New Media Designer/Developer/Visual Communicator
Rudy Rogers E-Mail: abplt3@r.postjobfree.com Box 11164 Minneapolis, MN 55411
ExperienceWeb Site Designer
Digital River 7/2006 - Present
Digital River is an eCommerce reselling company.
Built sites using existing client motifs to fit proprietary eCommerce engine
(checkout/shopping cart) using semantic/accessible HTML and CSSMaintain and troubleshot client sites that utilize HTML, JavaScript, and CSSFlash Developer/Animator
Plato Learning c/o DigitalPeople 3/2006 - 5/2006 (Contractor)
Is an education-based online/offline software company.
Animated and programmed slide interactive show and CD presentation introducing new client product and brand using Macromedia FlashDeveloped cross-platformal (PC/MAC) CD presentation introducing new client product and brand using Macromedia FlashWeb Designer/Developer
PR Productions 2/2002 - 10/2004
Owns and manages new media projects and eCommerce web sites such as www.PlatinumRomance.com.
Chief graphic designer for online dating serviceResponsible for over all look and feel of website and its assets utilizing
CRM (Customer Relationship Management) principles and techniques to
enhance user experience and customer serviceAnimated and programmed various amenities and assets using Macromedia FlashFlash Developer/Animator-Contractor
LogicBay Corporation 8/2001 - Present (Freelance)
Is a commercial educational software company.
Macromedia Flash programmer of interactive educational games Animated and programmed various educational assets using Macromedia FlashShockwave Programmer
Learning Outfitters 11/00 - 3/2001
Learning Outfitters (defunct) was a commercial online educational software company for K-6th grade.
Animated and developed educational interfaces using Flash and Director
Programmed educational games for K to 6th grade using Director, Lingo, Flash, and Shockwave technologiesGraphic Designer/Developer
Interactive Personalities 6/2000 - Present (Freelance)
Is a Twin-Cities-based interactive presentation consultant group.
Freelance technical and design advisorProgrammed various attract loops using Macromedia Director and FlashDesigned and animated visual motifs for various high-end clientsWeb Administrator/Designer/Developer
Masters Online 8/00 - 11/2000
Was an Arizona-based online masters degree aquisition site for educators.
Oversaw development of an online masters degree start upPrimary technical and design advisor, as well as technical supportIllustrator/Designer/Developer
Private Networks 7/99 - 5/2000
Private Networks (defunct) was an online and satellite networked educational resources company.
HTML and Director's Lingo developerImplemented and developed interactive learning applications,
using Director, Lingo, Flash, and Shockwave technologies Instructor of Web-based Applications
Minnesota School of Business 1/99 - 3/2000
The Minnesota School of Business is a post-secondary vocational institution.
Created and facilitated lesson plans that taught
Flash, Director, and Multimedia development Instructed post-secondary web-design classes for adultsComputer Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Jostens/Promedia 1/96 - 1/99
The renowned scholastic memorabilia designer and manufacturer.
ProMedia was Jostens Recognition Division design group.
Website Image Technician for company's Intranet
Illustrator of jewelry and ring designs for sales shows and presentations
Computer Illustrator/Graphic Designer
Computer Network Technology 1/95 - 6/95
CNT was a mainframe networking company.
Developer/ Website Image DesignerIllustrator of network schematicsIn-house designer of corporate presentationsEducationRelevant skillsets: Flash (Action Scripting 2), HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, PhotoShop, ImageReady, Fireworks, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SoundEdit, CoolEdit, FullShot, Illustrator, FreeHand, FrontPage, PageMaker, QuarkXpress, Dreamweaver, Authorware, Director and advanced Lingo.
I am familiar with some C++, Java, and Visual Basic.
B.A., Visual Communication Degree 1999
Al Collins Graphic Design School, Tempe, AZ
Areas of study: Web Design, Multimedia Design and Development,Animation and Motion Graphics, Flash and Director programming,3-D Design
A.A., E-Commerce 2002
Brown Institute, Mendota Heights, MN
Areas of study: Visual Basic, C++, Java, Web Server Design, E-Commerce Marketing
A.A., Advertising Design Degree 1994
Brown Institute, MPLS, MN.
Areas of study: 2-D Design and Layout, Illustration, Pre-press Production, Typography
Martial Arts Instructorship 1995
Inosanto Martial Arts Academy, Las Angeles, CA
Certifications: Associate Level in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
Martial Arts Instructorship 1992
Minnesota Kali Group, Minneapolis, MN
Certifications: Level II of III in Filipino Martial Arts(Kali), Muay-Thai(Thai Boxing),Mahapahit Silat, Jeet Kune Do (JKD)
Martial Arts Instructorship 1992
Thai-Boxing Association of America, Carson, CA
Certifications: Muay-Thai(Thai Boxing)
Special Note: Fluent in spoken Japanese, familiar with Chinese (Mandarin), and Spanish
Rudy Rogers E-Mail: abplt3@r.postjobfree.com Box 11164 Minneapolis, MN 55411