CJM Logo Chris J. Mischler
ChrisMischler@gmail.com
414 • 690 • 9025
804 South 111th Street
West Allis, WI 53214
    
Objective   Web Design, Interactive Media or related position where creativity, technical
proficiency and the ability to adapt to change are desired
   
Profile  



Strong creative and technical abilities
Self-motivated, detail oriented and thoroughly organized
Responsible and dependable with both team and individual tasks
Well-developed problem solving and troubleshooting skills
     
Employment   Freelance Artist
 

Web Designer / Videographer (May 2005 - Present)
Work with clients to create websites appropriate for their particular needs
Create unique content for a diverse array of clientele
     
    US Bancorp Asset Management; Marketing Communications
   





Electronic Media Designer (March 2003 - May 2005)
Develop and implement engaging content in various digital formats
Create and update graphics for corporate internet and intranet sites
Collaborate with team to evaluate, redesign and add content to corporate intranet
Set up and maintain Mac OS X Workstation hardware, software and peripherals
Research hardware and software upgrades, adhering to strict budget
Integrate Macs into Windows network for cross-platform communications
     
    Minneapolis College of Art and Design
   


Computer Support Specialist/Tutor (September 2002 - March 2003)
Provided hardware and software support in student labs and on faculty computers
Tutored students and faculty in a wide variety of software applications
Updated web pages in Computer Support section of MCAD's website
     
    Housing and Residence Life Department;  University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
   

Web Site Developer, Housing and Residence Life (January 2002 - October 2002)
Redesigned and updated entire website with modern, professional design
Expanded site with new content, from 25 unique pages to over 400
 
    School of Education Technology Lab;  University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
   







Senior Computer Lab Administrator (July 2000 - May 2002)
Computer Lab Assistant (November 1999 - July 2000)

Maintained, updated and did troubleshooting on Macintosh workstations
Independently developed diverse understanding of Audio and Video technologies
Enabled web hosting and maintained filesharing on network via AppleShare Server
Solved cross-platform and network issues in collaboration with PC administrator
Assessed lab's needs and worked with team to update lab policies and procedures
Trained apprentice in all Administrative duties
     
    RAM Outlet / RAM Technologies;  Eau Claire, WI
   


Web Site Designer (May 1999 - September 1999)
Redesigned retail website, including logo design and motion advertisements
Deployed database-driven e-commerce site in collaboration with programmer
       
Education   University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
    Bachelor of Science in Art: Graphic Design, Minor in Web Design; May 2002
  Relevant Courses
• Electronic Media Design I & II
• Graphic Design III - VI
• Computer Illustration
• Java Programming I & II
• Web Development: JSP
• Digital Photography
     
    Minneapolis College of Art and Design, September 1997 - May 1998
      Studied fundamentals of design and interactive media techniques
    Relevant Courses
• Computer Graphics I • Graphic Design I & II
     
Computer Skills   Proficient with following applications and technologies:
   
• Flash MX Pro
• HTML and CSS
• Dreamweaver MX
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• QuarkXPress
• Apple DVD Studio Pro
• Apple Final Cut Pro
• All Mac and Windows OS's
Basic familiarity with following applications and technologies:
 
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Premier
• Adobe GoLive
• Bias Peak
• Java and JavaScript
• ActionScript
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