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Project Manager Quality Assurance

Location:
Denver, CO, 80222
Posted:
September 01, 2010

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Martin Vallejos

P.O. Box *****

Denver, CO *****

Cellular 720-***-****

***************@*******.***

SUMMARY

EXPERTISE

Experienced in graphic design, web design, web

developer, courses development and training,

systems analysis, troubleshooting, workflow

enhancement, quality control, scheduling and

tracking of results.

MANAGEMENT

Solid background in project management and

oversight, organizational development, strategic

planning, motivating and leading technical and

operations teams, training and coaching for

optimum results, prioritizing and scheduling,

coordinating with vendors, identifying and

achieving project goals, and reporting to senior

staff and corporate managers.

Well-developed communication skills and expertise

in business communications, demonstrated through

interaction with individuals of all backgrounds,

concisely written business documents, training,

and presentations.

APPLICATIONS

Proficient in Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite,

HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, ActionScript,

Google Apps, SEO, Windows and Apple OS.

Knowledgeable in Content Management System (CMS),

Content Relation Management (CRM) and Social

Networking applications. Accomplished in most

aspects of hardware installation, maintenance and

troubleshooting.

REPUTATION

Received Web Awards and consistently been

recognized by senior management, staff, clients,

colleagues, and customers for leadership and

overall accountability, assuming responsibility

for and completing special projects on time with

innovative problem solving, personal initiative,

focused, detail-oriented management and work

styles.

TECHNICAL SKILLS BY APPLICATION

Operating Systems: Windows OS 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS

9/10

Internet Technologies: HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, ASP, JSP, AJAX,

PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, JQuery, Ruby on Rails,

ActionScript, WordPress, Drupal, modxCMS, Android

SDK, iPhone OS, Google Apps, Facebook Apps and

SEO

Design/Audio/Video/Animation Acrobat, Bride, Illustrator,

Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign, Dreamweaver,

Technology: Flash, FlashBuilder, AIR, Premier, After Effects,

Soundbooth, Audition, QuarkXPress, Final Cut Pro,

Swift 3D, 3ds Max, Maya, Motion Builder,

Combustion, Vue, ZBrush, Sketches, Storyboard /

Storytelling, Hand drawing.

Microsoft Technology: Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio,

Project, Expression Studio, Silverlight,

SharePoint.

Languages: English and Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director of Web Development 2010 to 2010

American Institute of Medical Sales, Englewood,

CO.

Integrated Web technology with existing data

processing systems to support mass marketing

promotions and services. Utilized rapid

prototyping techniques to guide initial

conceptualization. Established routines to

accurately track Web service usage and customer

satisfaction.

. Created and distributed opt-ins system,

implemented targeted and mass marketing

campaigns which increased Web site visits by

125%.

. Combined content organizational models,

navigation schemes, artwork, and branding to

create detailed page layouts and templates.

. Assisted and collaborated in the design and

implementation of slide show presentations for

major sales initiatives and trade shows.

. Implemented Web-based project management tools

to coordinate the activities of a distributed

team and present real-time progress reports to

V.P. of Training and Marketing.

. Researched, prototyped and deployed new Web

technologies (CMS, CRM and Training Material)

to realize benefits of the latest innovations,

achieve increased efficiency, and provide

highest quality products resulting in 83% sales

increase and 65% students retention (LMS).

. Played a key role in establishing the use of

animation, video, 3D modeling, and interactive

presentations as part of our services.

Web Content Developer 2009 to 2010

eCollege - A Pearson Company, Denver, CO.

Hired as a content developer for information

system management, troubleshooting, testing,

quality assurance, documentation, internal control

procedures, technical support and systems

analysis.

. Performing all aspects of system integration

for universities online courses, including

national and international multi-site net-

structures. Reviewed unit specifications,

developed, documented, and implemented project

test plans, and managed progression of projects

from testing phase to final production.

. Reporting directly to lead developer and

provided support to senior-level account

managers.

Web Developer 2006 to 2008

Page 1 Solution, Golden, CO.

Specialized in Web site makeovers, increasing

interactivity, dynamic elements, and

personalization for accounts represent the

healthcare, finance, education, legal and

government industries. Received several awards and

nominations recognizing innovative designs,

programming and company growth.

. Implemented Web-based project management tools

in collaboration with Salesforcetm (CRM) to

coordinate the activities of a distributed team

to present real-time progress reports to

clients and approvals.

. Built prototypes for customer proposals

demonstrating improvements to existing sites.

