SCOTT WILEY. Graphic / Animation / Web / elearning Designer - Programmer PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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1 SCOTT WILEY Graphic / Animation / Web / elearning Designer - Programmer 2201 Jarvis Rd., Foristell, MO [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented Computer Graphic /Animation /Web /elearning Designer and Programmer. Over 20-year track record demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills, computer proficiency, and ability to follow through on projects from inception to completion. Has successfully served over 40 design companies in 16 states while operating freelance web design firm. In-depth experience optimizing and applying graphic design principles to produce innovative and tasteful creations in PC, web and print documents. Completed high impact animation, graphic, and web projects including CD- ROM, web sites, banners, logo design, brochures, and business cards. Advanced training in application and usage of Flash, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Freehand, Photoshop, Acrobat, MS Office and various audio creation/editing software. Fluent in MS Windows 95/98/XP operating environments. Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies. Exceptionally well organized; strong in documentation, pleasant rapport, strong work ethic, and work hard to achieve employer/client objectives. Life long thirst for knowledge and success in self education. Online Portfolio: Skill Years Level Flash 10 Expert ActionScript 9 Expert Illustrator 1 Intermediate Photoshop 5 Intermediate Dreamweaver 8 Expert Fireworks 10 Expert XML 4 Intermediate CSS 3 Intermediate HTML 10 Expert DHTML 3 Intermediate GUI Design 8 Expert Voice Talent 3 Intermediate JavaScript 5 Intermediate

2 TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE Knowledge/Proficiencies: Web Design Principles, Multimedia Creation, Audio Voice modeling, GUI Design, Document Layout Construction, Image Optimization, Forms/Tables/Frames, Color Theory, Client-Server Concepts, Search Engine/Index Optimization, Scanning/Photo Manipulation, Branding Concepts/Logo Design, Audio/Video Principles, Audio/Video deployment Software: Dreamweaver 8, Flash 8, Fireworks 8, Macromedia Freehand 10, Adobe Illustrator 8.0, Adobe Captivate, Articulate Presenter, Articulate Engage, Articulate QuizMaker, Maya 6.0, Anfy 3D, MS Office 2003 Development language: SCORM, XML, ActionScript 2.0/1.0, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, CSS Operating Systems: MS Windows 95/98/XP Edward Jones, St. Louis, MO PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Dec 07 Present Instructional Technologist - Flash Consult with all of the Edward Jones learning teams regarding the most effective use of the technology based learning options available. Perform instructional multi-media work to create content when necessary, this could include any blended learning format from ILT to e-learning or virtual classroom. Provide technical expertise and training on the use of the tools used for developing training. Contribute to the development of e-learning skill for Instructional Designers and developers throughout the firm. Technologies: Flash 8, Fireworks 8, Dreamweaver 8, ActionScript 1/2, Captivate, Articulate (Presenter, Engage, QuizMaker), Adobe Captivate J.M. Ross (CB Team), St. Louis, MO Sep 07 Dec 07 Instructional Media - Designer/Developer Client: Edward Jones, St. Louis, MO Designed multiple GUI and icon graphics for reusable elearning modules Designed multiple elearning intros and/or marketing tools Implemented Flash audio with interactive user controls Implemented team design / development standards Leveraged capabilities of rapid development software Technologies: Flash 8, Fireworks 8, Dreamweaver 8, ActionScript 1/2, Captivate, Articulate (Presenter, Engage, QuizMaker), Adobe Captivate AQUENT, St. Louis, MO May 07 Sep 07 Flash, elearning, GUI - Designer/Developer Client: Mosby MCS, Atlanta, GA Designed multiple GUI and icon graphics for reusable elearning modules

