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OVERVIEW of Keith D Commiskey
Web development (Procedural PHP, Classic ASP, FLASH Content)

Job Search: Non-Active - Thursday, May 18, 2006

Currently investing spare time in: Researching JSP



Promoting productivity through initiative and problem solving.
Working smarter and harder: Benefiting companies that allow me to do so.

Skill Sets: Multidisciplinary; All skills mentioned are current

    WEB/PROGRAMMING
    10+ Years: HTML, JavaScript, Hard coding (HomeSite, WordPad, etc.)
    3-4 Years: Classic ASP, MS Access, VBscript, VBA
    3-4 Years: PHP, MySQL
    2-3 Years: FLASH

    GRAPHICS
    8-9 Years: PhotoShop, Illustrator, FreeHand
    10+ Years: AutoCAD, 3DS Max (3D Studio)
    10+ Years: Autolisp (AutoCAD development)

    If its a tool, I can learn it within days.
    If its a concept, I can learn it within weeks.
Web Development and Creative References (to name but a few):
    PERSONAL SITES and PROJECTS
    KDC-Info: Keith D Commiskey Portfolio

    WEB DEVELOPMENT EXAMPLES
    Web Utilities: Collection of web development projects
    Catalog Tool: Demo of 3rd party catalog add-on I created

    GRAPHICS EXAMPLES
    WBT via FLASH: Extracts from a web-based training project I designed and developed
    Logos/Promos: A page with links to logos and promos that I've created
Project Development Skills
Project Concept, Design, Design Analysis, Development, Implementation, Training, and Alpha/Beta Testing

Creativity:
Designed, developed, and created animations, interactive presentations, and multimedia for corporate distribution and technical publications.

Programming:
» Web pages using HTML, JavaScript, and VBscript coding
» MySQL and MS Access database automation using PHP and ASP
» Graphics management and automation using AutoCAD, AutoLisp, Visual Lisp, DOSLib, and DCL
» On-line help systems using Windows Help

Business Application:
Business analysis, research, development, budgeting, team-management, and deployment of commercial web sites.

Tutoring:
Led classroom tutorials on computer graphics, configuration management, and web development. Developed individual instructional programs for co-workers in graphic, web, and database applications and methodologies.

Within my future, I see technologies that have yet to be thought of. I see ideas that are just waiting for companies to take advantage of and make revenue from.



EXPERIENCE:

Dates: June 2002 - PresentTitle: Web Developer
Work: Web (PHP)/FLASH Developer
Company: KDC-Info
Location: Carrollton, TXSupervisor: Mark Stone

Info:
Skills Used (all are current): PHP 4.x, MySQL 4, HomeSite, FLASH, VRML, AutoCAD, 3DS Max, Photoshop

Major Achievement: Built multiple e-commerce sites: Learned e-commerce from start to finish.
* Created various self-initiative projects distributable via my kdcinfo.com website and an "Open Source" community called SourceForge.Net.
* Learned the basics and mid-level aspects of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
* Built multiple e-commerce sites. The most recent e-commerce site was made active on Feb 28, 2006 (http://thesharperedge.net).
* Fully automated and databased administrative systems for clients of The Info Group.



Dates: May 1998 - PresentTitle: Graphic Designer IV, Web Developer
Work: Graphics Lead / Lead Web Developer / CAD Admin / Systems Admin (IT) Assistant
Company: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc.
Location: Dallas, TXSupervisor: Ken Miller

Info:
GRAPHICS
Skills Used (all are current): FLASH, Photoshop, Freehand, Illustrator, 3DS Max, AutoCAD

Major Achievement: Implemented an automation routine for AutoCAD, increasing throughput by as much as 400%, and decreasing the learning curve by 50%.
* Implemented AutoCAD as the primary illustration tool and employed migration plan from legacy graphic system.
* Created technical illustrations and other graphics for Technical Publications, Educational Services, and other departments throughout the company; including line art, raster graphics, CAD drawings, 3D modeling, scanning, digital photography, and computer animation.
* Established and maintained graphics and illustration standards governing procedures and graphics creation/modification.
* Provided leadership for all graphic standards and procedures within Technical Publications.
* Provided illustration support for departmental writing and courseware development projects.
* Managed and maintained all departmental graphics files and systems.
* Researched and provided recommendations for graphic software purchases.
* Provided developmental input and conceptual designs for graphic requests and other necessary procedures via eMatrix and CMS

