Daniel Duffy

Daniel Duffy

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Independent Filmmaker

  • Education

    • YES Montreal

      2019 - 2019
      Entrepreneurship The Business of Art

      --Learned entrepreneurial skills and acquired tools to enable me to start my own film production studio--Learned skills include grant writing, tax tips for artists and business owners, SEO, Google ads, registering one's business (including GST, QST & HST), business structure (pros & cons of individualization vs. partnerships vs. incorporation), performing your brand, business skills for creative souls, social entrepreneurship, launching a successful crowdfunding campaign, professional sales… Show more --Learned entrepreneurial skills and acquired tools to enable me to start my own film production studio--Learned skills include grant writing, tax tips for artists and business owners, SEO, Google ads, registering one's business (including GST, QST & HST), business structure (pros & cons of individualization vs. partnerships vs. incorporation), performing your brand, business skills for creative souls, social entrepreneurship, launching a successful crowdfunding campaign, professional sales coaching, and more --Acquired tools include Google ads through Adwords, Pingdom & PageSpeed Insights website speed testing, Wordpress & Wix for website design, Ubersuggest & Google analytics, SEO optimization, and more --Participated in workshops by different keynote speakers --Networked new contacts in the artistic & business communities--Had access to business and artist coaches, as well as mentors in the field--Participated in networking conferences (Google Montreal, St-Jax) Show less

    • Centre Generation Emploi

      2018 - 2018
      CEO Job search preparation/self-evaluation

      --Learned how to make a proper portfolio--Took self-evaluation tests in personality, such as Personality Dimensions, Holland Code, MBTI & WPI--Learned to narrow my career interests towards self-employment in film, TV & video--Learned to understand & communicate my transferable skills--Learned to express my qualities & skills in practical and tangible terms--Learned the requirements of the labour market --Learned to fully utilize Emploi Quebec's online job placement… Show more --Learned how to make a proper portfolio--Took self-evaluation tests in personality, such as Personality Dimensions, Holland Code, MBTI & WPI--Learned to narrow my career interests towards self-employment in film, TV & video--Learned to understand & communicate my transferable skills--Learned to express my qualities & skills in practical and tangible terms--Learned the requirements of the labour market --Learned to fully utilize Emploi Quebec's online job placement portal--Learned to make a superior CV to any previous iteration--Learned about information interviews & how to make business cards with MS Publisher--Learned to make cover letters, thank you letters & follow-up letters to information interviews--Learned networking skills, cold calls & conflict resolution--Learned to develop my intercultural competency--Participated in job interview simulations, group exercises & feedback--Had access to individual work and counselling, as well as resources I never knew existed Show less

    • Vanier College

      2007 - 2010
      DEC - unfinished Communication and Media Studies

      Activities and Societies: Lab monitor in the Communications media lab, peer tutoring in video editing & humanities Spent 3 years in the Communications program, focusing on video production & photography. Honed my skills in video editing, cinematography, photomanipulation, directing, scriptwriting and acting.

  • Experience

    • Restaurant Au Vieux Duluth

      Jun 2001 - Sept 2002
      Bus Boy

      --Fixed tables, cleaned restaurant--Served bread & water, other foods

    • Coles bookstore

      Nov 2002 - Dec 2006
      Customer Service Representative

      --Customer service/operating cash register (POS)--Shelving books--Receiving stock--Processing book & magazine returns--Calling regular customers for monthly titles--Cleaning sections

    • Vanier College

      Jan 2008 - May 2010
      Peer Tutor, Teacher's Assistant, Lab Monitor

      --Helped humanities students with various problems in peer tutoring--Helped a humanities teacher set up intensive classes and correct assignments during the winter holidays--Monitored students in Vanier's CAMT lab during extended hours--Helped other Communications students with various multimedia projects (Final Cut Express, Photoshop CS3, etc.)

    • EA Mobile

      Aug 2008 - Nov 2008
      Quality Assurance Tester

      --Tested cell phone games for bugs--Entered the bugs into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet

    • Vidéo Super Choix Inc

      Sept 2010 - May 2011
      Cashier/Clerk

      --Customer service--Facing films in all sections--Calling customers on the late list--Cleaning sections

    • Self-Employed

      May 2012 - now
      Independent Filmmaker

      --I sell my skills & services to whoever needs them--In the process of setting up a film company --Editing videos & film--Experienced scriptwriter & script supervisor--Knowledge & use of Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Celtx, Fade In, Trelby & Hitfilm Express--Experienced practice with DSLRs, GoPro & other film equipment--Have my own camera + equipment (see description in my About section above)--Primary experience with personal projects & volunteering--Velvet Fog™ voice acting Show less

    • Thé Kiosque

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2012
      Barista

      --Infused tea for customers--Served pastries, other foods--Handled customers at peak hours--Customer service

    • Studio Bizz

      Aug 2012 - Oct 2016
      Maintenance Staff

      --Swept, mopped, vacuumed floors--Cleaned washrooms, studios, mirrors--Removed dust, dirt, etc.--Painted & spackled walls, general touch-ups--Placed orders for replacement cleaning products & equipment

    • Walmart

      Feb 2023 - Apr 2023
      Cashier

      --Scanning and processing items at the traditional cash registers--Maintenance of cash area--Helping customers with problems at the self-serve kiosks--Monitoring potential theft at self-serve--Putting away overstock items--Cleaning self-serve kiosks--Refilling fabric bags at self-serve--Processing cash payments at self-serve--Price checks, etc.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified CPR - not renewed

      May 2009
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Daniel Duffy
      Peer Tutoring in Communications Vanier College May 2010
    • Awarded to Daniel Duffy
      Peer Tutoring in Humanities Vanier College May 2010
    • Awarded to Daniel Duffy
      Outstanding Achievement in English St. Pius X High School Jun 2000
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Script Supervisor

      Issued by Alex Kovar on Aug 2018
      Alex KovarAssociated with Daniel Duffy
    • Documentary Filmmaker

      Issued by Sara Say on May 2012
      Sara SayAssociated with Daniel Duffy
    • Voice Actor, Performer

      Issued by Ziyang Yip on May 2012
      Ziyang YipAssociated with Daniel Duffy
    • Jack of all Trades volunteer

      Issued by Matsuri Japon on Jun 2010
      Matsuri JaponAssociated with Daniel Duffy