Design Engineer
Resume:
Deborah Ann Sims
Please view portfolio: http://www.debsims.com
Email:***@*******.***
Objective and Personal Statement:
My objective is to obtain a job using administrative, flash, web or graphic
designer/developer skills.
I have a fine art background which gives me a good sense of design and
color coordination. I work free lance on positions utilizing my skills and
experience in Flash, Web design and development, or Graphics design. My
diversified experience yields a unique combination of perspectives and
skills. My engineering background used skills in problem solving, team
production, and strong software programming. I am an excellent hard coder
of XHTL and CSS. I am a lifelong learner (188 college level credits). I can
easily learn any software required. I have a diversified education. I am a
single mom trying to put my kids through college so I will work extremely
hard and sincerely appreciate my job. I have a strong work ethic and want
to increase the productivity of any company I am employed with.
Experience:
Instructor for Schoolcraft College
Present-2009
Instructor of Flash Action 3 Scripting. Class projects included 1 minute
Flash movie design. To view movie, please turn on sound. For anyone who
doesn't know Murphys' law, it states that anything that can go wrong will -
an old engineering law. Please view motion graphic examples:
. http://www.debsims.com/sims2.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/debsites/farm/index.htm
. http://www.debsims.com/splash1a.swf
Graphic Designer
Present-2009
DAS designs contracts for Schoolcraft College
Designed and developed Flash Learning Objects for Schoolcraft College
Distance Learning Department. Tutorials were designed using Flash Action
Script 3. Modules employed Drag and drop methods, multiple choice, and user
input to answer questions, motion graphics, and calculate score. All
exercises were designed to be viewed on screen and also be a printable
object. All Learning Objects were designed with Flash Action Script 3 and
were designed within the last 3 months.
. http://www.debsims.com/module6.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/math053a.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/psych201careb.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/module6Vocabulary.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/module1.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/module13.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/module13poly.swf
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/typography.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/SigraphPoster.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/s2.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/oxy1.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/newlogo.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/mom1.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/lubimage6a.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/love3.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/land.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/Jamaca.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/farmad1.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/debcaricature.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/athelete2.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/artist.jpg
. http://www.debsims.com/images/graphicsport/arrrow.jpg
Website designer/developer and Graphic Artist
Present-2003
DAS designs LLC Livonia, MI
Owner of DAS designs LLC. Please view http://www.debsims.com. This site was
designed using XHTML, Dreamweaver, and Cascading Style Sheets. I did the
complete website design/webmaster of www.farmingtontennis.com, MsPeggy's
kid's fitness center website design, www.izzysrawart.com,
www.jackengebretson.com. Complete website design and webmaster of
www.jackengebretson.com which was the political website for the campaign of
Jack Engebretson (now mayor of Livonia, MI). All sites included graphics
design, interactive forms, email, database design, video, biographical
information, continuous updates to reflect endorsements, newspaper
articles, and election status. Sites were designed using Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Photoshop, and Flash, and InDesign, HTML, JavaScript. Graphic
designs included flyers, brochures, newsletters, and web graphics. All web
graphics were designed to be used on paper as well as the screen. Designs
also included photography.
Website Examples:
. Farmington Tennis Club Website which includes Flash Motion Graphics
introduction design: http://www.debsims.com/debsites/farm/index.htm
. Jack Engebretson for Livonia Mayor Political Website (he won) which
required constant update to reflect endorsements, news, and video
content: http://www.debsims.com/debsites/jack.com/index.htm
. Ms. Peggy's Kid Fitness Center designed to be viewed by children as
well as adults: http://www.debsims.com/debsites/peg/index.htm
Fine Artist
Present-1987
Self - employed
Fine artist exhibiting locally and nationally at various galleries
including: Detroit Artists Market, Izzy's Raw Art Gallery, and Detroit
Focus Gallery. Paintings were photographed for printable graphic designs
used in handouts, flyers, and postcards. My creativity can be viewed on
page: http://www.debsims.com/fineart.html
Software Test Engineer
1987-1986
CATS Co. Troy, MI
Designed test stand software for vehicle electronic modules. Designs
included user and peripheral interfacing, test instrument programming,
documentation, and automated real time software using C++ and Visual Basic
languages. Documentation manuals were designed using Word to accompany test
stands for technicians and engineers.
Test Engineer
1985-1982
Ford Motor Co.
Computer controlled test stand design for multiple Ford electronic
products. Designs included networking, test real time software, user
interfacing and error trapping, documentation, testing and development. Job
included printable test stand documentation, in book format which was
distributed to technicians and engineers using Microsoft Word.
Product and Design Engineer
1981-1978
Ford Motor Co.
Start to finish design, development, and product production of radios, and
electronic control systems, and machine design. I worked together in a team
of engineers to complete total design and production. Job also included
writing specifications in book format for Ford and user's manual.
Professional Skills:
Experienced web site skills in:
. Design
. Development
. Web Master / Web site maintenance and updates
. Search engine optimization
. Ecommerce applications
Experienced software skills in:
. Photoshop
. Dreamweaver
. Flash Action Script 3
. InDesign
. Illustrator
. CSS
. (X)HTML
. Javascript
. Microsoft: Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access
. Knowledge of PHP, MySql, Sql - I learn quickly and can improve these
skills easily.
Print/Graphic design skills and experience in:
. Flyers
. Small book design - user manuals and engineering documentation
. Brochures
. Post Cards
. Business Cards
. News Letters
. Graphics used on web were designed to also be printable.
. Logos
. Posters designed for Schoolcraft College
. Most web work was designed to also be printable. Sites which included
material to be printed were: Farmington Tennis Club, Jack Engebretson
for Mayor web site, Ms. Peggy's Kid Fitness Gym. Printable designs
included: logos, Newsletters, Flyers, and Posters.
Education:
Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI
Associates Degree in Computer Graphics Technology specializing in Web
Design . Software proficient and experienced in: Flash, XHTML, CSS,
JavaScript, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, and InDesign.
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Senior level fine art student (oil painter) including figurative and
landscape works. Classes in color, design, drawing, and painting.
Montgomery County Community College, Lansdale, PA
Classes in two and three dimensional design, drawing, and perspective.
University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School, Ann Arbor, MI
Graduate classes in computer graphics, electronics, and mathematics.
University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
References:
Jeremy Hall Supervisor Instructional Design Distance Learning
Schoolcraft College
Steven Wroble Professor of Graphic Design Technology /Supervisor
Schoolcraft College
Colleen Case Head of Graphic Design Technology Department
Schoolcraft College
All can be reached at Schoolcraft College, Livonia MI. Phone: 734-***-****
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