MARTY GARRETT
206-***-**** abo4ic@r.postjobfree.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marty-garrett/13/bb9/637
EXPERIENCE
*/** ******* ***** ********* Seattle, WA
IT / Multimedia
Assist in development of http://aretecomputers.com/ by aiding in graphic design and HTML
/ CSS.
Lead designer and developer for currently released website http://business2way.com/ an
ecommerce site built with the Zen Cart framework.
Advanced usage of HTML, CSS, PHP, JQuery, and Photoshop.
Develop interactive forms, modules and, custom content using PHP, AJAX, and core hacks.
Assist with technical projects from http://edoceo.com/ on a per project basis.
Quickly obtained and applied working knowledge of custom PHP MVC used for farinaz.com in
order to add new content views, links, images, product entries, etc.
2/11 Present GamingSamurai.com Seattle, WA
Programming / Multimedia
Using the moniker of Zeus, developed and currently maintain http://www.gamingsamurai.com/
the forums and all subdomains, including a personal tech site:
http://zeus.gamingsamurai.com/
Custom coded PHP and REST clients for providing game statistics through public API s.
Designed and programmed by hand using PHP, REST, XML and JSON.
Fully custom, handwritten HTML, CSS Layout using DreamWeaver and Notepad
Maintain various WordPress blogs and sites as well as offer technical and administrative
assistance with members CMS such as e107 and Simple Machine Forums.
Graphic Design using Photoshop, Illustrator and GIMP
2/1010/10Edmonds Community College Lynwood, WA
IT Specialist lvl 3, Liquid Office Developer
Install and maintain Liquid Office server in 3 environments: Sandbox, Beta and
Production. Environments were both physical and virtual.
Create web-delivered, digital with Java, JavaScript and SQL to run client-side and server-
side, ensuring database connectivity and functionality.
Create and maintain custom databases to properly interpret and manage data collected by
Liquid Office forms input by various users through various process stages.
Discover current business processes applied to various forms and create custom,
programmed workflow based on process standards and needs for improvement and streamlining.
3/99PresentFreelance Seattle, WA
Multimedia Designer / Developer, Programmer, Network and System Admin
Produced websites independently and in association with various local individuals,
companies and studios.
Creation of various print works including: menus; indoor and outdoor signage; flyers;
business cards; other promotional and collateral materials.
Build and maintain custom networks for small businesses, including installation of
network devices, cables, patches and wall jacks.
2/009/06Curtis Crawford Seattle, WA
Graphic and Web Design Associate
Design of various print and web materials.
Aided in creating, posting and maintaining http://www.lux-lyfe.com and
http://www.cloudlux.com
Assisted in various photography projects.
Networked PC s, Macs and Printers seamlessly in a high-demand office.
2/029/08ACS Group, Inc. Everett, WA
Graphic and Web Designer
Sole web designer for clients ranging from dental labs to freight forwarders.
Gathering of data in all forms digital and printed. Conversion of data into websites.
Creation of Interactive, Multimedia CD-ROM s for ACS Group and Ansonia Clock Company.
Creation of brochures, trade show flyers and banner signage for ACS Group.
Updates of ACS Group website.
Flash Design and ActionScript Programming
8/007/01Marex, Inc. Miami, FL
Content Management Specialist
Increased team productivity with mass image processing using Adobe Photoshop
actions/batch automations.
Set image standards for the Marex online catalog system and enter / convert data from
supplier catalogs from various formats into Excel Spreadsheet Templates.
Assisted in writing SQL procedures and involvement in several teams to beta-test new
system software.
Built prototype of Access database and forms to be integrated into Outlook for workflow
management.
WEBSITES
(Not all websites clients are current)
2012 EthiopianTimes.net ( work in progress
http://www.ethiopiantimes.net/index_private.php )
2011 - Business2Way.com http://business2way.com
2011 - Gaming Samurai Group http://gamingsamurai.com
2011 - Zeus Studios http://zeus.gamingsamurai.com
2010 - Edmonds Community College (various, internal only website projects)
2010 - AreteComputers.com http://aretecomputers.com
2009 - Fatal Dynasty Gaming Clan (website deceased)
2006 - Ansonia.com (website deceased)
2006 - ANS of WA - http://www.ansofwa.com
2005 - Lux-Lyfe.com and CloudLux.com (both websites deceased)
2004 - ElectJanetWay.com (website deceased)
2004 - Cloud Catcher Bay Gourmet (website deceased)
2002 - DavisNow.com (website deceased)
2001 - Cyberlink Technologies http://www.cyberlinktechnologies.com
2001 - ServeItUp.biz (website deceased)
2000 - Miami Dade Young Democrats (website deceased)
1998 - AdWrite.com (website deceased)SKILLS, SOFTWARE & OTHER EXPERIENCE
(BOTH PC & MAC WHERE APPLICABLE)
Web Dev / Programming: Proficiency in HTML and CSS; Experience with Databases (SQL,
MySQL, PostgreSQL), PHP, JavaScript, JAVA, XML and JSON; Self-taught Android app
development.
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Premiere, Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks
Other: Eclipse IDE, Quark Xpress, Microsoft: Publisher, Office (Access, Word, Excel,
Outlook)
Desktop publishing: Creation and preparation of various materials for print
ranging from postcards and flyers to brochures and small books.
Video: Videographer studies including online and offline editing. Project samples
available upon request in most currently supported formats.
Audio: Experience as sound engineer in various settings both live and studio. Recording
(live and studio), online and offline editing, mastering. Maintenance and care of audio
equipment.
Multimedia authoring: Flash (up to version CS3 with ActionScript 3) for creating and
authoring multi-level interactive presentations, CD s, web-based and stand-alone
applications, etc.
Illustration: Traditional and digital mediums.
Writing: Technical, business and creative.
EDUCATION
19961998 Art Institute of Seattle; Seattle, WA
Multimedia Major
1992 Parkland Community College; Champaign, IL
Science and Business Major
1990 Richland Community College; Decatur, IL
Music and Business Major
References available upon request,
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