OBJECTIVE

Seeking challenging projects within the Internet Based and Information Technology industries. I make cost-effective solutions that suit your needs.

ACQUIRED SKILLS

Technical: Extremely proficient in Windows 95/98/2000/XP and DOS 3.0-7.01 - PC desktop hardware/software diagnostics XT to P4/PM, backup, virus protection, networking, connectivity, troubleshooting, installation (HW/SW), configuration and maintenance. Proficient in MS Office Pro 95/97/2000 (Word, Excel, and Outlook), Internet mail, NetMeeting, Exchange client, and nearly all common office programs. Network hardware configuration and installation and administration in Windows NT/2000 and Novell 3.x - 5.x servers.

Internet Based: Web design, layout, graphics and animation using MS FrontPage 98-2003 & text editing, HTML3-5, JavaScript, Java, Windows Streaming Media (WMV/WMA), Adobe Photoshop 5-CS and Acrobat 7 Pro, Macromedia Flash 4-MX, Ulead PhotoImpact,  SoThink Menus, SWISHMax, Swift 3D and various graphics, programming & design programs as needed.

Credits include: Sites come and go and there are too many to list here. For a list of current credits go to my portfolio.  I've done more, but why live in the past?

Managerial: Project/team management, company efficiency, personnel training, helpdesk & customer service; PC Hardware/Software sales, marketing, shipping, purchasing & distribution of software/hardware (VAR maintenance).

WORK HISTORY

9/02 to Present
Computer Support Specialist for the City of Santa Monica, Helpdesk. Anything and everything computer related.

4/99 to Present
Freelance Web Design and Hardware/Software Technician - On contract with Perry & Company, Network Connections, City of Santa Monica, LANCOMM, Precision Tek & Seven Star Communications; Creating and managing web sites for various subdivisions and companies. Specializing in Streaming Media, graphic/layout design and animation. Setup and maintenance of networks (PC), from server to desktop.

10/96 to 4/99
Operations Manager for LAN Communications (LANCOMM), Santa Monica, CA; Extensive responsibilities including IT team/personnel management, scheduling, in-house account support, IT consulting, purchasing, web design, manufacturer VAR maintenance, help desk and various technical duties.
Also Freelance Web Design.

10/93 to 8/96
Sales Manager for Salem Software, Los Angeles, CA; Responsibilities include purchasing, sales, export, contact management, computer maintenance, creation and maintenance of PF 2.0 client database, beta testing/evaluation of game software, order entry, customer relations, and product/market research.
Also West Coast Purchasing Agent for Games Trader Inc., Etobicoke, Ontario. Acquiring closeout product from top manufacturers of video games.

2/91 to 10/93
Sales Manager/Technician for MS Systems, Santa Monica, CA; On contract by the City of Santa Monica, CA and Palancar Corporation for computer/network installation (LANtastic/Novell), upgrade and maintenance.

1/89 to 3/92
Manager of the Video Duplication Center, Marina Del Rey, CA: On contract by Ferde Grofe Films. Responsibilities including computer and video equipment maintenance and upgrade, 3/4"- 1/2" on-line/off-line videotape editing, word-processing, database creation and upkeep, data entry, and computer generated graphics/off-line editing for U.S. News & World Report. On-line demo editing for various local actors and actresses.

6/87 to 1/89
Equipment Manager and Production Assistant at Westlake Studios, Westlake, CA.
Independent Production Contractor, Los Angeles, CA: Production Assistant, Grip, Production Designer, etc. for various companies in the Film/Video industry and the American Film Institute.

6/83 to 9/86
Automated Multi-camera Studio Technical Director/Editor for Government Access Channel 18, Santa Barbara, CA; Camera operation and computer generation for the city council and planning commission meetings.
Computer & video consultant for Put Ons Productions, Santa Barbara, CA: Responsible for computer maintenance, camera operation and editing for seminars and conventions.

EDUCATION

Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
Los Angeles Valley College, Van Nuys, CA
Completed course work in TV/Film Production with internship (NBC) and Computer Science; 1988 - 3.5 GPA

That's all I got. For now... Heck, I haven't really updated this for years. To busy.

 

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