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Written by David Sherman   

WORK HISTORY

Web Developer/IT Professional, Sunwest Managment, Inc. - January 2001 - Current

Currently Research, develop and maintain 100+ websites for retirement facilities. (See them all at SeniorListings.com) Provide technical support to the office and facilities. Up to July 2002, Maintained the intranet and network servers. Performed all duties of the IT department. Created and maintained functional hardware inventory database. Kept track of hardware orders/purchases.

Beta Tester, Microsoft - August 2002 - November 2002

Play test the new X-Box Live! network and various online oriented beta release games. Report back any found bugs or inconsistencies.

IT Technician, Holiday Retirement Corp. - August 2000 - January 2001

Provided evening tech support. Completed software upgrades, hardware moves, preventive maintenance such as running diagnostics and keeping anti-virus software up to date. Upgraded entire building's accounting software in record time.

Game Tester, Genetic Anomalies - Spring - Winter 2000

Tested WWF(E) Online game, With Authority! Play test, report bugs, and inconsistencies in the software.

Freelance Web Designer, Various Clients - 1995-Current

Web Developer, Second Language Promotions - August 2002 - Current

Create full featured, interactive user interface based on design concepts from the client. Implement an e-commerce solution for taking product orders securely through the web site. Assist with online marketing including banner exchanges and search engine placement.

Educational News Service, July 2001 - July 2002

Completely redesigned the original site. Implemented new PHP and MySQL features and created an efficient, secure shopping cart for e-commerce. Create ad banners and interactive crossword puzzles (for the site and the printed magazines.) Provide maintenace and support for the site. Research and develop new features.

One800Cellular, August 1999

Researched and developed logos and web graphics for use on an e-commerce site. Created and published all graphics and layout, including some custom HTML.

McNary Theater Arts, September 1997 - June 1998

Designed entire site from ground up. Photographed, and produced an interactive "walk-through" of the theater. Created a seating chart image map which allowed visitors to view the stage from their seat to aid in ticket sales.

Oregon State Bar & Willamette University Law Clinic, Winter 1997

Designed and coded a template which included main graphics to assist the long-term webmaster in starting an easily updatable page.

The Reptile Man, Winter 1996 & December 2002 - Current

Discussed design/layout with client. Created and published entire site from scratch. Coded all HTML in text form, including frames, tables, and forms. As of December 2002, was hired again to build a new site.


SELECT COMPUTER SKILLS

  • Expert with Adobe Photoshop
    Original Texture Mapping with Adobe Photoshop
  • 3D Studio MAX
  • Character Studio Animation with Physique
  • Adobe Premiere & After Effects
  • RealMedia Content Production
  • Fluent in HTML 4.01, CSS, PHP, MySQL
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, FreeHand
  • Windows9x, NT, 2000, XP
  • PC Support, Repair, Troubleshooting, Networking
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    SELECT PROJECTS

    Environment Models in 3D Studio MAX

    Completely Modelled, Textured, and Lit -

    Photorealistic WWE RAW & Smackdown! sports arenas designed for use in a console game.

    Photorealistic NWA: Total Nonstop Action sports arena designed for use in video production and promotional material for the company.

    King Khufu's Pyramid in Giza, Egypt complete with animated camera flythrough from far out in the desert to deep inside the burial chamber.

    Character Design and Animation in 3D Studio MAX

    Designed, modelled and animated a fun, cartoon magician for use in a children's video game or television show.

    Stop Motion Animation

    Created visuals to "Weird Al" Yankovic’s The Night Santa Went Crazy using construction paper to make all characters and backdrops. Music used with permission by "Weird Al" and his band.


    EDUCATION

    • Associate of Applied Art, Computer Animation, Art Institute of Seattle
    July 1998 - June 2000


    INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

    • 2D/3D Cartoons and Stop-Motion Animation

    • Business & Media sides of Sports Entertainment

    • Internet Web Development and Design / Flash Animation