John Worth
7008 Hampton Circle. Mount Airy, MD. 21771
Cell- 443.812.3711
Slyd.Studios@gmail.com --|-- Home Page
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Web Design / Layout 12.0 Most Web Development 6.0 More
Music Production 12.0 Most Filemaker 7.0 More
Graphics 10.0 Most MySQL 3.0 More
Flash 5.0 Most Help Desk 6.0 Less
Web Design / Layout
Knowledge of web design layout and structure efficiency. Solid HTML and CSS understanding. Frequent use of PHP/MySQL, JavaScript and AJAX. Can configure and implement utilities such as Web Portals, RSS, CMS, E-Commerce, interactive animations, forms, shopping carts, etc. Can adapt to new Web Technologies. Familiar with Branding, Life-Cycle, W3C specification, Maintenance.
Multimedia / Music Production
Advanced understanding of Audio recording, music production and engineering, streaming and compression plus many aspects of multimedia for the internet. Works extensively with Cubase, Wavelab, Cool Edit Pro 2, Waves, IK and Spectrasonics plugins. Familiarity with other recording software such as Pro Tools, Reason, Sonar, Cakewalk, All Media formats, Hardware and Hard Disk Studio configurations. Owner of broadcast quality project studio.
Graphics (Web)
Strong creative ability. Digital image quality perfectionist. Understand the necessity for quick loading file sizes. Image, logo and template design based upon, but not limited to professional, multimedia, corporate, small business or hobby.
Flash
Have been creating movies in Flash sporadically since Flash 4. Can design and implement animation, preloaders, buttons and menus. Intermediate level for Actionscript. One of my favorite programs. High level of language familiarity for modification and troubleshooting, or adding additional functionality.
Web Development
Many years of experience with Web Code syntax. The group of languages that I work with on a regular basis are: HTML, CSS, XML/XSL, PHP/MySQL. Have touched upon JavaScript, CGI/Perl, and DHTML.
Technical Support
Worked in technical support as a specialist with three different companies on both PC’s and Macs. Knowledge of a wide range of troubleshooting skills. Know PC's inside and out. Detailed Mac OS X knowledge from HW/SW issues to network troubleshooting.
MySQL / Oracle
Previously used both MySQL and Oracle to build and maintain customer accounts. Worked on the Technical Team, and assisted the Traffic team for Optimization.
Management
Have been in management in a non-technical environment. Understands how to earn and retain respect from staff, deploy projects with efficiency, and keep ahead of deadlines.
Salary: Negotiable Full Time or Part Time: Either
Hourly rate: Negotiable Contract or Permanent: Either
Availability: Immed./Prefer week notice Intensity: (High) Ready to Go
Travel: Not possible Work Status: US Citizen
Relocation Options: Not possible Security Clearance: No
Telecommute: Prefer (But not necessary) References See References Tab
Advanced:
Web Design, Audio Recording and production, Graphics, HTML, CSS, CSS2, CSS3, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Web utilities such as FTP, Email, PHPMyAdmin, etc..., Cubase, Wavelab, Cool Edit Pro 2, FileMaker (all), Computer assembly and hardware, Studio (audio) cards, most hardware associated with music and computers.
Good:
PHP/MySQL, XML/XSLT, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, Frontpage, HTML Kit, HomeSite, Logic, Reason, Sonar, Soundforge, Pro Tools, Cakewalk
Touched Upon:
Oracle, Javascript, DHTML, VB6, ASP, Perl/Cgi, Unix/Linux, Code syntax in general, Network Administration and protocols.
Consulting- Web Design, Studio / Music production / FileMaker Development
7.2003 / Current
Slyd Studios (Self Employed)
The following is a list of services rendered to various clients throughout the current span of my consulting work. These were all invoiced under the Slyd Studio's monikor (the Aftereffekt and State of Balance were my personal sites, used to further my consultation and music services).
  • WebMaster- The Aftereffekt / Spiral / Medium Underground / NewCastle / The Big Stir / State of Balance
  • Web Design- (Possibly some development here. A few were integrating portals, menu systems, CMS and other utilities). Verizon / LWW / Philly Eagles (Kids Club) / Ravens (Kids Club) / Towel Specialties / CIB / PGAMA / L8C / BBCC / ACS Insurance / NovelMaker / Second Story Press / KO Collections / Gorilla Industries
  • Studio (Recording / Production)- Mainly consists of custom music creation, the submission to the following. Reality Media / Worlds of the Crystal Moon / Various Contests like the ISC, etc.... Recording / Engineering and PreMaster of our band (The Aftereffekt) / Mad Planet / Destined to Fail. This section is still in the startup stages, but will eventually roll in under the Slyd Studios umbrella business, writing and customizing music for soundtrack, commercial jingles, online music, video games, etc...
  • FileMaker Development- (This includes additional functionality to an existing database, migration to newer versions, repairing corrupt data, etc...). BBCC / Tysa / Beth Cain / Bill Oxford / Partnership for Children / Wildfire PR / David West / Kevin Atonishyn / WorldWide Construction Equipment / The Sroka Project
Serving such a large number of clients and their needs over the years has helped provide me with valuable "in the field" training, and the ability to adapt new ideas and functionality to old concepts.
E4E, Inc. (FileMaker)
11.2003 / 9.2006
FileMaker Technical Support
  • Lateral move in Absolute Quality in support of a new contract. Support for Filemaker Pro, Pro Advanced, Developer, Server, Server Advanced, and Mobile.
  • Product and peripheral support, development assistance.
  • Consumer to Enterprise level installation, how to, troubleshooting database and database web design.
  • Broad scale development abilities, scripting, relationships, networking with Apple and PC.
Absolute Quatity, Inc. (Apple)
11.2002 / 11.2003
Technical Support / Apple Computers
  • Agent in Front Line support for all Apple base products.
  • Strong understanding and support of all aspects of Apple computers, peripherals and wireless technology.
  • Setup and activation of service procedures such as repairs, store sale items and other customer service needs.
Music and Recording Superstore (Mars Music)
1.2002 / 11.2002
Recording and Technology Specialist
  • Sales Associate at Mars Music in the Technology Center. (Recording, Keyboards, Computer Software, Pro-Sound).
  • Consumer sales and assistance for hardware and software studio and recording gear.
  • Setup and instruction for customers on how to install and operate recording software, and consultation for studio construction materials/gear.
Advertising.com
5.2000 / 1.2001
Technical Support Specialist
  • Primary duty tech for a third tier technical support team.
  • Managed daily trouble ticket flow for internal and external support issues.
  • Responsible for identification and notification of dataflow integrity problems through MySQL and then Oracle (after migration).
  • Working with the solutions group for more efficient means of database communications.
  • Flowchart design, architectural documentation with graphics for training purposes.
  • Resolved advertising banner (creative) newmedia issues and browser version conflicts.
Name of School Subjects Degree or Length Attended
Chesapeake General H.S. Diploma
Anne Arundel Comm. College Computer Instruction 1 Year
Online course- Javascript Basics, Recieved Certificate.
Online course- Oracle PL/SQL, Recieved Certificate.

Closing thoughts

To work in a field that you not only love, but have real talent for is a dream that most people are not fortunate enough to have. I wouldn't compromise until I found success. Hard work isn't that hard if you love to do it. Therefore I would be an unquestionable asset to any company that works within or challenges my range of experience.