NewTek
Don Ballance has a strong background in training and development, with extensive experience in the technology and media industries. Don began their career as an Insurance Sales Representative at Mutual of Omaha in 1983 before moving on to work as a Sales Representative and Manager Trainee at Radio Shack from 1986 to 1990. Don then joined New York Camera and Video as a Sales Representative from 1990 to 1995.
In 1995, Ballance started working at NewTek as a Sales Representative. During their time there, they were responsible for generating and growing sales from the existing channel and signing on new resellers. Don also served as a demo artist for major trade shows such as NAB and Siggraph. In 2002, they briefly worked as a consultant for Digital Juice.
Ballance returned to NewTek in 2002 as a Channel Development Manager, where they played a key role in creating a new reseller channel. Don prospecting, cold called, signed on, and trained 22 resellers within the first 12 months. Don also developed authorized Anark training materials and courseware for Anark Studio 1.
In 2003, Ballance took on the role of Vice President of Production at Mania TV. Don designed system configurations, installed live and post-production video computer systems and equipment, and developed media management systems for facilitating 24/7 programming on the internet. Don managed a 24/7 production staff and created on-air graphics for the network.
Ballance's next position was as President of TMG Productions from 2003 to 2005. In this role, they oversaw overall operations of the company, including marketing, R&D, accounting, sales, and payroll.
Don then returned to NewTek in 2006, initially as Director of Training Development, Worldwide. In this role, they directed Sales Engineers in the field to maximize their effectiveness in supporting sales, created and implemented the NewTek Certification Program, and produced online demo and training videos. In 2013, they were promoted to the role of Vice President of Training Development, Worldwide. Here, they developed and implemented operator certification training and exams and training curriculum for all NewTek products. Don also created the reseller training programs NewTek University and 3PLAY Boot Camp, as well as an on-site training program for NewTek customers.
Don Ballance attended East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania from 1980 to 1983. No specific degree or field of study is given.
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NewTek
Much of the desktop video revolution can be traced in the history of NewTek. Since founding NewTek in 1985, Tim Jenison has led the way in the design of a series of groundbreaking products, and continues to guide the company in pioneering innovative and affordable tools for computer-generated animation, video, and film special effects.Since itsinception, NewTek has been a driving force in pushing the edge of video and 3D graphics technology, while redefining price, performance, and ease of use. NewTek is perhaps best known in the film and video industry, as the company that created the desktop video market segment in 1990, with the introduction of its wildly successful product, the Amiga Video Toaster®. In 1993, NewTek, its founder, Tim Jenison, and this revolutionary product were presented with an Emmy® Award for Technical Achievement. In 2003, NewTek was again presented with an Emmy for LightWave 3D®'s seminal role in the revolution of CGI visual effects, over the preceding decade. NewTek has built its success on the concept of providing powerful, intuitive products at prices that are very affordable. In late 2001, NewTek once again redefined video editing with the release of the powerful Video Toaster® [2], the next-generation Video Toaster®, running on the Windows 2000 platform.