07/08 - Present. Allied Technology Group (ATG), Virginia Beach, VA

Webmaster/Multimedia Designer for Command and Control Engineering Center (C2CEN), United States Coast Guard, Portsmouth, VA.

Responsible for maintaining and posting daily content to the US Coast Guard's Intranet and Internet sites for the Command and Control Center at Integrated Support Command Portsmouth. Works with engineers, software developers, trainers, government and Coast Guard personnel to regularly update information and post technical documentation on websites. Responsible for keeping websites current, accessible, and fully functioning, using XHTML, CSS, ASP, Javascript, as well as Photoshop. Also responsible for maintaining Allied Technology's corporate website.

11/05 - Present. Freelance Art and Design Business Owner, Carrollton, VA

I have been working for various clients, including projects such as: graphic design, illustration, web design, logo design, photography, portrait commissions, custom paintings, photo retouching, Photoshop lessons and local art exhibitions. I have been responsible for all aspects of running the business, such as marketing, advertising, sales, proposal writing, customer service, website design and maintenance, Search Engine Optimization, Internet marketing, podcasting, and web analytics.

08/00 - 11/05. CACI (formerly American Managment Systems), Norfolk, VA

I performed multi-functional roles on distance learning and software development projects, working with clients such as JROTC, Navy, Army, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps. I was responsible for developing online courseware, including interfaces, graphics, instructive and interactive animations, and narration. I designed lesson plans for Army JROTC curriculum, and developed corresponding multimedia. I met with clients to determine necessary revisions for existing online learning courses and implemented revisions to storyboards, scripts, multimedia, and web pages. I also edited and revised content for textbooks, which corresponded with our Distance Learning curriculum. I was resonsible for designing the Help system for AFJROTC Headquarters Management System and Cadet Inventory Management System. I have also designed various presentation graphics and marketing materials.

08/99 - 08/00. Coastal Computers, Virginia Beach, VA

I designed custom websites from start to finish for a wide variety fo clients. I created interfaces, navigation, photography and graphics for websites and met with clients to discuss layout ideas. I maintained and modified existing websites, according to client specifications. I was also responsible for the production of in-house marketing materials.

08/97 - 08/99. Military Newspapers of Virginia, Norfolk, VA

I designed advertisement layouts and digitally retouched photographs for several weekly military publications. I coordinated the printing of the weekly Air Force newspaper and assisted in the weekly printing of six other publications. I worked closely with other clients and colleagues to meet tight deadlines.

 

Arts Center @ 319; Invitational & Member Shows, Smithfield, VA 2009

Smithfield Cultural Arts Center; Isle of Wight Member Shows; Smithfield, VA 2008, 2007

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 22nd Annual Invitational Art Show and Sale; Suffolk, VA 2008

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Member Show; Hampton, VA 2008

Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Members Show; Smithfield, VA 2007

Best of America Oil Artists and Artisans Juried National Competition and Book; 2007

Chrysler Hall, Silent Auction for the TAA/Virginia Symphony “Art in Concert”; Norfolk, VA 2007

Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Gallery Shop; Smithfield, VA 2007

Cuisine & Company at the Chrysler; Norfolk, VA 2007

Suffolk Museum “Significant Expressions” Show; Suffolk, VA 2007

Smithfield Cultural Arts Center Members Show; Smithfield, VA 2006

The Hermitage Foundation Museum “Tiny Treasures” Juried Miniature Exhibition; Norfolk, VA 2006

Hampton Bay Days Juried Art Exhibition; Hampton, VA 2006

Phil Rea, Inc. Exhibition at Corporate Office and Showroom; Newport News, VA 2006

Mid-Atlantic Juried Art Exhibition at d’Art Center; Norfolk, VA 2006 (painting selected for marketing/publicity purposes)

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Flying High Juried Exhibition; Hampton, VA 2006

Frame Up Gallery Representation; Virginia Beach, VA 2006

Allstate Insurance Collection; Chesapeake, VA 2006

The Artists Gallery “The Cat’s Meow” Benefit for the SPCA; Virginia Beach, VA 2006

Chrysler Hall Silent Auction for the Virginia Symphony; Norfolk, VA 2006

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center Member Show; Hampton, VA 2006

Various private collections; New York and Virginia 1995 – present

Woodstock Artists’ Association Juried Show; Woodstock, NY 1996

Louise M. Aughinbaugh Gallery Solo Exhibit; Grantham, PA 1992

Degree: Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA), Cum Laude in Art, Messiah College, 1992. Courseware included: Art, Graphic Design, Education, Writing, Psychology, and Liberal Arts classes.

Additional Education: Advanced Oil Painting, State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz, 1991.

Specialty Training and Seminars: ASTD E-learning Instructional Design Certification; Visual Arts Symposium; Training for Advanced Macromedia, Dreamweaver, Director, Flash, InDesign, Photoshop, Desktop Publishing, Photography, and Darkroom Techniques; XML Programming Online Training; Business Analyst Training.

Media: Oil Paintings, Photography, Website Design, Illustration, Computer Graphics and Animation, Pencils, Pastels

Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, XML, typing 68 WPM, experience on both PC and Mac platforms

Software: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, Acrobat Professional, RoboDemo, RoboHelp, InDesign, QuarkXpress, Net Objects Fusion,  SwishMax, PageMaker, Designer's Edge, Captivate, Learning Space, Director, ImageReady, InDesign, Fireworks, Freehand, CD Creator, Nero, Sound Forge, CourseBuilder, Visual SourceSafe, Outlook, Quickbooks, VistaScan, Adobe Premiere, Web Analytics Software.