Computer & Technology Skills

Word & Data Processing
Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus Notes, FileMaker Pro
Interactive Media
PowerPoint, Macromedia Director, 3D Studio Max
Video Production
Media 100, Adobe After Effects, Compression Techniques
Desktop Publishing
Quark XPress, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat (PDF Workflow), OmniPage Pro (Scanning Software)
Digital Graphics
Adobe Photoshop/ImageReady, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Freehand
Web Design & Development
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fetch & WS FTP, Website Statistics, Search Engine Promotion Techniques, Plesk Server Administrator, CPanel

Knowledge & Skills

Visual Communication
Theory and processes, advanced concepts; problem solving, research, design, script writing, storyboarding, project management.
Printing Processes
Image design, imposition, pre-press: digital image assembly and photo conversion, image carrier preparation and image transfer, offset & screen printing.
Photography
Camera operation, composition, image correction/retouching, printing techniques.
Video Production
Recording theory, planning/production techniques, linear/non-linear editing.
Digital Imaging
Image/art preparation techniques for publishing applications for print, CD’s and other computer media.
Web Design
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), design, site structure, development, usability, image optimization, table manipulation, stylesheets, library items, forms, scalability.
Multimedia Production
Design and production of interactive and usable presentations with the integration of video, audio, photography, imaging, and computer applications.
Marketing
Activities & decisions, consumer/business behavior, advertising.
Technical Writing
Basic forms of writing for business, industry, and government.
Graphic Design
Principles, history, and critical thinking.
Media Sales & Promotion
Major media advertising sales tools such as rate cards, sales proposals and techniques to boost advertising sales for the media. Procedures involved in the planning and execution of promotional materials for various media. Balancing financial goals of media with media's social responsibility. Problem-solving and presentation skills in media sales and promotion careers.
Display and Exhibit Technology
Display and exhibit industry from problem analysis through design and production to installation and evaluation. Using "high tech" media used to stop audiences and create the desired outcome.
Graphic Image Transfer Systems
Offset, screen, flexographic, and gravure image transfer examined. Integration of digital image preparation and the impact on transfer systems. Quality control, problem solving, system management, and production.
Digital Color Applications
Basic color theory and color models as applied in Color Management Systems.

Personal Attributes

Artistic and computer background
Technology oriented
Efficient with computers: Mac & PC
File Management knowledge
Effective writing skills
Problem solving skills
Attention to detail
Goal oriented & Self-motivated
Communication skills - long distance phone and e-mail
Quick learner
Work well as team member