See below for my experience in web and graphic design. For a PDF file of my resume
click here.
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OBJECTIVE: |
To create and design the best ads, multimedia collateral, web graphics, etc. using the latest
computer programs and cutting edge designs that will increase marketing and brand appeal of
that company. |
EDUCATION: |
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Texas at EI Paso.
Photography classes through the Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC.
XML, HTML and JavaScript basics and advanced courses.
MCSA certification classes and web site design and development classes through ECPI Technical College
Javascripting Level I & II and PHP classes from NC State University
PHP and MySQL classes from NC State University
ActionScripting 3.0 and ASP.NET through Wake Tech Community College
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CERTIFICATIONS: |
Comptia A+; Comptia Net+; MCSA |
Experience over my career: |
Feb 03 thru Present
North Carolina School of Science and Math; Contract to Permanent; Durham, NC; Systems Programmer then Multimedia Designer;
- Web site design and maintenance for NC School of Science and Mathematics using XML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript beginning use of PHP, ASP.VB, htaccess and ASP.Net.
- Development of online instructional interactive materials for NCSSM Online
- Creation of animated and interactive graphics using Flash CS3 with use of ActionScript 2.0 and beginning 3.0
- Providing graphic support for distance learning technologies while improving on existing web and print designs
- Program and design interactive and non-interactive flash animations and streaming media for video and online applications
- Developing enrichment and simulation materials via computer graphics and animation techniques
- Creation of 2D and 3D designs using such software as Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, etc.
- Install and upgrade software/hardware for use in video studios while maintaining file system and storage for graphics and computer files
- Maintain network and computers for the department and Distance Education studios as well as perform preventive maintenance
- Administer, manage, and control all hardware failures, software installs, and ghosting of new images to E-lab computers
- Assist with network server maintenance of Windows 2000 and 2003 servers and Linux servers
- Assist with website changes and/or development tasks on an as needed basis
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Oct 99 thru Present
Telenko Site and Sound/Bowtie Mobile DJ and Sound; self-employed business; Wake Forest, NC; Services include, graphic design and illustration, mobile DJ entertainment, and PC maintenance and networking for the small business
- Web design using HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Illustrator and numerous design/web programming
- Designing and creation of logos, flyers, brochures, business cards, etc.
- Implemented and designed PowerPoint presentations for business expos
- Producing and designing web site designs for small businesses
- Layout and formatting of books, resumes and forms for print and web
- Creation of animated presentations using Flash, Actionscript, and PowerPoint
- Illustrated graphics for web and print.
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From Jul 01 thru Apr 02Tompkins Associates; Raleigh, NC; Graphic Designer; Warehouse management company with locations all around the world
- Created, maintained and updated various flyers, magazine ads, business cards and marketing collateral pieces for company global advertising
- Magazine layout experience; helping to create story layouts for company magazine, designing print and web ads
- Designing and creating PowerPoint presentations, as well as graphic artwork for the company web site using programs such as PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Freehand, Photoshop, and Fireworks
- Developed templates in both MSWord and Quark Xpress for various company publications.
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From Jul 96 thru Mar 01SAS Institute, Inc.; Full time position in Cary, NC; Technical Production Specialist in the
Publications Department.
- Creating marketing pieces as well as assisting in the design and implementation of artwork for external advertising
- Insertion and formatting of SGML documentation with predetermined DTDs for printing and web output
- Editing of existing HTML web pages and documenting processes using HTML formatting
- Creation of illustrations and graphics according to company standards and guide lines using various programs for both Macintosh and PC environments
- Use of such software programs as Adobe Illustrator, Quark Express, Microsoft Word, HomeSite for HTML formatting, Microsoft Office, Outlook Express, Microsoft Excel, Flight Check, and other graphic and formatting software
- Converting online and hardcopy documentation from PML to SGML and finally to HTML
- Major use of Adept Publish on UNIX format. Additional programs used for conversion, cleanup, etc.: Microsoft Word '97 and QuarkXpress on PC and Mac formats respectively
- Creating and updating my own homepage in SAS Intranet including departmental links and graphic images
- Computer programs used would include Adobe Illustrator for both Mac and PC formats, Adept Publisher for the Unix environment, Freehand for Mac, Microsoft Word for PC, and more.
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From Apr 96 thru Jun 96Olsten Staffing; Contracting with MCI in Research Triangle Park; Graphic Artist
- Creating and modifying existing graphics for their presentations and documentation
- Keeping up to date on state of the art graphic programs and styles
- Incorporating ideals and corporate standards into visual presentations by using PC based programs such as PowerPoint OrgChart Windows NT operating system, etc.
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From Dec 94 thru Apr 95Tascor; Contracting with IBM in Raleigh, NC; Graphic Artist/Illustrator.
- Creating and maintaining a graphics library of illustrations and figures on an MVS system
- Drawing and developing graphic illustrations and designs for IBM documentation using such programs as CorelDraw 5.0, Visio 3.0. QuarkXpress 3.1.
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From Aug 94 thru Oct 94Sykes Enterprises, Inc.; Contracting with IBM in Research Triangle Park; Graphic Artist
- Creating designs and online drawings for IBM documentation and correspondence
- Modifying existing illustrations using PC based CorelDraw 4.0 and QuarkXpress 3.1.
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From Oct 93 thru Aug 94Howard Systems International; Contracting with Exide Electronics in Raleigh, NC:
Lead Illustrator I Systems Administrator
- Coordinated all artwork and illustrations that went into documentation for FAA manuals
- Upheld specifications and standards for all figures and artwork inserted into manuals
- Used UNIX based drawing program, Interleaf to create illustrations from pictures, sketches and/or the pieces themselves.
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COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING SKILLS:
- HTML, XHTML, JavaScripting, ActionScripting 3.0 and PHP
- Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Fireworks, Flash)
- PageMaker (both Mac and PC)
- Adobe Acrobat 5.0
- Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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