Management Design
Resume:
Andy Melton
****@**********.***
http://andymelton.net
SUMMARY
I am an experienced web site designer, blogger, podcaster (audio and video)
and amateur photographer looking for a challenging career with the
opportunity to continue broadening my skill sets with emerging
technologies. I feel my creativity, passion, detail oriented nature and
organization skills make me a logical candidate for your company.
FREELANCE WEB DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Web Development Specialist
Web Design Services by Andy Melton
January 2003 - Present
Compiled client invoices from time sheets kept while working on client
projects.
Conversed with clients through various communication methods.
Created customized website layouts for clients using the material supplied,
material from stock or material created by hand.
Maintained client websites: backups, changes, updates.
Recommended web hosting packages for clients to purchase.
Researched and recommended various equipment for clients (cameras,
computers, software).
Researched and implemented a variety of content management systems as well
as online project management and calendar software.
FORMAL WEB DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Web Development Specialist
429 Information Services
March 2005 - February 2008
Created customized website layouts for 429 Information Services' clients.
Created customized website graphics for all elements of client websites.
Converted printed text and graphic material into digital re-productions for
use on client websites, brochures, manuals, flyers, pamphlets and product
use instructions.
Created websites using valid XHTML/CSS code.
Created Flash content using SwishMax.
Installed and managed client websites using the WordPress content
management system.
Converted client videos into a stream-able format (Flash) and embedded
videos onto client websites.
Web Development Specialist
Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman
August 2004 - March 2005
Implemented Web-based applications for the Computer Operations and
Information Technology programs.
Assisted Information Technology and Computer Operations Technology
instructor with implementing on-line curriculum.
Maintained TTCH websites.
SKILLS
Web Design
Can hand code websites using XHTML, HTML & CSS.
Proficiency with Adobe Fireworks for graphics creation.
Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for graphics creation.
Digital photography, print scanning, photo editing and optimization for the
web.
Knowledge of web design principles and best design practices to ensure a
website is clean, simple, usable and accessible.
Knowledge of content management systems (WordPress, Nucleus CMS & Drupal).
Can develop themes for WordPress.
Experience transferring blogs from Blogger, TypePad and Nucleus CMS to
WordPress CMS.
Multimedia
Experience working with audio and video from the recording stage to the
editing and publishing stages.
Experience publishing multimedia in different formats with different
qualities.
Experience publishing audio and video into an RSS feed with enclosures.
Management of audio/video podcast blog/website.
Understanding of the design needs of an audio/video podcast blog/website.
Experience with maintaining a two-year old technology blog along with
several other blogs.
System Administration
Linux - Installation of various distributions, configuration of a system to
run on older hardware, installation of terminal services server, rescue
files on a Windows partition. Basic Linux command line knowledge.
Microsoft Windows - Customization of Windows XP installations.
Configuration of terminal services server on Windows Server 2003.
Management of users, files and systems using Active Directory. System
imaging.
Apple Hardware - Experience installing Mac OS X onto system hardware.
Configuring OS X to run faster and more efficiently on older Apple
hardware.
EDUCATION
Tennessee Technology Center at Harriman
Diploma, Master Site Designer, March 2005
Wartburg Central High School
Diploma, May 2003
PORTFOLIO
Web design portfolio, links to technology blog & audio/video podcast is
available at http://andymelton.net
CERTIFICATIONS
CIW Associate v4
CIW Associate v5
CIW Professional
CIW Master Site Designer
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