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The Design Portfolio Of Matt Boorstin

My Resume

The complete professional history of Matt Boorstin in 1000 characters.

Software Literacy

Web Development:

  • XHTML, CSS
  • jQuery
  • PHP, ASP
  • MySQL, MSSQL
  • AJAX

Multimedia:

  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • 3D Studio
  • Flash, Actionscript 3.0
  • Premiere
  • Audition

Best Practices

A quick word on the design of this site and how it applies to what I consider best practices when developing:

  • There is complete semantic separation of the functions of the different types code:
    • XHTML for content
    • CSS for layout and presentation
    • jQuery for advanced functionality and effects
    • Flash for video only
  • The layout folows a 3-column grid, which is css-based with no tables
  • Rasterized text is displayed via image replacement with css sprites to maintain accessibility
  • All code is hand-written
  • The content of this site is managed via a custom CMS, which is ASP-based and connects to an MSSQL database

Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, August 1993.

Florida State University, Department of Interior Design, Tallahassee, Florida.

Graduated Magna Cum Laude.

NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer, April 1996.

My work history is a fluid one, which I tend to think of in terms of epochs. My life has taken many different paths and as a result I have a varied work history. Whether that's considered a positive or a negative is a matter of personal choice, but I've certainly had fun wearing many different hats.

2009-Present: Freelancer

Freelance Illustrator and Web Designer

Everywhere (Click here for more information)

Design of custom content management systems for bloggers. Numerous illustrations and Flash animations for various client events.

  • FromAnotherMother.com
  • RamonaCreel.com
  • ADP
  • Starwood Resorts
  • Hyatt
My present life was made possible by the sale of our business...

2004-2009: Business Owner and Webmaster

OnlineOrganizing.com

Washington DC

Lead Designer And Programmer for informational and ecommerce site. OnlineOrganizing.com was me and my wife's business until we sold it in 2009. The website was redesigned from scratch in 2004. It encompasses a full catalog of products to be ordered online (via a customized shopping cart), an automated system to generate referrals to organizers around the world (based on location), monthly newsletters via email campaigns, a network of bloggers, a behind-the-scenes vendor administration area for our vendors to manage their sales, referrals, and content, and much more. With the exception of a few legacy scripts from the previous version of the site, I did all programming for these processes (as of March 2009), as well as the overall graphic identity of the site.

I was led to an independent career by the demise of my previous position to forces overseas...

2000-2004: 3D Artist and Multimedia Designer

TVS Information Design, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities included full 3D modeling, rendering, and animation of architectural projects as well as post-production video editing of final animations to composite multiple video sources and add titles and graphics. Familiar with output to both web and video formats. Develop websites for both in-house use and out-of-house clients, as well as extensive web-based training programs for software usage. Assist in the development of Flash-based applications and presentations. Extensive photographic manipulation of architectural projects in Photoshop. Develop graphics for marketing materials and presentations. Develop and instruct workshops on the usage of Microstation, 3D Studio, Photoshop, and Illustrator for employees of parent company

  • Principal modeler and animator for The New CDB, a master plan and landmark structure in Dalian, China. Project consisted of numerous still renderings and eight animations
  • Managed the production of fully-rendered stills and animations for Georgia Rail, New Orleans Convention Center, Georgia Tech Square, Cincinnati Convention Center, Milan Convention Center, among others
  • Team member of development of TVS's intranet and internet site, as well as many in house web and Flash-based presentations
  • Managed the production of a section of TVS's intranet devoted to tutorials on various software programs.
  • Team member for the design of MyESOP.net, a Flash-based workshop for ESOP companies
  • Other clients have included BellSouth, Merrill Lynch, Georgia Pacific, and numerous spec office buildings in Atlanta.
My present life was made possible by the sale of our business...

1994-2000: Interior Designer

Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia

Associate Interior Designer for architectural/interior design firm. Responsibilities included the design conceptualization and space-planning of interior spaces, extensive 3D modeling, rendering, and animation for client presentations, specification of interior furnishings and finishes, supervision of production of construction documents, and construction administration

  • TIAA-CREF Corporate Headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • GTE Wireless Regional Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
  • IBM Sales and Service Call Centers in Atlanta, Georgia
  • 200 Celebration Place in Kissimmee, Florida
  • Walt Disney World's Wide World of Sports complex in Kissimmee, Florida
  • Project Manager for the renovation of TVS&A's offices
  • Other clients have included BellSouth, Merrill Lynch, Georgia Pacific, and numerous spec office buildings in Atlanta.
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