3 Designed multiple elearning intros and/or marketing tools Implemented Flash audio with interactive user controls Developed additional team development design standards Redesigned existing branding for global elearning module interfaces Technologies: Flash MX/8, Fireworks MX/8, Dreamweaver MX/8, ActionScript 1/2, Audio editing software(multiple) AQUENT, St. Louis, MO Oct 05 May 07 Flash, elearning, GUI, Graphic - Designer/Developer Client: ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, St. Louis, MO Samples of work: Designed and developed Flash interactive media assets for continuing education modules Created all templates and standards for multi-team usage (video/animation/narration control) Final quality assurance reviews / revisions and documentation Developed additional team development design standards Created and implemented Flash video for flash plug-in 6 and 8 Created, edited XML populated exercise assets Coded XML files for runtime implementation Chosen as main narrator voice talent Fulfilled story boarded requirements in creative and engaging ways Redesigned existing branding for global elearning module interfaces Technologies: Flash MX/8, Fireworks MX/8, Dreamweaver MX/8, ActionScript 1/2, Audio/Video editing software(multiple) SHIRLEY HOLLYWOOD & ASSOCIATES, Seagoville, TX Feb 06 Mar 06 Flash Designer/Developer Client: KNOWLAGENT, Alpharetta, GA Designed and developed Flash media assets for continuing education modules Created user interaction games to increase call center agent efficiency Redesigned game logic to make existing learning games more dynamic and easily edited to allow rebranding Created graphics and flash assets for multiple departments Technologies: Flash MX 2004 Professional, Fireworks MX 2004 Professional, Dreamweaver MX 2004, ActionScript ibridge CONSULTING, St. Louis, MO June 05 July 05 Web Designer/Developer Client: MAVERICK TUBE CORPORATION (contracted for short-term 2 month project) Created multiple mockups using combination of Fireworks, Flash, Dreamweaver Design and implement Flash animated graphics for use on the index page Final design choice layout created in Fireworks, sliced, and exported to basic HTML and graphic files

4 Created Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to retain common look and feel for the client s site plus 6 other subsidiaries Created templates to allow company staff to update content later with ease Communicated effectively between IT and HR departments that were mutually involved in development of project Technologies: Flash MX 2004 Professional, Fireworks MX 2004 Professional, Dreamweaver MX 2004, JavaScript, ActionScript, DHTML, CSS SITE-FLYTE.COM, Foristell, MO Present Owner/Creative Director Freelance animation, graphic, and web design shop with predominant clientele being web design firms utilizing my talents and skills. Some project highlights: SURGERY CENTER OF KIRKWOOD Kirkwood, MO Flash designed site enabling client to offer patients comprehensive information and means of contact. Site is designed to allow easy modifications to simple text files that will be imported dynamically at run-time. Tasteful use of high impact graphics and animations ad to the user experience while also adding functionality utilizing Flash ActionScript. Technologies: Flash MX, Fireworks MX, and Dreamweaver MX BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Houston, TX High impact graphical animation introduction and initial navigation to HTML site. Based on client ideas, developed, designed and implemented this stylish intro with background audio that could be opted on/off. End screen utilized high definition 3D type animated graphics with button mouseover offset image switching effects and navigation. Technologies: Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Flash 6.0, Fireworks 6.0, and Dreamweaver 4. BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE Houston, TX Subcontracted to modify this project done by another designer. Client was displeased with the lack of functionality in the navigation bar and rather large file size. Using extensive knowledge of Flash, achieved making all navigation fully functional and reducing file size from 821kb to 112kb. Accomplished making the Flash (FLA) file more designer friendly to accommodate future modifications via relevant naming conventions Technologies: Flash 6.0 and Fireworks 3.0

5 CORPORATE IDENTITY SOLUTIONS Wauwatosa, WI Eye popping 1½ minute long CD-ROM application that showcased this company s web/graphic design, branding, corporate identity packages with many samples and interactivity with online web site. Background soundtrack and editable text file for dynamically loaded text was also utilized. All files were published and packaged to be burned on CD allowing auto-play features on Mac and PC platforms. Technologies: Flash 6.0, Adobe Photoshop 5.5 and Fireworks 3.0 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI, ROLLA Rolla, MO Tasteful and stylish animated introduction to U of M s Residential Living web site. Modified established graphics and new engineering graphics to give this intro a 3D feel. Also created and edited audio file to be looped at runtime. Technologies: Flash 6.0, Fireworks 3.0 and Dreamweaver 4.0 LEWIS, RICE, AND FINGERSH St. Louis, MO This prestigious Top 5 law firm in St. Louis needed a Flash application to help recruit top-notch interns to their firm. Applying solid design principles, intriguing ActionScript/frame animation, and captivating audio soundtrack coupled with timed voice over narration, achieved these goals soundly. Their home page also features a looping animation meshing seamlessly with static graphics in and HTML setting. Technologies: HTML, ActionScript EDUCATION Seminars/Online Coursework/Tutorials/Self-taught SCORM, Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, CSS, HTML, DHTML, PHP, ASP, JavaScript, ActionScript, XML Wentzville High School Deplumed 1982 ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES Self-taught: Guitarist (26 years), Vocalist, Lyricist, Poet, Artist Enjoy: Reading, Cinema, Music, Photography, Travel, Outdoor Activities, Gaming