PAUL PODUSKA 28545 Roosevelt Ave, Castaic, CA 91384 HOME (661) 294-5256 CELL (323) 841-2876 http://www.imdb.

com/name/nm0688080/ EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Nov. 2010 - Present: Freelance Sound Effects Library Coordinator, Digital Dream s Sound * Responsible for coordination, audio cleanup, and metadata taxonomy creation an d restructuring of well over 500,000 digital sound files. * Responsible for format and sample rate conversion to standardize all audio ass ets. * Responsible for streamlining and digital asset management of the Digital Dream s Sound Server. June 2010 - Sept. 2010: Assistant Sound Editor, Feature Film "Faster", Studio 8 Sound * Responsible for all video conversions from picture department and provision to sound editorial staff using MPEG Streamclip. * Responsible for OMF/AAF conversions and provision to sound editorial staff. * Responsible for all sound effects, sound server organization and backup, exter nal hard drive tracking, editorial equipment setup and maintenance for editorial staff. Sept. 2007 - June 2010: Head Sound Effects and Music Librarian, Studio 8 Sound/ Media on Demand * Creator of a custom, tree structured, database driven, sound effects library f or feature films and television, which contains over 450,000 individual sound fi les. Structure is designed for future software compatibility. *Creator of a custom, project-based, workflow for the inputting and automatic in dexing of DAT (digital audio tape) source material from custom recording session s, and the personal libraries of several industry leading sound supervisors (ref erences available). * Independent spotting list generation and sound effects "kit" provision for the editorial staff. * Creator of a genre-based music library system that is compatible with both iTu nes and Soundminer software. * Responsible for distribution of requested music tracks to clients including Wa rner Brothers, Disney, HBO, and NBC. * Developed and mastered music resources for domestic and international sub-publ ishers including SoundDogs and Msoft systems. Jan. 2007 - Jun. 2008: Food Server, Salt Creek Grille, Valencia. Nov. 2006 - Jan 2007: Food Server and on call bartender, Margaritas Mexican Res taurant 2006: Vice President of Operations, Logistics Division, ILN Industries, INC. * Managed a start-up freight carrier/moving and storage division for an existing corporation specializing in real estate services. * Directed sales, marketing, human resources, customer services, contract negoti ation, claims management, licensing and insurance. * Responsible for: Southern California and Nevada operations, acquiring assets a nd personnel during expansion, contracts for national moving and storage, a nd freight accounts. * Ensured standards compliance with government regulations. * Directly communicated with a large customer base. * Developed and implemented training programs for employees. Aug. 1994 - Jan. 2006: Head Sound Effects Librarian, Soundelux

* Built a feature film sound library with over 300,000 individual files. Maintai ned library server databases. * Assisted supervising sound editors in spotting to picture, sound effects, comp iled spotting lists, and selected and distributed sound effects to editors and c lients for film, tv, video game, and new media projects. * Duplicated and mastered field recordings. * Supervising sound editor for several short films for Sundance and other film f estivals. * Trained and supervised 4 employees. * Provided sound librarian services to well over 100 feature films. * Recorded custom sound effects for several feature films, including Herbie: Ful ly Loaded, Serenity, and Mission Impossible I, II, and III.

Jan. - Jun. 1996: Research and Quality Assurance Control for CD Production, The Hollywood Edge * Researched and compiled raw effects from several digital formats to DAT tapes. * Loaded effects into DigiDesign Protools computer files for editing and masteri ng. * Created categories for final product CD jackets. Quality assurance for final CD product. * Produced, edited and mastered commercial Sound Effects CD libraries. Aug. - Nov. 1995: Digital Assistant, Soundelux * Digital loading, assembling and fine syncing of dailies. Computer backup * Maintained editorial paperwork and backed up computers daily. **Films supported in this position: HEAT, NIXON, CUTTHROAT ISLAND, and FAIR GAM E** Other credits include: The Crow II: City of Angels - Additional Audio ref : Bruce Richardson Very Good At Smiling - Digital Assistant, Sound Effects Editor The 15 Minute Hamlet - Digital Assistant, Sound Effects Editor ref: Kelly Oxf ord The Homecoming - Digital Assistant ref: Kelly Oxford Mala Sangre - Digital Assistant, Dialog and Sound Effects Editor Between 7 and 1 - Production Sound Mixer ref : Debbie Bossi, Mark Stoecking er Additional achievements, special skills and personal interests include: I am adept at Macintosh and PC software and systems for Digidesign ProTools, DigiDelivery, Soundminer, Excel, Wavelab, Itunes. Sonic Foundry, Cyberframe, Filemaker Pro. Member of the Emerging Leadership Program and Psychology Mentorship Program at Cal State Northridge. Section leader and marching instructor of the CSUN Marching Band, Drum Major for the VELVET KNIGHTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS, saxophone player, and classic car enthusi ast. Educational background: 2004 - 2005: Video Symphony, Burbank: DVD Studio Pro certificate. ProTools c ertificate. 1998 UCLA: Modern Database Management, 3.0 GPA 1988 - 1993 : California State University, Northridge: Obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.

References: Studio 8 Sound: John Leveque, Bruce Stambler, Todd Toon, Odin Benitez Soundelux: Kim Waugh, Phil Morill, Ann Szackmeister, Scott Gershin, Greg Hedge path, Per Halberg, David McMoyler, Mark Stoeckinger, Karen Baker-Landers, Mike Wilho it, Glen Morgan. The Hollywood Edge: Kevin Reem, John Moran Member I.A.T.S.E. Local 700, M.P.S.E.