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Résumé

For Artist’s Resume, click here please.

Employment History

  • UCSC IT Services - Santa Cruz, CA  
    • (2006-2008) Assistant Software Release Manager - computer testing for new applications and hardware before campus release
    • (2006) Student Support - troubleshooted student issues with hardware and software
  • RazorFrog Web Design - Santa Cruz, CA (2000-present) Owner/Designer – Founded and ran web design company specializing in complete business presences (logo, website, letterhead, cards, etc)
  • Dreaming Bear Music - Nashville, TN (2003-2005) Designer/Webmaster – Brought in to create and maintain a web presence (carlygoodwin.com) backed with databases for mailings and sales

Volunteer History

  • KZSC 88.1fm - Santa Cruz, CA
    • (2007-2008) Volunteer Coordinator - responsible for all kzsc volunteers and events (part of the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Internship Program)
    • (2006-present) Webmaster - maintained / designed the station website, kzsc.org
    • (2006-2007) IP Director - designed quarterly program guides, tshirts, stickers, etc
    • (2006-present) DJ a weekly indie-rock radio show Bend To Squares
  • UCSC Art Department - Santa Cruz, CA
    • (2007-2008) Cave Monitor - oversaw professional digital lab, computers, printers, and other photo equipment
    • (2006) Black & White Photo Darkroom Monitor – oversaw darkroom maintenance and weekly tasks

Education

  • University of California - Santa Cruz, CA (2005-2008) Art major, graduated with College Honors, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Nevada Union High School - Grass Valley, CA (2002-2005)
  • Lake Tahoe Community College - Lake Tahoe, CA (2000-2002) Emphasis in computer science/design

Geekery

  • Self taught web design lead to creation of the Razorfrog design firm
    • Picked up more advanced web skills over time: Java, CSS, XHTML, Flash, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, AJAX…
  • On the design end, proficient in raster and vector based programs - Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, etc
  • Proficient on Mac, Windows, & Linux machines, run all at home (the PC is backup if say, the Mac catches on fire)

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