IT Professional

OBJECTIVE

Secure a career opportunity that will allow for full utilization of skills and the prospect of attaining set personal and professional goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Provided the vision and leadership in the design, implementation and maintenance of the web-presence in alignment with strategic goals and prioritization

Overseen, developed, produced and delivered online content strategy by working with content owners to recommend best-converting content

Coordinated across the creative, design, and production teams to ensure proper and full implementation of site content

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Solid background in video production, editing, encoding and streaming for television and the internet

Professional Skills

Knowledgeable in office equipment such as desktop computers, laptops, scanners, copier, fax machine, printers, wireless routers, multi-line phones.

Well-organized and efficient.

Self-motivated, assertive and can quickly learn new procedures and methods.

Professional demeanor.

Dependable – can work without supervision; able to follow directions, both oral and written.

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills

Work well with a diverse group of people.

Excellent communication skills.

Demonstrated accuracy, and attention to detail.

Creative team player with a keen understanding of current technologies and their applications.

Proven customer service focus complemented by solid technical skills.

Solid interpersonal skills ensuring effective dealings with all levels of personnel and providing excellent customer service.

Creative Technical Skills

Video Production

Post- Production

On Location Productions.

Web Design & Development.

Social Media Network Development.

Expertise in troubleshooting and problem solving; quickly identifying problems and providing immediate and practical solutions

Established technical specifications for capturing, encoding and compressing content for portable, streaming, mobile and progressive download for editorial, audio, and video content.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

OS Platforms:

SCO UNIX, MAC OS X, Windows 2003/XP/Vista, ORYX Telephony platform

Graphics/Web Design Software:

Adobe Creative Suite (Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, InDesign)

Web Technologies:

XML, HTML, PHP, CSS, Actionscript, Javascript, Google Maps API

CMS/Blog

Joomla, DotNetNuke, Drupal, Wordpress

Post- Production:

Final Cut Pro, Color, Motion, Compressor, DVD Studio Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro, Media Encoder, Encore

Equipment:

Studio and mobile Cameras HD, DV, HDV, studio and mobile lighting, sound equipment

Database Language:

MY SQL

EDUCATION:

Seal Group UNIX Engineer 2001

Devry University Decatur, GA Telecommunications 2000

New Horizon Decatur, GA MAC Graphics Club, Certification 1999

Arts Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA Flash Animation, Certification 1998

Wooster Business College Wooster, OH Business Management 1989

U.S. Army Ft. Lewis, WA Continuing Education 1986

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING:

ADC Broadband Company: Series 6 Mailbox Administration & Design,

Series 6 System Maintenance & Troubleshooting Series 6,

Cisco Systems (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (CCNA)

Networking with TCP/IP

Unix Engineer I which includes Unix Fundamentals, Shell Programming and System Administration

Priority Call Management: System Administrator, System Engineer

CompTIA A+

OSHA Certification

EMPLOYMENT:

Bright Ideas Entertainment, Atlanta, GA 2009 - 2010

Multimedia Specialist (Contractor)

Design and develop websites, using Photoshop, XML, HTML, CSS, and Flash

Developed online strategy for Social Media Networking, with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and MySpace

Utilize encoding tools to convert video files to update online video content

CyberWerks Solutions, Inc Atlanta, GA 2009

Multimedia Producer (Contractor)

Responsible for video operations, acquiring and creating content for the internet and broadcast utilizing the latest technology

Conduct research and contacting various companies and individuals to acquire new editorial, audio and video content

StreetCred.com Networks, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2008

Media Producer (Contractor)

Produce, edit and arrange audio, copy, video and graphics

Direct, produced, edit and encode video content for the online community and external clients

Managed the video production team as well resolving the day-to-day issues relating to production and other critical areas

FourSpots, Inc, Atlanta, GA 2007 - 2008

Creative Manager

Coordinates and oversees production for Web/Online related initiatives

Developed commercial ads for a turn-key self-serve video web–based ad platform for advertisers across multiple platforms which includes TV, PC, mobile and out-of the home digital display

