Pro Tools Software Strategist
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Certified Pro Tools Instructor at Pyramind
- Pro Tools Software Strategist at Digidesign
- Certified Pro Tools/Logic Pro Instructor at Future Rhythm
- Past
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- Digital Audio Specialist at Cogswell Polytechnical College
- Partner at Connect For Education
- Owner at Marketing Interactive (Sole Proprietorship)
- Employee #1 at audioMIDI.com
- Evangelist at Steinberg North America
- Education
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- Cogswell Polytechnical College
- California State University-Northridge
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Scott Church’s Summary
I am currently working at Digidesign as the Pro Tools Software Strategist, and teach Pro Tools certification courses at Future Rhythm and Pyramind. I have worked with recognized industry-leaders, including Steinberg, audioMIDI.com, Guitar Center, M-Audio/Propellerhead, Obedia, NARAS (The GRAMMY Foundation)/Electronic Arts and T.C. Electronic.
I began my work in the music industry at Steinberg North America (developers of Cubase/Nuendo) in 1997 where I served as an evangelist and helped facilitate sales, training and educational events such as Club Cubase. I also helped launch audioMIDI.com, which has since become one of the leading online retailers of computer music technology. I then developed Creating Dance Music with Cubase VST, ReBirth and ReCycle!, a highly successful interactive instructional CD-ROM in 2000. In addition, I am a founding member of Connect For Education, the leading developer of online music and language courses used at esteemed universities and educational institutions.
Scott Church’s Specialties:
Digiesign Pro Tools (Digital Audio)
Avid Media Composer/Apple Final Cut Pro (Post Production and Digital Video)
Scott Church’s Experience
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Certified Pro Tools Instructor
Pyramind
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Music industry)
February 2008 — Present (9 months)
While working at Digidesign, I currently teach Pro Tools certification courses (Pro Tools 201/210M Weekend Instructor).
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Pro Tools Software Strategist
Digidesign
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; AVID; Computer Software industry)
October 2006 — Present (2 years 1 month)
October 2006 - July 2008 (Product Manager, Music Creation)
I am currently working in the Product Management group at Digidesign as the Pro Tools Software Strategist, immersing myself in the Pro Tools community. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Evangelizing the Vision and Developing the Strategy for the Evolution of Pro Tools Software
• Extensive Market and Financial Analysis to Determine Industry Trends and Opportunities
• Collaborating with Product Management and Engineering to Prioritize and Design Competitive and Innovative Features -
Certified Pro Tools/Logic Pro Instructor
Future Rhythm
(Educational Institution; 1-10 employees; Music industry)
October 2005 — Present (3 years 1 month)
Before working at Digidesign, I taught Pro Tools and Logic Pro certification courses. While working at Digidesign, I currently teach Pro Tools certification courses (Pro Tools 101 Weekend Instructor).
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Digital Audio Specialist
Cogswell Polytechnical College
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Music industry)
January 2005 — December 2006 (2 years)
While earning my degree at Cogswell Polytechnical College, I taught and helped advance the Digital Audio Technology program, and cultivated industry relationships. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
* Digidesign Certified Pro Tools Training
* Apple Certified Logic Pro Training
* Instructor for DA-100: Desktop Audio Production
* Instructor for DA-200: Audio Recording I
* Instructor for DA-215: Portfolio Preparation
* Developing Cooperative Opportunities with Industry -
Partner
Connect For Education
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
October 2001 — January 2005 (3 years 4 months)
The joint-venture between Marketing Interactive and Connect for Education ultimately led to becoming a managing partner of Connect For Education. Connect for Education is the leading developer of online music and language courses used at distinguished universities and educational institutions around the world. Our partners include McGraw-Hill and HNH (NAXOS). My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
* Sales and Marketing
* Operational Management
* Financial Management
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Owner
Marketing Interactive (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Music industry)
August 1998 — October 2001 (3 years 3 months)
I founded Marketing Interactive to develop commercial training products. I developed the interactive CD-ROM, Creating Dance Music with Cubase VST, ReBirth and ReCycle! After securing world-wide distribution with Steinberg GmbH, the CD-ROM was bundled with every Cubase VST, ReBirth and ReCycle! sold in 2000.
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Employee #1
audioMIDI.com
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Music industry)
August 1998 — August 1999 (1 year 1 month)
During the initial development of Marketing Interactive, I worked with Russ Jones (an original co-founder of Steinberg North America) to launch audioMIDI.com. audioMIDI.com has become one of the leading online retailers in the computer music industry. Although I assisted with many of the logistics involved in starting up the company, my primary role was in the development of the entire website. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
* Website Development
* Customer Service (Presales and Technical)
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Evangelist
Steinberg North America
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Music industry)
June 1997 — August 1998 (1 year 3 months)
While attending California State University, I joined Steinberg North America initially as part of the Technical Support team. I quickly moved up to Pre-Sales, and was responsible for the North America website. I helped facilitate Club Cubase meetings, promotional clinics/tours and trade shows. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to:
* Customer Service (Presales and Technical)
* Training
* Sales/Promotional Events
* Product Management
* Website Development
Scott Church’s Education
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Cogswell Polytechnical College
B.S., Digital Audio Technology, 2005 — 2006
I graduated summa cum laude from Cogswell Polytechnical College with a Bachelor of Science, in Digital Audio Technology (GPA 4.0).
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California State University-Northridge
B.A., Music Industry and Technology, 1995 — 2000
I previously attended California State University, Northridge in pursuit of a Bachelor of the Arts, in Music Industry and Technology (Minor in Computer Science). I transferred to Cogswell Polytechnical College the Spring 2005 trimester in order to complete my degree.
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Scott Church’s Interests:
Digiesign Pro Tools (Digital Audio) and Avid Media Composer/Apple Final Cut Pro (Digital Video)
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Pro Tools User
Scott Church’s Honors:
• Summa cum Laude, Cogswell Polytechnical College
• Pro Tools Expert Certification (Music-Production - Pro Tools 6.x), February 2006 - Updated for Pro Tools 7.x, January 2007
• Logic Pro 7.x Level II (Advanced) End-User and Instructor Certification, September 2005
• Logic Pro 7.x Level I (Beginning) Instructor Certification, June 2005
• Logic Pro 7.x Level I (Beginning) End-User Certification, May 2005
• Pro Tools Operator Certification (Post-Production - Pro Tools 6.x), March 2005
• Pro Tools Operator Certification (Music-Production - Pro Tools 6.x), March 2005
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