Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing, with distinction,
San Diego State University, San Diego, California, May 1994

Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina,1988

  EMPLOYMENT 

Screen Designer/Graphic Artist
Feedbackers.com, Niefern, Germany
May 2000-August 2000

Production Manager
ITM Solutions, San Diego, California
June 1999-May 2000

Independant Contractor and Web Design Consultant
November 1997–Present

Professor of English, Adjunct Faculty
San Diego City College, San Diego, California
Spring 1998–October 1999

Professor of English, Adjunct Faculty
United States International University, San Diego, California
Winter 1998–Spring 1999

Professor of English, Adjunct Faculty
Miramar College, San Diego, California
Spring 1998

Instructor of English as a Second Language to college level students
and business employees in an intensive immersion program
EF International School of English, United States International
University, San Diego, CA, January 1995–January 1998

Teaching Associate of Creative Writing and Literature
San Diego State University, San Diego CA,  Fall 1996–Spring 1997

Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Paratrooper, Combat Engineer,
United States Army, Fort Jackson, SC, Aschaffenburg, Germany, Fort 
Bragg, NC, 1981–1992
 
 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WEB DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Construction and development of websites to include graphics, gif animations, and consultations. Complete localization of websites to include graphics production, HTML, Javascript, implementation of double-byte characters, and troubleshooting client problems. Skilled in applications such as Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Adobe Acrobat 4.0, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Fireworks 3.0, various HTML editors, such as Homesite 4.5

TEACHING  
Courses taught and developed include Introduction to Literature, Introduction to Creative Writing, Reading and Writing, English Composition, American Slang, American Culture, Vocabulary, Film Survey, Literature and Film, Film Production, Grammar, and numerous Conversation courses for ESL students. Consistently received strong performance evaluations from students and administrators. Eight years experience as instructor of intensive vocational and motivational training. Evaluated and assisted students in mastering technical material and counseled them in educational and personal matters.

 WORK SAMPLES
Design/Development

Casinomeister-Online Casino Information
http://www.casinomeister.com
My Role: Webmaster - Sole owner and operator. Designed layout, navigation, and graphics for entire site. Monitor and respond to postings in forum. Publish a weekly newsletter to over 1000 opt-in subscribers. Market ad space to advertisers. Monitor ad statistics for sponsors. This site has been online since June 1998.
Tools Used: Photoshop 5.5, Illustrator 8.0, Fireworks 3.0, Homesite 4.5


Feedbackers.com
http://www.feedbackers.com
My Role: Webmaster/Graphic Designer - Designed layout and navigation for all pages, created all graphics through the site. Responsible for posting updates on a daily basis. May 2000 - August 2000
Tools Used:Photoshop 5.5, Illustrator 8.0, Fireworks 3.0, Homesite 4.5, MS Frontpage 2000


Localization

Dallas Visitors and Convention Center
Spanish http://www.dallascvb.com/DCVB/Spanish.asp
German http://www.dallascvb.com/DCVB/German.asp
French http://www.dallascvb.com/DCVB/french.asp
Portuguese http://www.dallascvb.com/DCVB/port.asp
Japanese http://www.dallascvb.com/DCVB/jp.asp
My Role: Production Manager (ITM Solutions) - Overseer of entire project consisting of translating 7,500 words from English into four European and one Asian language. Organized and distributed asp files to translation companies located worldwide. Closely monitored workload for translators to remain on schedule. Recreated all graphics for each language. Inspected all translated files for functionality and localization, to include meta tags, java script, and other hidden text. Posted site on server for client review. Made changes to text and images after consultations with client and translators. Delivered final product to client. March 2000 - May 2000
Tools used: Photoshop 5.0, Homesite 4.5, MS Frontpage 98

Sandals Resorts:
French http://fr.sandals.com/
German http://de.sandals.com/
Spanish http://es.sandals.com/
Italian http://it.sandals.com/
My Role: Production Manager (ITM Solutions) - Overseer of entire project consisting of translating 68,000 words from English into four European languages. Organized and distributed html files to translation companies. Scheduled workload and monitored timeline for translators. Acted as intermediary between translators and client. Reconstructed all graphics for each language. Inspected all translated files for functionality and localization, to include meta tags, and all hidden text. Posted site on server for client review. Made changes to text and images after consultations with client and translators. Delivered final product to client. November 1999 - January 2000
Tools used: Photoshop 5.0, Illustrator 7.0, Homesite 4.0

Boxlight Projection Systems:
French http://www.BOXLIGHT.com/fr/
Dutch http://www.BOXLIGHT.com/nl/
German http://www.BOXLIGHT.com/de/
My Role: Production Manager (ITM Solutions) - Overseer of entire project consisting of translating 5,000 words from English into three European languages. Organized and distributed html files to translators. Recreated selected graphics for each language. Inspected all translated files for functionality and localization, to include meta tags and special scripts. Posted site on server for client review. Made changes to text and images after consultations with client and translators. Delivered final product to client. June 1999 - July 1999.
Tools used: Photoshop 5.0, Homesite 4.0

Rework

Inland Entertainment: The Good Luck Club
http://www.goodluckclub.com/
My Role: Graphic Designer/HTML Editor - Reworked many of the images throughout the site. Reconstructed many of the pages to enhance navigation. Consulted with the client on HTML and graphics issues. March 1999.
Tools used: Photoshop 5.0, Homesite 4.0

 PUBLICATIONS

ZYZZYVA,  Spring 1997

Editorial Assistant, Fiction International, San Diego State University, 
San Diego, CA,  September 1995 to May 1997

Numerous short stories and poems in The Fayetteville Times, 
Fayetteville, North Carolina,  1988 - 1991
 

 HONORS & AWARDS 

Member of Delta Phi Alpha, German Honor Society, San Diego State University

Dean’s List, San Diego State University, Spring & Fall Semester 1994

Dean’s List, Fayetteville State University Spring, Summer, & Fall 
Semester 1988

Numerous awards and decorations while serving in the US Army, to include the Bronze Star, Unit Citation for Valor, Humanitarian Medal, three Army Commendation Medals, six Army Achievement Medals, Master Parachutist Badge.
 

 PERSONAL BACKGROUND
Traveled extensively throughout Europe and the U.S.  Toured the jungles of Central America and the deserts of SW Asia during periods of conflict.  Able to converse in German.  Interests include screenwriting, literature, Germanic fairy tales, photography, multi-media presentations, web-designing, and discussing films.