OBJECTIVE |
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To
expand my knowledge and experience in the field of Internet operations,
specifically in the areas of interactive web site development and
e-commerce.
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EDUCATION
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Houston
Community College System - Houston, TX
September 1997 – present |
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Electronic
Publishing, Web Production Specialization |
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Web
Production I, II, III & IV, Internet Graphics, Scripting I,
Interface Design, Internet Animation, 2-D Animation, Survey
of the Internet, Directed Studies |
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Certification awarded Spring 2001 |
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Electronic
Publishing, Print Media Specialization |
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Electronic
Publishing I, Digital Imaging, Principles of Design, Graphics
Illustration, Word Processing for DTP, Intro to Computers |
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Studies are ongoing in both fields. |
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South
By Southwest Interactive Conference – Austin, TX
March 2001: Annual Conference |
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Educational
seminars, panel discussions, workshops and networking sessions
addressing a variety of interactivity related subjects. |
South
By Southwest Music & Media Conference – Austin, TX
March 1988 – 1994: Annual Conference |
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Educational
seminars, panel discussions and workshops on a variety of music,
media and entertainment related subjects. |
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EXPERIENCE |
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Casa
Indigo - Houston, TX
May 1999 – present
Owner/Designer
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My
own small, independent graphic design and web production company.
Click on the links below to view the individual projects. |
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Duties
include all aspects of general business operations in addition
to design and construction responsibilities. |
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Cool
Runnings Reggae News International - Houston, TX
December 1982 - present
Owner/Publisher |
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Online
Publication, November 1999 - present
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in progress, as time allows, to archive past print issues.
Web site is often off-line while under construction.
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News
Source, December 1993 - 1998 |
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Print
Publication, January 1984 - December 1993 |
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Wireless
Magazine - Houston, TX |
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| Feature
Page, October 1983 - January 1984 |
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Public
News - Houston, TX |
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Column, December 1982 - October 1983 |
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During
the near decade of the printed publication, responsible for
all aspects of creative and business operations: |
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Administration
of publishing interests
Promotion and public relations
Advertising sales and copy writing
Writing and editing
Design and production layout
Photography
Distribution
Accounting
Special events and projects
Merchandising |
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Excel
Delivery Service, Inc. - Houston, TX
October 1990 - present
Contract Courier |
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Contracted
with Excel to provide small package delivery in and around the
greater Houston area. Daily and weekly accounts include Alamo/Fidelity
Title Services, Alliance Residential Management, Burnett Personnel,
First Southwest Title, Standard Pacific Homes and Quality Printing.
Responsible for maintaining proper business records pertaining
to self-employment. |
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Pansy’s
Patch, Inc. - Houston, TX
January 1986 – October 1990
Office Manager/Bookkeeper |
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Primarily
responsible for maintaining accounts payable, receivables and
payroll. Production of design catalogs and promotional materials.
Assisted in fabric and design selection. General office duties
included telephone reception, typing and filing. Assist with
customer service and sales reorders, as well as shipping and
receiving. |
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Control
Forms, Inc. - Houston, TX
April 1980 – September 1984
Various Positions |
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Stored-forms
account management, inventory control, general warehousing,
including shipping and receiving, bindery operations, including
related machinery, and limited experience in offset printing
of simple two-color projects. |
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SKILLS & ABILITIES |
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Working
knowledge of HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash and Director, Adobe
Photoshop, Illustrator and PageMaker, and Microsoft Word. Limited
experience with JavaScript. Detailed oriented project management,
composition and production of press materials and publications, establish
and maintain public relations with national and international corporations,
good sales technique and customer relations, bookkeeping, cooperative
and productive relations with co-workers. General office skills, familiarity
with shipping and receiving procedures, inventory control, basic printing
know how, working knowledge of Houston and vicinity. Very adaptable
and a quick learner. |
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