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Since childhood, I've always had a passion for
technology and discovering innovative solutions to complex
challenges; be they weather, health, a better way to cook eggs, piloting a plane through storms, or helping people find
their soul mate. I genuinely believe
that passion and tenacity are what motivates the
successful completion of any project or venture. Passionate
focus is what has motivated my entire life. It's what lights my fire
to direct all my creative energies towards solving whatever
challenges are before me.
When I'm part of a smart, creative team,
all focused on a feasible goal, where everyone is being appreciated
and compensated, then I'm truly energized. |
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Bio/Resume |
| Entrepreneurial Projects |
10/03 - Present |
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Working on several projects spanning
various fields including but not limited to...
- Co-authoring various books
- Travel Video Productions
- Consulting to the singles industry
- Development of a new type of kitchen appliance
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Singles Podcasting
Network
Executive Producer |
10/05 - Present |
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Production and Engineering
of Single Living, a podcast for those seeking love.
See website for more
information:
SinglesPodcastingNetwork.com |
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Daniel's Bodacious Bistro
Ojai, California |
10/02 - 10/03 |
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Restaurant
Owner/operator.
See website for more
information:
DanielsBistro.com |
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| Matchnet, PLC (now
Spark Networks) |
5/99 - 8/00 |
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| Assisted in the development
& operation of the German version of
American Singles called DeutscheSingles.de (now found at matchnet.de). |
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| Cupid's Network, Inc. |
1/90 - 5/99 |
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| Founder and President |
- Developed matchmaking software for Helena VIP, a former matchmaking company in Beverly Hills. Software allowed cataloging of
member's profiles and preferences, managing members accounts and assisted matchmakers in finding potential matches. (Circa 1991-1993)
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- Teamed up with Automated Communications Corp. of Michigan, to develop a sophisticated 900 number IVR system catering to the singles and alternative lifestyles market. Responsibilities included developing a detailed flowchart of the system and interfacing with the programmer
to make recommended design changes; customer relations to determine their needs and adjust the system accordingly; and produced advertising materials that were published in over 20 magazines and newspapers. The system grew to over $100,000/month in gross revenues. (Circa 1990-1992)
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- Developed and maintained database software system for an alternative lifestyles magazine publisher. Software managed personal ads & photos, reports, subscriptions and
data export system that tied into PC based desktop publishing system. Was also responsible for building and maintaining the computers and network. (Circa 1993-1996)
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| Started two websites in 1995 that became leaders in the singles industry: |
- American
Singles (originally as.org, now
AmericanSingles.com) was an online dating service, originally based on the “non-profit” American Singles organization, operating since 1978 by
Rich Gosse of San Rafael, CA. It turned “for-profit” when the website was acquired in May 1999, at which point, the site had grown to over 250,000 members worldwide. Over 10,000 documented happy endings were received… a day did not go by without receiving numerous emails from members indicating their appreciation for American Singles in helping them find love. At its peak (as a non-profit) it was bringing in $20,000/month in donations. From 1997-1999, American Singles was consistently
in the top 100 websites based on traffic (according to top100.com)
and was often in the top 35 sites listed. An incomplete 1999 archive can be found
here.
American Singles (AmericanSingles.com) continues to operate today
with over 9 million members, helping people around the world find love.
- Cupid’s Network (cupidnet.com) was a directory listing of over 2,500 singles websites, including dating services, matchmakers, personal ads, books,
events and anything else of interest to someone looking for a romantic partner.
An incomplete 1999 archive of the site can be found here.
Matchnet (now Spark Networks), who acquired the site, no longer operates Cupid’s Network as a directory.
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- Note:
Cupid’s Network, Inc. (including the American Singles database) was sold to Matchnet, PLC in May 1999 for $3,600,000. Matchnet went public in Germany in 2000 and is listed on the Frankfurt Exchange.
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WEATHER.org |
1995 - present |
Domain owner. Manage all technical issues related to
Weather.org. Website is
currently provided as a public service only. |
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Safe Alternatives For
Fruitfly Eradication (S.A.F.E.) |
1988 - 1989 |
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| Reestablished the Los Angeles based grass-roots organization known as S.A.F.E. opposing the spraying of Malathion over Southern California to eradicate the Medfly infestation of 1988/1989. Managed media relations and information distribution about the harmful effects of Malathion on humans. Frequently spoke to audiences and
was the primary news media contact. Group efforts eventually lead to the sterile male fruit fly release program now being used to control the Medfly in Southern California. |
| Varitel Video, Inc. |
1/86 - 10/89 |
Tape Room Supervisor: responsibilities included insuring smooth tape room operation; training new operators on Varitel’s SOPs; and resolving technical problems with engineering. Equipment experience: Sony BVH2000, D-1 & D-2, BVU-800/820, BVW-75 Ampex VPR-3, Chyron Scribe, IV, & RGU-2, ADO, Graphics camera, EDL TRANSform system, Time-code generators, etc. |
| Independent Computer Consultant |
1985 - 1997 |
Extensive experience with system installation and set-up. Substantial familiarity with most popular business software products. Some training and maintenance experience. |
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| Monrovia Cable Commission |
2/84 - 6/87 |
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| Commission member. The Cable Commission is responsible for the operating policy of KGEM, Channel 29, the Local access channel in Monrovia,
California.
