Developer Development
Resume:
MICHAEL DAVID CARBAJAL
Online Portfolio: http://www.onlinemediapower.com
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/carbajal
Email: **********@*****.***
Objective
A position as Creative Director, Sr. Art Director or Manager in order to
utilize my leadership and outreach skills while maintaining a hands-on
approach to developing new and innovative concepts.
Highlights
. More than 11 years experience in the creative/digital field which
includes interactive, web, television, graphics, programming and
animation
. Constantly looking for innovative ways to promote the organization and
collaborating with others, resulting in outstanding projects
. Leadership skills developed throughout career and enhanced through
Toastmasters International and NASA's Solar System Ambassador Program
. Award-winning interactive developer
. Emphasis on Web 2.0 development and social networking such as
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Second Life.
Professional Experience
Multimedia Developer National Aeronautics & Space
Administration Washington, DC
March/07-Present
As part of the Public Affairs Department, I am responsible for the
design and development of interactive/multimedia presentations that
are featured on NASA.gov in conjunction with NASA TV. This includes
the development of creative concepts to engage and educate the public
about NASA's achievements, present missions and future goals.
. Expertise in Adobe Flash, After Effects, Premiere and Dreamweaver as
well as 3D products such as Maya
. Produced projects that have won numerous awards such as the Webby and
the Adobe MAX
. Administrator of NASA's Official Facebook page, finding ways to better
interact with the public via social networking
. Maintained Section 508 compliancy for all features shown on the web
. Lead my team to President's Distinguished Club as President of NASA
Toastmasters
. Serving as NASA Solar System Ambassador to educate the public on space
science
. Wrote article for Adobe EDGE Magazine on the International Space
Station feature
. Actively engaged in the media industry for events such as the Emmys
and Grammys
. Camera work and graphics board control during live shows from NASA
Television
Director of Media Relations Yuri's Night
Washington, DC
September/08-Present
Working as a side position in conjunction with NASA, Yuri's Night
World Space Party is an annual, global event promoting space
exploration and science. Responsibilities include contacting bands,
arranging venues, promoting the event via online social networking,
outsourcing the official iPhone app and the design and development of
the DC Yuri's Night website.
Interactive Developer Online Media Power
Charlotte, NC
January/05-March/07
Freelanced as an Interactive Developer creating websites, flash
features and e-learning courses. Work can be seen on my portfolio
www.onlinemediapower.com. Clients include Paramount, MSN, Lowes,
Wachovia, McDonalds, Beoing, Senator Robert Pittenger and Steve Smith
of the Carolina Panthers.
Sr. Graphics Developer Background Investigation Bureau
Cornelius, NC
September/03-December/04
Responsible for the design and development of all web and print
graphics. Also functioned as a liaison between marketing, IT, and
executive departments. Print design work includes logos, business
cards, mailers, name tags, and trade show items. Developed E-learning
tools created in Director, along with video presentations.
Web/Flash Developer Teksystems
Charlotte, NC
October/00-August/03
Worked as a contract web developer for a variety of consecutive 3-9
month assignments, including Bank of America, Enovia, Fulcrum
Technologies, Lending Tree, and E-Fuel. Projects included E-learning
applications, Flash presentations, Website Designs, and teaching other
employees multimedia/web skills.
Associate Producer American Communications Network
Huntersville, NC April/99-April/00
Lead a team of six web development professionals, for the purpose of
creating web content including tech writing, graphic design, and
multimedia.
. Created, launched and supported WebWorks! - a self-replicating
website system that proved to be a significant income-generating
opportunity, earning $100,000 in the first month alone.
. Developed and maintained a representative website and Fax-On-Demand
system containing over 10,000 pages of information in 8 languages.
. Development of marketing and training materials for launch into six
European countries - Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Denmark,
Finland and the Netherlands.
. Production of our quarterly Newsmagazine, which expanded from a 24-
page newsletter to a 64-page newsmagazine, published in print and
online.
. Produced five major International Training events, attended by an
average of 8,000 representatives per event.
. Produced and edited both promotional and training video and audio
programs in six languages.
Production Assistant Intern MTV Networks
New York, NY May/97-September/97
Worked closely with VH-1 in producing a 13-episode series featuring a
host of celebrities and on-air talent. Extensive use of video editing
equipment, tape dubbing, and library tracking software.
Technical Skills
Flash CS4, ActionScript 3.0, CSS, Poser 8, Dreamweaver CS4, Fireworks
CS4, Photoshop CS4, HTML, Macromedia Captivate, Autodesk Maya 2008,
Mudbox, Encore CS4, Vue 6 xStream, JavaScript, Illustrator CS4,
Director CS4, Authorware, Visual Communicator, After Effects CS4,
Premiere CS4, Sorenson Squeeze, Quark, InDesign and a basic working
knowledge of PHP/MySQL, UNIX and XML. Use and knowledge of RTMP,
Streaming, and FLV video production. Understanding of System
Development Lifecycle Process and Section 508 Accessibility Standards.
Education
. State University of New York, the Center at Stony Brook, BA
Political Science - December 1997.
Awards in the Industry
. Webby Award Winner 2009 - People's Choice/Government
. Webby Award Official Honoree 2009 - Rich Media Single
. Adobe MAX 2008 Finalist - Public Sector Category
. Adobe MAX 2007 Award Winner - Public Sector Category
. 4 x Adobe Site of the Day Award Winner
Professional Affiliations
. NASA Solar System Ambassador
. Member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/Primetime
Emmy Judge '09
. Member of the Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
. Member of Mensa International IQ Society
. President of NASA HQ Toastmasters '08-'09
Online Publications
. Adobe EDGE Magazine - Virtual life on the International Space
Station
Related Achievements
. Work was featured live on CNN
. Certified Flash and HTML Programmer (Transcript ID#:627902)
. Trained in Maya 3D by Simulistic
. Trained in Adobe products at Adobe MAX
. Training Certificate in ActionScript 3.0 from Fig Leaf Software
. Intermediate German
. Basic Russian
. Certified in CPR and First Aid
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