Resume of Christopher R. McGary Download Resume in MS Word Format

105 Sunset Boulevard, Bozeman, MT 59715-6652 phone 406.586.3290 e-mail
Testimonials

I got the spring schedule at work today and I thank you for thinking of
me. I actually have been thinking of maybe doing both Intermediate and ensemble like Shawna does. What do you think of that? I appreciate your patience and your effort to make us better players. -Susan Johnston
Tuesday, February 19, 2002 10:01 PM
But I will be slowly but surely continuing on with
learning how to play for the rest of my life. -Desiree Schaufler

1/23/2002
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Hi Chris! Thank you for the message, I am planning on attending. I wanted
to let you know that my semester ended up being too busy for guitar class so
I didn't sign up. But I will be slowly but surely continuing on with
learning how to play for the rest of my life. You are a wonderful teacher
and have given me enough to go on for a while. You can keep me on your
email list if you don't mind. Do you happen to know when the next
intermediate class will be? Thanks, Desiree
Thanks Chris,

You have a very nice way of saying an encouraging word and making the
effort seem that much more worthwhile. -Susan Johnston
Tuesday, November 27, 2001 7:43 PM
From student evaluations March 2002:

After a Winter session of classes with The M.O.R.E. Ensemble, student stated :

This class is a “good combination of playing with technical demonstration”.
The instructor uses a ” wonderful choice of music”.
This class is “excellent and always challenging”.

After a Winter session of classes with Beginning Guitar, student stated:

“Chris is a very skilled, patient, encouraging, yet demanding effective teacher. It was challenging but not overwhelming. We all seemed to have improved substantially. I enjoyed playing as a group; it was less intimidating, more enjoyable, (not to mention musical), and Chris orchestrated it well. This is the best deal in Adult Ed!”

Skill set
  • Multimedia designer with proven skills as producer, composer, editor, sound effects, and recording engineer.
  • Seven years experience as a member of a Creative Effects team in the Gaming industry. Developed custom audio for 22 Games. Knowledge of game design specifications documents, Pay and Return tables, Help texts, game machine hardware, communication protocols, and the programming environments which support game machine development and operation.
  • College Media Services camera operator: 2 years of filming classes for video archive. Students viewed videotape class sessions and took exams for credit. Numerous free-lance video contractor jobs. Recording, editing, AV/print integrations,graphics camera, mechanical duplication , and distribution of final media.
Qualifications
  • Self-starter. Dependable, tenacious, results oriented. Flourish in a team environment.
  • Composer of hundreds of win tunes, audio backgrounds, songs, guitar solos and ensemble compositions. BS Music and Masters degree in Education
  • Excellent computer skills including: Premiere, Flash, audio applications, spreadsheets, database creation, word processing, Assembly language programming, PC set-ups and troubleshooting for IS group. Worked on NT network (130 other users) managing data locations for audio development and documentation, including archiving and revision control.
  • Technical writings include: Project proposals, research surveys, foreign language translations (French, Spanish, and Icelandic), HELPscreens for gaming machines, documentation for conformance testing and audio menus.
Experience
  • Audio Designer for Creative Effects team, VLC Engineering, Powerhouse Technologies, Anchor Gaming, IGT. 1996-2003
  • Independent Contractor-Primo Painting. Self-employed, insured, bonded business. Over 60 contract clients. 1993-1996
  • Tenured Instructor, Integrated Fine Arts program Grades K-5, Todd County KY. Designed and delivered instruction in Dance, Drama, Music, and Visual Arts to 1000 elementary students at 3 different schools. 1983-1993
  • APSU Media Services 1979-1983
  • Various food service industry jobs 1971-1979
References
  • Mike Maroney VLC Director of Engineering 406-585-6655 ext. 6712
  • Clark Sherman, rector St. James Episcopal Church 406-585-1772, or 406- 586-9093 [ press ‘2’ for voicemail ]
  • Gil Stober, owner/engineer, Peak Recording and Sound 406-586-1650

C. R. McGary Biography – Educational Credentials

  • 1975 University of Idaho, studied guitar under Professor Gilbert Piger
  • 1976-1979 Boise State Univ. Guitar ensemble, Dr. Joseph Baldassarre director
  • 1979-1983 APSU Guitar Ensemble, Joe Rhea Phillips director
  • 1983 B.S Music Ed, Austin Peay State University
  • 1983-1993 Elementary Music Teacher, Todd County Kentucky Schools
  • 1985-1993 Guitarist, Clarksville Community Big Band
  • 1992 M.A. Ed, Austin Peay State University
  • 1994-2003 taught Adult Education Guitar classes
  • 1996-2003 composer, audio designer for VLC, Inc.