Training Sales

Resume for William A. Grasse

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Please visit my on-line portfolio www.midnite-media.com.

I am currently seeking permanent employment in the training and multimedia

design and development industry, focusing on interactive distance learning initiatives. I

will bring 25 years of experience in the media field with a background in Instructional

Systems Design, fully utilizing the ADDIE training development model. I have worked for

a diverse group of clientele in a wide variety of specialties and genre. I am eager to

becoming an integral member of your training solution team and look forward to hearing

from you.

Experience

April 2011 Current

Komatsu America Corp

Training Production Manager

As a manager of training production, I am responsible for the production and

coordination of online, print and instructor led training programs. I have a staff of

technical instructors which provide technical training of Komatsu construction and

mining equipment at our training facility or on-site at one of our customer locations. I am

also responsible for the media department which I previously supervised which includes

the administration of the Komatsu Virtual Campus and the Komatsu Learning

Management System. I am also responsible for a budget of $1.7 Million dollars.

April 2007 April 2011

Komatsu America Corp

Media Department Supervisor

As the supervisor of the Media Department, I am responsible for day to day

operation which serves and supports the entire training division of Komatsu America

Corp. as well as its distributors and several international subsidiaries. My department

performs a variety of tasks to include enhancing PowerPoint presentations created by a

cadre of instructors, development of Flash animation, 3D animation, digital photography,

shooting and editing video, green screen production, development of DVD material,

print collateral design, PDF portfolios, web design/development, technical illustration,

CBT authoring, product marketing, learning management administration and

instructional systems design.

Other tasks include developing solid 3D rapid prototype models used as training

aids which accompanies a 3D animated counterpart used in class. I also designed and

developed the Komatsu Virtual Campus, which is an entire web interface for accessing

online training programs, development tools, tutorials, and an e-commerce storefront.

All of which was integrated into a custom Learning Management System.

Leading a staff of five, I am responsible for an annual budget of over $300K. I am

responsible for ensuring the department also serves as a profit center, producing and

selling training programs and products. In one year alone, we produced over 80

courses; each course released in multiple formats (Interactive CBT discs, Online web-

based, Printed manuals, and comprehensive PDF portfolios).

I also teach classes on various media related topics to in house trainers and

external distributors as well as on new product development techniques. My department

is responsible for developing and maintaining a world-class product line for the industry,

working under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.

January 2006 - April 2007

Coding Metrix, Inc.

Director of Multimedia

The on-line training that was started in Coding Strategies was deemed so

important that it has become an entity unto itself. A spin-off company was formed to

deal specifically with on-line training and the tracking of student performance through a

learning management system. I remain the sole designer and developer of on-line

training while continuing responsibilities with Coding Strategies. This development of

online courseware includes using an authoring system, designing the user interface,

custom graphics, and creating Flash animation elements and more. Students taking

these courses are tracked through the use of a Learning Management System.

Coding Metrix now utilizes many experts from various specialties in the medical

field as subject matter experts for these courses. Additional responsibilities include the

support of the sales and marketing teams with the development of product slicks, sales

material, conference material support, e-mail blasts and the development of user guides

and job aids. I also maintain this company's website (www.codingmetrix.com) which

includes an e-catalog, a shopping cart for purchasing online courseware, student login

and course tracking functions.

March 2003 - December 2005

Coding Strategies, Inc.

Director of Media Services

My responsibilities include the development of all interactive CD-ROM-based

multimedia programs on topics such as Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Diagnostic

Radiology, Radiation and Medical Oncology, and more. These multimedia programs are

updated annually. I also design and develop other print media such as job aids, photos

and illustrations for published books, magazine ads, and other various products.

I am the sole developer of all on-line training programs using various authoring

systems and learning management systems. I also serve as the Instructional Systems

Designer, responsible for coordinating efforts of subject matter experts, writers, in house

development teams, and external vendors. I develop graphics and 2D and 3D animation

as they are needed for various programs. I also create and edit video and DVD

products.

I am responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the company

web site as well (www.codingstrategies.com) to include the e-commerce shopping cart.

I also provide media support for CSI personnel that present at various annual

conferences.

August 2001 - March 2003

MidNite Media, Inc.

President

In August, 2001, I began MidNite Media, Inc., a full service, turn-key multimedia,

web based, and training solutions company. Efforts include concentrating on web

design and development and converting paper-based training material into computer-

based multimedia programs. My site, http://www.midnite-media.com, includes several

examples of interactive multimedia and web sites from various clients.

July 1999 - August 2001

RichFX, Inc.

Training and Technical Support Manager

My responsibilities included coordinating efforts of internal and external

resources for creating instructor-led and on-line training courses for internal and

strategic partners. RichFX has its own proprietary product that enhances 3D shopping

experiences on the internet. This product's success has attracted the full partnership of

RealNetworks, Discreet, and Adobe. RichFX is based in Atlanta, New York, and Tel

Aviv, Israel.

My sole responsibility was to create all training programs, internal and external. I

developed 3D models for use in on-line 3D stores such as Manolo Blahnik Shoes. I also

served as a technical advisor to senior management, sales, and marketing personnel. It

was my responsibility to clarify terminology and technical aspects of each of the RichFX

products and procedures. I was responsible for taking part in initial sales meetings as a

technical advisor between RichFX sales personnel and the client's technical personnel.

October 1998 - July 1999

Atlanta CAD Services

Director of Multimedia

My roles and responsibilities included the planning, management, design, and

production of all interactive multimedia and web-based programs produced by ACS. In

this role, I had the opportunity of leading a team of developers in the production process

of such programs, which included advanced authoring techniques, 3D animation and

visualization, and graphic production. Our production generally focused on architectural

visualization and interactive presentations for a variety of companies such as Haverty's

Furniture, Smallwood Reynolds, The Coca-Cola Company, and more.

My other primary role was instructor for all Macromedia and Adobe classes,

which are conducted nearly every week. Products that I taught were Macromedia's

Authorware, Director Studio, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash as well as Adobe's

Photoshop, After Effects Production Bundle, and Premiere. I was also the back-up

instructor for 3D Studio MAX. Other courses that I taught at ACS include Basic

Instructional Systems Design and Basic Multimedia Design.

July 1996 - October 1998

Georgia Quick Start

Multimedia Production Designer

Georgia Quick Start is a subsidiary of the Georgia Department of Technical and

Adult Education. My responsibilities in this state government role include the design and

development of multimedia programs used to train corporations moving to the Georgia

area. These multimedia programs are designed as an incentive program for companies

moving to Georgia. They include sophisticated 3D animation, digitized video and audio,

highly detailed graphics, and custom interface designs. Through advanced 3D

modeling, mapping, lighting, camera, and material development, the animations are

used to thoroughly and accurately depict various production equipment and processes

using techniques that are not available or feasible for conventional video representation.

Companies such as CIBA Vision, Merck Pharmaceuticals, Sony Disc

Manufacturing, and SKC America use these sophisticated multimedia programs to

ensure accuracy in their manufacturing processes. During all phases of production, I

was responsible for the efforts of three additional 3D animators, two graphic artists, and

two multimedia programmers.

I also served as technical consultant and liaison between the clients and the

State. Our multimedia programs were featured at the 1998 National Governor's

Association as examples of how the State of Georgia is utilizing sophisticated

interactive multimedia programs in its effort to train and educate its citizens.

October 1995 - July 1996

Independent Consultant

A euphemism for between jobs . during this time, several corporations had

employed me as an independent multimedia producer. I was involved in the design and

production of 3D animations, graphics creation for printed and on-line material,

production of computer-based training programs, and I have served as a graphics and

design consultant for Compact-Disc Interactive, or CDI, programs.

February 1995 - October 1995

Commerce Communications

Creative Director

While at Commerce Communications I was responsible for the graphic design,

storyboarding, and creation of computer graphics, 2D and 3D animation, interface

design, and programming of various computer-based and compact-disc interactive

training programs for the telecommunications industry.

November 1989 - February 1995

Synesis Corporation

Senior Courseware Developer

I served as the lead programmer in the development of CBT programs for

companies such as Unisys, AT&T, NCR, IBM, The Coca-Cola Company, Siemens,

Norfolk Southern Railroad, and many other in conjunction with financial, sales,

accounting, marketing, telecommunications, hardware, and software training. I utilized

computer graphics, 3D animation, digitized video and audio in an interactive format

using Quest Authoring System to retain the user's interest in the training while

increasing their productivity and value on the job as a result of this training.

While at Synesis, I provided classroom instruction for organizations such as

Boeing Aircraft, U.S. Air Force, and BellSouth. I performed marketing and consulting

roles for instructional programs, developed cost and quality solutions for clients,

conducted product demonstrations, and participated as a guest speaker at several trade

shows.

April 1989 - September 1989

Pulse Engineering

Consultant

I provided support to engineers through writing technical manuals for the

Pentagon. I also utilized computer-aided design (CAD) software and hardware to create

all the technical illustrations in those manuals, which were used for cryptographic

communications equipment in the Pentagon and the National Security Agency.

February 1988 - April 1989

Communications Systems Technology, Inc.

Senior Courseware Developer

I was responsible for the analysis, design, development, and implementation of

paper-based and computer-based training programs for the Department of Defense. My

familiarization with the Authoring System, Quest, from Allen Communications, came into

heavy use during this period. I co-wrote Mil-Std-1379C for the Department of Defense

as it pertains to instructional systems design.

I was responsible for creating milestone charts, ensuring compliance with

Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) and developing project schedules

according to a proprietary critical-path method.

December 1986 - February 1988

Gilbert Systems Corporation

Courseware Developer

It was at Gilbert Systems Corporation that retired military personnel from the

Army and Navy instructed me in the fine arts of I.S.D., or Instructional Systems Design.

In January 1988, I was introduced to my first ASCII-based Authoring Systems, Teachers

Aide and Plato. During this period, I was responsible for the instructional systems

design and development of paper-based and computer-based training programs for the

Department of Defense and the National Security Agency.

I served as lead analyst and programmer for a 14-hour computer-based training

program for a high frequency direction finding system maintenance course for the U.S.

Air Force. In February 1988, Gilbert Systems Corporation was absorbed into

Communications Systems Technology, Inc.

December 1982 - December 1988

United States Army Military Intelligence

Early Warning Signals Intelligence Morse Interceptor

I served as a 05H/10 Early Warning Signals Intelligence Morse Interceptor for the

U.S. Army's Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). I held the rank of Specialist

(E4) and held a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security

clearance. I was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in December 1986 and

served in the inactive reserves from December 1986 to December 1988.

Personal

I am an Eagle Scout and the father of an Eagle Scout, the past District Chairman

for Cherokee/Pickens District of the Atlanta Area Council, a Fourth Degree Knight of

Columbus in the Divine Assembly 2771 and Past Grand Knight and charter member of

the Etowah Council 12826 of the Knights of Columbus. I am married (over 26 years),

father of two and a grandson.

Memberships

The following is a list of associations, past and present.

National Eagle Scout Association

Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Committee on Scouting Board of Directors

Executive Board Member of the Atlanta Area Council, BSA

Past Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Etowah Council 12826

4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Divine Mercy Assembly 2771

American Legion Post 0045

National Computer Graphics Association

National Association of Photoshop Professionals

American Society for Training Development

Atlanta 3D Studio MAX Users Group

Society for Applied Learning and Technology

International Interactive Communications Society

International Webmaster's Association

National Association of Photoshop Professionals

Produced

I have been designed and developed media in a multitude of formats:

Designed and developed computer-based training programs

Designed and developed interactive multimedia

Technical Illustrations

Published over 65 websites

Printed publications, newsletters, job aids, advertisements

Designs for apparel

Designs for jewelry

Hundreds of 3D animations

Video shooting and editing for 14 DVDs

Digital photography services

Created and maintained several BLOGs

Developed a podcast on Scouting

Published

I have been featured in articles in the following publications:

Society for Technical Communications

The Videodisc Monitor

Allen Communications Prompt-Line

IICS Newsletter

Technological Horizons and Education Journal

Computer Currents

Interactive Healthcare Newsletter

Multimedia Videodisc Magazine

Multimedia Audio Magazine

Who's Who in Media and Communications

I am also the author of the book, The Camporee Event Guide .

Speaking Engagements

Over the years I have been asked to speak to a variety of organizations on topics of

multimedia design, development and implementation and integration into the workplace.

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Society for Technical Communications

Weingarten CBT Conference

Quest User's Exchange

National Governor's Association

Department for Technical and Adult Education

Macromedia Attain Learning Show

Atlanta 3D Studio MAX User Group

Corel Artists and Designers Group

Multimedia Youth Group

Advanced Technician Competition

Professional Instructor s Proficiency Program

Global Trainer s Institute

Technical Trainer s Conference

Software Used For Graphics/Animation Video

3D Studio MAX InDesign

3D VIA Composer LiveCycle

After Effects Photoshop

CorelDRAW Photopaint

Encore Premiere Pro

Flash Soundbooth

Fireworks Sound Forge

Illustrator And many, many more.

For Multimedia/CBT/Web Development

Acrobat Pro Lectora

Articulate Plato

Authorware Quest

Captivate SAGE

Director Snap!

Dreamweaver Teacher's Aide

IBM Storyboard Live

TenCORE

Client List

The following client list represents various projects ranging from computer-based

training, interactive multimedia, illustrations, web sites, and instructor led classes:

Adeza Eddies Electronics

Agnes Scott College Emerald Development

Air Force Junior ROTC Ernst & Young

Allstate Essential Solutions

AT&T Knights of Columbus

Atlanta CAD Services Federal Reserve Bank

American Academy of Professional Coders Georgia Colleges & State University

Archdiocese of Atlanta CCoS Georgia Flooring

Art Van Bodegraven and Assoc. Georgia Power

Automated Data Processing (ADP) Glorybound Quartet

Automated Logic Goody's Family Clothing

Baby's R Us Haverty's Furniture

Becky Babcock (friends of) HBO Healthquest

Bellsouth Healthdyne

Bianco Hopkins and Associates Holly Springs UMC

Blue Ridge Bar Association Home Depot

Boeing Aircraft IBM

Boeing Corporation Jeff Little (friends of)

Bottom Line Productions Jim Bennett Fine Arts

Boy Scouts of America Knights of Columbus

GA State Rep. Calvin Hill KnowledgeWare

GS State Troopers Komatsu

Capital Markets LaSalette Catholic Church

Carlaken Enterprises Leader Systems

Carlaken Productions Lexmark

Center for Disease Control Lockheed Martin

Center for Total Access Lucas McHenry Piano School

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Aeronautical

Cherokee County Narcotics Division Luckie & Co.

Cherokee County Republican Party Marion Merrell Dow

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Media Alchemy, Inc.

CibaVision Melita International

Coding Metrix, Inc. Merck Pharmaceuticals

Coding Strategies, Inc. Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Compaq Microsoft

Consolidated Edison Co. Cmsr. Chair Mike Byrd (friends of)

Crescent Heights Mayfair Renaissance Mission St. Joseph

Cross Systems, Inc. Museum Media, Inc.

Delta Technology National Electrical

DoD/Pentagon Contractors Association

Dos Margaritas Restaurant National Eagle Scout Assn

Department of Energy National Security Agency

Dept. of Technical and Adult Education National Semiconductor

Diane Grasse (friends of) NCR

Digital Equipment Corporation Nestle U.S.A.

Downtown Kitchen Nina's Little Ninjas

Dynamics Research Corp. NMC

Norfolk Southern The Armstrong Agency

Pennant The Coca-Cola Company

Plant Telephone Co. The Idea Aquarium

Primerica The Progress Group

Railroad Multimedia Training Association 3-Dimension

Robert Cutting (friends of) Tri-Tech Energy Systems

Searle Pharmaceuticals TRW

Sequoyah High School U.S. Air Force

Scientific Atlanta U.S. Army

Siemens U.S. Army Infantry School

SKC U.S. Navy

South Carolina Dept. of Revenue Union Pacific Railroad

Sony Disc Manufacturing Unisys

Stephen Harvey Salon Westinghouse Savannah River Co.

St. Jude Medical Center Whistle Blower Justice

Sunrise ERA Realty Wildlife Action Center

Superior Essex Winchesters Wood Fire Grill

Synesis Corporation WLOS / WB40 - TV

Teardrop Studio Worldspan

Technical Trade Joint Venture

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