Charles Shepherd
Multimedia Producer, Artist, Photographer, and Author.
OBJECTIVE: To continue to practice and develop the skills required of an effective multimedia producer, animator, and web developer.
WORK EXPERIENCE
IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST/Production Artist, Readingglasses.com, Dallas, TX.
Production, product photography, asset management, QA, photo image enhancing and managed a huge photo library for the company. Assisted Art Director, Technical Director and President with special projects.
QA TECH, Gamestop, Grapevine, TX.
As a refurb QA Tech ensured that all hardware systems (PS3, Ipods, Iphones, controllers, games) were tested and ready for customers in good working order through a comprehensive series of set tests. Hardware systems inspected individually to ensure quality per department specifications. Documented any inconsistencies of quality to ensure optimum quality, production, and clearly identified repair needs were met at all times.
IMPLEMENTATION SPECIALIST, Autovod, San Jose, CA.
Production, design, and implementation using Autovod’s proprietary content management system. Quality assurance for sales and training relating to multimedia pieces for internet and CD-ROM for such clients as: VMware, Cisco, Sun, and IBM . Managed and implemented various forms of digital content using Autovod’s content management system. Production, design, and implementation of www.autovod.com (2002) web site.
COMPUTER MEDIA SPECIALIST, An East Bay Unified School District, SF Bay Area, CA.
Provided a variety of instructional and technical support to teachers and students at two schools:
At the Elementary School computer lab I managed and maintained 23 Dell Desktops and 10 iMac computer systems. Carried out basic maintenance of school laptops and desktops, e.g. replaced broken keyboards & mice, defragged hard drives, identified and removed spyware, and connected computers to network. Set up printers, speakers, scanners, and Outlook for staff. Also, taught students in grades K-3 the fundamentals of computers and software. Created grade-appropriate computer class assignments. Researched, tested and recommended grade-appropriate software and websites. Created schedules, managed schedules, and proctored NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) computerized testing for the computer lab. Handled numerous on site technical problems during NWEA testing.
At the Middle School I provided a variety of instructional/tech support to teachers and students using school laptops. Managed and maintained over 400 Dell laptops, 60+ desktops, 30+ LCD projectors, and 6+ ELMO presentation cameras. Carried out basic maintenance of school laptops and desktops, e.g. replaced broken keyboards & mice, defragged hard drives, cleaned out spyware, and connected computers to network. Set up printers, speakers, scanners, and Outlook for staff. Managed schedule, and proctored NWEA computerized testing for school. Handled numerous on site technical problems during NWEA testing. Also, taught students proper use of internet, word processing, and network printing.
During summer breaks I also assisted with imaging and inventory of over 6000 district laptops.
PHOTOSHOP TECH, Fabulous Smiles, Brisbane, CA.
Oversee, guide, and train a team of 5 Photoshop tech contractors. Manage and maintained model image library. Digitally modify and enhance model images for model library. Work on customer orders and on various special projects for company stakeholders.
Webmaster/Web Developer, Campbell Technical, Union City, CA.
Production, redesign, implementation of company website. Implemented and managed shopping cart system.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER, Fastsigns of Dublin
Production, design, implementation of signs, banners, and vehicle lettering.
WEB DEVELOPER (Contractor), Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA.
Production, development, implementation, and updating of Kaiser's internal FP web site.
CD-ROM PROGRAMMER & 3D ANIMATOR, ZAPME! Corporation, San Ramon, CA
Production, development, implementation of a sale's CD-ROM for Zapme! Corporation. Also helped produced an educational shockwave piece for Ford Credit. Worked on animating 3D satellite for Zapme! sales video.
CD-ROM PROGRAMMER/3D ANIMATOR/Designer, Color Vu, Mountain View, CA.
Was contracted to produce, develop, implement a sale's CD-ROM for Color Vu.
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER , CKS|Interactive and CKS|Pictures, Cupertino, CA.
Production, development, implementation of sales kiosks, sales CD-ROMS, and in-store demos.
Kiosk development for: Apple, Intel, HP, Compaq, Timberland, Applied Materials, Globalstar
Assisted senior producer, senior art director, and rest of production team in variety of creative, and technical tasks.
CD-ROM development for: Apple, Microsoft, Visa, Psygnosis, US Robotics, Radius, CKS
Assisted senior producer, lead programmer, and creative team in producing a CD-ROM to teach users how to use Apple's new video editing software Avid Cinema.
Was lead during creation of CKS Pictures own CD-ROM Sampler, which was used as a sales tool to promote our group to potential clients.
Web Site development for: General Motors
Worked with a huge production team to create GM's first web site to display all of their motor vehicles for sale. Was in charge of keeping track of all the graphic elements for the site.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT, UC Santa Cruz Extension, Cupertino, CA.
Taught students how to use various multimedia development software on Mac and PC.
TEACHER'S ASSISTANT, San Jose State, San Jose, CA.
Taught students how to use Alias on state of the art Silicon Graphics machines.
FREELANCE (1996) The Oakland ZOO, Oakland, CA.
Single-handedly produced "A Trip to the Oakland Zoo", a two-hour long, educational CD-ROM. Handled scheduling, storyline, writing of script, and hiring of voice over and music talent. Programmed the entire CD-ROM using Macromedia Director. Created all artwork and interfaces for CD. Shot 90% of all the pictures seen on the CD. Shot all of the video, then edited and compressed video using Adobe Premiere. Recorded all of the sound effects and handled all of the quality assurance. Tested the CD on numerous Macintosh configurations. Worked with graphic designer to create CD cover artwork. Also assisted Zoo in promoting CD.
SKILLS
Software: Contentful, Aruba Meridian, Monsido, ServiceNow, Visual Studio Code, Ortery Photosmile, JIRA, Cyberlink Power Director, Macromedia Director 8 , Electric Image, Bryce 3D, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Painter, MS Office, Maya 2.5, Lightwave 5.6, 3D Studio Max 3, Pano 2VR5, Animation Master 2000, Dreamweaver, and many others.
Platforms:
OS X (Mac), Windows 10 (PC)
Web Development Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap 4.0, Wordpress
Work and interpersonal:
Strong technical ability and honest devotion to making the end product the best it can be. Able to learn software and grasp new concepts quickly. Good communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with producer and the rest of production team. Can work alone or within a group environment.
EDUCATION
Cogswell College, Sunnyvale, CA. , 2-Year study in 2D & 3D Animation.
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. , BA degree from the CADRE Institute
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA. , A.A. Degree
CERTIFICATIONS
A+ (2009)
NuCamp Full Stack Web and Mobile Development Bootcamp (2021)