September 2009) & Washington DC (September 2010 {exhibitor})
- Attended the Variety presents ShowBiz Expo in New York, NY (September 1999)
- Attended the Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in New York, NY (September 1999, December 2001 & October 2003)
- Attended the Government Video Technology Expo in Washington, DC (November 2000, November 2001, December 2002, October 2004, November 2005 & November 2007)
- Attended the International DJ Expo in Atlantic City, NJ (August 2001, August 2002, August 2004, August 2005, August 2006, August 2007, August 2008, August 2009 {taught workshop}, August 2010 & August 2011)
- Attended the Production East Expo in New York, NY (October 2002)
- Attended the Winter Music Conference in Miami, FL (March 2006 & March 2007)
- Attended the Job Shop 'Design 2 Part' Expo in Valley Forge, PA (April 2008)
- Attended the Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Radio Conference in New York (March 2009)
- Attended the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington DC (March 2009 & March 2011)
- Attended the Streaming Media East Conference and Exhibition in New York, NY (May 2011)
- Attended the Coalition of Organizations for Delaware Entrepreneurship (CODE) Conference in Wilmington, DE (February 2009, February 2010, February 2011)
- Attended Results 2000 Seminar in Philadelphia, PA with speakers including Anthony Robbins, Joan Lunden, Brian Tracy, Sanford Botkin, and Donald Trump (2000)
- Attended the Get Motivated! Seminar in Wilmington, DE with speakers including Keith A. Craft, self-made billionaire Bill Bartman, Tim Timmons, Phil Town, Jennifer Azzi, Tom Hopkins, George Ross, and boxing champion George Foreman (2006)
- Attended the Get Motivated! Seminar in Philadelphia, PA with speakers including Donovan McNabb, Steve Forbes, Tamara Lowe, Cole Hamels, Zig Ziglar, and Rudy Giuliani (2009)