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University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
B.F.A., Multimedia
GPA 3.97
12/2006
Summa Cum Laude
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Front Range Community College
Westminster,
Colorado
Associate of Arts
GPA 4.0
5/2003
PC Support Certificate
GPA 4.0
8/2003 |
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Career and Technical Education,
Post-Secondary, Multi Media Technology
Career and Technical Education, Post-Secondary,
Animation, Video, Graphics and Special Effects |
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Skills |
HTML, CSS, some Javascript, graphic design,
web design, some Flash, sound editing, video editing |
Software |
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator,
AfterEffects, Director, Avid,
MS Office, InDesign, Poser, Audition |
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Freelance Web/Graphic Designer, Denver/Boulder area (7/07 – present)
- Web Design (HTML, CSS, some JavaScript)
- Print Design in Adobe CS3 Suite
Multimedia Faculty,
Multimedia Department, Front Range Community College
(8/06 – present)
- Lecture on and demonstrate digital design and
production techniques
- Participate in faculty meetings and activities
- Meet with students as necessary on a one-on-one
basis
Instructional Designer (thesis), Multimedia Department,
University of Colorado at Denver (1/06 – 12/06)
- Created an interactive DVD in Director and Flash
to help ESL students learn computer literacy
- Designed with input from the ESL department
at the Westminster FRCC campus
- Wrote software (in Lingo), hand-coding HTML,
shooting instructional video, designing images
- Developed written thesis alongside visual project,
both defended in front of a panel of experts and
faculty
Crew Member for Independent Documentary, A Journey
of Independence (5/06-8/06)
- Production team member for video documentary
- Conducted interviews with indigenous Guatemalan
weavers in their villages
- Transcribed/logged interviews conducted in Spanish
Graphics Design Consultant, Surfing Penguin Computer
Support LLC (5/02 - present )
- Developed and maintain website (http://www.surfingpenguin.com)
- Created demonstration movies and promotional
print designs
- Designed and created logo
Web Design Intern, Family Foundations International
(6/05 - 8/05)
- Designed and created front-end website for online
bookstore
- Developed and documented style guidelines for
bookstore website
- Coordinated with Director and Curriculum Manager,
and Webmaster
Teacher’s Assistant for Cindy Rayback, Instructor,
Westminster Campus, FRCC (6/03 – present)
- Assisted in the design and development of WebCT
courses’ format
- Refined usability within course for student
success
- Researched to build curriculum
Multimedia Computer Lab Assistant, University of
Colorado at Denver (7/05 – 12/06)
- Assisted multimedia / design students with hardware
and software
- Set up and maintained Macintosh computer labs
geared towards graphics design and video
- Presented student orientations
Student Lead Employee, Front Range Community College,
Special Services Department (6/02 - 05/05)
- Designed and developed Special Services website
- Developed new content
- Designed print promotional material for Tutoring
and Disability Services
- Advertised new services for student success
and retention
- Created and implemented Access reports and queries,
streamlining data entry processes
- Acknowledged for excellence in serving diverse
student populations and administrators
Private Violin and Viola Instructor (4/93 – present)
- Teach students ages 8 to adult; complete beginner
through high school level
- Assist students with study skills, practical
study, stage presentation, basic musical theory,
and building confidence
- Structure each lesson while building in flexibility
for student's possible practice needs
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Nominated for Master Teacher, 2007
Outstanding
Student Employee of the Year, Front Range Community
College
Alpha Mu Psi Phi Theta Kappa, FRCC
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Reisher Scholarship Recipient
Dean’s List
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program Grant
Colorado Scholar’s Scholarship |
