Technical Training and Support - Mac computer, Graphics, Electronic Prepress and Audio Production software, FileMaker Pro database development.

 

Training available for:

Mac Computer, general and specialized.

FileMaker Pro database development.

Graphics, Desktop Publishing, and Electronic Prepress.

Practical Audio Recording and Production.

I have 25 years experience in managing and teaching Professional Desktop Publishing and Electronic Prepress, including designing FileMaker Pro database systems to manage workflow and billing. I also have extensive experience in Professional Audio Recording and Production, starting one of Canada's first independent Audio Recording schools in 1979.

1977/78 - Chief Engineer at Ocean Sound Studio, North Vancouver, BC

1979/1982 - Co-owner, manager of Buttertree Sound Recording Studio and School, Richmond, BC

1982/86 - Course designer and instructor in audio recording at Trebas Institute, Vancouver, BC

1985/89 - Owner, manager of QuickSet Graphics Imagesetting Service Bureau, Vancouver, BC

1990/92 - Special Consultant to Graphics Specialty Sales team at Advantage Computers, Burnaby, BC

1992 - Manager of Electronic Prepress Training Department at Hemlock Printers, Burnaby, BC

1993/1999 - Consultant to Workers' Compensation Board Printshop, Richmond, BC

1993 - Returned to Audio Production as freelance audio engineer and producer, recording dyhan Roberts' first CD, Richmond, BC

1995 - Manager of Digital Prepress and Film Departments at Laser's Edge Imagesetting Service Bureau, Vancouver, BC

1996/99 - Designed Specialized FileMaker Pro database systems for Canada Wide Media, Revy, Crown Creative, and many smaller graphic design shops.

1997 - Designed OTiS (Organizational Tracking & information System) as a job tracking and billing solution for graphic design shops and other businesses that bill for time and materials.

2001/present - I've supplied Mac computer products, support and service to more than 200 clients on Salt Spring Island, BC. I continue to support FileMaker Pro clients throughout the lower mainland and also write, perform, and record original music as part of a working duo on Salt Spring.

I will work with you to ensure that you and your staff are equipped with the best knowledge and tools to work effectively in your chosen creative field. Call me today to arrange a free consultation to determine your best options!

Donn Tarris 250-537-5931