PROFILE
Graduated in 2001 from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with a Specialized Technology Associates Degree in Multimedia and Web Design. Education and practical experience includes multimedia/CDROM development and web design, scripting, audio and video editing, prepress print graphics design, fine arts, guitar and over ten years experience in most facets of fine, scenic and rough carpentry for both production and fine art applications.
SKILLS
Carpentry: Cabinetmakers apprentice, laminate fabrication, cabinet installation, simple cabinet making, POP fixture fabrication and installation, cabinet finisher (polyester, urethane, lacquer, water finishes & stains), scenic and stage carpentry, finish & general carpentry.
Multimedia: Video Editing and optimization for internet and CDROM applications. Audio editing and sound
design for internet and CDROM applications. CDROM development and web design utilizing industry standard CDROM development and design software.
Multimedia/Web Scripting : HTML, Lingo and some ActionScript.
Experience Implementing : JavaScript, Perl (cgi), Visual Basic, Java & PHP.
Hardware : PC hardware installation & configuration, PC/MAC proficient.
Operating System: Proficiency administrating Windows 2000/XP desktop. MAC familiar.
Software:
Adobe Acrobat |
Digidesign Pro Tools |
Macromedia Flash MX 2004 |
Adobe Illustrator |
Discrete Cleaner |
MS Office |
Adobe Photoshop |
Macromedia Director MX 2004 |
MS Enterprise Manager |
Adobe Premiere |
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004 |
Sony Sound Forge |
Retail: Customer consulting, customer service, point of purchase displays and stock maintenance.
Fine Art: Oil Painting (archival technique), picture framing, antique frame restoration, silkscreen & guitar.
Guitar: Hardware proficiency with repair experience (luthiery). Self taught guitarist (ear trained only).
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative : AAA OR/ID. Lake Oswego, OR [12/2005 - Present]
Receive roadside assistance calls in a call center environment, dispatch calls to towing and locksmith contractors.
Freelance Carpenter : Port Orchard, WA. Chet Ross – Interior Architect www.chetross.com [06/2005 – 07/2005]
Assisted with complete home remodeling. Participated in primary phases of construction.
Shop Steward (Student Work Study): University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. [12/2005-06/2005]
Monitored shop activity. Instructed UA architecture students on proper tool usage and technique. Assisted architecture students with creative material implementation and design considerations. Maintined shop inventory and tools.
Graphic Designer : Covista Communications, Inc. Bensalem, PA. www.covista.com [10/2002-4/2004]
Created and updated HTML web sites. Designed and scripted CDROM’s and monthly print advertising for telecommunications trade publications utilizing the latest in industry standard software and web scripting.
Projects include :
-Designed agent site tutorial and updates for http://agents.capsulecom.com (Agent preferences web site)
-Designed, maintained and deployed agent marketing sites, internet and intranet site updates
-Designed and scripted HTML emailers, interactive CDROM presentations highlighting current agent offerings, print magazine advertisements, marketing handouts and corporate ID for trade conventions.
More multimedia/web & graphic design experience available on request. [2000-2004]
Scenic Carpenter/Cabinetmaker : Freelance. Philadelphia, PA. [9/1997- 10/2000]
Declan Weir Productions. Philadelphia, PA. No Web Site
Artists@Work. Philadelphia, PA. www.artistsatwork.com
Duties included: Building, troubleshooting and installing custom scenic props for stage, museums and television productions, from architectural drawings using a wide variety of conventional and unconventional construction materials, textiles faux finishes and art mediums.
Otto Design Group. Philadelphia, PA. www.ottodesigngroup.com
Duties included: Building and installing custom cabinetry, retail facades and point of purchase fixtures from architectural drawings. Laminate fabrication. Sprayed various custom furniture finishes including water based urethanes, catylized polyester resins, urethanes and lacquers, water-based and alcohol stains and water-based and aniline dyes. Trained new employees and supervised swing-shift fabrication & shop operations. Assisted in the revision of plans and troubleshooting designs. Maintained material and tool inventory. Interfaced with customers during custom installations.
Projects include:
-POP fixtures, cabinetry and retail facade for “TG-170” (New York City).
-POP fixtures and cabinetry for “Urban Outfitters” (Nationwide)
-POP fixtures and cabinetry for “Anthropology” (New York City, Philadelphia)
-POP fixtures, retail facade, office and retail cabinetry for Betsy Johnson (New York).
Jewett Design & Fabrication. Philadelphia, PA. No web site
Duties included: Apprentice to the lead carpenter. Built and installed custom cabinetry, retail facades and point of purchase fixtures from architectural drawings. Laminate fabrication. Sprayed various custom furniture finishes.
Neuman Galleries. Philadelphia, PA. www.newmangalleries1865.com [4/1996 – 9/1997]
Duties included: Maintained shop inventory, cut and assembled pre-finished frame moldings using chopper and table saw for cuts. Cut, assembled & finished raw wood frame moldings to customer specifications utilizing nitrocellulose lacquer, alcohol and oil based stains and various antiquing methods using casein paints, tempera paints, lacquers, stains and waxes. Cleaned and restored antique picture frames utilizing plaster casting, wood carving, gold leafing, and various distressing and aforementioned antiquing methods. Matted, glassed and papered prints, paintings and other 2d works.
EDUCATION
Pre Architecture Studies : University of Arizona Tucson, AZ [2005] GPA 4.0
Associates Degree in Specialized Technology in Multimedia and Web design: The Art Institute of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA [1999-2001] GPA 3.9
Fine Arts Studies : Portland Community College Portland, OR [1994-1995] GPA 3.5
Fine Arts Studies : Virginia Western Community College Roanoke, VA [1991-1992] GPA 3.5]
Cabinet Making Apprenticeship : Jewett Design & Fabrication. Philadelphia, PA. [1997-1999]
General Carpentry Apprenticeship : R.E.Beasley Building and Development. Pullman, WA. [summers of 1985-1989]
AWARDS
Graduated with High Honors : The Art Institute of Philadelphia [2001]
Received Best of Quarter for Project Management : The Art Institute of Philadelphia [2000]
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