STEPHEN T. RUSSELL
7347 South Morning Dew Lane
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
Tel: 602.400.2392
Fax: 623.322.2320
Email: srussell13@cox.net
Website: http://www.iireproductions.com


OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position as a technical web\multimedia developer.


EDUCATION:
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS
DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona
June 1992 GPA - 3.88

Course Emphasis - Digital Electronics, Microprocessors. Digital/Data Communications, Analog Communications, Electronic Devices and Applications, Industrial Control Systems.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY
Essex Technical Institute, Danvers, Massachusetts
June 1978 GPA - 3.50

Course Emphasis - Hotel and Restaurant Management, Quality Control and Assurance, Purchasing and Requisition, Specialty Cuisine, Nutrition.


WORK EXPERIENCE:
Owner – iiRe Productions, Buckeye, Arizona (February 2000 – Present) Started multimedia company offering production services for video, film, multimedia and the Internet. Designed custom graphics, non-linear editing of digital video, audio recording and production, music composition, voice-over work, Visual Basic, Media Basic, HTML and PHP/MYSQL programming, website development and design. Created commercially-released space flight simulator game called "Mars Mission Simulation". Developed “TALKS” Internet audio system. Currently developing digital photo albums/scrapbooks and database-driven e-commerce website, iiRe Design. Please visit: http://www.iireproductions.com/design

Director of Multimedia - JHT Productions, Tempe, Arizona. (January 1998 – February 2000) Designed custom multimedia interfaces and demonstration products. Programmed and authored interactive PC-based CD-ROM products. Developed hybrid Internet/CD-ROM technology. Composed, arranged and performed custom music and Foley/sound effects for video production. Created custom animation and 3D graphics for corporate logos and IDs. Implemented and designed computer-based full-screen video kiosks. Developed relational table-based databases for computer-based training.

Director of Technical Services - Motion Pixels, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. (January 1995 - December 1997) Researched and developed software video codec for Windows PC platform. Captured, edited and compressed digital video clips for testing purposes. Production manager for the "Movie CD" line of products. Created interactive demonstration CD-ROM discs for distribution. Generated all artwork, interface design, and authoring techniques for interactive CD-ROMs. Drafted and refined all technical documentation for Motion Pixels products. Directed video production of television and radio spots for Treasure Quest CD-ROM.

Producer/Director/Technician - Sirius Publishing, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. (July 1993 - January 1995) Performed and produced digital audio tracks for CD-ROM product “PC Karaoke”. Initiated troubleshooting and testing procedures for CD-ROM premastering. Designed and created interactive kiosk for electronics trade shows. Supervised technical production of interactive CD-ROM game “Treasure Quest”. Transferred to parent company, Motion Pixels, Inc. and promoted to Director of Technical Services.

Technical Representative - Noraxon USA, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona. (June 1992 - July 1993) Setup all technical support services and customer support services for medical instrumentation. Responsible for all computer assembly and testing. Analyzed and repaired all hardware and software problems. Responsible for purchasing, constructing, testing and delivery of all products to customers. Designed customer database and support.

Faculty Assistant - DeVry Institute of Technology, Phoenix, Arizona. (November 1991 - June 1992) Tutor, motivated and strengthen students’ skills in the Electronics Technician program. Clarify confusing topics and offer alternative methods of problem solving. Corroborate with other student tutors to insure accuracy. Referred students to instructors as needed.

Musician/Entertainer - Oakwood Productions, St. Paul, Minnesota. (May 1985 - June 1990) Contacted agency and reported to assigned location on time. Setup and sound-checked Performed for and interacted with customers to generate business for venue. Obtained several rebookings. Developed computer-based multitrack music sequencing system.

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Holiday Suites, Gillette, Wyoming. (March 1980 - October 1982) Supervised all phases of services for 300-seat coffee shop and 75-seat formal dining room. Coordinated all purchasing, staff scheduling, and inventory. Oversaw all food handling procedures. Controlled food cost. Worked closely with General Manager and other supervisors.

REFERENCES: Available on request.