theartof@aol.com

Resume of Dennis D. Harris

Post Office Box 305, East Taunton, MA 02718

Summary
  • Diversified communication-related accomplishments achieved through innovative project development and management skills.
  • Technical abilities include extensive cross-platform mastery of a wide range of software packages and internet technologies.
  • Thorough hands-on knowledge of commercial art, printing, and multimedia production.
  • Writing and editing skills.
  • Experienced in delivering information through print, visual display, motion video and interactive mediums such as the web.
  • Proven ability to manage and optimize labor, materials and budget; works well under pressure and make sound decisions with minimal direction.
Professional
Experience

web designer

 

information
architect

 

marketing
planner

 

commercial artist

 

manager

 

training
development
specialist

 

Consultant, The Art of Communication, Taunton, MA, 1989-present
Electronic publishing and multimedia studio providing web site services since 1996. Systems hardware/software networking, software applications training and graphic arts services. Major projects include developing corporate identity/marketing packages, installing NT and Macintosh web servers, providing graphics and copy for federal SBIR proposals and tradeshow multimedia displays. Typical clients are direct marketing firms, small business, industrial technology developers, government agencies and professional groups. Specific clients include NASA, U.S. Armed Services, state of Massachusetts, Acoustic Research, Rotel Hi-Fi, UMass Dartmouth and Jensen International.

Web Architect, Tradesafe.com, Providence, RI, 1999-2000
Design, create and manage information architecture and web site content. Team with Cold Fusion programmers, marketing and business development staff to integrate editorial content with functional content pages. Software tools: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Home Site, Cold Fusion Studio and MS Visual Source Safe on Windows, NT workstation and Macintosh G4 systems. Producing marketing print graphics and tradeshow displays as secondary duties.

Art Department Production Manager, WearGuard/Aramark
Norwell, MA, 1986-94
Manage a multi-shift group of screenprint/embroidery artists, designers and customer service representatives. Staff, budget and oversee day-to-day functions of the group. Successfully computerized operations and established internal staff development procedures to streamline operating expenses while improving quality and productivity.

Media Training Specialist, Motorola Semiconductor, Austin, TX, 1983-85
 Develop audiovisual facilities for videotape and slide production. Establish, design and write training materials and document control procedures for manufacturing and quality assurance groups in a major manufacturing line startup.

Training Program Development Supervisor, National Semiconductor
Salt Lake City, UT, 1980-82
Assess, produce and implement training programs for microchip fabrication areas. Supervise program development and document control staff. Coordinate facility-wide print and A/V communications.

Communications Design Specialist, Motorola Semiconductor
Austin, TX, 1977-80
Coordinate internal communications and publish a widely circulated biweekly newspaper. Provide A/V, copywriting and graphic support to senior management; event and documentation photography. Design manufacturing training modules.

Technical
Skills

web technologies

cross-platform
computing

commercial art

publishing

multimedia

Internet Technologies
Extensive web site design and creation; planning, setup and maintenance of web servers.

Computing Technologies
Adept in Macintosh operating systems, hardware, peripherals and software for graphics, publishing, multimedia and web applications. Software expertise includes Photoshop, Freehand, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ImageReady, Pagemaker, Quark XPress, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office business suite. Experience with Windows, NT workstation, Unix/Linux variations, Amiga and CAD/CAM systems.

Other Technologies
Skilled with digital and analog camera and videography equipment; electronic and photographic prepress equipment; sound recording devices; fabric screenprinting and embroidery processes; traditional drafting and handlettering; hand illustration and airbrushing.

Affiliations
and Education
  • Member, International Webmasters Association
  • Member, HTML Writer's Guild
  • Member, Association of Internet Professionals
  • Member, National Association of Photoshop Professionals
  • Associates degree in Communications, ACC, Austin, TX
  • Real Estate Sales license, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • Technology and management skills workshops and seminars

Career
Milestones

Established a 501(c)3 nonprofit (The EveryDay Angels Foundation); currently serving as operational CEO and a member of the Board of Directors.

Built a major art production facility in the "pioneer era" of computer graphics (requiring custom postscript programming and aggressive development of technical and creative staff).

Developed highly effective skills training programs for Fortune 100 microchip manufacturers; increased product yields through training and motivational programs.

Miscellaneous

For the right situation and compensation package, availability is negotiable.
Consideration given to contract, short- and long-term projects.