Shane Austin Resumé 2007
Personal Details
- Name
- Shane Austin
- Web
- http://www.shaneaustin.com
- Email
- shane@shaneaustin.com
- Phone
- 780.965.0266
Career Objectives
To fully utilize, expand and explore my creative design skills,
in as many mediums as possible.
Technical Abilities
- Platforms
- Mac and Windows PC
- Programming Languages
- HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript some knowledge of Flash ActionScript and ASP
- Main Applications
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe ImageReady
- Macromedia Flash
- Macromedia Dreamweaver
- Sonic Foundry Sound Forge
- Sonic Foundry Acid Pro
- Discreet 3ds Max
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apple Quicktime Pro
- Adobe InDesign
Practical Skills
- Understand such web considerations as:
- Bandwidth issues
- Image optimization
- Browser differences
- Usability and accessibility
- Highly versatile, experienced in graphic design and illustration.
- Very strong knowledge of Flash.
- In depth knowledge of HTML and some JavaScript.
- Understand the process involved in managing projects.
Academic Acheivements
- 2001
- Multimedia Technology Certificate, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
- 2000
- Customer Relations Training Workshop, Fanjoy Associates
- 1994
- Arts Undergraduate, College of New Caledonia
Career Achievements
2005–2006 Vantix Systems Inc.
Hired as design and user experience consultant with established IT consulting company.
- Planned and executed user-focused design solutions for desktop and kiosk software applications
- Consulted with clients matching strategic direction with appropriate design results for the Internet and web-based marketing initiatives
- Designed and developed highly usable and accessible interfaces using CSS for presentation and standards compliant XHTML
Additional Responsibilities:
- Maintained several hosting accounts including email, FTP, and Database Management
- Responsible for quality assurance and design consistency in all company marketing materials including displays, print advertisements, and communications
Highlights:
- Complete redesign and development of company web site
- User Interface design for Web Portal Ticketing system
2002–2004 Market Web Solutions Inc.
Enlisted as Senior Web Designer and UI Developer for successful web-based
software development firm.
- Dealt directly with clients, consulting on all aspects of design, interactivity
and information architecture
- Planned and coordinated tasks with management and programming departments
- Built custom web interfaces from the ground up using XHTML and CSS
- Analyzing, documenting and designing web content
Additional responsibilities:
- Website marketing including Search Engine Optimization and Pay-Per-Click
account management
2001–2002 ESTec Systems Corporation
Hired as a Web and Graphic Designer for Oilfield Engineering company.
- Worked independently, as well as with other departments and managed all
design projects
- Created branding materials for the purpose of advertising
- Designed 16-page full colour brochure
- Designed and coded three company websites
2001–2002 Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Contracted as a multimedia instructor in Multimedia Technology Program. Taught
classes in software products such as:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Acrobat
- Sound Forge and Acid Pro Digital Audio
2001–2002 Independent Web Design Consultant
Consulted with clients to produce successful websites that met their needs
and expectations.
- Home Pleasure Parties
- URL: http://www.homepleasureparties.com
- Tazu Hair Inc.
- URL: http://www.tazuhair.com
- NAIT Geographic Information Systems Website
- URL: http://gis.naitmci.com
1997–2000 Sound Engineering Assistance and Co-Producer
Audio recording and production for independent music artists.
- Fatman’s Belly – Quarter Dime ©2000
- Soft – The Tower ©1998
- Moving Bears – Aphrodite’s Tears ©1997
1991–1996 Independent Music Instructor
Taught Beginner to Advanced Guitar to students of all ages and skill levels.
Affiliations
- Member of Alberta New Media Association
- Member of Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada,
SOCAN