Work Experience:

September, 1994 - Present	Shazam Magic - Monrovia, Maryland
Owner / Performer	Owner of one of Maryland ’s top magic performance companies, providing stage shows, balloon sculpting, and strolling magic. Over 400 magic shows performed for children's birthday parties, fairs, promotions, and other events. Clients include Lockheed Martin, The Ronald McDonald House, and Children's Hospital. Visit ShazamMagic.com for more information.

May, 2005 - Present	Peter Wood Productions - Monrovia, Maryland
Theatrical consultant	Providing technical theatrical support for stage, video, and attractions. Clients include The Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, The Wetlands Preserve, and Digital Bard Video Productions, LLC.

March, 2005 - Present	Salt Shaker Studios - Ellicot City, Maryland
Lead Designer	Lead designer of corporate identities, print materials, and multimedia advertising, as well as the creating website designs, marketing solutions, and copy writing.

August, 2007 - Present	Barry's Magic Shop - Rockville, Maryland
Demonstrator	Demonstration of magic apparatus, teaching effects to customers after purchase, display case arrangement, lecturer, audio/video consultant, and web consultant.

June, 2003 - January, 2005	Key 103.1 WAFY-FM - Frederick, Maryland
Webmaster, Promotion and Production Assistant	Web site maintenance and design, digital audio production, on-location promotional assistance, contest co-designer, voice-over talent

Summer, 2003; January, 2004	Science Applications International Corporation - Frederick, Maryland
PDF Management, Word Processor	Scanning and conversion of paper documents into portable document files, word processing and editing of biotechnology forms and applications

Summer, 2003	Creative Visions Consulting, Inc. - Frederick, Maryland
Account Manager, Magic Consultant	New business development, contact database management, business-social functions, personalized business-to-business communications

June, 2003 - August, 2004	Solid Ground - Mount Airy, Maryland
Audio Technician	Live mixing at shows and concerts, assistance with rehearsal audio design, setup and clean-up of band equipment, audio consultant

Summer, 2002; January, 2003	Immersion Active, Inc. - Frederick, Maryland
Assistant, New Business Development; Magic Consultant	Web site QA, direct mail piece coordinator, data entry, conference preperations, electrical maintainence, marketing representative, and new business assistant for an award-winning interactive design agency

August, 2000 - June, 2002	Target Stores, Inc. - Frederick, Maryland
Sales Floor Team Member	Zoning and cleanliness of areas, primarily softlines departments, as well as store closing, hardlines assistance, and backup cashiering. Folding of shirts and pants, distribution of "re-shop" merchandise, and store announcement specialist.

Skills

Magical Design	Planning and performing magic shows, routines, and tricks for entertainment, marketing, promotion, and conventions.
Special Effects Design	Design and execution of physical special effects for video, stage, and attractions. Specialties include fog effects, pyrotechnics, optical illusions, pneumatics, and environmental effects.
Prop/Set Fabrication	Construction of small props to full-stage sets, and all requirements in between. Specific experience with oversized, breakaway, and otherwise gimmicked props, as well as mobile, internally-lit, and breakaway set pieces.
Electronics	Knowledge and experience with servos, motors, LEDs, digital audio recorders, residential wiring, home automation, remote controls, and low-voltage lighting.
Video Production	Full knowledge of closed-circuit broadcast aspects, as well as high exposure to linear tape-to-tape VHS editing and digital video editing.
Audio Production	Audio dubbing with multiple tracks, digital recording and playback, CD mixing, design, and distribution.
Web Site Design	Multiple web sites built and maintained, including PeterWoodProductions.com, ShazamMagic.com, HauntedWoodsWoods.com, and many others.

Software Knowledge:

Clerical	Microsoft Powerpoint, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Works, Windows 98se, 2000 Pro, and XP, Macintosh OS 9.2, and File Maker Pro.
Graphic Design	Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Quark XPress, and Macromedia Freehand.
Web Development	Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady, and Acrobat, Macromedia Flash MX and Dreamweaver.
Multimedia Design	Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Premiere, Encore, and Audition, Nero: Burning Rom.

Technical Theatre: For full listing of technical theatre positions and duties, please click here.

UMBC Theatre - Scenic design, special effects design, assistant scenic design, assistant lighting design for Victor Frankenstein, Ubu, Buried, and others St. Paul Catholic Church - Theatrical advisor for annual Christmas and Easter pageants

On-Stage Theatrical Roles:

Pat Denning	May, 2002	42nd Street, Urbana High School
Mayor Paul Tishen	March, 2002	Fatal Football Fever Mystery Dinner Theater, Urbana High School
Technician	December, 2001	Seuss Caboose, Urbana High School
Alex Cane	November, 2001	"Take Five," Fall Festival of Plays, Urbana High School
Cardamon the Wizard	March, 2001	Once Upon a Mattress, Urbana High School
Tim E. Portal	October, 2000	Halloween 2000: Return to Sleepy Hollow, Wood's Woods Entertainment Grounds
Reporter	April, 2000	Damn Yankees, Urbana High School

Clubs / Organizations:

• Outstanding Departmental Service Award, UMBC Theatre, 2005
• Golden Web Award, ShazamMagic.com, 2003-2004
• Golden Web Award, PeterWoodProductions.com, 2003-2004
• UMBC Dean's List, multiple semesters
• Drama Student of the Year, 2002
• Senior Student Scholar, 2002
• Senatorial Scholarship Recipient, 2002-2004
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Art Contest Winner, 2000
• Peer Mediation Service Award, 1997
• Prudential Spirit of Community Award, 1997
• Urbana High Four Year Honor Roll, 1998-2002

Peter Wood, Contact@PeterWoodProductions.com
301-524-5094
P.O. Box 322, Monrovia, Maryland 21770

©2006 Peter Wood - Shazam Magic® is a Registered Trade Name in the State of Maryland
Last updated Friday, October 5, 2007