Resume - Daniel Curtis Byrd

Objective

Employment that fully utilizes my diverse skills at a company with growth potential

Functional Summary

Creative and motivated web developer and graphic artist with a successful record of accomplishments within the web, IT, advertising, and publishing fields.

Enthusiastic team member who manages the production flow, maintaining tight deadlines while upholding the highest design standards.

Software & Hardware Skills

Master level user in all Adobe CS5 products (InDesign/InCopy, Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, etc.) XHTML/CSS web developer using PHP and MySQL to create custom CMS solutions.

Also proficient in Javascript, ActionScript, SQL, ASP.NET. and other scripting, programming, and markup languages.

IT manager who maintains both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows networks. Configures firewalls, spam filters and creates port forwarding rules.

Manages web sites on both Linux Apache web servers, as well as Microsoft IIS web servers.

Proficient in SQL statements and creating database connections and queries that fully utilize PHP to build SEF CMS websites.

Setting up and managing online advertisements using ad servers like OpenX and reporting on the web traffic statistics using Google Analytics , and Logaholic.

Creates SEF/SEO web sites by configuring Apache to rewrite query string URLs to SEF URLs.

Maintaining and updating archives of online articles from several print magazines, and converting into dynamic database driven websites.

System administrator level knowledge of Macintosh OS X operating system and knowledge of the command line, underlying kernel and bash shell.

Proficient in computer building and all hardware and software modifications.

Proficient at managing mail lists and merging with online registration forms as well as print materials. (MySQL, PICK, Fusion Pro, XMPie, etc.)

Proficient at email marketing, subscription management, reporting and creation appealing, consistent, and stable emails that comply with all email clients.

Proficient in digital photography, color-correction and lighting setup.

Proficient in video and audio editing software (Final Cut Pro, iMovie, ProTools, Ableton , Cubase, GarageBand, Reason, etc.)

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products, as well as Sun's OpenOffice.

Proficient in both the CREO and Fiery RIPs on any digital press (Xerox iGen, IKON, Oki, HP, Kodak, etc. )

Proficient in offset printing press operations (ABDick 360, Ryobi, etc.)

Proficient in electric/acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, drums, piano, etc.

Proficient in painting, drawing, sculpture, sign making, auto mechanics, woodworking, home improvement, yoga, blogging, brainstorming and problem solving.

Career Development

8/07 – Present Nelson Publishing, Inc. (NPCOM) Nokomis, FL

Creative Director (from Senior Art Director)(from Art Director)

Managing all operations; layout and cover design for 6 monthly print and online magazines; converting to Flash based digital editions; Converting published articles into dynamic online content; Designing and/or animating advertisements; Developing literal and abstract representative artwork for articles; Working closely with the editorial staff, correcting and transferring manuscripts into article layout; Establishing and meeting tight deadlines and adhering to strict schedules for 6 trade publications and numerous emails and promos; Reporting leads, online statistics and web analytics for digital editions, websites and emails Maintenance on OKI laser printers; Troubleshooting issues with Web sites, and general networking/hardware/IT needs; Leading migration to Adobe InCopy; Leading migration to a custom built PHP/MySQL content management system setup for editors to add and modify their online content using a custom front-end; Pre-Flighting, post-scriping, and shipping visuals to and working with the offset printer to ensure the quality of the print magazine is at or above industry standards and carries branding online.

7/07–8/07 My Planet Mall Fort Myers, FL

Freelance Web Designer/Developer Developed a virtual online mall using Flash animation, HTML, and digital video to create an online user experience; worked closely with clients to produce landing pages and promotional offers; facilitated web hosting and domain names; and designed embroidery logos.

5/07–7/07 Parr Media Group Fort Myers, FL

Freelance Graphic Designer Designed motor sport advertisements for print and the web; managed the print production department; delegated overflow; worked frequently with local printers to ensure quality control; utilized variable data printing in special promotional campaigns; worked with the video department to transfer TV commercials and radio spots to the web; and designed embroidery logos.

2/07–5/07 The Print Shop Naples, FL

Graphic Designer/Press Operator Designed all materials i.e. brochures, business cards, newsletters, invitations, etc; utilized variable data knowledge for mailers; worked directly with clients to develop custom designs; consistently worked after hours on offset and digital printing equipment i.e. ABDick 360 and Ikon printers; superintended bindery finishing and mailing; collaborated intimately with the owner to formulate a variable data printing plan.

6/06–2/07 Blue Digital Resource Bonita Springs, FL Graphic Designer/Art Director Graphic Designer with Promotion to Art Director; converged with clients to design custom materials i.e. business cards, brochures, menus, and websites; worked directly with production for specific color matching purposes and calibrated Xerox iGen printer; helped see projects through bindery, finishing and delivery; helped to digitally archive litigation documentation.

8/03–5/06 FGCU Fort Myers, FL Web/Graphic Designer/Photographer/Videographer/Grad. Assist. Website design and maintenance; photography and video production; t-shirt design; flyer and brochure design and production; booking guest speakers and organizing events; and newspaper layout and design.

5/03–7/03 Ship & Shore Cruises Englewood, FL

Graphic Designer/Marketing Assistant Created marketing materials and assisted the marketing director.

6/02–6/03 Silver Eye Gallery Port Charlotte, FL

Web Designer/Developer Assisted in the production of short run novels.

5/99–9/99 Charlotte Sun Herald Port Charlotte, FL

Press Operator/3-High operator and paper roll handler

8/98–5/99 Royal Palm Press Port Charlotte, FL

Press Operator/Bindery Assisted in the production of short run novels.

Education

Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers FL

Bachelor's of Arts in Graphic and Fine Art (2005)

Edison College, Punta Gorda FL

Associate in Arts (2003)

Southeastern Institute of Computer Technology, Murfreesboro Tenn.

Macintosh System Administrators Certificate (2001)

First Coast Technical Institute, St. Augustine FL

Certification in Graphic Communications (2001)

Last updated on November 1, 2011