Job Objective
Freelance Composition/Design/Development
Work Experience
FREELANCE COMPOSITOR/WEB DESIGNER
Eleven11 1 393 N. 260 W. L ogan, Utah
DANIEL D URAN 9 years experience
Contracted jobs to develop cross platform applications to define document content into multiple out source for-
1393 N. 260 W. #3
mats; Created user interface for applications to prepare documents for importation to end user programs; Used
Logan, Utah 84341
Quark Xpress to design and page college textbooks; Designed logos and sales tools for major broadcasting cor-
poration; designed and developed XML-based webpages for use in sales monitoring and inventory; Created and
**@*******.*** designed web pages in both HTML and Flash; Created multimedia presentations in Apple Pro Apps.
PROJECT MANAGER MONARCHSUITE
WestWords Inc. 4 5 East 200 North L ogan, Utah
5 years experience
Designed, developed, and patented Windows-based software; Developed new coding language (WWdoc)
used has become standard in hi-end college math textbooks; Created conversion methods for a number of
end user programs to and from XML; Created numerous Add-In programs built to shortcut work loads;
Created API conversions to ASCII documents; Managed programmers (both onsite and offshore); Worked as
customer support expert, including software/hardware troubleshooting, Created budget proposals, project
schedules, goal schedule; Spokesman at conventions, conferences and sales meetings; Programmed Visual
Basic applications for cross platform content parsing; Designed, wrote, and keyed technical instruction man-
uals; Developed new coding language for cross-platform software; Learned and tested numerous multi plat-
form software; Used art programs (Photoshop/Illustrator) to create marketing packages and sales brochures;
Created and maintained web page; Traveled and trained at conferences on software usage; Tracked and
maintained clients records; projected, planned, and logged work schedules; created new methods of cod-
ing math strings for input to end user programmed; Acted as company evangelist in promoting vision; attend-
ed numerous conferences and conventions on new technologies and content coding; Managed department
schedules; In charge of department personnel issues, hirings and dismissals; Created department reports;
Department manager.
MANAGER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Interactive Composition Corporation 100 East Center L ogan, Utah
3 years experience
Designed, developed and created software for in-house usage in conversions from Application files to stan-
dard coding structure; Researched new cross platform applications for improving workflow processes;
Helped define coding language for importation into end users applications; Disk evaluations (defining file
contents) and interactive math equations; Wrote process reports; tracked time/cost savings in new process-
es; Traveled extensively to conferences and conventions to learn new methods; Speaker at conferences;
Production specialist (Quark Xpress); Tested new parsing programs; Responsible for department reports, per-
sonnel issues, hiring and dismissals. Created department reports; Department manager.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
KBRV 790 P.O. Box 777 S oda Springs, Idaho
Developed playlist/rotations for airplay; Wrote & engineered commercial spots; Programmed playlist appli-
cation; Created sales presentations, branding image, and web pages.
GROUP HOME COUNCILOR
Intermountain Youth Care 3900 South 470 East Salt Lake City, Utah
Received training for at-risk youth including recognizing and treating depression, suicide warnings, sexual
victimization; planned and implemented group therapy sessions; Logged behavior; Developed and imple-
mented treatment plan; Logged and implemented treatment plans; received training in CPR, dealing with
aggression; recognizing and dealing with sexualization of youth; Developed and implemented therapy
methods.
ON-LINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
JCJ Services 2404 Fulton St. #105 Berkeley CA
Worked remotely with clients with less-than exceptional computer skills; Repaired all varieties of comput-
ers problems including, hardware, software, internet, networking; Spoke to non-technical clients on their-
level; Devised workarounds, shortcuts, and macros to eliminate further problems.
Work Experience
COORDINATOR YOUTH SELF AWARENESS PROGRAM
Tooele Human Services 3 05 North Main Tooele, Utah
Developed program which counseled at-risk youth; administrated budget, work schedules, personnel mat-
ters; coordinated between juvenile court, Division of Mental Health, school administration, and Division of
Family Services to build roster of participants; trusted with very confidential information; planned and imple-
DANIEL D URAN mented activities which corresponded with treatment plans.
RESOURCE TEACHER
1393 N. 260 W. #3
Logan, Utah 84341 Tooele County School District 6 6 West Vine Tooele, Utah
Instructed resource students in Math, Science, English, and Studies; Worked at different schools depending
on the greatest need; Monitored high-risk students behavior in school and on home study; Tested, graded,
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and instructed students based on IEPs (Individual Education Plan); Acted as liaison between councilor, par-
ents, and administration.
