right now::05.05.04\\

Currently, I'm wearing Depends because I'm too busy to crap. Not really, but it has crossed my mind. I'm actually working on a new book - details will appear soon so stay tuned. As if that didn't already take enough of my time, I'm working on a couple of Flash projects and also trying to get out on my bike as much as I can for training. Last night I did a hill workout and it about killed me. I need more of that I guess!

My resume::

Experience:
January 2002 - Present
Freelance Director and Flash developer as well as learning new skills such as PHP, mySQL and other web-centric technologies.

July 2001 - January 2002
Authored the book 'Director 8.5: The Complete Reference" for Osborne McGraw-Hill publishing. This is a 700 page book on Director and Lingo, including the new 3D Lingo. The book was available at book sellers nationwide beginning in the last week of January, 2002.

June 2000 - July 2001
Lingo Programmer, I V Media, Inc. During my time at IVM I completed numerous CD-ROM projects ranging from large database driven training applications, complete with tracking, to small presentations and screen savers.

July 1999 - June 2000
Lingo Programmer, The Gessert Group, Inc. In this position I was responsible for programming on a wide variety of CD-ROM and web based applications for clients primarily in the medical field. Some of the projects I worked on included database driven front-ends, educational applications with testing and reporting, in-house programming tools, interface design, and more. I also researched new technology and tools which might be applicable to our work and reported my findings to my managers and co-workers.

October 1997 – July 1999
Independent multimedia developer working with Mike Lawler of Musicom Inc. During this time period, I developed five large CD-ROM based, multimedia, applications for various clients as well as finishing production on the CD-ROM game Cracking the Conspiracy. I also developed several web sites, various screen savers, print pieces, and 3D animations for video use, among other things.

October 1995 – October 1997
Owner & Vice President, The Pixel Shop, Inc. a computer graphics and multimedia company operated out of my apartment. I have done numerous animation projects for a wide range of clients and have run the gamut from CD-ROM production to broadcast video for local commercials.

June 1994 - October 1995
3D Animator, Hartley Metzner Huenink In this position I was given the task of modeling and animating many challenging projects. This included the detailed modeling of two U.S. Coast Guard Ships, done from blue prints, and the animating of precisely timed fluid flows in several different valve assemblies. Also notable, was the modeling and animation of a large mold making machine. During my course of employment, I also learned many aspects of video production and technical issues related to generating computer imagery for output to video.

Technical:
Beta Tester for 3ds max R1, Character Studio R1, and Director 8.5 through Director MX 2004. I have been a 3D Studio user for over 10 years and participated as one of the core beta testers for 3DS MAX R1. I am also an experienced Lingo Programmer and did all the programming for the CD-ROM game Cracking the Conspiracy, as well as artwork and programming for numerous other CD-ROM projects that I've completed. Other software I use extensively is Macromedia's Flash and Dreamweaver, as well as Adobe Photoshop and Premiere and Sonic Foundry's Sound Forge for sound editing and creation.

Education:
U.W. Eau Claire Fall 1985 – Spring 1987
Majored in Computer Science
U.W. Stevens Point Fall 1987 – Spring 1989
Majored in Computer Science

Miscellaneous:
Won 1st place in the 1994 Autodesk Image and Animation competition with my entry in the Architectural Residential Rendered Still category. Had three articles on 3D technique published in Planet Studio, a newsletter dedicated to Autodesk's 3D Studio software. Had three games published in MicroPendium magazine in 1987 & 1988. This was a magazine dedicated to the TI 99/4A, and the games were written in TI Extended Basic.

Other Interests:
I am an avid mountain biker and participate in the Wisconsin Off Road Series during the summer months (WORS). I also enjoy vegan cooking, reading, and working on the computer, which I’ve been doing since 1980.