Theodore D. Krostue
Webmaster · Designer · Multi-Media Artisan
1505 Blossom Dr. Apt 1
Mishawaka, IN 46544-4456
duncan@OntheSpotDesign.com
(574) 807-0291
Objective
My objective is to further utilize and develop my medium artisan abilities. As a professional with over a decade experience in multiple media industries and business culture, my intellectual value has further increased within the last two years of academia. Extensive experience in working with clients to create business solutions within the realms of marketing and advertising in the format of "multi-media" internet design, construction, and execution is accentuated by other talents such as print and sound design. Excellent portfolio illustrates attention to detail. Available on an independent contract basis, or for employment.
Webography/Portfolio
    My Designs Currently in Use: (Reverse Chronological Order)
To view more former web creations, and interact with thumbnails and functional examples of navigational menus of over two-dozen websites,
go to my webography
Former Designs Include: Horizon Transport, Angiolaz, Shamrock Auto, Flame Treat Inc., Bomarko, Zolman Tire, Werntz, Shasta, Shirks Piano, Surfpure and more...
Skills
NameLevelLast Used / Experience
PhotoshopExpertCurrently use / 11 years
ASPBeginner3 years ago / 1 years
C++BeginnerCurrently use / 3 months
Cool EditIntermediateCurrently use / 11 years
Corel DrawIntermediateCurrently use / 2 years
CSSAdvancedCurrently use / 8 years
DHTMLBeginnerCurrently use / 3 years
FlashIntermediate3 years ago / 2 years
HTMLExpertCurrently use / 12 years
JavaScriptAdvancedCurrently use / 8 years
PHPIntermediateCurrently use / 3 years
UI DesignExpertCurrently use / 10 years
WindowsAdvancedCurrently use / 12 years
XMLBeginner2 years ago / 6 months
Specialty:With a decade of experience, I can accurately describe myself as a professional webmaster who adeptly ties together intent, technology, and art. Linking an organization to many individuals by forging a custom online presence for anyone is my forte. I possess all the knowledge, skill, and resources necessary to be able to make any concept into a reality, from the domain registration to the logo creation. The ability to plan and execute projects for the purpose of marketing through different mediums, and the construction of visual corporate images tailored to the needs and wishes of any budget is my expertise. The integration of brand into a coherent graphical user interface, including standardized font/color schemes, for use with web and print, are orientated in a way to preserve the client's omnipresence in corporate media. Some other mediums include optimized high resolution photographs of products, layout for any print publication, radio spots, and especially websites. The specialty of internet presences for online communities has truly lead to an expertise in all media. Website design includes creating or recreating user interface graphic schemes as well as layout of content on individual pages. The actual back office collection of files is not only well organized, but is created implementing standard browser technologies while utilizing low bandwidth graphics. From the JavaScript and Cascading Style Sheets, to the markup language of the project (html, php, asp, xml...), each hand coded or edited document is logically arranged in an easy to update format. Even though I make sure that your website will look good in print, my talents go beyond monitors and paper, to complete brand creation and implementation. This resume is not meant to illustrate limitations but conquered territory, research and development is where my real enjoyment flourishes.
Experience
PSI-ISP.com, Owner / Operator South Bend, IN - 1/2003-Present
    Company created re-sell access to national hosting network. Packaged services to include webmastering and design, by contract and consultation. Currently working on expanding from just psi-isp to into two different entities: OntheSpotDesign.Com and Fort Wayne Instant Access
eCorp Printing, Webmaster / Designer Mishawaka, IN - 6/2005-5/2006
    Primarily created logos and designs for printed material such as business cards and full color brochures. Streamlined production process from orders on a checklist and lost paper forms to fully functional online project management system linked with customer ordering system.
Self Employed, Independent Contractor South Bend, IN - 10/2001-12/2002
    Provided clients with website, graphic, print and sound design on a free-lance basis, without a webhost.
Market Strategies, Interviewer South Bend, IN - 3/2003-12/2003
    While still searching for the next position in my web-related career, my personal communication skills have been refined by conducting scientific interviews over the phone with random heads of households.
Cyberlink Inc., Website Designer South Bend, IN - 10/1999-10/2001
    Responsibilities included maintenance and creation of existing and new websites while working with clients to achieve their desired outcome. Research of new and upcoming technologies to better understand and eventually master the next step of website creation. Such technologies include but not limited to: JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, Active Server Pages, ColdFusion, DHTML, XML
Hagan Advertising Inc., Production Assistant Mishawaka, IN - 1/1995-3/1999
    Photographic Assistant: Responsibilities included setting up and orienting photographic equipment for shoots as well as scanning, sizing and optimizing of photographs and graphics for publications such as company brochures and newsletters.
    Website Designer: Responsibilities included researching, testing, and mastering existing internet technologies in order to supply existing clients with the option of having webpages. Such technologies include but not limited to: HyperText Markup Language, JavaScript, and the optimization of images formatted for the internet (including JPEGs, as well as animated and transparent gifs).
Education
Indiana University South Bend, IN
    Full-Time Informatics Undergraduate
    2004 - Present. Current GPA 3.18
Diploma from Riley High School, South Bend, IN
    President of Art Club, Senior Year at Marian High School