RADIO ANNOUNCER
KTLE 5 8 South Main #201 Tooele, Utah
On air announcer; wrote, produced, and voiced commercial and promos; emceed festivals, fairs, concerts;
researched and conducted interviews on Public Service subjects; Won Utah Broadcaster Award (1985) for
series of interviews on Child Sexual Abuse; voiced sports play by play.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Courses in general education
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Courses in general education
UTAH STATE EXTENSION
Courses in Psychology
Related Skills
Completely computer literate Experienced public speaker Experienced writing and receiving grants
Experienced writer Experienced presenter Well traveled and comfortable in all environments Experienced
managing budgets Works well under pressure Successfully managed multi-ethnic staff Works well with
staff Impeccable reputation Fluent in most cross platform applications Working knowledge of most coding
languages
Computer Skills
Works equally well on x86 or Macintosh platform (OS 9/X) Versed in computer hardware Working knowl-
edge of Windows, Mac, Unix and Linux operating system Familiar with most network protocols Writes
Visual Basic coding Working understanding of XML, MathML, SGML, HTML, Unicode standard, Networking
protocols Worked with Apple Carbon application development
Software Skills
Apple Pro Apps (Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro, LiveType, DVD Studio Pro) Adobe CS (Photoshop, Illustrator,
Acrobat, InDesign, ImageReady, GoLive) Macromedia MX (Flash, Dreamweaver) Microsoft Office (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint) Filemaker Quark XPress Quark Interactive Design WordPerfect Presentation Text
Editor (HTML coding) Fontographer Director Installshield REALBasic AppleScript iWork (Pages,
Keynote)
References
BUSINESS PERSONAL
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Terry Mathis *********.****@*****.***
John Cole
Sales Manager Citidal Communications **********@***.***
Judy Maenle
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Sally Steele Kenton Snowball
President Thompson Steele *****.*******@*******.***
Janis Chutich
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Anna Gonzales
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Jeff Jensen
Owner JCJ Services *********@********.***
Richard Martinez
Projects
MATHMONARCH
WestWords, Inc. L ogan, Utah
Program developed as an authoring tool for publishers to convert author created math into portable language (WWdoc) for use
in high-end publishing programs (i.e. Quark Xpress). Revolutionized creation of math books. Before MathMonarch, publishers
would be required to rekey all math structures.
DANIEL D URAN Language Used: C++, Visual Basic, xhtml, Flash
Project Manager
1393 N. 260 W. #3
Designed, developed, coded interface.
Logan, Utah 84341
Led team of multiple programmers from first beta to Version 5.5.
Managed budgets, schedules, and code-review.
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Created marketing packages and delivered sales pitches.
Created WWdoc, a syntax which is ASCII based and XML compliant. WWdoc is an all inclusive list of math characters and
functions.
Created WWdocPi, a font that matches WWdoc language for all inclusive math characters and functions
MathMonarch, WWdoc language, and WWdocPi have become industry standards.
Created online help files in both html and flash movie versions.
Written for Windows
AUTOSPEC
McGraw Hill N ew York, New York
Program designed as an inventory tool for publishers to maintain dynamic logs of art images for production titles. Server side
database which sorts and stores archival and new information for thousands of images used in published books.
Language Used: Visual Basic, Filemaker Pro
Designed, developed and coded all aspects of program
Program interacts with databases (both ASCII and Application files), sorts, and queries via Microsoft API code.
Depending on department or login preferences, end-user can only access department relevant information.
Written for both Windows and Macintosh
TSSUITE
ThompsonSteele H arvard, Massachusetts
tsCuff
Program designed to migrate author files into Quark XPress. Using a series of filters and scripts, tsCuff corrects common author
mistakes or unnecessary formatting. User activated options set parameters for document-wide parsing. An option to save files as
Quark-ready application document or XML coded ASCII.
tsGalley/tsDocGalley
Program designed to create thumbnail images of either network directory or results of search query. The user has an option to
create 1 up, 4 up, or 8 per page and save as PDF.
tsTagger
Program designed to eliminate the time needed to code XML/ESM by hand. A series of autofill, reading logs, and keyboard short-
cuts inserts color-coded code and references into document.
tsArtLog
Program designed to gather art files into company-wide access location. Using remote logins via internet, the program logs into
employee computers at any location, scans for job images, and either updates remote computer or server with most recent file.
The program also creates log which will update linked files image catalog.
Language Used: RealBasic, Visual Basic, xhtml, Flash, Filemaker Pro, XML Smart Client, InstallShield, AppleScript.
Create all interfaces, web page help, and demo files.
Suite of programs drastically cut work flow and saved cost on all projects.
Designed training sessions for both online and on-site presentations.
Written for both Windows and Macintosh.
TTMACVIEWER
free utility
Language Used: RealBasic, Applescript
Mac viewer for movie files
records and logs user directories for future viewer reference
much needed utility
Web Projects
Webpage design and implementation (unfinished pages)
Flat page (html only) using CSS, templates. Created using Photoshop slices.
www.djcfilms.com
DANIEL D URAN Flash page using CSS, templates. Created using Flash with Actions.
www.elev11.com
1393 N. 260 W. #3
Logan, Utah 84341
Combination Flash and straight html for landing page. Created using Flash and Dreamweaver.
www.thedesktopdoctors.com
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Flat html. Fast loading, themed. Created with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver.
www.dfduran.com/ohpc
Syntax
List of code syntax in which I am comfortable coding.
Filemaker proprietary language
ESM
Perl
These are languages in which I am familiar, but not professional. I have enough knowledge to be involved in code review and
brainstorming sessions.
C++
Pascal
I have an entry-level knowledge of these applications. I am currently taking the time to learn them.
PHP
MySQL