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I have 4 basic objectives. I want to be a creative individual. I want to continue to expand upon my skill set and always work towards taking myself to the next level. I want to prove myself. I must continue to learn new things.

experience

Web Developer, Brookside Studios Tulsa, OK - Employed Jan 2010-Current

  • Develop cutting-edge websites that exceed our clients needs using technologies such as PHP, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, CakePHP frameworks, CSS, XML, MySQL, and HTML5.
  • Troubleshoot design and programming issues.
  • Deploy websites to work in a number of current and past web browsers to ensure a consistent look and feel, and more importantly, functionality regardless of the web browser.

System Administrator, Times Record Fort Smith, AR - Oct 2002-Jan 2010

  • Upkeep and functionality of approx. 150 Macintosh computers.
  • Continuing functionality and efficiency of 5 xServe servers and several other servers.
  • Software support to all employees who use any of our computers.
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving any issues which arise that relate to our computers and servers.
  • Software developer: I created several small apps to assist in the transfer and backup of files and other materials
  • Graphic designer: Primary designer for section covers, magazine covers and layouts, and much more.
  • Go-to guy: I served as a backup for many other positions due to my extensive knowledge of our systems.

Webmaster, Christian Online Van Buren, AR - July 2002-Oct 2002

  • Design and development of the website. I utilized HTML, CSS, and PHP for this.
  • Design of logo, business cards, and printed flyers.

Freelancer, Home 1999-Current

  • Web Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Software Development
  • IT Help for OS X, OS X Server, Mac computers, Windows products.

education

Greenwood High School - High School Diploma, 2002
University of Arkansas, FS - Graphic Design (non-grad), 2002

  • Logo design, advertising design, typography, digital design, color, drawing, digital illustration, 2D design

skills

  • Adobe Creative Suite - Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat Pro.
  • Macintosh OS X - Desktop support, server administration including user, email, web, and file sharing support.
  • Software Development - Mac only, using Applescript, ApplescriptObjC, and Cocoa.
  • Web Design/Development: HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, jQuery, CakePHP

qualities

  • I am an Eagle Scout. I have also served as a scout master for a troop in Sallisaw, OK.
  • I am incredibly reliable.
  • While I do not like to rush creativity, I am very efficient with my work.
  • I do not like to be disorganized. It hurts efficiency.
  • I take pride in my work and strive for quality, always.
  • I am very open-minded.
  • I am always trying to learn something new.

recognition

I have been awarded 10 times since 2007.

  • 2007: 3 awards
  • 2008: 5 awards
  • 2010: 2 awards

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about chris

My name is Chris. I live in Broken Arrow, OK. I am a husband. I'm a proud father of two boys. I'm a Mormon. Boomer Sooner.

journals
This is a log of my daily life, although I rarely have the opportunity to update it daily, or even weekly. Most of the time I include pictures of the events I talk about in the entries.

thoughts
My passions live here. Topics that I'm particularly passionate about, interested in, or whatever else I deem worthy to live here. It can get pretty scary in here.

media feed
Random pieces of my everyday life will be here. These could be pictures of my son playing football, recording of my wife playing on the Wii, or audio of my playing drums. If I want to share it, here's where it'll be!