David Cole

   

Qru
david@qru.com
[ 708 ] 652 - 7581

OBJECTIVE
Multidisciplinary Development in Advanced Programming and Design Technologies for Internet Environments. Constructing new sites specializing in remote administration
SKILLS
Web Design and Programming, Database Implementation, Graphic Production, Site Authoring, Database Sources, Usability Testing, Website Upgrades, Photoshop and Illustrator, Content Management, UNIX and CGI.
EXPERIENCE
Qru Studios Incorporated
Director of Information Systems
May 1993 - Present
Content Editor For Text, Poetry, Prose, Sound, Maps for 3d Renderings, Compression, Systems Programming, Integration and Presentation. Programming in Perl and UNIX, Special Effects and Design for Web Projects. Now updating and expanding many Web programming and design projects.

Frankel and Company
Web Programmer, Digital Marketing Division
March 1997 - Present
Web design and scripting, NT Server, WebSite, IIS, and SQL services. Creation of Intranet database applications. Managing website content and creation of new websites.

Siren Technologies
Freelance Programmer, Web Division
October 1997 - Present
Programmed client progress-tracking database to manage client content deployment and updates. Worked with staff to launch first web project integrating point-of-presence digital menuboards. Consultant for new technological development concerning the Internet.

Qru Studios / Fidiciary Trust International
Media Director
November 1995 - Spring 1996
Assisted in presentation to the executive board with Creative Director. Converted entire 95 annual report from Mac to PC format with coordinating staff to code it into the website. Added content to the Annual Report and various other sectors. Maintained conversion projects. Assisted in layout and analysis. Resolved technical issues and developed Javascripts to automate production.

3st2 / Fisher Bikes Freelance Web Programmer
September - October 1997
Coded a web presence for a new line of high-end professional racing and mountain bikes, managed a database of technical specifications for database driven informational pages. Assembled all assets and Deployed.

Artisan
Freelance Designer, CGI Programmer
February 1997 - October 1997
Freelance Internet Web Site Design and programming projects for high-profile clients in the Metro Chicago Area including DDB Needham Interacive, a global advertising firm managing accounts for Frito-Lay, Helene Curtis, and Tyson Chicken.

IDT Web Services
Tech Support, HTML Production
April 1995 - August 1996
Administrated Web Servers and Domain Names. Provided Telnet and FTP access and support, handled customer and server problems on a day-to-day basis, answering questions about Domain Names, TCP/IP, File Permissions, Shareware, Netscape and The Web.

Forman Interactive
Interface Design, Application Beta Tester
November 1995 - April 1996
Graphic Design Consultation, Software Debugging, Project developer for Internet Creator 3.0 HTML-generating Software. Interface design and Human factors issues were applied to beta testing & Implementation of new features. Authored and Designed the Macro Based Tutorial. Saw IC 3.02 through to commercial packaging and software release stage.

EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
Computer Graphics Major
Winter 1991 - Summer 1995
Interactivity, Figure Drawing, Painting, Computer Design Programming, Alias 3-d animation, Cross-Platform Graphic Imaging, Web Page Layout, Studied 3d Modeling, 3d Computer Animation, C+Programming, Media Theory and Interactivity Classes, and Painting while working as a Lab Monitor (tutor, assistant technician) in Pratt's ARC and Engineering Labs. Studio classes in Figure Drawing, Sculpture, Light Color and Design, and IBM Paint Systems. Fielded a wide array of questions from peers about the nature and practical applications of Computer Graphics.

The High School of Art and Design
Architecture Major
Summer 1988 - Fall 1991
4-Year Architecture Program, Commercial Artist, Lighting Designer. Studied Design, Technical Drafting, and Architectural Model Construction. 4 year architecture student in classes covering building materials to mathematics to pure design and ergonomics. Undertook the still-young technologies of computer graphics from the Apple IIonward. Gained a working knowledge of all Mac Design Software by staying late in the computer room and getting started early. Elected to typeset, scan, spell-check, and edit the A&D's Senior Yearbook, "Portfolio 93"

REFERENCES
Tate Madler
  c/o Qru Studios
  2938 S. Cicero Avenue
  Chicago, IL 60804
Harvey Feller
  inGRAFX
  300 East 55th St. Suite 1
  New York, NY 10022
  (212) 832 - 5473
Michelle McKee
  Kristine Mann Library
  23 West 39th St. 4th Floor
  New York, NY 10016
  (212) 697 - 7877