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SHYLA ORU
| Sebastopol | CA 95472 | Msg 707-824-2880 | Work 707-765-7980 | shylaoru@sonic.net |
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OBJECTIVE
Position as Programmer or Graphic Designer
using web design and development, programming, project management and client relations experience
to facilitate and enhance site creation, implementation and administration.
Webmaster. Project Manager. Web Designer. Programmer. Visual Artist. HTML. XML. Photoshop. Image Ready. Flash. Flash Communication Server. FlashCom. VBScript. ASP. Access. Illustrator. Outlook. JavaScript. Action Script. CSS. Director. Dreamweaver. Premiere. Macromedia Contribute. Flash Stand Alone Player. XML Spy. Lectora. PDA Application Development. Mobile Training. Graphic Design. Site Layout. Job Aids. EPSS. Synchronous and Asynchronous Distance Learning. Online Classes. CBT. WBT. CAT. HPT. Blackboard. Web4m. Convoq ASAP. e-Learning. Webinars. Pocket PC Application Development. Digital Photography. Editing. Proofreading. Troubleshooting. Leadership. Team Player. Adaptable. Assertive. Accurate. Articulate. Creative. Detail-Minded. Multi-tasking. Organizational Skills. Public Speaking. Documentation. Project Management and Development Skills. Software and Design Skills. Programming Skills. Client Relations Skills. Verbal and Written Communications Skills. Project Coordination. Coast Guard Civilian. Tracen Petaluma IST.
Computer Skills:
Bilingual - French
Instructional Media Designer, Lead Programming Developer
United States Coast Guard, Training Center Petaluma, Instructional Support Team, Petaluma, CA. April 2000 to present.
Conceptualize, design, develop and evaluate multimedia interfaces for internet and intranet web sites, live web-based distance training forums, interactive CD-ROM training modules, mobile devices and customized training media presentations.
Responsible for graphic design, animation, site layout, structure, navigation, editing, scripting, programming, photography, documentation, client communications.
Core Member of USCG e-Learning Team.
Coordinate and facilitate interagency communications and development projects with east/west coast development teams and Headquarters.
Communicate and teach applicable software skills to fellow IST staff.
Interview and evaluate IST civilian and contractor job applicants.
Review, interpret and/or refine position descriptions, USCG e-Learning SOP documents, and COMDT Instructions as relevant to IST & e-Learning operations.
Research new application, software and hardware viability and potential as Coast Guard standard tools.
Represent IST and Tracen Petaluma at National Events, such as USCG Innovation Expositions.
Present current innovative products and presentations at annual industry e-Learning conferences, such as Human Performance Technology (HPT) Conferences.
Freelance Programmer/Web Developer
ShastaGo Media, Sebastopol, CA. November 1985 to present.
Own business designing and developing customized multimedia web sites and promotional materials.
Services and consulting regarding graphic design, company branding and identity, site audience, purpose, structure, editing, programming, uploading, and life cycle maintenance. Portrait, portfolio and wedding photography, graphic design and illustration, commissioned oil painting.
Project Manager/Web Design Associate
Protective Business & Health Systems, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA. June 1999 to April 2000.
Create, implement and enhance customized multimedia web sites for oral surgeons and specialized medical professionals.
Responsible for graphic design, site layout, structure, editing and uploading.
Facilitate client relations and communications, organize client content and materials.
Assign designers to clients for consultations, track status of projects, create and update client and URL databases.
Park and activate client domains, metatag and submit sites to search engines.
Maintain and troubleshoot electronic forms and medical referrals using Cold Fusion and JavaScript.
Copy Consultant
Kinko's, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA. August 1998 to February 2000.
Assist customers in creating and visualizing custom print orders.
Orient customers to computer services, solve technical user difficulties, clarify digital output options.
Work in a team to coordinate departmental production of products.
As Key-Operator, solely responsible for production of high-volume black and white output, using Xerox Docutech, Xerox 5690, and Kodak IS-110.
As Color Key-Operator, utilize Canon 700, Xerox DocuColor40, and Fiery XJ+525 Color Server to generate highest quality color copies and digital prints.
Graphic Restoration Coordinator/Photographic Consultant
Shutterbug Cameras, Santa Rosa, CA. January-August 1998.
Solely responsible for graphic design and digital restoration projects.
Consult clients to analyze needs and estimate costs.
Design graphics and digitally manipulate, enhance and restore damaged photographs.
Generate oversized inkjet posters and thermal dye-sublimation color prints.
Resolve customers' technical questions, promote photo finishing orders, identify and sell specialized photographic equipment.
Portrait Photographer
Associated Family Photographers, Sacramento, CA. May-September 1994.
Travel throughout California and Nevada to shoot on-location family portraits.
Maintain, transport and assemble photographic equipment.
Present, edit and promote customized portrait packages to clients.
University of California, Davis
Bachelors of Arts Degree, Graduation with Honors, June 1997
Art Studio and French Double Major
Santa Rosa Junior College, Computer Information Sciences Adjunct Faculty since Fall 2001
Adobe Applications Expert Certification, SRJC Spring 2001
Web Designer Certification, SRJC Spring 2001
Adobe Certified Expert Preparation Courses, SRJC 2001
Adobe Photoshop Training Certification, SRJC Fall 2000
Capella University Advanced Online Designer Certification, Online Learning Conference 2003
Structured Query Language (SQL) Advanced Certification, Macromedia University 2003
Advanced ASP Course Certification, AcademyX 2002
Advanced XML Course Certification, AcademyX 2002
Advanced Action Script Certification, Lynda.com 2001
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Workshop, USCG Tracen Petaluma 2004
Leadership and Ethical Dilemma Resolution Workshop, USCG Tracen Petaluma 2004
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop, USCG Tracen Petaluma 2004
Flash MX Advanced Workshop, Learn iT! 2003
XML Essentials for Engineers Workshop, aXtive Minds 2002
Introduction to XML Processing Using XSLT and XPath Workshop, aXtive Minds 2002
Instructor Development Course (IDC) Graduation with Honors, USCG Tracen Petaluma 2000
Awards
Presentations
References
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