PROGRAMMING and DEVELOPMENT TOOLS
Skills Used (all are current): FLASH, ASP, MS Access, HomeSite, Autolisp

Major Achievement: Created major web infrastructure systems, including a custom online service center used across three departments, and the company's primary document distribution system.
* Provided leadership and acted as web master/developer for both the Technical Publications and the Product Change intranet web sites.
* Established and maintained the departmental web development team and support structure.
* Implementation, maintenance and upgrading of documentation ordering system including all web forms and CD request tracking via the web.
* Developed, designed and maintained departmental database applications in both standalone and web interfaces.
* "Fujitsu Online Customer Integration System" Representative: Supplied input based on web and CMS knowledge and integration.
* Assisted the MIS Administrator in maintaining all departmental computers, in addition to troubleshooting both hardware and software issues.
* Maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting of CMS as an application and web interface for graphic and documentation related subjects.
* Maintenance, installations, and troubleshooting of eMatrix as an application and web interface for all graphic-related subjects.
* Provided graphics software and procedural training throughout the department.
* Tutored employees individually on graphics and other departmental applications, as well as departmental procedures.
* Administrated and assisted in multiple aspects of a major, across state, office-to-office transfer.



Dates: Jan 1997 - March 1998Title: Senior Technical Illustrator
Work: Graphics Lead / CAD Administrator / Systems Admin (IT) Assistant
Company: Weiss Associates
Location: Emeryville, CA 94608Supervisor: Betsy Codding

Info: Without any prior experience with the software Weiss Associates was using as their primary graphics package, I learned and took over all graphics operations within days. After months of working long hours to fulfill a two-person position, I was successful in managing a graphics support system, which enabled me to create and instigate an AutoCAD figure management system, which complemented the current department's structure.

Aside from the project administration and production, and in addition to maintaining and upgrading the graphic department, I also assisted the MIS department by troubleshooting countless software and hardware problems throughout the office.




Dates: Oct 1996 - Jan 1997Title: Computer Systems Manager
Work: Administrative Assistant / Accounting Assistant / Systems (IT) Administrator
Company: Xybernaut Corporation
Location: San Francisco, CA 94107Supervisor: Kathy Jones

Info: Helped establish satellite office by purchasing, setting up, and maintaining computer systems network, as well as an internet presence. Worked closely with corporate headquarters accounting department in establishing accounting procedures by maintaining all vendor and overhead related accounts in-house.



Dates: Jul 1995 - Aug 1996Title: Senior Partner
Work: Senior Project Animator / Project Coordinator / Systems (IT) Administrator
Company: Animation Design Group
Location: San Diego, CA 92122Supervisor: Ali Mirzahossein

Info: Created multiple animations for use in courtrooms that have helped to either win cases or obtain high settlements. Generated 3D models, wireframe previews, and renderings that helped to assist in the structural and architectural design of residential and commercial property. Created construction plans, details, manometer surveys, and performed many other cad type operations.

Also developed marketing strategies and generated brochures, newsletters, video promos, and interactive presentations to direct our marketing efforts.




Dates: Nov 1992 - Sep 1995Title: CAD Administrator
Work: CAD Administrator / Systems (IT) Administrator
Company: Salar and Associates / A & E Group, Inc.
Location: San Diego, CA 92101Supervisor: Salar Dehbozorgi

Info: Developed slideshows and marketing materials for use in seminars and conventions. Implementation of computer techniques I used encouraged clients to choose our firm over other competitive companies. Provided 3D representations of many sites and real estate models to facilitate city plan checks. My material was also used to sell ideas and get points across to prospective clients and buyers.



Dates: Jun 1991 - Nov 1992Title: CAD Administrator
Work: CAD Administrator / Word Processor
Company: DECA Engineering / DECA Group, Inc.
Location: San Diego, CA 92108Supervisor: Salar Dehbozorgi

Info: Performed numerous tasks including, but not limited to, AutoCad drafting and modeling (Civil and Structural). Prepared presentations for use in seminars, conventions, and expert witness litigation. Created hundreds of details and forms to facilitate the project process. Became skilled with many new software packages including Surfer, State-of-the-Art Accounting, communications software, etc.



