I am an organized, dedicated integration specialist with a valuable technical background and extensive education. Throughout my career I’ve worked on many projects across major companies, strengthening my composition and sound design expertise. I am determined, motivated and passionate about my role, and I strive to deliver the best for every client.

Dean Verkaaik

I am an organized, dedicated integration specialist with a valuable technical background and extensive education. Throughout my career I’ve worked on many projects across major companies, strengthening my composition and sound design expertise. I am determined, motivated and passionate about my role, and I strive to deliver the best for every client.

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I am an organized, dedicated integration specialist with a valuable technical background and extensive education.

Throughout my career I’ve worked on many projects across major companies, strengthening my composition and sound design expertise. I am determined, motivated and passionate about my role, and I strive to deliver the best for every client.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Composition / Sound Design at Miraclebeam Pty Ltd
January 1, 2012 - Present
Implementation, audio direction for many indie game titles
Audio Specialist at JPS Events
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011
Representation, Sales, training and specialized services for all major concerts & festivals
Audio Specialist at Roland Corporation
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2008
Representation, Sales, specialized training, audio engineering, technical writing and marketing; staging technician for AMAC shows Australia wide
Account Manager at Audio & Lighting Agencies, Gold Coast
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2007
Account management for B & C accounts; assisted with GCCEC audio system specifications related to Harman products e.g. Shure
Account Manager at Gold Coast Audio & Lighting Agencies
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Account management for B & C accounts on behalf of Audio & Lighting Agencies, Gold Coast. Assisted with original specification GCCEC audio systems related to Harman product i.e. Shure.

Education

PhD, MUSICOLOGY at Boston Conservatory at Berklee
January 11, 2014 - March 20, 2018
MA Music at Boston Conservatory at Berklee
January 1, 2012 - March 20, 2013
BA Musicology at Conservatorium of Queensland
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
BA Information Tech at Griffith Nathan
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
Level 2 (7th grade) Organ Performance at AMEB
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Qualifications

WWise implementation training certification (301 in progress)
January 1, 2022 - March 20, 2026
Certificate in FMOD sound studio implementation for multi-media projects
January 1, 2021 - March 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other

Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate