Chris Gardner

*** ******** ******

Moscow, ID ***43

208-***-****

www.cdgardner.com

OBJECTIVE:

I am seeking a position with the opportunity for growth in an organization that values creativity, innovation and

professionalism.

EDUCATION:

Cameron University

2800 W. Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK, 73505, 580-***-****

Bachelor s of Science Degree in Multimedia Instructional Design. May 2009

Great Plains Technology Center

4500 W. Lee Blvd, Lawton, OK 73505, 580-***-****

Advanced Web Page Design, Advanced Desktop Publishing, Advanced Computer Image Editing, Basic

Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Power Point, Preparing and Managing Correspondence

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Adobe Flash CS3, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Encore

CS4, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Soundbooth CS4, and Adobe Premiere CS4, Adobe Captivate, GoldWave,

Corel Draw, Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, AS2 with experience in

Microsoft Project

EXPERIENCE:

Visual Information Specialist, Marketing, Advertising and Publicity, Fort Sill, OK, 580-***-****

October 2007 September 30, 2009

As the webmaster I developed and designed web pages for the Fort Sill Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR) website to ensure an engaging and effective visitor experience. I promoted events and programs on

Fort Sill by developing advertising specific to the market which included developing web pages, email

campaigns, facebook, flickr, twitter and linking to third party sites. I developed audio, video, and animation

used for the web and on-site promotional events. I maintained and monitored the web forum. I

implemented search engine optimization strategies to increase web site functionality and developed an opt-

in database to develop marketing strategies for target audiences. I developed surveys and analyzed data

and Google statistics to identify what programs needed to be advertised and enhanced and the

effectiveness of the web site. I served as the resource for Fort Sill leadership in use of the website to support

the mission, goals, and objectives and monitor legal and security concerns related to use of the Internet and

web presence based on Garrison Commander s directives and Army Regulation 25 1. I monitored customer

satisfaction and insured responsiveness to web inquiries and I assisted in hiring marketing personnel.

Contract Web Designer, Self Employed

August 2002 October 2007

Contracted to design and maintain Fort Sill Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) websites for Fort Sill, OK,

and Fort Rucker, AL. Develop, design and maintain MWR websites to advertise services, programs, events,

and information to military members, their families, and the surrounding communities using a timely and

cost effective medium.

Consular Assistant, U.S. Embassy Athens, American Citizen Services, (30-210-***-****

September 2003 June 2005

I developed the American Citizen Services (ACS) Emergency Notification System database to communicate

with over 60,000 U.S. citizens living abroad. I held a Secret Security Clearance and reviewed and distributed

classified correspondence from the State Department global messaging system. Developed and managed a

Foreign Service National employee cross-training program in preparation for emergency operations during

the 2004 Olympics. Designed the U.S. State Department Athens 2004 Olympic Commemorative Pin, and

researched and designed the ACS 2004 Olympic American Citizen informational brochure. Designed and

edited the U.S. Ambassador s bi-monthly Embassy Newsletter.

Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Advertising and Publicity, Fort Sill, OK, 580-***-****

September 1992 July 2002

I developed marketing campaigns and designed visual media such as magazine advertisements, posters,

billboards, websites, and computer graphics to promote events and services on Fort Sill. These campaigns

ranged from promoting the local club system to promoting the National Army Entertainment Concert Series

headlining national talents like Reba McEntire and Wille Nelson. Collaborated with Activity Managers in the

development of promotions to better support the military community and enhance the image of Fort Sill

and the MWR program. As the web master I developed the first Fort Sill Morale, Welfare and Recreation

(MWR) Army web site in 1995 and have redesigned it to incorporate new technologies such as Google

Analytics, Cascading Style Sheets and Flash Animation.

REFERENCES:

Donald Aguilar

Chair, Multimedia Design

Cameron University

2800 West Gore Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505

Phone: 580-***-****

abqlty@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Abbas Johari

Associate Professor of Multimedia Design

Cameron University

2800 West Gore Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505

Phone: 580-***-****

abqlty@r.postjobfree.com

Brenda Spencer-Ragland

Director of Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Fort Sill Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Bldg. 4700 MowWay Rd., Fort Sill, OK 73503

Phone: 580-***-****/3113

abqlty@r.postjobfree.com

Chris Gardner, 581 Hathaway Street, Moscow, ID 83843 208-***-**** abqlty@r.postjobfree.com www.cdgardner.com

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