Dates: Oct 1989 - Jun 1991Title: CAD Draftsperson
Work: CAD Draftsperson / Word Processor / Marketing Assistant
Company: Owen Consultants / D.E.G.
Location: Sacramento, CA 95825Supervisor: Salar Dehbozorgi

Info: Produced over 350 earthquake reports utilizing cad and typing skills. Created and maintained a file structure for cad and word processing departments. I also tended to the maintenance and organization of all computer systems which eliminated the need for outside computer consultants. Provided support for civil engineers by performing structural calculations on the computer. Learned numerous commercial software packages including: AutoCad, Lotus, Harvard Graphics, RFP, and many others.



Dates: Jun 1984 - Jun 1991 (Honorable)Title: Infantryman
Work: Infantryman / Armorer / Clerk
Company: U.S. Army
Location: Ft. Lewis, WASupervisor: N/A

Info: Excelled in and passed both the Combat Lifesavers Course and the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC). Became an armorer in garrison, and part time company clerk when the company was in the field. Served for six months in the Multi-National Force and Observers located in Sinai, Egypt. Awarded Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) and Good Conduct Medal.






KNOWLEDGE
Levels:   1 (basics) - Can get in, out, and around
9 (advanced) - You name it!
Internet / Programming
 LevelSkill Set
 9DOS Batch files
 9HTML hard coding
 9Web Browsers
 8Homesite - HTML coding
 8Cookie management
 8QuicKeys
 8NetObjectsFusion - HTML coding
 7Autolisp
 7VRML (via 3DS Max)
 7Javascript
 7allCLEAR Flowcharter
 7PHP
 6Windows Help authoring
 6iGrafx Flowcharter Professional
 6FLASH
 6ASP/VBscript
 5Visual Basic (with MS Access 2000)
 4DCL - Dialog Control Language
 3Java (entry level)

Database
 LevelSkill Set
 8MS Access (97 and 2000)
 7MySQL
 6CMS (Workflow Tecnologies Corp.)
 5ODBC (Access w/ AutoCAD)

Graphics
 LevelSkill Set
 9DPS Personal Animation Recorder (PAR)
 9GIF Construction Set (transparent/animated .GIF's)
 9MultiMedia Studio - (video/sound/image/morph editor)
 9KAI Power Tools
 9Photo Finish
 9PhotoStyler
 8ImageReady
 8PhotoShop
 83DS Max
 7VistaPro (landscape generator)

CAD
 LevelSkill Set
 9AutoCAD (Rel. 10-2000)
 9AutoArch/AEC
 8Mechanical Desktop
 8Facade
 7Visio
 6Surfer (Contouring Program)
 3Pro-E

Desktop Publishing
 LevelSkill Set
 9Macromedia Freehand
 9Adobe Illustrator
 6Coreldraw
 4Canvas

Office Apps / Misc
 LevelSkill Set
 9Calendar Creator+
 9Print Shop
 9Quickbooks
 9Quicken
 9Adobe Type Manager (ATM)
 9Adobe Acrobat
 9Word Perfect
 8Lotus 123
 8Excel
 8Easy-CD Pro (CD recording software)
 8FrameMaker (+SGML)
 6MS Word

Presentation
 LevelSkill Set
 9Astound
 6Macromedia Action!
 6PowerPoint

Networking / Telecom
 LevelSkill Set
 8Windows Networking (VPN)
 8Novell Network
 8Simply Lantastic
 8CuteFTP
 8Telnet

General Computer
 LevelSkill Set
 9WinNT 4.0 / Windows 2000 Pro
 9Terminate & Stay Residents (TSRs)
 9PKware Zip/Unzip
 9XtreeGold
 9Norton Utilities/Tools
 9Typing Tutors
 9MagicScan
 9HP Deskscan
 9Win95-98 ME / Win 3.1x / DOS
 8Anti-Virus Software
 8CMOS
 3Unix / Mac

Hardware
 LevelSkill Set
 9IBM PC & Compatibles, (B) Mac
 9DPS Personal Animation Recorder (PAR)
 9Plotters (D and E sized)
 9Laserprinters / Paintjets / Deskjets / Bubblejets
 9Fax / Modems
 9CD Roms / Tape Backups
 9CD Rom Recording
 9Scanners (hand, flatbed, and plotter)
 9Digitizers and Mice
 9Video, Scanner, Network, and Sound cards
 9Hard/Floppy Drives, Motherboards, Chips, etc.
 9TelevEyes Pro (Computer to T.V. adaptor)
 8Novell and Lantastic Networks