JOHN DORRILL
Graphic Specialist
Maintenance and Support Technician
Web Developer
508 Expert
EDUCATION:
High School [x] Yes [ ] No
Elkins Photography Dallas, TX Associates Degree
N.T.C.I. Electronics Sherman, TX Associates Degree
Helicopter Flight Training Jenarette, LA
CompTIA Network + Executrain Ft Wayne, IN
Section 508
Completed Courses and Certified
1. Designing Accessible Web Sites
2. Accessible Conferences
3. Buying Accessible E & IT
4. Section 508 Coordinators
5. Additional Accessibility & Usability Concerns
6. Accessible Video and Multimedia
7. Building and Buying Accessible Software
8. Buying Accessible Computers
9. Opening Closed Products
10. Micro-purchases and Section 508
11. Buying Accessible Telecommunications Products
EXPERIENCE :
January 2005-Ongoing - Book Production and Publishing |
February 2006-Ongoing - Television Production |
June 2005-Nov 2005 Contract Web Development / Graphic Designer / 508 Expert
Employer- Professional Solutions 703-823-2698
Graphic Specialist Rate or Grade 23 / Web Developer / 508 Expert
Support and build a variety of projects to include multimedia and website development, design, maintenance and revisions; planning and design of special projects. Particularly computer based training courses, (CBT) Web based training courses, (WBT). Duties included project management, script review, storyboarding, working directly with instructional designers to properly portray the requirements for the required lesson modules and creation in raster and vector format.
During 2004 Part Time Short Term Telephone Support Technician
Employer- Bayou Internet 318-323-0011
Telephone Support For Internet Customers
Provide direct and instructional support and problem resolution for internet customers dial up and DSL (hardware and software) on a variety of operating systems. Duties included configuring and troubleshooting supported services (i.e., e-mail, remote access) in addition to assisting with the configuration and troubleshooting of supported operating systems and software. Also maintained customer surveys, billing details, data entry, customer logs.
Jan 2000-June 2005 Contract Web Development/Graphic Designer
Employer- John Dorrill 703-340-4898
Head Graphic Designer/Web Developer
Supports a variety of projects to include multimedia and website development, design, maintenance and revisions; advertising, consulting & planning, design of newspaper and magazine advertisements, album cover design. Duties included project and people management, script review, storyboarding, working directly with marketing to properly portray the requirements for the required corporate/company image, character and prop creation in vector format. Client communication, project management & maintenance of web sites, composing designs and producing business cards, letterheads, brochures, and catalogs.
Jan 1999-Jan 2001 Contract Computer Maintenance Technician Independent Subcontracting: U.S. Marshals S.O.G.
Employer- Glen Bryant 318-640-5563
Computer Maintenance Technician
Assisting in maintaining the overall computer and network security, reliability and integrity. Troubleshooting and correcting hardware and software as well as network problems. Assisted in the designing and build computer and networking systems for conventional and specialized applications. Design and produce various multi media and Powerpoint presentations for agent training.
Design graphics for training facilities.
Jan 1986- Jan 2000 Enchantment Graphics/ Bluemoon Studios
Senior Graphic Designer/Project Manager
Development of a variety of marketing, and creative projects for basic and larger scale clients. Duties included project conception and goals. People management, script review, storyboarding, working directly with marketing to properly portray the corporate/company image requirements, art direction in designing various and diverse ad campaigns, hand illustration in various mediums. Project contract reviews & pricing of services, project management, client consulting, team leadership, content review, designing project comps, implementing templates, maintenance & documentation. Client communication, project management, composing designs and producing business cards, letterheads, brochures, and catalogs.
Aug 1995- Jun 1996 MMI Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Instructor
Taught Harley Davidson Motorcycle Career Technicians how to troubleshoot and repair Harley Davidson motorcycles. Wrote and designed teaching aids and tools, and set up class curriculum. Worked with factory representatives and engineers on making a better service oriented dealerships and technicians. Organized materials for various special training sessions, prepared exam exercises. And assisted in the development and execution of the continuing education distance learning program known as PHD.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
* 508 Accessibility Advisor and Expert
* Maintain Computer & Network Security, Reliability & Integrity
* Troubleshoot & Correct Hardware/Software Problems
* Assist in Design/Building Computer & Network Systems
* Assist in Design/Building of Conventional and Specialized Applications
* Design/Produce Multi-Media and PowerPoint Presentations
* Owner/Operator/Manager of Graphics Company/Tattoo & Piercing Studio
* Design Training Facility Graphics
* Internet Provider Tech Support
* Development of Production & Training Techniques
* Plan & Prepare Public Relations/Advertising Campaigns
* Design a Variety of Graphics (Billboards, Print Ads, Classical to Modern)
* Design Graphics in a Variety of Mediums Ranging from Traditional to Computer
* Design and Build Web Sites
* Personnel Supervision
* Financial and Payroll Management
* Work Scheduling
* Customer Service
* Counter Sales
Other Relevant Information:
2d & 3d Design, Color Studies, Graphic Design, Advertising, Typography, Computer Illustration, Animation, Multimedia, Book & Editorial Layout, Hand Illustration, Identity & Campaign Design, Marketing, Animation & Video Production, Graphic Design Studio, Portfolio
Computer Proficiency Operating Systems Windows NT/98/2000/XP Operating Systems Macintosh 7.0 - OSX Operating Systems, FreeBSD