. Determined and translated customer expectations

into precise specifications in order to clarify

project deliverables, define schedule, and

assign tasks.

. Interact with IT director, chief operating

officer, chief executive officers and regional

account managers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Graphic / Web Design Instructor 2008 to 2008

Platt College, Aurora, CO.

Self-motivated to pursue and disseminate

knowledge. Incorporate real world experiences

into coursework. Promote lifelong learning.

Dedicated to the principles of academic integrity

and intellectual honesty. Skilled at capturing

students' attention and motivating them to learn.

. Communicate clearly and logically, both orally

and in writing. Able to establish rapport with

wide range of people of various ages. Adapt

presentation of coursework/training material to

ensure complete comprehension by

students/staff. Creative, resourceful,

flexible.

. Utilized varied teaching techniques to meet the

needs of visual tools in order to auditory

learners for all subject areas.

. Mentored individuals, recorded student data and

assisted them with classroom preparation.

. Teaching the following courses:

- Web Design I - Web Design II

- Motion Graphic (Adobe Flash AS2 & AS3)

Graphic / Web Design Instructor 2007 to 2009

Red Rock Community College, Lakewood, CO.

Self-motivated to pursue and disseminate

knowledge. Incorporate real world experiences

into coursework. Promote lifelong learning.

Dedicated to the principles of academic integrity

and intellectual honesty. Skilled at capturing

students' attention and motivating them to learn.

. Communicate clearly and logically, both orally

and in writing. Able to establish rapport with

wide range of people of various ages. Adapt

presentation of coursework/training material to

ensure complete comprehension by

students/staff. Creative, resourceful,

flexible.

. Utilized varied teaching techniques to meet the

needs of visual tools in order to auditory

learners for all subject areas.

. Mentored individuals, recorded student data and

assisted them with classroom preparation.

. Teaching the following courses:

- Web Design I - Web Design II

- Graphic Design - Desktop Publishing

- Motion Graphic (Adobe Flash AS2 & AS3)

Graphic / Web Designer 2007 to 2007

IMI Global, Castle Rock, CO.

Managed all phases of the product lifecycle for

marketing services, including concept

development, product design, marketing campaigns,

product launches, distribution, discontinuation

and developed concepts for marketing collateral.

. Combined content organizational models,

navigation schemes, artwork, and branding to

create detailed page layouts and templates.

. Conceptualized and managed wide variety of

projects including print and web.

. Aided in shaping of marketing strategies

relating to print and web.

. Served a multifaceted role in combining

creative savvy and technical foundation to

create compelling web site and user interface

designs.

. Executed and managed marketing campaigns that

increased customer traffic on Web page.

. Generated monthly Web site traffic reports.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Design Faculty / Lead Instructor 2004 to 2007

Westwood College - DNN, Denver, CO.

Self-motivated to pursue and disseminate

knowledge. Incorporate real world experiences

into coursework. Promote lifelong learning.

Dedicated to the principles of academic integrity

and intellectual honesty. Skilled at capturing

students' attention and motivating them to learn.

. Communicate clearly and logically, both orally

and in writing. Able to establish rapport with

wide range of people of various ages. Adapt

presentation of coursework/training material to

ensure complete comprehension by

students/staff. Creative, resourceful,

flexible.

. Utilized varied teaching techniques to meet the

needs of visual tools in order to auditory

learners for all subject areas.

. Mentored individuals, recorded student data and

assisted them with classroom preparation.

. Participated in staff meetings and Curriculum

development program.

. Teaching the following courses:

- Digital Illustration - Image Editing

- Color Theory - Digital Layout

- Web Page Design - Advanced Web Design

- Web Technologies - 3D Design Concepts

- Graphic Design Business Practices

- Advertising Campaign Concepts

- Web/Multimedia Development and Planning

- Database Design and Development

Information Technology Manager 2004 to 2005

Pinnacle Charter School, Thornton, CO.

Implementation and maintenance of Microsoft

Windows NT network systems for the specific needs

of the School and teacher classroom environment.

Maintaining and establishing user accounts,

network security, troubleshooting printer

problems, back-up devices, and installing and

maintaining servers.

. Installation, configuration, troubleshooting,

support, and maintenance of PC hardware and

peripherals including desktop computers,

printers, scanners, modems, and networked

printers.

. Quality assurance standards and guidelines

ensuring all software components were

authorized and agreed upon formally.

