Graphics and Multimedia:
Adobe:
Photoshop - Raster image creation, photo touchups, web design, and texture building for 3d application.
Illustrator - Generating vector content for raster and flash export.
Flash - Building linear and interactive 2d applications for web export.
After Effects - Compositing and post-production of 3d renders, 2d video and still files.
Acrobat - Building cross-platform presentations and web files.
Macromedia:
Director - Building interactive 2d applications with video and 3d content for CD distribution.
Discreet / Autodesk
3ds Max - Building 3d characters, environments, animations and motion
graphics.
OS Platforms
MS - Vista, XP, 2K & legacy. Mac OS 9.1, OSX Leopard
Office: MS Office 2007 - 2K & legacy.
Supported IT Applications
Norton, McAffee,
Symantec Ghost, ImageCast, HP Jet Admin, PC Anywhere, LANdesk, Remedy AR Task
Manager, Lotus Notes client, IBM AS/400
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Employment History:
Freelance Multimedia Developer, Nashional Graphics; Austin, TX
July 2005 - Present
Produce animations, instructional presentations, and interactive applications, with an emphasis on vector graphics, 3d graphics, flash video production and audio editing. Responsible for taking projects from rough scripts to completed deliverables. Manage all phases of media business from marketing through development to billing. Previous clients include: Ignite! Learning, Fusion Learning, Spansion Semiconductor, DHI Mortgage, MD Totco and Dadlabs.com.
Desktop Support Technician, Milburn Homes; Austin, TX
April 2000 - June 2003
Configure, deploy, repair and maintain PC's, peripherals and software for 90+
internal users on Novell based LAN, (Migrated to Windows 2K LAN 7/02) Support
outside user issues (31 area sales offices) via software remote interface and
personal contact. Configure Lotus Notes database replication environments.
Primary contact for all user related issues. Task management tracking for all
department related issues. Establish and maintain inventory database for all
fixed assets.
Product Specialist, CH Mortgage; Austin, TX
March 1999 - April 2000
Procure & maintain allocations of Mortgage Revenue Bond issues for multiple
state/branch locations. Distribute and maintain Product Information Guides for
all branches, in paper, online, & software formats. Install, update & maintain
PC software & hardware. Provide user support for Production, Underwriting, and
Administration departments. Write, edit, publish & distribute interoffice
newsletter.
Loan Originator, Express Mortgage; Austin, TX
July 1998 - March 1999
Retail origination of residential mortgage loans. Experienced with conventional
loans, sub-prime scenarios, construction lending, fixed/ARM/balloon products, j
umbo loans, and various other non-conforming and niche products. Performed
select processing details. Advise in the aspects of guiding a loan from
origination to closing, as well as secondary marketing details. Most
originations were generated via telephone leads, web marketing and creative
advertising. Maintained some computer and user support issues as well.
Account Executive, Absolute Mortgage & Co., Inc.; Round Rock, TX
June 1997 - June 1998
Origination of residential mortgage loans, primarily 1-4 family purchase or
refinance transactions. Involved with establishing a small mortgage brokerage
firm and became familiar with many aspects of the mortgage industry while
building a product knowledge base. Generated sales via telephone & Internet
leads as well as calling on local realtors. Installed and maintained
all office software, hardware and network connectivity.
Patient Care Manager, Cole Vision/Montgomery Ward Optical; Austin, TX
April 1993 - June 1997
Retail sales of spectacles and contact lenses, PC order entry, stock
maintenance/inventory control, scheduling and personnel maintenance,
shipping/receiving,merchandising displays, handling quality control and
customer satisfaction issues, store maintenance, cash/paper flow and deposit
activities, personally responsible for overall profitability, and creating a
successful growth environment.
Inside Salesperson, Professional Flooring Supply; Houston, TX
April 1991 - March 1993
Marketed wholesale installation products for flooring contractors, retailers,
and designers. Taking/placing telephone orders, deliveries, handling shipping/
receiving department, tool repairs and rentals, all graphics and displays, and
cash/paper flow and deposit activities.
Store Manager, Big D Flooring Supply; Laguna Hills Branch, CA
March 1988 - February 1991
Inside/outside sales, maintaining/ordering stock, inventory control, graphics
and displays for merchandise, supervise shipping and receiving, handle customer
relations/complaints, personally responsible for all paper flow procedures,
cash handling and deposit activity.
Operations Manager, L.D. Brinkman; West Coast Division, Garden Grove, CA
April 1983 - March 1988
Maintaining/ordering stock, inventory control, inside sales, handling customer
complaints, maintaining personnel, overseeing shipping/receiving department,
all branch maintenance, and accommodating orders received through the mass
distribution center in
Ontario, California.
Education:
2003-2005 - Graduate: ITT Technical Institute - Austin, Texas
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Information Technology / Multimedia
Development
- Highest Honors Graduate (3.96 GPA)
1986 - 1988 - Attended: Golden West College - Huntington Beach,
CA - Completed various courses
including marker rendering, 2d design, calligraphy,
acrylic and watercolor painting,
intaglio printing, and art business.
References:
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