John Brooks
~ My Resume ~

Please see My Portfolio to see the many ways I am able to compliment and strengthen your organization.

I am currently working as an experienced designer, strategic thinker and multi-tasker responsible for conception, design, development and production of photos, graphics, animation, video, text, and web content in support of Army Military Police and Army Engineer DVD, video and online training Distance Learning products.  I am as comfortable leading projects as I am staying in my lane as a valuable team member.  I enjoy the camaraderie of working together toward a common goal.

Proficient in the creation and manipulation of graphics and photos using Photoshop and other graphics software, and as a production Flash animator.  I also serve as producer, photographer and videographer with training in photography, AVID and Premier Pro.

Over 100 college credit hours, hundreds of hours of specialized training, and over a decade of experience in Web Design and Development, Journalism, Photojournalism, Project Management, Operations and Leadership.  I require the completion of 8 CLEP/DANTES tests for a Bachelors in Arts; Major in Computers. 

*Dean’s List, University of Maryland, Europe. 

John Brooks
Waynesville, MO 65583 USA
Work: 573-563-5886
Home: 573-528-6529 
My Word resume , My text resume
President@VIAwebDevelopment.com
John.Brooks3@wood.army.mil

~ RECENT GRAPHICS TRAINING:
Advanced Photoshop CS2 Web Production, New Horizons, FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005; 
Advanced Photoshop CS2 Photo Printing and Color Correction, New Horizons, FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005; 
Advanced Photoshop CS2 Level-2 Refined Masking, Image Effects and Retouching, New Horizons, FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005;
Flash MX 2004 Rich Media Design, New Horizons, FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005;
Flash ActionScripting, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, 24 Feb 2006;
Intermediate Flash ActionScript, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, 24 Feb 2006;
Advanced Flash: Tips & Techniques, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, 8 Feb 2006;
Fireworks (Macromedia), University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, 9 Nov 2005;
Advanced Fireworks (Macromedia), University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO, 16 Mar 2006;
Avid Authorized Education, John Lynn, Orlando, FL, 13-21 Jun 2005:
Avid Editing 119, John Lynn, Orlando, FL, 13-21 Jun 2005,
Avid Effects 129, John Lynn, Orlando, FL, 13-21 Jun 2005,
Avid Color Correction 229, John Lynn, Orlando, FL, 13-21 Jun 2005,
Creating Graphics 210, John Lynn, Orlando, FL, 13-21 Jun 2005

Job History:

04/15/2005 to present: Directorate of Common Leader Development (DCLT), MANSCEN, FLW, MO (04/15/2004 to Present) Training Technician (OA), Assistant AVPRO, Flash Animator, Small business owner (www.VIAwebDevelopment.com and www.viawebdevelopment.com/rentals)
Supervisor: Larry Helms, 573-563-4136; Contact: Yes
Duties: Serves as a training technician to the installation Audio Visual Production Officer to support TRADOCs Department of the Army Multimedia/Visual Information Production. Leads and assists in the development and presentation of distributed learning and audiovisual training programs for employees assigned to or serviced by Fort Leonard Wood. Assists in the development of programs of instruction, delivery, testing, and continuous improvement to assure the best possible training is provided to the Maneuver Support Center’s (MANSCEN) service schools. Knowledge of video production/filmmaking principles in order to assist in preparing and processing instructional tools such as scripts, storyboards, audiovisual and photographic media, and narration. Performs as photographer and optimizes photography and line art using photoshop and other graphic software programs. Animates dL using Flash 8.0. Performs as producer, director, videographer, and editor; edits video using Premier Pro 2.0. Performs as Sharepoint web administrator and trainer for two unit sites and their internal use. Maintains contract files and performs primary coordination between training developers, subject matter experts (SME), and contractors. Prepares and processes invoices.

Previous pertinent job experience:
03/28/1999 to 04/15/2005: Sole in charge of web site analysis, production and development (graphics creation, content research, writing, design and final implementation) as well as web site administration and troubleshooting duties (technology upgrades, design changes and content updates) for the 200-page, Official, United States Army Military Police School (USAMPS) Web Site (not the current online web site--see examples here). Developed and presented elaborate Fire and Maneuver PowerPoint slide presentations and other course material to MP classes of up to 150 students. SPECIAL SKILLS ACQUIRED DURING THIS TOUR: Solid experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, SWiSH, FrontPage, and in PHPBB2 Administration. Web programming abilities include HTML hand-coding, FrontPage CSS button and navigation interface implementation, PHP form and CGI script implementation, JAVA applet rollover button and image swapping implementation, and both DOS and Unix command line experience. Solid experience creating optimized moving gif images and image maps using Coffee Cup Gif Animator and Image Mapper. Practices disciplined file organization, photo/graphic optimization for web, and great attention to detail. Further develops web design and development abilities through web site donations and personal hobbies.

