Lisa Klassen

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Education

Rancho Cucamonga High School
  • Honor student, graduated Cum Laude
1996- 2000
Chaffey Community College
  • Art and design, HTML, fashion
1999-present
University of California, Los Angeles
  • American Literature and Culture (English) major, Musicology minor. Graduated Cum Laude.
2000- 2004
University of California, Los Angeles Extension Program
  • Audio/Recording Engineering Certification.
2002- 2004
Fullerton College
  • Costume design and construction, theatrical makeup.
2005- 2007

Skills



Writing and Communication Experienced in promotions and public relations areas. Strong analytical and creative writing skills. Fundamental understanding of reporting and journalistic ethics. Highly skilled researcher and administrative assistant.

Broad knowledge of American and world literature. Familiar with screenplay format. Proficient in conversational Spanish. Types 45 WPM. Strong team worker and leader. Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Computer Software and Programming Computer literate in both Macintosh and PC systems. Proficient in basic office programs. Four years of web design and programming experience. Skilled in digital photography and photo editing. Thorough understanding of digital audio recording.
  • Word Processing- Microsoft Works, Final Draft
  • Photography/Design- Photoshop, MS Paint
  • Web Technologies- HTML, online business, PayPal

Audio Engineering Three years’ worth of experience operating live sound mixing systems and working in a studio environment. Thorough familiarity with outboard gear, analogue and SSL consoles, and digital and analog recording techniques.
Familiar with the fundamentals of acoustics. Trained in micking techniques and knowledgeable about microphone function and design. Familiar with all non-engineering facets of the music industry. Rudimentary knowledge of recording and editing audio for film.



Experience

Forever 21 Visual Merchandising Assistant
Began work as a sales associate and was quickly appointed to Merchandising Assistant and Basics Specialist. Job duties include processing clothing shipments, designing clothing displays and rack layouts. Allowed to work independently. In charge of organizing stock and sales associates, maintaining stockrooms and stocking the floor.
2009-present

Driver/CEO of RallyeStar.com Racing Team


Organized personal rally racing team. In charge of marketing, PR, web content,financial and administrative tasks. Won three championships in four seasons. First woman in U.S. history to win a national rally race since the sport began in 1972. Appeared on SpeedTV’s show ‘Supercars Exposed’ and TLC’s ‘LA Ink.’ For more information, visit www.rallyestar.com.
2004-present

Freelance Costumer


Jobs included high end reproductions of movie costumes, unique original designs, historical reproductions, theatrical construction, maintenance and repair. Costumes taken many blue ribbons. Clients’ winnings from costumes total more than $1,500. Well rounded skill set and organization increased productivity and profits during Halloween.

2004-present

Audio Tehnician/Stagehand


Assistant to principal audio engineer at the Lewis Family Playhouse in Victoria Gardens. Duties included facilitating communication between chief engineer and artists, running stage operations and audio setup and teardown. Ability to learn quickly brought more responsibilities from audio, lighting and rigging departments.

2007-2008

Splat Factory/Kart Factory


Manager/Human Resources VP in charge of hiring and dismissing workers, scheduling, training, administrative work and conflict resolution as well as booking and recruiting large corporate groups. Ability to fill in for others and quick thinking was vital to growth of company.

2006-2008

Paintguns International, L.L.C.


Office manager in charge of overseeing all sales, secretarial work, shipping and correspondence. Quickly streamlined operations to increase sales. Took over maintenance of company website.

2004-present

Tombstone Paintball


Cashier in charge of admittance. Organized large parties for group play. Administered first aid and facilitated communication between referees and players. Promoted to manager after six months of employment.

2004-2006

Audio Engineer/Sound Technician


Freelance work involving all aspects of live sound, recording, and post-production. Projects included:
  • Hell Is For Heroes- Assisted Crazy Town's Craig "Squirrel" Tyler with live sound.
  • Something Corporate- In charge of live sound during a performance at UCLA.
  • Eventide, Inc.- Hosted company booth and 2003 NAMM and 2002 AES conventions.
  • Dead Zone Sound Design- Worked as a runner, rehersal tech and engineer on a variety of diverse projects.
  • Dead Girls Corp.- Live mixer, stage and rehersal tech. Engineered upcoming album.
  • My Ruin-Engineered their album "The Horror of Beauty," assisted with live shows.

2001- present

UCLA Library Business Services


Duties included processing book invoices, counting and collecting money from photocopying machines, tracking inventory and general administrative office tasks. Helped re-conceptualize inventory tracking system, increasing office productivity.

2001-2002

Disc Jockey for UCLA Radio


Programmed and hosted a weekly radio show called "Tales from the Loud Side." Maintained a web site for the show and assisted the station with promotional needs.

2001- 2002

Radio Internship with KCXX 103.9


Concurrently held two internships with the promotions department and in the studio. In charge of organizing the daily “Local Band Spotlight” and assisting in coordination of the “Local Band Showcase.”

2001


Daily Bruin Reporter


Staff member in charge of developing content for the lifestyle section. Built relationships with sources in local communities, practiced responsible journalism, and shadowed professional journalists.

2000-2001




Honors, Awards, and Leadership Experience

  • Librarian for the Nite Owls Quilting Guild and Publicity Chair for biannual quilt show (2006- present).
  • Inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (2004).
  • Member of the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta (2003-present)
  • Member of the National Honor Society (1998-2000).
  • Principal French Horn player and section leader for the Claremont Youth Symphony Orchestra (1997-2000).
  • Drum major for the Rancho Cucamonga High School Marching Band (1998-1999).
References and other additional information available upon request. Thank you for your time and consideration.