Multimedia, Web Developer, Graphic Artist, Technical Writer, PhotographerSYNOPSIS:
Seven years experience as Technical Writer, Graphic Artist, Multimedia, and Web Developer, twenty-five years as Photographer, and twenty years as Videographer. Employed by corporations and U.S. Government in information technology, telecommunications, intelligence, aerospace, printing, and industrial photography industries. Accomplished instructor of photography, video, and software applications. Earned a Bachelor of Individualized Study (BIS) degree in Multimedia Technologies at George Mason University (2002), and an A.A.S. degree in Technical and Commercial Photography (1976). Work well independently, on a team, and as team leader. Known to be hard working and dedicated, earning a record of exceptional performance.
EXPERIENCE: Camber Corporation 08/02 - Present Senior Computer Engineer, Camber Corporation, Roslyn, VA Provide graphics support for high-level PowerPoint briefings by Senior Scientists at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASAALT). Develop multimedia content for insertion into PowerPoint slides, including original and edited graphics and photos, video and audio clips, animated GIFs and Flash. Edit photographs and graphics using Photoshop 7 and Paint Shop Pro 7. Edit video clips using Adobe Premiere 6.5 and Pinnacle DV500, and export to VCD, DVD, and Web. Troubleshoot problems with playing certain acquired videos, and derive solutions including conversion to supported formats and Codecs. Research methods for optimizing PowerPoint slide shows, including minimizing the file size to improve performance. Create photo collages depicting the Army’s Future Combat Systems, produce photographic quality 13"x19" inkjet prints, matt and frame for office display. On occasion, serve as photographer and videographer at Army events. Gathered existing media and constructed a Photo Library and Video Library on a shared network drive. Using Dreamweaver MX, built a web page interface for locating and browsing the content of the libraries. Submitted a purchase order, subsequently approved, for a freestanding multimedia workstation comprised of the following hardware and software: Dell Dimension 8200 Series Desktop, HP ScanJet 7450c Flatbed Scanner, Epson Stylus 1280 Inkjet Printer, Sony DCR-VX2000 DV Handycam, Adobe Acrobat 5, Jasc Paint Shop Pro 7, GoldWave Digital Audio Editor, Macromedia Studio MX, and Adobe Digital Video Collection. Maintain active DOD Secret Clearance. TranTech Inc. 10/01 - 08/02 Graphic Artist, Multimedia and Web Developer, Proposal Editor Designed and produced brochures, corporate letterhead, magazine ads, flyers, posters, and proposal covers. Served as artistic lead and front-end developer for revamping TranTech’s website; developed and added multimedia content, including graphics, photographs, video, music clips, and a Flash animation for the home page (http://www.trantech-inc.com). Edited proposals bidding on Government RFPs. Developed Word templates using defined styles; added internal and external hyperlinks to Word, PDF, and HTML documents; and created fillable forms in Word and Adobe Acrobat. Produced document deliverables in hard copy and PDF format for online and CD-ROM delivery. Created animated PowerPoint Slide Show presentations, with embedded video and sound clips, used for marketing and client demos. Published PowerPoint presentations on autoplay CDs and the Web. Secret clearance reactivated March 2002. Princeton Information 05/00 - 10/01 Technical Writer and Multimedia Specialist Wrote user and administrator guides on Java and HTML applications developed internally by Equant (formerly Global One) for use by employees and customers worldwide, including trouble ticket management, customer and service database administration, and auto-notification configuration. Produced animated PowerPoint slide shows and training materials. Published highly stylized, hyperlink documents in PDF and HTML formats. Developed Word 97 style templates setting the standards for the Documentation group. Created still and animated GIF graphics, Flash movies, and video clips (AVI). Worked closely with software developers and testers in writing documentation; report software interface and performance issues in QA environment. Developed and managed intranet Web sites for access to documents and dissemination of information. Instructed a one-week course on the Common Trouble Ticketing (CTTS) software application in London. SAIC 08/97 - 05/00 Senior Technical Writer Technical Lead of the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) Documentation Modernization team under contract with DISA. Researched software applications and publishing techniques for modernizing the existing documentation system. Acquired and tested software, wrote evaluation reports. Authored the Documentation Modernization report for this task, recommending hardware and software solutions, proposing a phased implementation plan at minimal cost and labor for transitioning un-tagged WordPerfect 6.0 documents to FrameMaker 5.5 tagged format in preparation for migration to