Resume

Jacob A Berendes
2400 Dupont Ave. S. #5 · Minneapolis, MN 55405 · 608-385-4920
email@jacobberendes.com

http://www.jacobberendes.com

OBJECTIVE

To best my knowledge & expertise in Design, Interative, 3D, Web Development, Programming, Information Architecture, and to work in a creative team environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Artropolis, Inc. (www.artropolis.com)
Web Design/Development Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
July 2005-Present
· Entire flash sites utilizing web services and CMS
· Concept, design and implementation of complete web sites
· Development of web applications for CMS
CenturyTel, Inc.
Internet Client Support II
La Crosse, WI
June 2004-July 2005
· Troubleshoot various internet connectivity issues
· Maintain call logs
· Ensure customer satisfaction
Digital-Eyes Photography, LLC.
Sports Photographer and Sales Associate
New Richmond, WI
January 2004-April 2005
· Capture 100-300 photographs per game
· Photograph tournaments consisting of 30+ games
· Consistent customer service
Chameleon Club, LLC.
Webmaster, Photographer and Advertising Associate
La Crosse, WI
Feb 2002-June 2004
· Database development & creation of dynamic web pages
· Creation of advertisements – Fliers, Posters, Table Menus, on-line newsletters
· Photograph events and publish to the web site
· Create, develop and maintain html mass mailer utilizing dynamic web pages
Independent Contractor
Webmaster and Technology Consultant
La Crosse, WI
June 2000-Jan 2004
· On-Site/On-Call computer and various hardware repair
· Maintain membership software and membership identification equipment
· Website redesign for client controlled update
· Create, develop and maintain html mass mailer utilizing dynamic web pages
UW Systems
Studio Assistant
La Crosse, WI
June 1999-Jan 2004
· Manage the studio and train fellow students in building canvas stretchers
· Instruct students in their use of computers, digital imagery, and digital printing methods
· Website redesign for client controlled update
· Gallery website redesign utilizing a web log and on-line galleries for students and staff

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Bachelor of Science, December, 2003

· Major: Art (Painting, Algorithmic Art, Multimedia)
· Minor: Photography (Digital, Traditional, Archival)

PERSONAL WEBSITE

http://www.jacobberendes.com

TECHINICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Design & Multimedia
Photoshop CS2 – Expert
Flash 8 – Advanced
Illustrator CS2 – Expert
Blender – Beginner
3D Studio Max – Beginner
Quark Xpress – Advanced


OFFICE
Microsoft Office and Open Office – Advanced

Programming Languages
C++, JAVA, PERL

WEB
Dreamweaver 8 – Expert
HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, XML, CF


Audio/Video

Adobe Premiere, QuickTime, Real Audio/Real Video, Adobe After Effects, SoundForge, Cakewalk

Platforms
Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0, 98, MAC/OS, Linux

Networking
TCP/IP Protocols, Wireless and LAN Router Setup

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITES

· Fine Art Paintings, Photography, Algorithmic Art
· Playing Strategy Games (RISK, Civilization 4)
· General Musical Interest (Guitar, Voice, Composition)