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Here are Some High Level Experience and Skills:
 

  • 10 + years of progressively complex experience in web related production.
  • 6+ years of team leadership.
  • A good grasp of upcoming technologies and how they can be applied in a Web and or game production environment.
  • Strong aesthetic and design sensibilities.
  • Experience in Design, Development and Creative Direction.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite of Products.
  • Understanding of “Concept to Completion” process and workflows.
  • Experience in working with various teams to achieve the required end result.
  • Experience with management software. (JIRA, SugarCRM, Teambox, Sharepoint, Dropbox, TortoiseSVN.)
  • An active gamer.
  • Play experience with a broad range of games, MMO experience

 
 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Supervisor, Web Design
July 2003 – present
BZ Results – A Division of ADP
Supervisor of the Web Design and Production team, Made up of Flash Designer/Developers and Voice Talent.

 
 

  • Supervise 20 Direct Reports including Flash Designers, developers, contractors, voice talent, In office and both “home shored” and “smart shored” employees.
  • Provide Consulting to clients on best practices in relation to the web, marketing, site layout and design.
  • Provide 24/7 Emergency Support for Client Website issues
  • Perform all administrative duties for Web Design team including, Reviews, Promotions, Performance Planning and Terminations.
  • Interview and Hire all members I wish to bring to my team with the help of corporate recruiters and talent placement companies
  • Travel Cross Country and Perform Training for “Smart Shored” Associates in remote offices, Consulting and Kick Off Meetings with high profile clients.
  • Provide advanced support and Consulting on “heat” case clients, needing immediate attention and resolution to their issues.
  • Effectively manage a team of web designers who puts an average of 30 clients live a month, Manage Custom work and work from other departments requiring Designer/Developers.
  • Act as a “Gate-Keeper” to issues that need escalation to advanced Development team for modifications to core system.

Management, Employee Training, Consulting, Flash, Web Design, HTML, CSS, Team Building, Customer Service Skills Training,

Owner
October 2006 – present
Digital Octane LLC
Member/ Owner of Digital Marketing and Content Management LLC based out of Rhode Island; Providing Digital Solutions to a variety of industries.

 
 
 

  • Operate the Business
  • Provide Consulting and Recommendation on Best Practices in relationship to the Digital Marketing and Branding.
  • Project Management
  • Client Communication
  • Provide Web Design Services in XHTML, CSS and Flash.
  • Work with a team of Members to deliver High end solutions to clients.
  • Acquire Freelance Designer on a per project basis where needed.

Business Management, Project Management, Web Design, Digital Marketing, XHTML, CSS, Flash, WordPress,

Security Officer
September 2002 – July 2003
Pinkerton Security (Securitas) | Providence, RI
Security and Surveillance | Security Officer

 
 

  • Security officer for Pinkerton Security assigned to Client facility
  • Provide 3rd Shift Security for Distribution plant which operates 24hrs a day
  • Monitor CCTV of Building
  • Perform rounds to ensure a safe and secure environment

Website Designer
August 2000 – May 2002
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA
Assist in the Redesign of the Office of Housing and Residential Life Website.

 
 

  • Assist with Redesign of Information website to new and current on-campus students.
  • Maintain and Update Website per Director of Housing
  • Maintain the Off Campus Housing Database and Website
  • Provide Graphic Design work as needed for print material, t-shirts and other “swag”

HTML, CSS, Web Design, graphic design,

Resident Assistant
August 1999 – May 2002
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA
Resident Assistant for 3 Years as UMD, Worked in both Underclassmen and Upperclassmen buildings

 
 

  • Oversee approximately 60-70 Students in Coed Dorms
  • Provide a safe environment for students
  • Hold charity and other social events for students throughout the school year.
  • Provide assistance as needed in relation to counseling, guidance and someone to “listen”
  • Provide Peer mediation and conflict resolution.
  • Address Potential Safety issues in both Dry and Wet Buildings
  • Uphold University Policies with students
  • Work with Campus police for Serious issues
  • Crisis Management

Leadership, Counseling, Mediation, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management, Safety & Security

 
 

EDUCATION

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Dartmouth, MA
Bachelor’s Degree, Design and Visual Communications,
9-1998 to 5-2002

 
 

SKILLS

  • Adobe Flash
  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Fireworks
  • People Management
  • Interviewing & Assessing People
  • Microsoft Office
  • Project Management
  • Creative Thinker
  • Motivation
  • Leader
  • Innovator
  • Training
 
 

INTERESTS

  • Science Fiction
  • General “Geekery”
  • PC & Console Gaming
  • Creating, Leading and Inspiring
  • Web Design/Programming
  • Soccer
  • Boston Red Sox