about back
BACKGROUND
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I thought it was time to update my resume, so that's what you have in front of you.
I spent some time looking at my old resume, and then agonized over writing a new one. Resumes are just so boring.
Then I started thinking about how equally boring it must be for people that have to read them.
So I decided that I would make the process a little more fun for everyone, and put together this little "online resume of awesomeness".
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Don't worry, I can be really professional when I need to be. I even own some suits. Actually, I really love to wear suits. Sometimes I think maybe I want to get a professional job so I have an excuse to wear suits more often. Ok, well it's more than that. I really like people. I've been working on my own for a little too long, and now I want to spend my working time around people. Maybe people that are really into fun, doing creative things at work, and the occasional dance party.
I think I would be a really great team leader. You know, a management type position. I have been a CEO for the last 3 or 4 years. Actually I've been self employed, so maybe that title is an exaggeration. But I digress, you can look at the rest of my resume for more details.
Favorite Quote: "I think robots are cooler than real people. "
Hobbies: Riding bikes, Fantasy Football, candy
References: I have some really great references, but I don't want to post them here. It just seems sort of weird to do that. Just send me an email and I'll send them to you.
experience back
CEO/Founder, FanSoft Media : Madison, WI (2006-Present)
DUTIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In 2002 I developed the first ever digital draft board software, called FanDraft.
Over the 8 years I've been in business, the number of units sold looks like this.
I am in control of all areas of operation of the business, which include the design, development, and marketing.
As the business has expanded to offer other
products,
I have started to work with more outside contractors and designers.
This gives me more expertise in various functions of the business, and gives me greater time to focus on the overall operations.
It also gives me more time to focus on going to more music concerts and having fun. This is also a good thing.
DESCRIPTION: FanDraft was once mentioned in the WSJ Online, which is pretty cool if you ask me. But my favorite part is that people really seem to like it. They send me really nice emails, and send me pictures of their fantasy football drafts. I think my favorite was the group of soldiers in Afghanistan using the software. Mostly I just think it's funny to think of people holding a fantasy football draft in a tent in Afghanistan.
How bad ass is that?!?
Other Positions
DUTIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In 2002 I developed the first ever digital draft board software, called FanDraft.
Over the 8 years I've been in business, the number of units sold looks like this.
I am in control of all areas of operation of the business, which include the design, development, and marketing.
As the business has expanded to offer other
products,
I have started to work with more outside contractors and designers.
This gives me more expertise in various functions of the business, and gives me greater time to focus on the overall operations.
It also gives me more time to focus on going to more music concerts and having fun. This is also a good thing.
DESCRIPTION: FanDraft was once mentioned in the WSJ Online, which is pretty cool if you ask me. But my favorite part is that people really seem to like it. They send me really nice emails, and send me pictures of their fantasy football drafts. I think my favorite was the group of soldiers in Afghanistan using the software. Mostly I just think it's funny to think of people holding a fantasy football draft in a tent in Afghanistan.
How bad ass is that?!?
Web Manager, Credit Union National Association (CUNA) : Madison, WI (2003-2007)
DUTIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I implemented a complete overhaul of the websites, e-marketing, and upgrade to the community platform.
During my employment at the CUNA Councils the website transitioned from
this(2003) to
this(2007),
the membership of the Council Association grew from 2998 members to 4124 members, and website traffic more than doubled during this time.
I like to think that I partially contributed to this success.
DESCRIPTION:
On several occasions I told fellow employees that this job was the first one I really loved. And it was true.
My boss was incredibly sharp, and I learned a lot about management and business from him.
I was given a huge amount of freedom over the direction of the website, and access to a fantastic web services team that assisted in implementing several of my projects.
There was also really good pudding in the company cafeteria. I don't really even like pudding, but I ate the hell out of that pudding.
Internship, CBS “The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder” : Los Angeles, CA (Winter, 1997)
DUTIES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
I was your run of the mill intern, so I did a lot remedial tasks that a Roomba™ can probably do nowadays.
