Objective
To pursue a rewarding and results-driven career in interactive media based development using my skills with computer graphics and web programming to impart a positive impact on both coworkers and consumers.
Education
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics Technology with Concentration in Interactive Multimedia Development and Human Interface Theory and Design (Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, May, 2007)
Minors: Art & Design, Computer Science, and English
Work Experience
| Consultation Contract |
Aprimo, Inc. (Two week contract-based consultation):
- Provided user interface consultation for video, pdf, and website annotation software
- Created graphics to support implementation of proposed UI enhancements
- Packaged UI enhancements into Silverlight controls using Microsoft Expression Blend
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(December 2009) |
| Freelance Development |
Kelly Hanson Sails (Rapid-fire freelance turnaround):
- Designed large panel backgrounds to be used at trade shows
- Revised the logo to give a modern appearance
- Designed business cards
- Created online and print ads using new branding identity
Indiana Forest Products Community (indianaforestproducts.com):
- Created the alpha version of a Facebook-like application using PHP and MySQL
- Converted the prototype from cumbersome JSP to PHP for scalability
- Updated all related design documents
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(Miscellaneous Dates) |
| Graphics Geek / Programmer |
Innovative Workflow Technologies (f/k/a New Age Systems, Inc):
- Developed design documents based on meetings with clients and managed projects to completion
- Successfully juggled between six and eight concurrent projects including unannounced emergency issues
- Assessed usability weaknesses and inconsistencies, drafted reports to detail these weaknesses and fixed them in an ASP.NET environment
- Oversaw usability testing with customers of software in development
- Developed SEO strategies for website and implemented a plan to increase web presence
- Redesigned flyers, brochures and business cards to reflect the company name and branding change
- Maintained and added content to company website, www.iwtsolutions.com
- Spun assorted PHP, Wordpress and HTML based websites for individual clients' personal needs
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(2008 - 2009) |
| Web Developer |
Ezra Distributing:
- Increased overall sales for hitchcarriers.com by overhauling front page to feature products and current specials
- Created database driven back ends and websites for both internal and public use
- Crafted logos, photographs, branding identity and website for the new B-Dawg line of cargo carriers
- Directed activities of two interns to maximize productivity and skill sets
- Designed and drafted layouts and instructions for new websites to be outsourced to overseas programmers
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(2007 - 2008) |
| Web Developer |
Infant Toddler Specialists of Indiana:
- Increased awareness of project through the adoption of a dedicated domain
- Improved member satisfaction through high attention to detail on hand outs and print media at yearly ITSI conference
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(2006 - 2007) |
| Website Tester |
St. Mary’s Hospital/Purdue University:
- Improved site quality through finding and documenting bugs
- Assisted development team by offering useful workarounds in addition to simply citing problems
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(Winter 2004) |
| Web Master |
Toschlog Photography: Centerville Indiana |
(2000 - 2004) |
| Textbook Sales |
T.I.S Bookstore: Muncie, Indiana |
(2002 - 2003) |
Skills
Fluency (I am the Reference Book):
Adobe Photoshop (3.05 - CS4)
Adobe Illustrator (9.9 - CS3)
Macromedia Freehand (MX - 8)
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HTML / XHTML (Including CSS)
Windows / OSX Environments
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Proficiency (Occasionally Need a Reference Book):
PHP
mySQL and SQL Server
AJAX
JavaScript
SEO Techniques
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Adobe Flash (5 - CS4)
ASP Classic
XML
Wordpress Custom Themes
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4
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Literacy (Frequently Need a Reference Book):
Bryce (4.0 - 5.0)
SketchUp Pro
DVD Studio Pro (3.0)
RSS/RSS 2.0 Technologies
Microsoft Silverlight / Expression Blend
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Adobe AfterEffects (5.0 - 7.0)
C++ / Java
Microsoft Visual Basic
ASP.NET
C#
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Activities
Leadership Positions:
Vice President/Treasurer: Ball State University Fencing Club (2002 - 2003)
Captain/Instructor: Ball State University Fencing Club (2003-2004)
WebMaster: Ball State University Fencing Club (2002 - 2004)
Secretary: Purdue University Computer Graphics Student Council (2005 - 2006)
Student Volunteer: SIGGRAPH Store (2006 - 2007)
Affiliate:
Tae Kwon Do (2004 - 2006)
Society for Creative Anachronism (2004 - 2005)
Yamaneko Shibu (Martial Arts) (2005 - 2006)
Purdue Univesrity Ball Room Dancing Club (2007)
Purdue University Cycling Club (2005 - 2006)
N.B.
Miscellaneous Qualifications:
Experience speaking and performing in front of groups ranging from 10’s to 1000’s
Literacy in the Japanese and French
Experience creating design documents, test plans, and managing interns
Experience in customer service in retail and ecommerce scenarios
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