Employment
1999-Present Local Copies Etc, Inc., Santa Maria, CA.
Assistant Manager, Graphic Designer, Computer Specialist. Design and lay out advertisements and flats for publication. Maintain and troubleshoot MacOSX Server as well as the entire Mac and PC computer network. Research and recommend expansion and upgrade options. Implement these options as directed. Responsible for all aspects of store operation in absence of manager. Provide input on crucial decisions. Assist in hiring, training, goal setting, and accounting at store level.
1998-Present Shultz Mouyeos Media Group Inc., Santa Maria, CA.
Graphic Designer, Computer Specialist. Design and lay out advertisements and flats for publication. Maintain and troubleshoot all-Mac computer network. Research and recommend expansion and upgrade options. Implement these options as directed.
1997-Present James Jepsen's Borrowed Time, Santa Maria, CA.
Owner/Designer. Provide a variety of freelance computer and graphics related consulting services. Design projects from basic flyers and layouts to full color package designs. Utilize a variety of computers and output devices, including Fiery, Splash and Halon servers, CLC-800 and various Xerox and Ricoh color copiers, inkjet and laser printers. Provide tutorial and technical support assistance to first-time through expert level computer users on both Macintosh and PC platforms in hardware, software packages and the internet. Troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and repair Macintosh and PC compatible computers & peripherals.
1991-July 1999 The Ault Corporation, dba Kinko's Copies etc., Santa Maria, CA.
Assistant Manager. Responsible for all aspects of store operation in absence of manager. Provide input on crucial decisions. Assist in hiring, training, goal setting, and accounting at store level. Responsible for installation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of Macintosh and Windows-based computer networks in 10 locations. Utilize high-end, high speed copiers.
1993-1997 Various Freelance Work, Santa Maria, CA.
Provide a variety of computer and graphics related consulting services.
1988-1997 KGDP-AM&FM & KWQH Radio, Santa Maria, CA.
Board Operator, Production Specialist, Air Personality, Programming Assistant. Perform a variety of job functions including on-air hosting, computerized and analog audio production, and on-air production. Help maintain and troubleshoot PC-based audio computer systems, Windows-based office computers, and hubless ethernet network.
Education
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria CA.
Fields of study include courses in photography and graphic design.
Graduated in 1992 with Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Arts.
St Joseph High School, Santa Maria CA.
Related studies include photography and two years on yearbook staff.
Attended special two-week seminar on photography and graphics, 1985.
Graduated with Honors, 1986.
Related Skills
Familiar with Macintosh and IBM based computer systems from both the operational
perspective and the hardware/software troubleshooting and integration level. Excellent problem solving skills. Experience with most professional publishing software packages, and the flexibility to learn new packages as needed. A partial list (experience varies by program): Macintosh OS 6.x-8.x, DOS, Windows 3.x-NT 4.x, Pagemaker, Photoshop, Typestyler, Navigator, Explorer, Quark Xpress, Freehand, Illustrator, Multi Ad Creator, Canvas, Wordperfect, MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, GraphicConverter, GoLive Cyberstudio, Claris Home Page, Pagemill, Norton Utilities, Techtool Pro, Quicken, SAM, Virex.
Current Projects
Broadening my knowlege of HTML and web design. Would like to learn more in the realm of high end, high-speed networking on all platforms.