01/01/1998 to 03/28/1999: Performed duties as a U.S. Army Recruiter.

08/01/1991 to 12/31/1997: Served in both administrative and technical roles as Computer Network Manager in a mixed network, System Administrator/Analyst, Database Manager, and Master Trainer. Identified and documented software problems and prioritized software fixes and enhancements scheduled for implementation. Improved productivity by providing technical and operational support to end users of computer systems. Provided system users and leadership with database analysis and feedback. Planed, installed, configured, and tested systems. Solely upgraded 4, 286 nodes and a XENIX server, to 18 Windows for Workgroups 486 and Pentium workstations with individual printers, a Windows NT file server, a UNIX mail server, and networked through a 20-port hub and Cisco router. Responsible for regular maintenance and administration of computer and network equipment operations and analysis of the LAN; ADA Database Network Administration, analysis, maintenance, feedback to higher command, and back-up; ensured the integrity of server systems by maintaining system parameters and testing, evaluating, analyzing, and monitoring the overall performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; performed scheduled back-ups; created and maintained user accounts, permissions, and mailboxes; resolved permission/resource access issues; structured the approach to problems and the execution of solutions; defined study methodologies, prepared study plans, and trained hundreds of users; researched compatibility and ordered LAN components, assembled them, pulled cable, and performed troubleshooting; and conceived and created the original 80th ASG website. Performed Computer System Administrator/Analyst Consultant duties on several other computer and network management issues and projects for five local Army Directorates. STACKS-E Secret U.S. Army Network Operator trained. Assigned and performed additional duties as Information Security Officer (ISO), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), and Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO). Served as a Print Journalist and Photographer for the Installation Public Affairs Office. Serving as a Physical Security NCO, collected data and researched regulations to write the original Installation Barrier Plans for both Chievres Air Base and Daumerie Kaserne in Belgium. Secret Clearance.

03/01/1989 to 07/01/1991: Editor, Journalist, Photographer, Assignments Editor: Participates in and assists with the supervision of the administration of Army public affairs Office. Disseminates unique Army information through writing and photographing Army activities for use in the internal and external news media. Uses acceptable media English as it applies to news writing with emphasis on style, format and techniques; newspaper feature leads, headlines, copy structure and organization, news stories, instruction unique to each military service; newspaper production, layout and design; basic operation of the digital camera, photojournalism skills; and writing for radio broadcast. Researches, prepares and disseminates news releases on Army personnel and activities, and provides leadership, technical guidance and mentorship to junior writers and photographers. Skilled in theory, concepts and principles of community relations within the military public environment; the interaction of military/civilian publics; research methods; and fundamentals of print journalism to include principles and techniques of editing to varying types of publications. Talented and knowledgeable in Armed Forces newspaper policy; newspaper design and readability; management of the newspaper; news and feature writing; headline writing; editing photography and news copy; group newspaper critiques; writing captions and cut lines; and newspaper layout and makeup. Proficient in adapting these techniques through the use of desktop publishing equipment. Operation Desert Shield/Storm Military Policeman and HMMWV driver/maintainer during the first Gulf War. The 20-man platoon I was a member of processed (detained, searched, fed, accounted for, gave medical attention to, and transported) over 700 Iraqi Republican Guard prisoners in less than 24 hours.  Operation Desert Shield/Storm Military Policeman and HMMWV driver/maintainer during the first Gulf War. The 20-man platoon I was a member of processed (detained, searched, fed, accounted for, gave medical attention to, and transported) over 700 Iraqi Republican Guard prisoners in less than 24 hours. Secret Clearance. Job titles during this tour: Editor, Journalist, Photo Journalist, Photographer, Military Policeman, E-6 Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, 2nd Armored Division Forward/Plus/Minus, Garlstedt, Germany. Supervisor: MSG Carol Sobel

07/01/1987 to 02/01/1989: Performed duties as a Journalist/Photojournalist and as a Military Policeman

09/01/1983 to 06/01/1987: Performed duties as a Nuclear Weapon Specialist in the USAF.

