| Siemens Energy
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May 2007 – Present
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| Instructional Design and Multi-Media Specialist/Contract
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- Work closely with Subject Matter Exports to design and develop technical training e-learning courses
- Create graphics and multi-media assets to be used in the course using tools such as Maya, Swift3d, Flash, Photoshop, Adobe Audition and Audacity
- As acting Instructional Designer I wrote the storyboards and designed the flow of the courses
- Acted as voice over talent and recorded my voice to be used as the voice over using Adobe Audition and edited audio used within the lessons
- Designed and developed graphics and other media used in the courses using software including but not limited to Photoshop, Maya, Swift 3d, Illustrator and Flash
- Created the animations and developed the ActionScript code that brought life and functionality to the courses
- Upload and manage courses in the Learning Management System
- Designed and Developed electronic course catalog using HTML and JavaScript
- Clean up and update old courses
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| Freelancer
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January 2001 - Present
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| Graphic/Web Designer
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- Design and develop dynamic Web sites using DHTML, CSS, PHP, Flash, and JavaScript
- Package design of various holiday decorations for clients such as Santa's Best and Disney
- GUI design and creation of architecture for clients' Web sites
- Design of advertisements to be placed in McLeod Publishing yellow pages for high visibility placement
- Design of various print ads such as vehicle advertisements, menus, flyers for clubs, and band announcements
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| Frantic Games
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September 2005 – Present
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| Animator/Texture Artist/Volunteer
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http://www.1944online.com
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- U/V map modeled geometry
- Create custom photo real textures using Photoshop and Wacom Tablet
- Research weaponry used during WWII
- Animate characters and first person perspective weapons
- Package and export files in preparation to be implemented into the game
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| DRTV Productions
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September 2006 – May 2007
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| Web Developer/Contract
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http://www.DRTVProductions.com
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- Meet with clients to assess their needs
- Work closely with art director and copywriter to design and develop client web sights
- Directed small team to aid in the development of client sites to meet deadline goals
- Designed client sites using design and development tools such as Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator
- Designed direct mail adverts using Illustrator
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| JHT, Inc.
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February 2006 – August 2006
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| Flash Developer/Contract
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http://www.jht.com
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- Lead and manage my team in the development of interactive Flash simulations
- OOP ActionScript development for guided and unguided simulations of Naval equipment
- Coordinate device development with Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts
- Assisted members of other teams code and tool development
- Developed a unique project status and component relationship tool for use within JHT management
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| Full Sail Real World Education
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September 2005 – December 2005
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| Intern Animator/Texture Artist
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- Add personality to characters using movement and timing
- Scene setup and design
- DAnimate cameras and lights
- Create custom photo real textures using Photoshop and Wacom Tablet
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| InstallShield Software Corporation
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April 2000 - January 2001
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| Web Developer
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http://www.installshield.com
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- Database modifications in order to update InstallShield Reseller Extranet Password Protected
- Worked closely with product managers to launch new products on Web site
- Maintained updated product information in MS SQL Server database
- Worked with other team members for necessary updates to Web site and intranet
- Participated in building InstallShield's support site, which was named one of the "Ten Best Web Support Sites" by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP)
- Worked within a team to redesign, restructure and build new InstallShield.com Web site
- Concept creation and design of product specific banner ads
- Design and creation of web site animated product ads
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| MediaPro Associates
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September 1998 - April 2000
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Web Manager
Web Designer and Developer
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- Managed a small team of designers and web developers
- Participated in hiring web team members and outsource consultants
- GUI design and creation of architecture of Web sites for clients
- Developed database of parts catalogs and integrated with web site for easy parts identification and ordering
- Concept creation and design of banner ads
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| Online & Multi-Media Marketing Group
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July 1998 - April 1999
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| Freelance Graphics Designer
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www.marketing-equation.com Formerly http://www.ommgroup.com
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- GUI design and creation of architecture of Web sites for clients
- Concept creation and design of banner ads
- Created Director presentations and screensavers using Lingo
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| Internet Presence Consulting
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March 1998 - September 1999
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| Freelance Graphics Designer
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http://www.ipcinc.net
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- Worked within a team to build clients' Web site using HTML, Access and FileMaker Pro tools
- Concept creation and design of banner ads
- Assisted in Web site design concepts
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