Website / Multimedia Designer

Thomas S. R. Soltis

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Blairsville, PA 15717

*******@***.*** | 412-***-**** | http://www.thomassoltis.com

EDUCATION

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Applied Media Arts Cinema/Animation; December 2008

Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, PA

Certificate of Completion in Video/ Television Production; May 2006

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Multimedia Technology; December 2005

SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE

Adobe Flash CS 5 | Adobe Premier CS5 HTML Coding | Corel Draw 11

Adobe Dreamweaver CS 5 | Adobe Illustrator CS 5 | Jquery | Final Cut Pro

Adobe Fireworks CS 5 | Action Script (AS) 2, 3 | Wordpress | DVD Studio Pro

Adobe Photoshop CS 5 | XML Coding | QuickTime Pro | Motion

Adobe Indesign CS 5 |CSS Coding | Microsoft Office 2007 | New Tech Lightwave 9

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

82nd Airborne Living Historical Association 3/2004 - Present

Blairsville, PA

Website Creator and Administrator/Communications Officer

• Design, create, and maintain the association website; URL: http://www.508PIR.com

• Moderate social networking communication between members and the public

• Utilize coding, HTML, CSS, and Flash AS 3 on page design and user interface

• Publish and update the event calendar, photos and current website design trends

Holt Web Design 2009 - Present

Pittsburgh, PA

Consulting Animator and Website Designer

• Create flash and gif animation and motion graphics

• Operate with team in effective communication and problem solving

• Edit HTML, JavaScript, and AS3 on page display, navigation and search engine optimization

• Maintain and updated websites for existing clients and new clients

Wish You Were Here Luxury Estates, LLC 2009 - Present

Coraopolis, PA

Consulting Website Designer and Maintenance

• Utilize coding, HTML, XML, CSS, and AS2 on page design; URL:http://wishyouwerehere.us.com

• Design, create, and maintain website; URL:http://www.mountiansinmybedroom.com

• Communicate with owner on written concepts to completion

• Create and edit brochures, photos of the estate and upcoming events

Sierra Graphics Sierra Graphics Silk-Screen Printing 7/2007 – 7/2010

Clarksburg, PA

Vector Designer and Printer Apprentice

• Utilized Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create vector designs for print

• Created and edited designs and logos for apparel

• Prepared screen plates for layered printing process

• Operated 3 color screen printing press

Flashback Television 5/2006

London, UK

Program: History Channel, Lost Evidence Series

On-Screen Actor and Technical Consultant

• Researched site locations and support resources

• Provided technical expertise regarding historical accuracy

• Acted as liaison between film crew and actors

• Portrayed Lt. Karl H. Timmerman of 27th Armor Infantry

FURTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

United States Army - Pennsylvania Army National Guard 2009 – Present

• 166th RTI, Annville, PA

• Public Affairs; Chemical Supply and Logistics

• Officer Candidate School

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board 8/2010 - Present

Indiana, PA

Liquor Store Clerk

• Perform quality customer service; answer customers’ inquires regarding product information, location of merchandise, and other purchasing-related issues

• Inventory merchandise; ensure accountability of merchandise to make sure there is adequate product on shelves to meet customer needs

• Stock and arrange merchandise in the most attractive and uniform way to increase sales

• Accurately input sales on register, obtain payment from the customer, and calculate daily transactions

United States Air Force - Pennsylvania Air National Guard 2001 - 2008¬

• 171st Air Refueling Wing, Pittsburgh, PA

• Fuel Cell Technician; Support Services

• Senior Airman, E4

• Honorably Discharged: October 2008

ASSOCIATIONS

• Member of the Board of Governors for the Pittsburgh Alumni Association of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

• Member of the 82nd Airborne Division Living Historical Association

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