. Anticipated market expansion, delivering

recommendations across areas of system

architecture, hardware/software purchasing, and

IT/internet training. Projects were typically

brief, and all were produced on time, on

budget, to specification.

Information Technology Manager and Creative

Manager 2004 to 2005

FTI, Denver, CO.

Executive coordinator, project manager, meeting

planner, and production management professional

focused on project and event design, promotional

planning/administration, business management and

communications.

. Installation, configuration, troubleshooting,

support, and maintenance of PC hardware and

peripherals including desktop computers,

printers, scanners, modems, and networked

printers.

. Responsible for the overall organization and

planning of corporate design needs; managed

artist and technical design team to complete

all scheduled graphics under deadline for

production.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. Maintained expert working knowledge of cutting-

edge design applications, software systems and

visual strategies.

Editorial & Content Manager / 2000 to 2001

Creative Director / Project Manager

Gilat Latin America Inc, Sunrise, FL

Managed design, strategic planning and development

for order provisioning of IP Applications.

Responsible for budget analysis and financial

performance of IP products and multiple support

centers, and the authoring and management of

service agreements between clients (Sky-Mexico,

Embratel-Brazil, Sky One-Brazil, Ciudad Internet-

Argentina, Gilat Satellite Network-Tel Aviv,

Compaq-USA and Dish Network-USA), vendors

(Microsoft-USA and Radio Shack-USA) and sales

team, including delivery times, content, and other

negotiated contract details.

. Produced over $7 million in revenue through

early deployment of initial customers, meeting

six-month ROI requirements.

. Planned and composed documentation and revenue

tracking processes for mid-sized start-up

entity division.

. Developed and implemented Latin America

overseas customer service training module

(VSAT) and management of over 100 staff

members; facilitated client interactions; and

compiled and reported project results.

Management efforts resulted in several

corporate award recognitions for outstanding

performance.

. Steered department operations towards 27%

annual budget savings.

. Nominated for Leadership Candidate Program.

Director of Internet Creative Services 1999

to 2000

StrataSys Corporation, Miami, FL.

Developing and delivering effective marketing

campaigns to support products in a wide variety of

categories, includes, packaging, print media,

radio, television, and Web-based promotions.

Recognized for expanding products into new markets

to achieve client sales growth. Developed train

and lead marketing teams to manage all aspects of

the product lifecycle.

. Converted new or unknown products into branded

market leaders (E! Entertainment Television &

Ford Focus ZX3).

. Create and maintain strong relationships with

clients, associates, and external contacts.

. Create, develop, and implement award-winning

programs, strategies, and sales tools from

concept to completion, resulting in greater

team efficiency and effectiveness.

. Develop innovative and targeted collateral to

support overall branding objectives, with

specific expertise in Web site advertising.

. Develop strategic alliances and business

partnerships in order to maintain an extensive

network of industry contacts.

Web Developer 1996 to 1999

Perry Ellis International, Miami, FL.

Web development, designing, implementing, and

supporting interactive Web sites and e-commerce

applications. Project management,systems analysis,

troubleshooting, and quality control. Consistently

recognized for completing projects on time and

within budget.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

. Implemented new marketing strategies that

improved results from past marketing campaigns

by 82%.

. Developed and launched comprehensive company e-

commerce program, maintaining and updating.

. Successfully managed all company Internet and

intranet content.

. Worked with print designers to translate paper-

based art to online format. Extended corporate

existing graphic design, logos, and branding to

Web environment.

. Brainstormed with V.P. of Marketing to develop

innovative marketing strategies for all new

online products.

. Interact with corporate owners, corporate

presidents and vice presidents, information

technology managers, department managers and

directors for continued exploration of Web

content and services.

. Managed department budget.

EDUCATION

Masters Physics - Mayor: Instrumentation 1988

Universidad Central de Venezuela - Caracas,

Venezuela

H.S. Diploma - Science 1981

Jose Manuel Nunez Ponte - Caracas, Venezuela

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

. Member of Adobe User Group in Denver University

since 2005.

. Member of Drupal.org, Drupalcampcolorado.org

and Denver / Boulder Colorado User Group (DBUG)

since 2007.

AWARDS

. Hermes Creative Awards - Platinum Winner 2008.

Award for Front-End Design and Back-End

Development for Dr. Jorge Paez, DSS web site.

. World Wide Web Awards - Gold Winner 2009

Award for Excellence in Web Design for Dr.

Kevin B. Sands, DSS web site.

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Hermes Awards

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