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Objective

Custom Software, Multimedia, Internet, Database Developer and Technical Trainer

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Highlights of Qualifications

Over 10 years of experience developing custom software, internet solutions and training programs
Proven to deliver demanding projects on time and with grace under pressure
Independent yet works well in teams
Enthusiastic, reliable, trustworthy and professional
Conducts business with integrity and honesty

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Relevant Skills and Experience

Client Portfolio

Have created many custom software/web based solutions for a broad client list. Client list includes:

Intel
Procter & Gamble
Reebok
Pennzoil
Del Monte
Clearly Canadian
Mark Anthony Wine Cellars
Creo Products Inc.
Science World
Vancouver Film School
Metro Training Institute
Pan Pacific Hotel
Park Royal Shopping Mall
Square D
MRIM
Gypsyaudio
Davidson Battery Service
Sammy J Peppers

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Recent Accomplishments

Developed a fully expandable interactive multimedia survey application with hardware I/O and database connectivity.
Developed an integrated online reporting software package for Square D, thereby greatly improving their productivity. Data was mined from an existing database and used to dynamically build graphical and tabular reports.
Innovated a brand new form of market research software from conception to completion. Incorporated current market research standards into an entirely new methodology of data collection by utilizing multimedia interaction.
Created production tools and utility software to help speed up various production processes.
Created course curriculum for such applications and programming/scripting languages as Adobe Director, Apple QuickTime VR, DigiDesign Pro Tools, Daz Bryce, PHP, ASP, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS and SQL.
Created a variety of interactive multimedia applications, CD-ROMs and web sites.
Created many web based and desktop applications and solutions.
Developed Prototyping Software.

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Technical Proficiencies

(*Asterisk indicates rusty or acquiring knowledge of skill, but can easily be brought up to speed)

2D Graphic Software Packages
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator*, Adobe Fireworks, Corel Painter*

3D Graphic Software Packages
Discreet 3D Studio Max*, Daz Bryce

Audio Software Packages
Digidesign ProTools, Apple Garage Band, Bias Peak, Sony Creative Sound Forge

Video Packages
Adobe Premiere*, Adobe After Effects*, Avid Media Suite Pro*

Programming Lanquages/Multimedia Packages
Macromedia Director, Adobe Flash*, Livestage Pro*, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, PHP, ASP, SQL, Lingo, ActionScript*, QScript*, VB.NET*, C#.NET*

Productivity Software Packages
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint*, Microsoft Access*, Apple iWorks, Equilibrium DeBabelizer*

Database Packages
MySQL, MS SQL, ODBC, SQLite, MS Access*

Miscellaneous
Apple QuickTime VR, Roxio Toast

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On The Job Responsibilities

Department Head

Supervised and managed production staff
Made recommendations for staffing (Hiring, firing, salaries)
Performance reviews
Responsible for on the job training of junior staff
Defining and implementing future direction (Business development)
Headed up department meetings

Project Lead

Creating and implementing project documentation (Functional specs, standards, and future specs)
Assessing, defining, creating and implementing unified standards and naming conventions
Storyboarding, defining and designing user interface
Developing timelines
Creating analytical data documentation

Client Relations

Responsible for client management & relations
Assessing and defining project requirements and parameters (specifications) with client
Advising client of alternate requirements
Adding alternate requirements if deemed appropriate
Culling client specification deemed unattainable in required timeframe
Adapting timeframe of project if deemed appropriate
Creating and updating revised client specs
Client technical support

Lead Programmer

Designing software architecture
Defining and creating reusable programming templates that work within the defined standards
Implementing client specifications
Implementing new specifications (when and where required) during production

Quality Assurance Lead

Responsible for quality assurance
Creating quality assurance documentation
Responsible for quality control

R&D

Researching existing technologies
Researching new technologies
Defining and creating automated production utilities
Make recommendations for technologies

Graphic Production

Graphic creation
Graphical layout
Graphic manipulation and editing

Audio Production

Audio Creation
Audio Editing

Trainer / Teacher

Developing course curriculum
Developing course materials
Creating and implementing teaching standards and specifications
Assessing student performance
Professional Development

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Education

1996-1997:	Vancouver Film School Multimedia Certificate of Recommendation	Vancouver, B.C.
1983-1985:	British Columbia Institute of Technology Diploma of Technology in Operations Management	Burnaby, B.C.

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Relevant Work Experience

2002-Present:	Kettenacker Communications Owner / Operator / Software-Internet Developer	Vancouver, B.C.
2000-2002:	Vision Critical Communications, Inc. Department Head / Lead Programmer	Vancouver, B.C.
1997-2000:	Vancouver Film School - New Media Campus Instructor/Trainer	Vancouver, B.C.
1997-2000:	PardonMedia Productions Owner / Operator / Software Developer	Vancouver, B.C.
1997-1998:	Metro Training Institute Instructor/Trainer	Vancouver, B.C.

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References available upon request.