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| The types of businesses, products
and services I have experience with include: |
Web Design and Development |
Import/Export, Freight Forwarding, Intl. Buisness |
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Graphic Design & Print Production |
Wholesale Products and Distribution |
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Internet start-ups, IT Solutions, Technology |
Logistics & Government Regulated Transportation |
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Technical Writing and Editing |
Real Estate Investment & Property Management |
Small Business Start-ups including all
 accounting functions and inventory
management |
Purchasing of chemicals, machinery, flavorings,
hospital supplies and retail store merchandise |
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| Bachelor of Science Degree, Interactive
Multimedia Programming, GPA: 4.0 |
| The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June, 1999 |
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| Business Administration and Accounting |
| University of Wisconsin, West Bend, Wisconsin |
| Broward Community College, Hollywood, Florida |
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| Contractor - Product Analyst and Multimedia Producer |
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| Stewart Title Marketing & Communications, Houston, Texas |
Analyzed existing Stewart Web sites and online strategies and made recommendations
for improvements; analyzed competitor products and services for comparison to Stewart products and
services; prepared a comprehensive and credible cost benefit analysis for their StewartSitebuilder
software program.
Initiated and maintained a system for implementing Standard Operating Procedures within the
Marketing and Communications department. Developed multimedia projects as needed, such as Flash p
resentations, e-mail blasts, Web site interface design, and Web site navigation and information
architecture.
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| Multimedia Producer - Independent Contractor |
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| Web Development and Design, Custom Digital Photography,
Graphic Design |
| Design and develop Web sites including concept development,
site map creation, copy writing, copyediting, original graphics, interface
design, and all other Web-related duties. Provide custom digital photography
for Web implementation as well as portrait photography and sports photography,
specializing in photo collages. Produce graphic design projects including
flyers, brochures, pamphlets, advertisements, displays, PDF documents and
forms. |
| New Media Manager |
| Enterprise Resource Technology Group, Inc. (ERT Group),
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
| Oversaw Web site development, graphic design, copy writing,
copyediting, and all other Web-related duties. Engaged in extensive research of
the IT industry, with a focus on Enterprise Solutions. Created corporate brochures,
advertising materials, marketing materials and promotional materials. Produced
e-newsletters, promotions using Flash, and PowerPoint presentations for the Business
Development Department. Participated in marketing campaigns and researched new ways
to grow the business. Produced Letters of Engagement for presentation to prospective
clients; developed and documented department processes and procedures. Extensively
used MS Office programs. |
| Multimedia Producer |
| INI Health / PawCare.com (Internet Start-ups), Miami Lakes, Florida |
| www.vidafit.com and www.pawcare.com: Contributed to analyzing
site requirements and identifying mission-critical functionality of the sites. Produced top level
and detail navigational maps using Visio 2000. Oversaw graphic design for the Web sites and for
associated print materials. Created logos for corporate collateral pieces. Developed and
implemented the use of inter-department forms and procedures related to Web site processes.
Extensive use of Photoshop, Illustrator and ImageReady.
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| Part-time Jobs (while attending college full-time
at The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale) |
| Adkins & Associates, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida |
| Multimedia Producer and Designer - Provided contract services
for the design and development of the Web site
for the City of Miramar, www. Miramar-fl.org. Designed the overall look
and feel of the site, including the Home page and the interface design for
subsequent pages. Met with city officials from various departments to gather
information and produced several major sections of the site. Obtained the
URL and Web hosting services. Developed and deployed the site using FrontPage
2000. |
| Prentice Hall / Against The Clock, Tampa, Florida |
| PC technical editor for the books, "Photoshop 5 Advanced
Techniques," and, "Painter 5.5, A Digital Approach to Natural Media," Prentice Hall,
Against The Clock Series. After publicatin, these books were used as part of the
curriculum at The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. |
| U R There Productions, Inc., Dania, Florida |
| Multimedia Producer - Designed and developed Web sites using
DreamWeaver, FrontPage and 360 Virtual Reality software. Worked with panoramic
images and implemented virtual tours in Web sites. Also designed interfaces for
interactive CD-ROMS. Assisted with brochure development, sales materials and
promotional materials. |
| General Manager |
| AJIX Trading Corp. and Marina Export Co., Inc, Miami
Beach, Florida |
AJIX Trading Corp. - Initiated this company for a leading hard shell capsule
manufacturer to serve as an import/export and sales office. Oversaw all departments including
Import/Export, Purchasing, Accounting, Shipping/Receiving, Inventory, Sales, and Logistics.
Established warehousing and brokerage services throughout the United States and Canada. Worked with
international banks to establish credit lines and propagate letters of credit. Also maintained
accounts and processed distributions for multiple real estate investment companies owned by the
principals of AJIX.
Marina Export Co. - Re-organized this company that served as the purchasing office for a retail
chain of department stores and super-drug stores in South America. Transformed the manual operation
to a computerized and fully accountable entity using Peachtree accounting software. Established
office procedures and put systems in place to efficiently handle the purchase and subsequent export
of products ranging from $4 million to $6 million annually. Initiated two spin-off companies,
Vipurco Housewares and Toys and FIC Trading. |
| General Manager |
| GMI Products, Inc. and Nature's Products, Inc., Sunrise, Florida |
Responsibilities included the efficient interaction between all company
departments including Purchasing, Traffic, Accounting, Shipping/Receiving, Sales and the general
office staff. Was responsible for hiring, training and trouble-shooting for all administrative
positions. Oversaw company policy development and implementation. Served as company liaison for
banking transactions including credit lines, investment accounts, letters of credit and in-house
wire-transfers. Directly supervised all aspects of accounting including monthly budgets, monthly
and year-end financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payroll.
Accomplishments: Implemented a comprehensive accounting system using Macola accounting software
on a PC network. Implemented a computerized system for tracking price quotes on potential purchases
of chemicals, raw materials, machinery, technical equipment, flavorings, and hospital supplies, resulting in increased
productivity and trailing ability and the elimination of redundant tasks. Established warehouse
procedures to improve inventory control and retrieval efficiency. |
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