AJ Lemos

William AJ Lemos

OBJECTIVE

To use my professional multimedia and digital art skills for creative employment. I have experience in web design, graphic design, computer illustration, web programming, film production, and audio engineering.

PROFICIENCY

Web Design: HTML/XHTML/HTML5, CSS expert, PHP, JavaScript, graphic design for web and Flash animation. Experience managing MySQL and PostgresSQL databases. Experience building and sending web marketing mailers. Frameworks and Content Management Systems: Extensive experience skinning the Ext JS framework. Some experience programming in the Codeigniter and Ext JS frameworks. Experience skinning and working with content management systems such as Wordpress and Joomla. Experience working with osCommerce, Zen Cart, and Magento web stores. Digital Media Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Reason, and more. College courses taken in 2D design theory, technical drawing, color theory, computer art design, web design, video production, film theory, sound recording and electronic music. Ability to quickly learn software and adapt to new software versions. Proficient with Mac and PC computers. Strong communication skills, team oriented, focused and dedicated.

EDUCATION

Bachelors of Arts Film & Digital Media with concentration in Production University of California Santa Cruz 2006 - 2008, Santa Cruz, CA Completed California State and UC General Education Requirements Santa Barbara City College President's Honor Roll National Deans List 2004 - 2006, Santa Barbara, CA

EXPERIENCE

Professional Web Development 2005 - Present Development, design, and maintenance of simple to complex websites for a wide variety of clients. Professional graphic design for web and print media. GrooveZoo Project Manager Aug. 2010 - Aug. 2011, Santa Cruz, CA Project management of web development team at GrooveZoo. Alos performed all CSS design, graphic design, print media design, user interface engineering and quality assurance (QA). Performed web development in PHP, PostgreSQL and JavaScript. Keyfax NewMedia Creative Art Director Jan. 2010 - Aug. 2010, Web Contractor 2011 - Present, Santa Cruz, CA Designed websites from concept to creation working closely with a web programmer. Designed and implemented online advertisement campaigns, created print media and managed over a dozen websites and online stores. Experience in web design, Flash animation, CSS programming, graphic design and digital illustration. Learning In Motion Production Editor July 2008 - Jan. 2010, Santa Cruz, CA Primary duties included desktop publishing and graphic design for educational productions. Worked in many mediums with a focus on Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Secondary duties included updating websites and maintaining web, email, database, and shared storage servers. Instructional Computing Lab Consultant 2007, University of Santa Cruz, CA Facilitated UC classes and maintained computer labs. Tutored students on Mac and PC computers with a variety of programs including but not limited to Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut Pro. Also assisted students writing HTML and CSS, executing terminal commands on the Mac, and Microsoft Office skills. Class Tutor of Sound Recording and Electronic Music 2005 - 2006, Santa Barbara City College, CA Recording Techniques: Digital audio & MIDI software. Hardware Taught: Audio interfaces, MIDI interfaces, mixing boards, ADAT, DAT, & reverb units. Software Taught: Digidesign Pro Tools, Steinberg Cubase, Logic, & Propellerhead Reason. Microphone Techniques: Acoustic instruments, amplified instruments, & drums. Engineered top of house mixing board at the live Sonic Sequences show at SBCC in Fall 2005. Engineered light board for the show in Spring 2006. Private Software Tutor 2004 - Present Working with all age groups teaching computer skills, design, and programming. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic, HTML/XHTML, CSS, and more. Matt Rowland Events 2003 - 2005, Mendocino, CA Building stages, setting up large event tents, production for local weddings, and the Mendocino Music Festival. Wiring and running event power systems, audio public address (PA) systems, and projected video systems for large and small events.

Numerous letters of recommedation available upon request.

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