Brad Jenkins

Below is a brief biography showing experience and knowledge acquired over the years.

 

Recent Accomplishments:

·        Created Animated Quick Tour for the award winning Image Expert 2000

o       “The superb Quick Tour will get novices up and running.”  - PCWorld.com

o       “The Quick Tour is well done and very intuitive.”  - PC Magazine

o       Easily shows strong use of Director Shockwave implementation

·        Graphic Artist for Image Expert 2000, now preinstalled on most Dell Computers

o       Created graphics used in software and web site

o       Created and built Executable Application for software Installation

o       Created Splash Screens, Icons, Toolbars, Branding, etc.

·        Designed, built and manage current Sierra Imaging web site

o       Over 100,000 hits per week

o       On-Line Store sales (downloads, CDs) of up to $1 million quarterly

o       Dell users upgrade Dell Picture Studio which uses Image Expert 2000

·        Designed and built user friendly generic web templates for Image Expert 2000

o       Utilized XML, XSL & HTML to create end user Web Pages with user’s images

o       Designed layout for Web Templates that are user interchangeable and is part of the Dell Picture Studio software application

Personal Attributes:

·         Demonstrated ability to combine technology and practical application

·         Proven ability to translate high technology concepts into simple everyday usage for end users

·         Keen, analytical thought process; exceptional problem solving abilities

·         Highly cooperative team player, and adept at working independently; strong personal commitment to ethical work standards
benefits at all levels, whether technical novice or top management of Kodak,
Samsum or Sanyo

·        Sense of humor; good grasp on reality and a clear understanding of what’s important in life

Professional Experience:

2002 to Present

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Launched new business. NetWebSolutions, a web development business serving client's nation-wide.

1999 to 2003

 

Principal Internet & Multimedia Specialist/Web Master, Sierra Imaging, Personal Imaging Division of Conexant Systems, Inc.
              

o        Web Master

o        Graphic Artist and Animator

o        Custom coding using XML & XSL for custom web templates

o        Create Quick Tour for software application using Director

 

1995 à 1999

 

o        Self Employed Contractor in Web Development and Graphic Art

o        CAD teacher for Theater Design Lakeview Middle School

o        Developed many web sites for various businesses and people

o        Contracted with several Temp agencies doing hi-end programming and developing for Sony PlayStation, Andrews Design, Woodside Fund etc.

 

1984 à 1995

 

o        Self Employed Woodworker … Cabinet/Furniture Maker

o        Owned Cabinet Shop

o        Designed, built, and sold high-end custom furniture

o        Worked as vendor at many events selling high-end art

o        Toured with several professional bands

o        Designed and built theater sets/stages for Cabrillo Stage, Mountain Community Theater, Actors Theater and more

 

Computer Software Applications:

 

 

 

Education:

 

• 2-½ years developing award-winning software in a team-oriented environment
• Extensive ongoing self taught education in Graphic Art & Web Development
• Numerous seminars on Web Development
• Cabrillo College majoring in Creative Arts