Résumé
Louis Vidmar
926 Anderson Ln. #1
Springfield, OR 97477
541 554-3686
www.lvidmar.com
louie @ lvidmar . com
Career Objective:
I am graduating with a Bachelors Degree in June and I am seeking meaningful employment in web development.
I can do freelance web design/development and multimedia work if requested. Contact me for consultation and rates.
Sample work and references available upon request
Summary of Skills:
- Extensive experience using Apple/Macintosh hardware and software
- Able to diagnose and troubleshoot many computer problems
- Proficiently use computers and software of all kinds
- Quickly learn new software and hardware
- Simple yet elegant web designs
Accomplishments:
- Time Magazine: 2006 Person of the Year.
- Qualified for and competed in NCWSA National All-Stars competition and AWSA Western Regionals for Waterskiing.
Recent Experience:
- Web Design
- W3C Standards and Section 508 Accessibility compliant XHTML and CSS
- Designed personal and professional custom websites
- Dynamic content with PHP and MySQL or CSV
- Content management systems WordPress, Plone, and more
- Leadership
- Founded and coordinated the UO Waterski Club/Team - 2005-2008
- Managing a very limited budget, fund-raising
- Managing a very diverse group of people (local events, travel)
- Coordinated event travel across the west-coast; from Blaine, WA to San Diego, CA
- Created advertising and promotional materials (website, fliers, apparel)
- Sought and acquired sponsorship from a local business
- Participated in regional meetings where we set schedules, and discussed rules changes
- Founded and coordinated the UO Waterski Club/Team - 2005-2008
- Computer Technical Support
- Mostly Apple/Macintosh specialized, also extensive Windows experience
- Diagnose and properly troubleshoot many problems
- Supporting clients in person and over the phone
Employment History:
- March 2007 - Present: University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication, Eugene, OR
- Webmaster - Maintenance / Remodel / CMS Integration
- Involvement with the following websites: Mosaic Newsmagazine, Flux 2009, Flux 2008, Flux 2007, Etude, Turnbull Portland Center, Literary Nonfiction, Dixon Narrative Workshops, Hulteng
- March 2009: University of Oregon, Ethos Magazine
- Web Developer - Consulting / CMS Integration
- July 2006 - June 2007: University of Oregon, Club Sports, Eugene, OR
- Web Designer - Remodel / Redesign / Content Migration
- Jan. 2004 - March 2007: University of Oregon: Computing Center, Eugene, OR
- Microcomputer Support - Help desk, telephone for the general campus community.
- Departmental Apprentice - In-house computer support for three departments on campus
- Dec. 2004 - May 2005: University of Oregon, Mathematics Department, Eugene, OR
- Web Designer / Webmaster - Remodel / Redesign / Content Migration
- Summer 2002: Sykes Enterprises, Eveleth, MN
- DSL Technical Assistant - Telephone Call Center
- Summers 2000 & 2001: Vidmar Iron Works, Inc., Mt. Iron, MN
- Computer Aided Draftsman, Webmaster, Runner
Education:
- Fall 2003 - Fall 2004, Spring 2006-Present: University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts. Focus on Web Programming and Photography.
- Winter 2005 - Fall 2005: Lane Community College, Eugene, OR
- Focus: general education, returning to University of Oregon
- Fall 2001 - Spring 2003: Mesabi Community College, Virginia, MN
- Focus: computer science