Managed the Creative Department and its team members in relation to editorial, graphic design, video production, post-production, audio and flash animation

DAVETV Networks, Atlanta, GA 2005 - 2007

Publishing Engineer

Create and maintained online video content channels for the Content Publishers and Producers

Applied DRM rules and established technical specifications for capturing, encoding and compressing content for portable, streaming, mobile, progressive download, audio and video content

Coordinated quality assurance and delivery to Limelight the Content Delivery Network

Conducted research for new and critical content and provided weekly reports using Microsoft Excel and online reporting tool to our publishers, producers and internal departments

Computer Generated Services, Atlanta, GA 2004 - 2005

Technical Support Representative

IBM Technical Support for the mobility department

Provided support assistance for applications

Wireless services setup of new and repaired IBM Think Pads

Georgia Music Industry Association, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2004

Executive Administrative Assistant

Provide high-level administrative support by conducting research and compiling data

Prepared correspondence, schedule meeting and conference calls

Send out mass emails to distribution lists

Schedule performance events and secure talent

Granjoor Entertainment, LLC, Atlanta, GA 2002 - 2004

Freelance Multimedia Producer

Oversee the entire life cycle of the project execution

Ensure the deliverables are on time, on budget, and on brand

Maintain ongoing dialogue with creative and the production team

Orchestrate the project team

Voicecom Telecommunications, Atlanta, GA 1998 - 2002

UNIX Systems Administrator

Recommended and configured Enhanced Calling Products according to product description and Call Flow Specifications

Worked with Project Management to create call flow for products and beta tested new software releases

Configured customer accounts, class of service, caller and subscriber's menus, SS7 and ISDN span assignments, port configurations, VoIP, and Unified Messaging Services

Using Hammer automated testing tools, performed Quality Assurance testing for application interfaces before new code roll out activities

Implemented vendor management solutions and recommended process improvements, including management reporting

Participated in the NOC 24x7 rotation of system administration and system maintenance for ORYX, class 5ESS production system and internal EVE and Orchestrate platforms

Configured systems and performed network integration and testing for internal products

Performed platform Tier III support including change control administration for midnight maintenance windows, action request processing, ticket documentation and resolution, and production node and WAN/LAN circuit monitoring

Performed daily system checks using UNIX commands to validate platform stability

Managed system alarm resolution and traffic analysis, database troubles span/switch outages, voice/fax ports, SS7 links, ISDN channels, paging links, and message storage

PBX Technician 1997-1998

Performed system upgrades, preventive, corrective maintenance and repairs to Siemens PBX system as well as the associated Voice mail

Perform installation on Call Center CTI, BVO, BVC and phones lines

Configured the HICOM switch utilizing EMAC

Configured moves, adds and changes

Key Accomplishments:

Ranked Number 1 in Call Center Sales

Liuski International, Norcross, GA 1995 - 1997

Senior Marketing Administrator

Managed billing and collected advertising/marketing claims in excess of $5 million annually for $400 million international public company

Coordinated advertising and marketing activities from conception through completion

Obtained vendor authorizations, media documentation, and proof of performance to assemble claims

Developed, monitored, and processed sales promotions and customer programs.

Generated reports for billing and marketing budgets

Managed troubleshooting vendor accounting issues, reconciled statements, and posted balances for expenditures

Account Program Manager

Collected past due aging accounts from company vendors totaling more than $12 million

Obtained credits for defective good stock returns, price protection, rebate and coop programs

Key Accomplishments:

Reduced outstanding balance to $8 million within 6 months

Southern Electronics Distributors, Inc., Tucker, GA 1993 - 1995

Purchasing Manufacturing Liaison

Successfully supervised the recording, monitoring and processing of defective merchandise returns to vendors and suppliers in excess of $50 million annually

Participated in market research projects

Processed and placed purchase orders

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