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OVERVIEW of Keith D Commiskey
Web Developer (Procedural PHP)
Job Search: Passive - 2007
Currently investing spare time in: Tweaking sites using procedural PHP and Javascript
Promoting productivity through initiative and problem solving.
Working smarter and harder: Benefiting companies that allow me to do so.
Skill Sets: Multidisciplinary; Skills last used denoted in square brackets.
WEB/PROGRAMMING
10+ Years: HTML, JavaScript, Hard coding (HomeSite, WordPad, etc.) [2007]
3-4 Years: PHP (Procedural), MySQL (Basic) [2007]
1 Year: JavaScript/DHTML/DOM [2007]
<1 Year: Tiles/Struts [2007]
3-4 Years: Classic ASP, MS Access, VBscript, VBA [2006]
2-3 Years: FLASH (No ActionScript) [2006]
GRAPHICS
8-9 Years: PhotoShop [2007]
8-9 Years: Illustrator, FreeHand [2006]
10+ Years: AutoCAD, 3DS Max (3D Studio) [2006]
10+ Years: Autolisp (AutoCAD development) [2006]
Small applications I can pick up within minutes to hours.
Big applications I can learn within days with proper input. 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 Procedural PHP coding
» MySQL and MS Access database automation using Procedural PHP and ASP (not .Net)
» 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: July 2006 - Present | Title: Sr Web Developer | | Work: Web Developer | | Company: Voyager Expanded Learning | | Location: Dallas, TX | Supervisor: Clarence 'Slim' Durham |
Info:
Skills Used: JSTL, JavaScript, Eclipse, HomeSite, Photoshop
* Created comps during web application initial/design phase
* Learned DOM control, and dabbled with Prototype/Scriptaculous
* Learned the basics of Struts and Tiles
* Helped to troubleshoot and fix bugs for various online products
* Maintained various sections on primary admin web product
* Administered web files and layout for new section on site
* Maintained departmental wiki (using mediaWiki on Linux) |
| | Dates: June 2002 - June 2004 | Title: Web Developer | | Work: Web (PHP)/FLASH Developer | | Company: KDC-Info | | Location: Carrollton, TX | Supervisor: Mark Stone |
Info:
Skills Used: 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.
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| | Dates: May 1998 - July 2006 | Title: Graphic Designer IV, Web Developer | | Work: Graphics Lead / Lead Web Developer / CAD Admin / Systems Admin (IT) Assistant | | Company: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc. | | Location: Dallas, TX | Supervisor: Ken Miller |
Info:
GRAPHICS
Skills Used: 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: 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.
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| | Dates: Jan 1997 - March 1998 | Title: Senior Technical Illustrator | | Work: Graphics Lead / CAD Administrator / Systems Admin (IT) Assistant | | Company: Weiss Associates | | Location: Emeryville, CA 94608 | Supervisor: 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 1997 | Title: Computer Systems Manager | | Work: Administrative Assistant / Accounting Assistant / Systems (IT) Administrator | | Company: Xybernaut Corporation | | Location: San Francisco, CA 94107 | Supervisor: 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 1996 | Title: Senior Partner | | Work: Senior Project Animator / Project Coordinator / Systems (IT) Administrator | | Company: Animation Design Group | | Location: San Diego, CA 92122 | Supervisor: 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 1995 | Title: CAD Administrator | | Work: CAD Administrator / Systems (IT) Administrator | | Company: Salar and Associates / A & E Group, Inc. | | Location: San Diego, CA 92101 | Supervisor: 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 1992 | Title: CAD Administrator | | Work: CAD Administrator / Word Processor | | Company: DECA Engineering / DECA Group, Inc. | | Location: San Diego, CA 92108 | Supervisor: 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 1991 | Title: CAD Draftsperson | | Work: CAD Draftsperson / Word Processor / Marketing Assistant | | Company: Owen Consultants / D.E.G. | | Location: Sacramento, CA 95825 | Supervisor: 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, WA | Supervisor: 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. |
