Ralph E. Sharp |
1708 Briar, Austin, TX 78704 Voice: (512) 537-4399 Email: ralphsharp@mac.com |
INTRODUCTION: Web designer and web developer with thirty years experience in the printing/publishing trade. Has extensive traditional (analog) printing background with expert knowledge of the current electronic printing applications. Extensive experience in the use of the Adobe Creative Suite programs, as well as numerous legacy programs. Capable of taking overall charge and responsibility for implementing a company's goals for a project. Can connect senior management's strategic vision with the implementation of a project's artistic, technical, budgetary, time, and staffing requirements. Can connect the user interface and underlying programing of an application or website seamlessly into a unified, reliably functioning product. EDUCATION: Milwaukee Graphic Arts Institute University of Wisconsin at Madison EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: |
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Wizard Information Technology Service, LLC Web Developer |
2001-Present
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Sole proprietor of company specializing in web design and custom programing. Provided Internet solutions for customers, as well as developing solutions for printing/publishing needs of customers' traditional media needs. |
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Advanced Anti-Terror Technologies (A2-T2) Graphic Designer |
7/2009-8/2010
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Responsibilities at A2-T2 included creating web based interfaces for projects under contract to DARPA; coordinating employee networked file upload/download capabilities; creating stand-alone applications using Microsoft Expressions Blend; creating graphic designs for use in the company's projects. |
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Foresight Communications, Inc. Systems Technician |
8/2006-12/2009
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Managed E-mail and web hosting services for customers. Worked with a variety of clients to improve the usability and effectiveness of their websites, networks, and server environments. Provided clients with tailored recommendations for server virtualization, disaster recovery, and remote manageability. |
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J.J. Hoppmann Printing DeskTop Publishing Operator |
8/2001-4/2002
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Desk Top Publishing Operator Responsibilities at Hoppmann Printing included pre-press production and layout, film assembly and imposition for press, conversion and output of customer supplied files to film for printing, and custom product design. Duties included computer systems operations and maintenance, and laser image setter configuration and maintenance. |
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MCP Company, Inc. (formerly Mueller Color Plate) Journeyman |
8/1979-3/2001
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Duties included desk top publishing and electronically imaged (laser) film production. Earned journeyman's cards in the lithographic-stripping and camera departments. Supervised six employees in the Quality Control/Proofing Department. Was responsible for web site design and creation. Supervised the remote communications systems for the company in the forms of Email, electronic file transfers, and Internet connectivity. Produced under deadline printed products for nationally known companies such as as Miller Brewing Company, General Motors, Pabst Brewing Company, Pepsi Bottling Company, Quaker Oats, Hunt Wesson, Ford Motor Company, General Foods.
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INTERNET & WEB SKILLS: ARTISTIC SKILLS: DESIGN SKILLS: |
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EXAMPLE WEBSITES: Londoner Game MOG 93 Shorehaven Behavioral Health, Inc. BobServesYou Quality Design & Apparel Ben Sidran Additional work examples available upon request. |