Daniel A. Fischer

Daniel A. Fischer

Houston, Texas | E-mail: daniel@dafischer.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced Web developer with exceptional HTML/ColdFusion coding, graphic design and project management skills cultivated in more than six years of working in fast-paced corporate marketing and production environments. Proficient in the use of Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Flash among other technologies.

EXPERIENCE

ABS Group of Companies, Inc. – Multimedia & Web Developer
January 2003 to Present

  • Coordinated the initial design and development of the ABS Group Internet and Intranet sites.
  • Manage and produce all Internet/Intranet projects/applications for ABS Group and its affiliated companies.
  • Responsible for the corporate standardization, organization and maintenance of the ABS Group Web sites.
  • Develop CD presentations for use as tradeshow/conference promotional materials.
  • Coordinate marketing efforts with a team of graphic designers, editors, and event coordinators.
  • Manage/maintain online stores for training divisions.
  • Established and maintain ABS Group E-mail marketing campaigns.
  • Implement search engine optimization techniques for ABS Group Web pages.

Duke Energy (Aquent) – Multimedia & Web Developer
June 2002 to December 2002

  • Responsible for initial analysis, development, testing and final launch of corporate Web projects for various departments within Duke Energy.
  • Worked in cooperation with a team of 3 Web developers and one content manager.
  • Designed and developed online registration sites for corporate events.
  • Developed promotional CD presentations.

Tristar Web Solutions – Graphic Designer/Multimedia & Web Developer
June 2001 to May 2002

  • Designed and developed advertising materials for Tristar and clients.
  • Responsible for the design and development of small business Web sites and interactive CDs.

Tristar Web Graphics – Assistant Photographer/Prepress Operator
April 2000 to June 2001

  • Assisted a professional photographer with studio and field photography.
  • Conducted all QTVR photography and digital integration.
  • Digitally prepared publications for web press printing.
  • Proofread and edited documents to meet strict printing deadlines.

EDUCATION

The Art Institute of Houston
April 2000 to December 2001
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Multimedia & Web Development: GPA 3.8

The University of Houston
July 1999 to August 1999
Conducted geographical field research on the islands of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Studied the use of sail and its advantages for Grenadine fishermen and maritime traders. Research has been published with Texas A&M’s Mariner’s Mirror (8/01).

University of Houston
August 1995 to May 1999
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Anthropology: GPA 3.2
Minors: History & Geography

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc.
December 2007 - Chicago, IL
Web Content Management Conference

Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc.
December 2006 - Chicago, IL
Web Content Management Conference

CompuMaster
October 2005 - Houston, TX
The Secrets of Search Engine Optimization and Marketing

Multimedia Enterprise, Inc.
June 2005 - Austin, TX
Advanced ColdFusion MX Development

Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc.
November 2004 - Chicago, IL
Web Content Management Conference

Lawrence Ragan Communications, Inc.
July 2004 - Chicago, IL
Managing Web Site Content Workshop

Multimedia Enterprise, Inc.
February 2004 - Austin, TX
Fast Track to ColdFusion MX

Comp U Tech
July 2003 - Houston, TX
Access 2000 Level 1

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Houston ColdFusion User Group
2005 to Present

National Association of Photoshop Professionals
August 2004 to Present

SKILLS

  • 3D Design (Swift 3D)
  • Graphic Design (Photoshop/Illustrator)
  • Web Development (HTML/CSS/SQL/ColdFusion)
  • Content Management (MS SharePoint 2003)
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Multimedia (Flash/Swish)
  • E-mail Marketing (EnableMail, Worldcast)
  • Photography (QTVR/VR Worx)
  • Word Processing, Scheduling and Presentation Development (MS Office)
  • Spanish (Intermediate)

References are available upon request.