Developer Project

Don W. Gibbs

**** ****** **. **** *, Colo. Spgs. CO 80918, 719-***-**** *****.***@*****.***

Summary

• Over 26 years of computer experience, 15+ years Windows environment, and 9 years graphic design and animation experience. Fluent on MAC OSX

• Experience in various authoring, programming, graphic, and audio/video software packages including Flash, VB, SQL

• Experience in various 2D and 3D graphics and animation packages including Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, 3D MAX and Poser

• Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

Online Portfolio: http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/

Skills

• Authoring Tools: Flash, Flex, Captivate, Adobe Suite CS3

• Programming: AS2, AS3, Javascript, HTML, XML, AJAX, Visual Basic, VB.NET, CSS3, jQuery

• 2D Graphics: Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Fireworks CS3, Anime Studio, Manga Studio, Painter

• 3D Graphics: Carrara 8, Hexagon 2, Poser, DAZ Studio 4

• Audio Tools: Sound Forge, Sonar XL, ACID 4

• LMS Tools: Thinking Cap, Scorm

Experience

Independent Flash Consultant /Web Developer July 2008 – Present

I provide Flash based game and web design/development services for various clients, as well as personal projects. I utilize my skills in Flash, graphic production, 3D modeling, animation and technical development areas for the following of projects:

• Currently working with DISH Network Corporate, developing and maintaining various Flash applications, and cross-browser HTML5 Video Players for their customer facing websites and mobile devices. I utilized various technology platforms, including HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Suite CS5 and CSS3, PVCS Source control, and Serena Version Control. http://www.dish.com

• Developed over 30 eLearning courses for LLV, an educational company in Vietnam, including one ‘proof of concept’ module using HTML5 and CSS3 for use on iPad.

• http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/LLV/test/Int5a_test.html

• Developed a Fraud Awareness Web/CD-ROM interactive application for Western Union – Global Consumer & Agent Fraud Program.

• http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/WU_Test/Launch.html

• Developing a variety of Flash web content and web components, using Flash CS3 and Actionscript 2 and 3.

• Developed a Flash GUI for an online ‘Systems Thinking’ mapping system.

• Performing web maintenance and updates for various clients.

• I am developing a component based gaming system in Flash that will allow hobbyists and professionals alike to quickly prototype and develop a variety of games, such as action games, platform games and role-playing games. (This project is currently a personal project, not a client project).

• I am also developing my skills with various other game engines, such as the Torque Engine, and Unity 3D. (This is self-paced training.)

Independent Flash Consultant March 2008 – June 2009

Convey Studio – Colorado Springs, CO

Provided Flash development for a design studio:

• Developed 2 Flash web sites.

• Assisted in web maintenance tasks for various clients.

• Assisted in development and updates of various other Flash projects.

• http://www.weaverdesign.com/

• http://www.eagleroofing.com/

Multimedia Design Developer Feb. 2007 – Feb 2008

Manheim Auctions – Golden, CO

In my Role as multimedia Designer/Developer, I utilized the full range of my skills to develop a variety of Illustrations, presentations, web applications and online learning games. Projects included the following:

• Developed 2 Online learning games in Flash, including artwork, animation, audio and programming.

• Developed various .NET utilities and tools as web Applications for internal use

• Developed various graphics for company branding.

• Developed several corporate presentations in Flash

• Developed various print-ready Illustrations

• http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/Samples/MSC_Game.html

• http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/Samples/VAS_Game.html

Independent Consultant Feb. 2002 – Feb. 2007

• Leading a team of professional artists, writers and programmers, designing and developing the RAGE game development system for the Flash platform, as well as some original online games. The current set of RAGE tools are developed with Actionscript 1.0 and are being upgraded to Actionscript 2.0.

• http://www.jumpnjackflash.com/SWITCH/MSP_Beta.html

• Using Poser, 3D MAX, Photoshop and other supporting software, designed and developed digital assets for DAZ3D. Assets include 3D mesh models for figure model clothing and accessories, UV mapping, and texturing.

• https://www.daz3d.com/i/search/searchsub/?_m=d&sstring=Craftworks&x=0&y=0

Multimedia/Graphics/Web Designer Mar. 2000 - Feb 2002

Superior Consultant Corporation, Colorado Springs, CO

Worked as a consultant in the Enterprise Development Division (EDD) designing and developing corporate intranets, distributed applications (Client/Server, MTS), and web applications, utilizing the Microsoft DNA technologies.

Multimedia/Graphics/Web Designer Nov. 1999 - Mar 2000

Veco Corp., Englewood, CO

Built an interactive corporate web presence powered by Internet Information Server, incorporating 3D animation and dynamic content.

Multimedia/Graphics/Web Designer Jan. 1999 - Apr. 1999

United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO

Lead developer building web based kiosks for the 2000, 2002, and 2004 Olympic Games, a corporate intranet, and commercial screen saver. The kiosks were a guide to the Olympic schedules and locations, as well as an information knowledge base about the Olympics. The screen saver was a countdown to the three Olympic Games. The Intranet included areas for internal training (CBT), processes, procedures, and Olympic movement affairs.

Multimedia/Graphics Designer Sep. 1997 - Jun. 1998

Intercomm International, Denver, CO

Lead Programmer/Media Developer programming multimedia training software and interface design for CD-Rom and Web delivery, as well as static and animated graphics. These products incorporate full audio/video production. Project clients included Safeway grocery stores and L.A. County Sheriffs Dept. I also implemented a time tracking system for internal use.

Multimedia/Graphics Designer Dec. 1996 - Sep. 1997

Powercom 2000, Colorado Springs, CO

Initially responsible for finishing two existing CBT projects, one for Electronic Data Interchange and one for Electronic Catalog. Teamed with two instructional designers to work on programming and designing 3D graphics, animation, and original music for a sales demo. Designed and developed a front end for the Business System Software CBT that would allow a user to use the CBT locally or on the Internet.

Certifications/Education

MCSD Certification June 2000

Mastering Visual Basic 6.0 Fundamentals, Mastering Visual Basic 6.0 Development, Mastering Enterprise Development with Visual Basic 6.0, Developing Data Models and Data Services, and Implementing a Database on SQL 7

ToolbookII Instructor Certification Feb. 1998

CBT Design Seminar May 1996

Microsoft Networking Certification Mar. 1996

Colorado Technical College 1981-1982

Computer Science

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