EDUCATION:
131 TOTAL college credit hours completed; 96 toward degree. I require the completion of 8 CLEP/DANTES tests for a Bachelors in Arts with a Major in Computers.
2001, General Studies, City Colleges of Chicago, Total credit hours: 9
1995, Information Systems Management, University of Maryland, Europe, Total credit hours: 40
1990, Information Systems Management, Thomas A. Edison State College, Total credit hours: 46
1990, Law Enforcement, Rappahannock Community College, Total credit hours: 3
1985, Nuclear Devices Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Total credit hours: 33
1983. High School: General studies, Midland High School, Midland, MI.
2003, Army ACE Transcript, Total equivalent credit hours from formal Military training: 133

*My degree program, Management Information Systems (MIS), with the University of Maryland (Europe), prepares graduates to play an instrumental role in organizations seeking to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their information processes. The MIS program emphasizes operation research in both information systems and technology which enables graduates to define, analyze, design, construct, manage and administer solutions. Through my recent duties in Web Development here at Fort Leonard Wood for the last 5 years as the sole USAMPS and the MPRA Regimental Association WebMasters, through my web site development hobby and donations, and through my duties as the Network Manager in Belgium for 5 years as the sole Network Manager, System Administrator, Analyst, Master Trainer, and WebMaster, I have fully applied my MIS studies and now possess 10 solid years of IT experience. I am a proven team member, organizer, planner, leader, mentor, instructor, writer, photographer, trainer, and presenter with 21 years of Team member experience and 15 years of leadership experience leading and training up to 150 students in both hands-on and in formal classroom blocks of instruction.

ADDITIONAL NON-COLLEGE-CREDIT TRAINING:

FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005, Advanced Photoshop CS2 Web Production, New Horizons
FLW, 2-3 Jun 2005, Advanced Photoshop CS2 Photo Printing and Color Correction, New Horizons
2-3 Jun 2005, Advanced Photoshop CS2 Level-2 Refined Masking, Image Effects and Retouching, NewHorizons, FLW
2-3 Jun 2005, Flash MX 2004 Rich Media Design, New Horizons, FLW
24 Feb 2006, Flash ActionScripting, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
24 Feb 2006, Intermediate Flash ActionScript, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
8 Feb 2006, Advanced Flash: Tips & Techniques, University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
9 Nov 2005, Fireworks (Macromedia), University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
16 Mar 2006, Advanced Fireworks (Macromedia), University of Missouri, St. Louis, MO
13-21 Jun 2005, Avid Authorized Education, John Lynn, Orlando, FL
13-21 Jun 2005, Avid Editing 119, John Lynn, Orlando, FL
13-21 Jun 2005, Avid Effects 129, John Lynn, Orlando, FL
13-21 Jun 2005, Avid Color Correction 229, John Lynn, Orlando, FL
13-21 Jun 2005, Creating Graphics 210, John Lynn, Orlando, FL
18 Feb 2000, Instructor Training School (ITC) Small Group Instruction class 04-00, 120 hours, MANSCEN/FLW
07 Jun 1996, Basic Windows NT Admin, 40 hours, Elf, Heidelberg, GE
24 Mar 1995, UNIX Shell Prog, 40 hours, Unisys Institute of Technology, Heidelberg, GE
26 May 1995, Data Comm Networking, 40 hours, Unisys Institute of Technology, Heidelberg, GE
10 Jun 1994, Computer Security Course ADP-10 class 19-94, 40 hours, 80th ASG, Chievres AFB, BE
22 Jul 1994, UNIX LAN Sys Admin, 40 hours, OPM, Mannheim, GE
16-18 Aug 1994, Certificate of Training, Computer Crime: Prevention, Detection and Investigation, Heidelberg, GE
19-20 Sep 1994, Certificate of Training, Intro to Harvard Graphics 3.0, Daumerie Kaserne, BE
07 Oct 1994, Advanced TCP/IP LAN Admin, 40 hours, OPM, Mannheim, GE
02 Sep 1988, Basic Journalist Course, 12 weeks, Defense Information School (DINFOS), Ft Benjamin Harrison, IN