Maintained public affairs content on character generator, which ran during
off hours. Developed program and configured character generator to
allow remote administration via modem. |
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| Wold Communications |
9/82 - 7/86 |
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Disney Channel
- Manager of Technical On-Air Operations
Responsible for operation of East & West Coast On-Air Master Control,
scheduling, & recruiting new On-Air operators.
- Crew Chief
Responsible for scheduling On-Air master control personnel,
training new operators, and vacation relief editing.
- On-Air Master Control & Video Tape Operator
On-air switching using Hitachi HR-31 0, Sony BVU 800 and
Thexx 910 programmable master control switcher.
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CNN & WTBS
- News Editor
Using Sony BVU-800 and Sony BVU-200 editing systems.
- Chief Audio Engineer & Post Production Editor
Bill Tush - People Now Show
Mike Douglas - People Now Show
- Studio Camera Operator
Mike Douglas - People Now Show
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| Apartment Management |
1981 - 1987 |
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| Managed family-owned apartment buildings. Involved in collection of rents, make or arrange for repairs, & budgeting. |
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Pasadena City College
Media Services Department |
6/81 - 7/82 |
Student Supervisor, Switching Central. Responsibilities included operation of 1/2” and 3/4” video cassette recorders, Quad
VTR, TBC, processing amplifier, waveform monitor, vector scope, audio board, character generator, etc. |
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| D.S.A. Community Network, Inc. |
11/78 - 2/80 |
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Announcing, directing and producing public service programs for
KROQ-FM, KPCS-FM, and KPPC-FM. |
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BOOK Project
SINGERS LOCK: The Revolution in
the Understanding of Weather
by Oscar Singer |
1978-1981
ISBN: 0-9610922-0-3 |
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| Assisted
an eccentric discoverer/author in writing his book from concept to completed product in his own
home. Project included editing, typesetting, graphics, layout, printing,
binding & marketing. The book was primarily sold to numerous libraries
around the world. Used copies are usually available
here on Amazon.
On July 10, 1997, the Los Angeles times published an article about Mr.
Singer and his book, a copy of which can be seen here.
Unfortunately, Mr. Singer passed away shortly after the article was
published.
A PDF copy of the book can be seen
here.
Note, this is a rather large PDF file with hundreds of pages.
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| Monrovia Weather Station |
1/78 - 6/99 |
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| Founded and built
the weather reporting station in Monrovia, California. Daily weather reports
were sent to the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Los Angeles for distribution to the news media. The station
received significant media coverage including stories in the Los Angeles Times, Pasadena Star News and several local papers in the San Gabriel Valley; as well as human-interest stories on KABC-TV and KCAL-TV. |
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| Service Television Company, Arcadia,
CA |
3/76 - 8/82 |
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| T.V. repair shop apprentice. |
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Education
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| Pasadena City College |
7/79 - 6/83
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Associate of Arts Degree.
Telecommunications major with emphasis in television & radio broadcasting, engineering
& production. |
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Media Experience |
Mr. Bender is a well known expert on the topic of online dating, and has given numerous interviews to such media outlets as… CNN, New York Times, BBC (documentary),
Fox News, Wall Street Journal,
Investor's Business Daily,
San Francisco Chronicle,
Online Dating Insider, Chicago Tribune, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Denver Post, UPI, CNBC, MSNBC, The Computer Chronicles (PBS), Conrad Magazine, WCPN FM (Cleveland), WJW Fox 8
(Cleveland),
Nordonia Hills Sun,
Houston
City News, KUCI (Cyberspace Report),
Wikipedia and many others.
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He's also been interviewed for topics unrelated to the singles industry by The Los Angeles Times, KABC Television (Los Angeles), KABC Radio (Los Angeles), KCAL TV9 (Los Angeles), KCOP TV13 (Los Angeles), KTLA TV5 (Los Angeles), KTTV Fox 11 (Los Angeles), KFWB Radio (Los Angeles), Pasadena Star News, Daily News (Los Angeles), KPCC FM (Pasadena) KPFK FM (Los Angeles),
KROQ FM (Pasadena), Baby
Years, and many others. |
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Miscellaneous Personal
Information |
- Private
Pilot with over 1,000 logged hours.
- Additional
language skills: Fluent in German (Native Language)
- Collector of rare and antique weather instruments from around the world. Current collection numbering around 120.
- Countries Visited: Austria, Belgium, Canada,
China, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel,
Jamaica, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Russia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, US.
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Member of the Board of Directors |
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Last updated: 1/12/12 |
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