I am actively seeking a new career that is stable and offers me new challenges and the freedom to use my skills to achieve my career goals while helping others. The work environment I would prefer is flexible and supportive, with a general consistency of day to day work and a professional atmosphere.
Michael Shirley – Multimedia Developer, with a decade of design and first hand programming experience. I have worked in several positions to hone my skill set to meet the needs of employers in my field of expertise. I pride myself on functional, accessible and intelligent design, incorporating industry standards while maintaining a lean cost of operation.
Visionary, I am blessed with a unique combination of strengths that only 13% of people share. I dream big and foster creativity and I have a knack for innovation. My colleagues would describe me as a creative abstract thinker who is fun to watch in action. I offer not only new and better ideas for how things can be improved, but also the courage to pursue them.
Organized, meticulous and planned, I have the exceptional ability to keep work orderly. I am diligent about being thorough and not often one to cut corners. My deadline oriented focus enables me to plan in advance and to prioritize work to finish projects ahead of schedule.
Collaborative, I am extremely productive when working with a team. Bouncing ideas and brainstorming with others is the key to successful decision making. I am highly confident in my ability to open up and share ideas and thoughts with others and rarely feel insecure about constructive criticism.
Questioning, while trusting the decisions of my superiors, I feel better when I understand the reasons behind certain decisions. This also gives me an inside look at the end goal and an enthusiastic approach to the project.
Diplomatic, I am patient and poised, exuding a sense of calm while rarely getting ruffled by difficult situations. My relaxed disposition is highly advantageous in that it makes others feel assured and safe in my presence. I am tactful in my interactions with team members, taking time to listen to concerns and ideas.
Traditional, I am cautious and somewhat reserved. I do not take unnecessary risk or make impulsive decisions. Leading in a subdued manner, this style is valuable in that it is motivating of others since they can count on my solid and steady approach.
Multimedia Developer
Richard J. Bagan, Inc.
Columbia City, IndianaDuties included web site design, print media, and vinyl and multimedia projects. During this time, I maintained and redesigned three corporate web sites and assisted in the development of a new division along with a new web site. I worked with outside print production companies to save the company an average of 10% on future printed projects. Additionally, I was able to share ideas with the managers to conform the company to a paperless office allowing for near instant searches of data, account history and a reduction of physical storage.
- Achieved top 20 search engine placement of over 200 keywords for the corporate web site.
- Web site development using GSA Section 508 standards.
- Reduced the price of future printing cost by 10%.
- Achieved top 20 search engine placement of over 200 keywords.
Production & Information Technology Director
Bookman Marketing & Publishing
Martinsville, IndianaMy work consisted of streamlining the production process, allowing for less than a six week turn around time in publication and printing of all books. I utilized new companies to save an average of a dollar per book in production cost. I designed new standards and documentation for publishing and manuscript submission. Additionally, administration of two Windows 2000 Servers, 14 Windows XP work stations and a remote Windows 2000 / Apache HTTP server.
- Saved an average of a dollar per book in production cost.
- Recommended service packages to increase sales 20%.
- Implemented training course for new recruits — speeding profitability.
Computer Technician II
Staff Management
Indianapolis, IndianaCustom built thousands of desktops, laptops and workstations. Asset tagged, programmed BIOS, edited registries and installed multiple O/S. Tested hardware and software on all systems.
Multimedia Programmer & Computer Technician
Electricdonkey Studios
Bloomington, IndianaDuties included programming multiple web sites, CD-ROMs and instructing clients on web site and computer management. Setup new computers and repaired hardware and software on client owned computers.
Other experiences
Layout artist for local paper, advertising design, photography, video, layout artist, electrical wiring and construction.
American Intercontinental University Online
Hoffman Estates, Illinois
July 2002 - August 2003I am currently working toward B.S. degree in Information Technology with six classes remaining.
Collins College
Tempe, Arizona
January 1999 - July 2000Associates of Art – Visual Communications – Major Multimedia Design – 3.9 G.P.A
Eastern School District
Bloomfield, Indiana
September 1996 - May 1998General education diploma.
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience Apache HTTP Intermediate Currently used / 3 years ASP Beginner Never / 1 years Director Expert 1 year ago / 5 years Dreamweaver Expert Currently used / 5 years Fireworks Expert 2 years ago / 5 years Flash Expert Currently used / 5 years HTML Expert Currently used / 10 years Illustrator Expert Currently used / 7 years Image Ready Expert Currently used / 7 years JavaScript Intermediate Currently used / 10 years Macintosh Intermediate 2 years ago / 15 years Microsoft Office Expert Currently used / 10 years mySQL Intermediate Currently used / 5 years Photoshop Expert Currently used / 7 years PhP Intermediate Currently used / 3 years Premier Expert Currently used / 3 years QuarkXPress Expert 1 year ago / 5 years Windows O/S All Expert Currently used / 15 years
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