Resume

Education:

MS – Telecommunications (May, 2010 | Indiana University)

  • Production Focus: Interactive Media Design and Development
  • Academic Focus: Applied Cognitive Process in Multimedia Design

BS – Computer Informatics (August, 2007 | Indiana University)

  • Focus: Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and Usability
  • Minor: Telecommunications Management and Production

Experience:

Freelance Web Developer / Designer (July 2003 – Present)

Interactive Developer (May 2009 – Present) – Crispin Porter + Bogusky

  • Develop interactive media for clients including American Express, Microsoft, Kraft, Domino’s Pizza, Burger King, Best Buy, Old Navy, CocaCola, Philips, and Molson Canadian.
  • Work with creative teams to promote technological innovation pertaining to new client pitches.

Executive Producer / Webmaster (October 2009 – October 2010) – 2D6 LLC

  • Design, develop, and maintain the site using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
  • Manage a production and marketing team consisting of ten staff members.
  • Produce HD video content and podcasts using Adobe Premiere and After Effects.

Multimedia Web Developer (Summer 2008 / Summer 2009 – May 2010) – IDS News

  • Contribute to IDS news site development using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ASP.NET.
  • Design and developed Flash / JavaScript interactive media content controls.
  • Perform usability testing and apply HCI principles to INSIDE and Weekend site designs.
  • Create interactive ads for the IDS News marketing team.

Assistant Instructor / Research Assistant (September 2007 – May 2010) – Indiana University

  • Provide lecture and lab instruction for the course: “Interactive Media Design” – T284
  • Developed the Museum of the Person community management system (CMS).
  • Developed the Telecom media library cataloging system.

Web Developer / Instructional Designer (October 2006 – August 2007) – The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands

  • Developed the Eppley learning management system (LMS) using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.
  • Developed e-courses geared toward educating National Park Service facility managers.
  • Developed interactive Flash-based e-course activities.
  • Produced several National Park Service affiliated video productions.

Technical Skills:

  • Programming: C#, Java, PHP, ASP.NET, SQL (MS SQL and MySQL), XHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, and Jquery.
  • Production: Motion video and still photography shooting, editing, and post production experience.
  • Design: Site layouts, logos, graphics, textures, ads, printed publications, and photo alteration experience.
  • Writing: General editing, instructional, academic, and public relations related writing experience.
  • Software: MS Office Suite, Visual Studio, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, ColdFusion Builder, Flash, Premiere, After Effects), Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, Audacity, and many more…
  • Hardware: PC, Mac, and Network use, build, refurbish, and repair experience.

Projects:

  • Producer and Co-Host of “OOMcast” web television (podcast) series – OutofMana.org
  • Former Producer of Massive Studios student production house – MassiveStudios.org
  • Lead Programmer, Contributing Designer, and Photographer for “Skeleton Chase” alternate reality game.
  • Audio Editor and Audio Programmer for PC videogame “Stanley Frost” – Funderstorm Games
  • Level Designer for PC videogame “TK11D” – Funderstorm Games
  • Former Lead Programmer and Lead Systems Designer for “Londontown” MMO.
  • Producer of documentaries and short films – “The Adventures of Steve”, “Dr. Vanderjack”, and more…

Awards and Honors:

  • IDS Staff winner of “Best Overall Web Site” and “Best Graphic Design” awards – Collegiate Press 2009
  • Winner of “Players Choice”, “Best Design Document” and “Game for Fun” awards – Play Expo 2008
  • Dean’s List (3.6 GPA or above) – Fall 2006, Spring 2007, Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
  • Three year graduate degree fee remission with academic appointment – Indiana University
  • Annual Honors Day Convocation and Reception: “Distinguished Scholar” – Indiana University
  • Forensic League National Finalist – Duo Humorous Interpretation

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