J.C. Hurst | Hurst Creative

James C. Hurst ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Abstract ________ Have worked in the Information Technology, Internet Marketing and New Media fields since 1995. Specialize in W3C compliant Web Design/Development, Search Engine Marketing/Search Engine Optimization, 2D and 3D graphic design and digital audio/video production. Passion lies in utilizing industry experience, technical skills and resources to develop tailored and successful Web-based strategies that follow the rules and protect client reputation. Key Traits: Excellent collaborator; able to bridge company and client interests Well organized and accurate; strong analytical and presentation skills Reputable for achieving timelines and exceeding expectations Proficient in XML, PHP, JSP, Action Script CS3, CSS and .NET Proficient with the following applications: Adobe CS4 Master Collection, (Primarily Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator and Fireworks) Adobe Flex Builder 3 3D Studio Max ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Professional Experience _______________________ 2008-Present | WindNet, Inc. - Dawsonville, GA Technical Director Design and develop custom CMS Websites and applications. Responsible for all technical decisions regarding client site design and development. ____________________________________________ 2005-Present | The Ziegler Corporations, Inc. - Atlanta, GA I. T./Internet Marketing Director Design, develop and maintain all web applications and print marketing materials for Ziegler Super Systems, Inc. and other divisions of the company. ____________________________________________ 2001-2004 | ETHYX Music, Inc. - Atlanta, GA Web Master Designed, developed and maintained all web applications and marketing materials for ETHYX Music, Inc. and ETHYX Outreach. ____________________________________________ 1998-2004 | Hurst Custom Graphics - Atlanta, GA Freelance Web Design/Development Designed and developed custom dynamic database driven sites and various commercial print marketing materials. Designed various security related instructional presentations. ____________________________________________ 1994-1998 | Metro Crime Prevention Task Force - Atlanta, GA Training Consultant Conducted security related training programs for companies and organizations located throughout the Southeastern United States. Created and conducted several security related instructional presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint. Ensured that project deadlines and client expectations were met. ____________________________________________ 1986–1993 | U.S. Army - Germany - Saudi Arabia U.S. Army Military Police Corps., general law enforcement duties. Combat MP duties during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Recent Web Samples __________________ Bob Byrd Judo http://byrdjudo.com Custom Joomla CMS build - Primary Features: Streaming Audio/Video Custom video player matches site design Secondary accordion menu on internal pages ____________________________________________ Ziegler Super Systems, Inc. http://zieglersupersystems.com Custom Joomla CMS build - Primary Features: Newsletter Sign-up with internal database and back end mass mailing application Streaming audio/video via Flash and XML “Drag-and-share” - Visitors can drag any image into their choice of four social networking links and immediately share the corresponding content with their friends/followers ____________________________________________ First Citizens Bank of GA http://d2637788.2105.windnetdns.com/ Custom Joomla CMS build - Primary Features: Interactive Flash header contains nav. bar and allows visitors to view both locations Light-box galleries with biographies for Board of Directors and Executive Management Background brick graphics made from photos of bank building ____________________________________________ Guitar Super Hero http://guitarsuperhero.com Custom Flash build Owned by professional guitar player - visitors can take virtual guitar lessons Accurate Flash-based guitar tuner ____________________________________________ Ferno Aviation http://d2652691.2105.windnetdns.com/ Custom Joomla CMS build - Primary Features: Flash slide show advances automatically unless visitor hovers over play/pause button Images and text are loaded via xml Accordion menu/news flash on primary pages ____________________________________________ Dawson County Welding http://dcwfabrication.com/ Custom Joomla CMS build - Primary Features: AJAX slide show Light-box image gallery ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ J.C. Hurst - 2010