In-depth experience applying graphic design principles to produce innovative and tastefully created print documents and websites.

Experience using state of the art software tools including: Expressions Web, Visual Web Developer, Adobe CS3 (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, Flash, Acrobat 9, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Encore, Soundbooth, Fireworks, and more.), POV-Ray, Moray, Coral PhotoPaint, and MS Office Suite.

Completed high-impact graphic and website design projects including: websites, banners, flash animations, brochures, menus, newsletters, logos, postcards, CD covers, stationery, mailers, presentations, t-shirts, posters, retail packaging, RSS feeds, live chat, and charts & graphs.

Experience programming in the latest web development languages including: HTML, CSS, ASP, PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript, MySQL, AJAX, Perl, XML, JScript, and MS SilverLight.  

College courses in art, animation, and computer programming, and a bachelors degree in business.

Fluent in Windows based PC hardware, OS software, and laser and wide-format printers.

Intrinsic creative talent with a keen eye for quality design and document/website layout.

Successful SEO experience and skills.

Exceptionally well organized with a strong work ethic and willingness to work hard to achieve employer objectives.

Successful experience selling design projects, managing accounts, and developing new business.  

Real 3D Software – Frisco, Texas – Self-employed artist, website designer/programmer, wide-format print maker, and computer support technician. – I’m an artist and independent contractor who has been designing and programming websites, creating art and custom graphics, producing high resolution color prints and reproductions, and building & repairing PC systems. (1990 – Present).

Collin County Community College - Frisco, TX - Computer Lab Support Assistant – I helped students with a variety of PC based software programs and other administrative duties during the semesters that I attended school. (Heather Webb, Joe Neuel, and Tim Smithart) (1994 – 1997) .

General Programming Inc. - Dallas, TX - Software Support Engineer – I provided technical support for our software/hardware products and training to users, and helped with software documentation. (Dennis Workman and Hal Branson) (1990 – 1992).

Soft Warehouse - Addison, TX - Sales Representative/Product Specialist – I was consistently one of the top sales associates and was promoted to product specialist and sales trainer. (Mike Heno, Error Jacobson, Jerry Compton, and Scott Fisher) (1988 – 1990).

ProNet Medical Communications - Richardson, TX - Systems Manager - I managed a DEC MicroVAX system with ten remote users and provided reports to senior management. (Jan Clinger and Shelly Johnson) (1987 – 1988).

Burch, Fincher & Co, CPA's - Dallas, TX - Staff Accountant – I prepared financial statements, tax returns, audits, and bookkeeping services for a variety of individuals and small businesses. (Terry Smith and Jane Carter) (1986 – 1987).

Harris Data Communications - Dallas, TX - Credit Representative – I performed credit analysis and collections on computer equipment sales and leases to other businesses. (Bob Koons, Jarves Hesse, and Bill Russman) (1984 – 1986).

North Texas State University – Denton, Texas, BBA Accounting/Finance 1984

University of Texas at Dallas – Richardson, Texas, Graduate level courses in accounting and finance. 1985

Collin County Community College – Frisco, Texas, Courses in computer programming, art, and physical education. 2000

Brookhaven Community College – Carrollton, Texas, Courses in computer programming, English, math, and science.1980