Profile:
I am a multi-faceted designer with a focus in the creation of digital media for the web including social media interaction, podcasts, video production, and photography. Extensive tech support experience including Windows server management, user PC troubleshooting, hardware and software deployment and maintenance, and wireless and wired computer networking. Excellent problem solving and communication skills. Experience designing and coding user interfaces for database driven web applications. Experience designing and creating Adobe Flash based websites.
Skillset:Expertise with all versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Apple OS X. Extensive experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash Professional, Soundbooth, Premier, Fireworks, InDesign, and Contribute. Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2000 and 2003 including SQL server and IIS. Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Community building using social media including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, YouTube, and other services.
Experience:University of Alabama in Huntsville – Huntsville, AL
Research Information Systems - Student Specialist II
April 2007 – Present
- Provide client pc technical support for the day-to-day operations of the research department staff.
- Research, purchase, and deploy new software and hardware for the continued operation of web servers and Office of Sponsored Programs staff.
- Design, build, and maintain research related websites with an emphasis on usability and WC3 web standards compliance using static and dynamic languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, and JavaScript.
- Manage and maintain user accounts, file storage, SQL databases, and web sites across two Windows based servers running IIS and SQL.
United Parcel Service – Huntsville, AL
Package Handler
February 2005 – April 2007
- Unload trailers quickly and safely for the efficient operation of the evening sort.
- Load package delivery trucks according to a strict layout for optimum delivery speed.
- Sort packages according to the delivery truck locations for the early morning sort.
Independent In-Home Tech Support and Home Networking
- Setup and connect home computers to a new or existing wireless networks.
- Provide data back-up services and PC restoration.
- Build new PCs for home use according to user needs.
University
B.A., Studio Art
May 2010 - University of Alabama in Huntsville: Huntsville, AL
Concentration: Graphic design for the web.
Kappa Pi, Art Club
Advanced Diploma
May 2004 - Sparkman High School: Harvest, AL