David Cihelna Resume March 2015

DAVID V.J. CIHELNA
www.davidcihelna.com
davidcihelna@gmail.com Tel. 404 910 8112
910 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
EDUCATION
New York University, New York City, USA
Master of Professional Studies ITP
(Interactive Telecommunications), Class of 2016
University of St Andrews, St Andrews, UK
Master of Arts (Honors) Management
First Class Honours (3.9 GPA)
Danube International School, Vienna, Austria
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 39 points
AWARDS
Google Future of Storytelling Grant XStory (double recipient)
University of St Andrews - Head of the Class
Undergraduate Awards 2014 - Honorable Mention
Pernod Ricard Hackathon - 2nd Place
PROJECTS
Adjacent Possible (bit.ly/itpjournal)
Head of Operations, New York, 2015
New bi-annual academic journal about critical thoughts and
experiments about the future- of technology and media;
Devising our mission, strategic plan and review process;
Launching a symposium for our launch Spring 2015.
Google: Future of Storytelling Grant
Director, New York, 2015
1.
Developing an animated interactive film rave;
Responsible for creative strategy, art direction, scoring and
fo programming our node.js server;
Directing the final show in October 2015.
2.
Creating an experimental digital film experience - the intensity
changes depending on what device the story is viewed on,
creating multiple experiences for the same non-linear film;
Currently in production with a crew of 7.
Research Project: Creative Clustering
University of St Andrews, 2013-2014
Master’s Thesis project on urban clustering in the digital age;
Designed and executed qualitative research in Los Angeles;
Analysed and presented a new critical research topic in the field
of creative industry management.
ReScore
Event Director, St Andrews, 2013-2014
Envisioned/produced a live film scoring session for one of
Scotlands largest Arts Festival (www.ontherocksfestival.com);
Directed and managed a team of musicians and volunteers.
Research Project: Food Vendors in India
Team Leader, 2013
Assembled and led a team to design a social enterprise experiment to solve food distribution problems in Indian Urban Slums;
Researched, generated, and critically assessed solutions that led
to a business model theory at HULT Prize 2013.
KEYWORDS
Director, Creative Technologies, Interactive Media,
Creative Strategy, Art Direction, Future of Storytelling,
Film, Film Scoring, Music Production, Qualitative Research,
Social Media, New Media Production, Crazy ideas
SKILLS
Arduino, Processing, HTML 5, CSS, Wordpress, Javacsript
Node.js, Three.js, Web Sockets, Spacebrew, Gmail API, Phonegap/Cordova (iOS + Android), Oculus Rift
MS Office, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and After Effects
(Compositing + Animation), DaVinci Resolve, 3D Printing
Music: Cubase, Live, Maschine, Piano, Drums, Harspichord
Languages: Billingual English/German, Conversational Spanish
WORK EXPERIENCE
Ludwig Goransson
Temporary Assistant, Los Angeles, January 2014
Assisted film scoring team with studio technology;
Responsible for producing textures and drum sections for two
upcoming releases.
PwC
Summer Associate, London, Summer 2013
Researched and reviewed client deals and negotiations;
Analyzed, reviewed, and evaluated financial statements;
Formed a part of a client engaging team dealing with client data;
Received training in SEC regulations, accounting, and auditing.
School of Management
President, University of St Andrews, 2013/2014
Elected representative of 900+ Management students;
Responsible for managing staff-student relationships;
Managed a team of 10 and set SMART objectives;
Cantora Records + Labs
Intern, New York, Summer 2012
Ideation and new product research pitches;
Researched media startup investment opportunities;
Assisted and networked at music technology conferences.
Deeda Productions
Intern, Los Angeles, August 2012
Compiled a database of film directors and producers;
Assisted in the establishment of the new Social Impact
Media Awards in Los Angeles (www.simaawards.org).
St Andrews Charity Fashion Show
Head of Sponsorship, St Andrews, 2012
Devised a sponsorship strategy and actively formed new
relationships and contracts with potential sponsors
Designed a viral YouTube fundraising campaign that raised over
$15,000 based on the “6 degrees of separation” theory