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KNOWLEDGE
| Levels: | 1 (basics) - Can get in, out, and around | | 9 (advanced) - You name it! |
Internet / Programming
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | DOS Batch files | | | 9 | HTML hard coding | | | 9 | Web Browsers | | | 8 | Homesite - HTML coding | | | 8 | Cookie management | | | 8 | QuicKeys | | | 8 | NetObjectsFusion - HTML coding | | | 7 | Autolisp | | | 7 | VRML (via 3DS Max) | | | 7 | Javascript | | | 7 | allCLEAR Flowcharter | | | 7 | PHP | | | 6 | Windows Help authoring | | | 6 | iGrafx Flowcharter Professional | | | 6 | FLASH | | | 6 | ASP/VBscript | | | 5 | Visual Basic (with MS Access 2000) | | | 4 | DCL - Dialog Control Language | | | 3 | Java (entry level) |
Database
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 8 | MS Access (97 and 2000) | | | 7 | MySQL | | | 6 | CMS (Workflow Tecnologies Corp.) | | | 5 | ODBC (Access w/ AutoCAD) |
Graphics
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | DPS Personal Animation Recorder (PAR) | | | 9 | GIF Construction Set (transparent/animated .GIF's) | | | 9 | MultiMedia Studio - (video/sound/image/morph editor) | | | 9 | KAI Power Tools | | | 9 | Photo Finish | | | 9 | PhotoStyler | | | 8 | ImageReady | | | 8 | PhotoShop | | | 8 | 3DS Max | | | 7 | VistaPro (landscape generator) |
CAD
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | AutoCAD (Rel. 10-2000) | | | 9 | AutoArch/AEC | | | 8 | Mechanical Desktop | | | 8 | Facade | | | 7 | Visio | | | 6 | Surfer (Contouring Program) | | | 3 | Pro-E |
Desktop Publishing
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | Macromedia Freehand | | | 9 | Adobe Illustrator | | | 6 | Coreldraw | | | 4 | Canvas |
Office Apps / Misc
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | Calendar Creator+ | | | 9 | Print Shop | | | 9 | Quickbooks | | | 9 | Quicken | | | 9 | Adobe Type Manager (ATM) | | | 9 | Adobe Acrobat | | | 9 | Word Perfect | | | 8 | Lotus 123 | | | 8 | Excel | | | 8 | Easy-CD Pro (CD recording software) | | | 8 | FrameMaker (+SGML) | | | 6 | MS Word |
Presentation
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | Astound | | | 6 | Macromedia Action! | | | 6 | PowerPoint |
Networking / Telecom
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 8 | Windows Networking (VPN) | | | 8 | Novell Network | | | 8 | Simply Lantastic | | | 8 | CuteFTP | | | 8 | Telnet |
General Computer
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | WinNT 4.0 / Windows 2000 Pro | | | 9 | Terminate & Stay Residents (TSRs) | | | 9 | PKware Zip/Unzip | | | 9 | XtreeGold | | | 9 | Norton Utilities/Tools | | | 9 | Typing Tutors | | | 9 | MagicScan | | | 9 | HP Deskscan | | | 9 | Win95-98 ME / Win 3.1x / DOS | | | 8 | Anti-Virus Software | | | 8 | CMOS | | | 3 | Unix / Mac |
Hardware
| | Level | Skill Set | | | 9 | IBM PC & Compatibles, (B) Mac | | | 9 | DPS Personal Animation Recorder (PAR) | | | 9 | Plotters (D and E sized) | | | 9 | Laserprinters / Paintjets / Deskjets / Bubblejets | | | 9 | Fax / Modems | | | 9 | CD Roms / Tape Backups | | | 9 | CD Rom Recording | | | 9 | Scanners (hand, flatbed, and plotter) | | | 9 | Digitizers and Mice | | | 9 | Video, Scanner, Network, and Sound cards | | | 9 | Hard/Floppy Drives, Motherboards, Chips, etc. | | | 9 | TelevEyes Pro (Computer to T.V. adaptor) | | | 8 | Novell and Lantastic Networks |
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