It was a really great experience though. I've found that employers really think it's awesome I did this, and they like to ask questions about it during interviews.
Although I bet most people don't remember Tom Synder any more, so maybe I should stop including this. Actually, even when it was on the air most people hadn't heard of it.
I think the primary viewing demographic was over the age of 85.
DESCRIPTION: Jon Stewart used to guest host on the show before he was famous.
One time I walked in on him in the break room and he was reading a "100 Most Sexy People in Hollywood" issue of People.
I asked him if he was in it, and then it got really uncomfortable. I think he thought I was hitting on him. I also have a funny story about Coolio.
Other Positions
- Web Developer/Graphic Designer (Contract): Alliant Energy: Madison, WI (Summer 2003-Fall '03)
- Web Developer: University of Wisconsin Colleges: Madison, WI (2002-2003)
- Technology Consultant: Pacific Grove Unified School District: Pacific Grove, California(11/01-08/02)
education back
University of Washington : Master of Communication in Digital Media (MCDM) : Seattle, WA (2009-2010)
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM
The MCDM program provided studies in the economic, political, social and cultural impact of these new communication technologies. The degree focused on Social Media (community and distribution), Storytelling (effective content creation), and The business of digital media in communication(revenue models, marketing and regulation)
CLASSES / DELIVERABLES
Research & Methodologies in Digital Media
Final Deliverable: Digital Distribution Strategy for the Common Language Project (PDF)
Web Strategies for Storytelling
Final Deliverable: Online Video / Food Theme 1-2mins (Video)
Evolution and Trends in Digital Media
Final Deliverable: Video Presentation of "Evolution/Future of Flip Cameras" (Video) | Evolution of Touchscreen Technologies (PDF)
Independent Study: Social Media Strategy Development
Final Deliverable: Social Media Plan for Majestic Bay Theatre (PDF)
Business Fundamentals in Digital Communications
Final Deliverable: Development of a Business Plan for Small Business Blog (PDF)
Storytelling (Marquette University:2009)Final Deliverable: Development of Fictional Online Character, MeetTheBear.com (Website)
Other Classes:
U.S. Digital Media Law and Policy
Economics of Digital Communication
Psychology of Digital Media
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM
The MCDM program provided studies in the economic, political, social and cultural impact of these new communication technologies. The degree focused on Social Media (community and distribution), Storytelling (effective content creation), and The business of digital media in communication(revenue models, marketing and regulation)
CLASSES / DELIVERABLES
Research & Methodologies in Digital Media
Final Deliverable: Digital Distribution Strategy for the Common Language Project (PDF)
Web Strategies for Storytelling
Final Deliverable: Online Video / Food Theme 1-2mins (Video)
Evolution and Trends in Digital Media
Final Deliverable: Video Presentation of "Evolution/Future of Flip Cameras" (Video) | Evolution of Touchscreen Technologies (PDF)
Independent Study: Social Media Strategy Development
Final Deliverable: Social Media Plan for Majestic Bay Theatre (PDF)
Business Fundamentals in Digital Communications
Final Deliverable: Development of a Business Plan for Small Business Blog (PDF)
Storytelling (Marquette University:2009)Final Deliverable: Development of Fictional Online Character, MeetTheBear.com (Website)
Other Classes:
U.S. Digital Media Law and Policy
Economics of Digital Communication
Psychology of Digital Media
University of Iowa : B.A. in Communications : Iowa City, IA (1995-1999)
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM:
My emphasis track in the Communications program was Digital Media Production. This track focused on video and multimedia production.
contact back
Contact Information
If you want to get a hold of me, you should send me an email.
My address is right below this. It's really big. Kind of hard to miss. This would be a good spot for a "That's what she said" or "Like your mom" joke.
Maybe you should leave me a comment below!
If you want to get a hold of me, you should send me an email.
My address is right below this. It's really big. Kind of hard to miss. This would be a good spot for a "That's what she said" or "Like your mom" joke.
Maybe you should leave me a comment below!