SGML/XML. Identified and incorporated PVCS software for document version control. Developed Word 97 and FrameMaker templates with defined styles and paragraph tags in compliance to the DII/IC Style Guide. Developed EDD and DTDs for prototype SGML/XML GCCS documents. Wrote procedures and instructed Documentation Team members on use of Word 97, FrameMaker, Acrobat (PDF), Paint Shop Pro, and PVCS Version Manager. Installed LAN software suites and wrote installation procedures. From 08/97 – 01/99: Lead Technical Writer of a three-person Technical Writer team, providing technical writing and editing support for the development, production, and delivery of high quality documentation products. Scheduled, orchestrated, and guided authors throughout the documentation process. Wrote and edited user and administrator manuals, white papers, reports, training materials, installation plans, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations. Created original graphics, flow charts, and drawings. Designed custom templates and applied format and styles according to prescribed style guides. Generated and administered QA checklists, timelines, and peer reviews. Set up and managed documentation databases and libraries. Contributed photography and video skills as needed. Obtained Secret clearance in 1999. Subtechnique, Inc. 10/96 - 07/97 Industrial Video Specialist Inside sales of industrial video products and systems for machine vision, medical, government, military, and CCTV applications. Wrote price quotes, assessment reports, and specification sheets of products for distribution in print and published on Web site. Photographed products with a Kodak DCS 460 digital camera, processed images using Adobe Photoshop. Wingett Enterprises, Inc. 02/94 - Present Photographer, Videographer, Instructor, Web Developer Home-based business providing professional photography, video, and Web developing services. Contracts include site developer and Webmaster for Panoramic Visions; Photographer and Videographer for political events, conventions, and weddings; digital photography and video consultation services. Currently employed part time by the Town of Herndon teaching seasonal photography classes at the Herndon Community Center, and providing photographic services. Central Intelligence Agency 01/86 - 01/94 Technical Operations Officer Planned and conducted covert photo, video, and audio technical surveillance operations worldwide for the Office of Technical Service (OTS), Technical Surveillance Division (TSD). Stationed overseas for three years at a regional base in the Far East, traveled throughout the Northern and Southern hemispheres on covert missions. Designed and instructed courses in basic through advanced photography and video, installed darkrooms, video workstations and editing suites for U.S. government and foreign liaison. Directed million-dollar fiscal budget for equipment development and engineering (D&E) and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment procurement. Author of the Surveillance Equipment Operation Manual; wrote specifications and photographed equipment. Established and managed an off-site training facility for surveillance photography, digital imaging, and video. Promoted from GS-9 to GS-13. Awarded four exceptional performance certificates. Held a Top Secret TS/SCI clearance. K2 Ski Corporation 04/83 - 01/86 Graphic Arts Specialist Managed a one-person graphic arts photo-lab. Produced artwork and litho film separations for silk-screen printing of ski tops. Photographed K2 ski products for the Advertising Department, and produced a videotape promo in house. Boeing Flight Test 4/80 - 1/83 Industrial Photographer Documented in-flight and ground tests of Boeing aircraft using still, motion picture and video. In the studio, photographed tabletop sets of equipment and executive portraits, and in the factory and offices, photographed manufacturing facilities, assembly lines, “grip-and-grins” and ceremonies. Other responsibilities included processing and printing B&W cut and roll films and editing videotapes using a U-matic editing suite. COMPUTER SKILLS: Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT.
Software: Microsoft Office 97/2000 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), WordPerfect (6-9), Visio (2000), PageMaker (5), FrameMaker 5.6 and 5.6+SGML, Acrobat (5), Photoshop (7), Premier (6.5), Studio DV (7), Pinnacle DV500, Illustrator (10), PVCS Version Manager (6.5), Flash (5), Dreamweaver (4), Paint Shop Pro (7), CorelDraw (5).EDUCATION: BIS Multimedia Technologies, George Mason University, 2002
A.A.S. Photography, Seattle Central Community College, 1976
BA program, Photography, Western Washington State University, 1974
Premed program, University of Washington, 1973HONORS: Dean’s List, George Mason University (GPA 3.97)
Four CIA Exceptional Performance Certificates (1989-1994)
President's and Dean's Lists, Seattle Central Community College (1974-1976)
National Honor Society, Sammamish High School, 1971CLEARANCE: Secret - 3/30/99 CONTACT INFORMATION: (571) 434-8074 (H)
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