Lawrence Waldman
9819 East Light Dr .
Silver Spring , MD 20903
Summary of Qualifications
A creative web and Flash designer with the ability to learn programs and programming languages quickly to create attention-getting products and who is experienced with numerous computer platforms. Works well in a team through communication and planning.
Education
MS in Interaction Design and Information Architecture, University of Baltimore, MD, Graduation Expected May 2007
Certificate in Internet Games and Simulation, Dean’s List, Montgomery College, MD, 2005
BA in Visual Media, American University, Washington, DC, 1998
AA in Television Production, Montgomery College, MD, 1994
Professional Experience
Web Designer
- Designed Pac-MC.com, a web site promoting an event at Montgomery College. Introduced the website and answered questions about it in another computer class by request.
- Designed http://www.LToons.com , a web site portfolio to display past and current projects.
- Used Flash and Swift3D to design and create the interface and animation for Pac-MC.com and the LToons Flash Side.
- Used Macromedia Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS and Adobe ImageReady to design and create the LToons HTML Side.
- Created music with ACID and Sound Forge for Pac-MC.com and LToons.com.
Flash Designer
- Designed and created the game, BirdForce, using Flash and ActionScript. The game was displayed by request at Montgomery College’s Game Expo Day. It was mentioned in an article in The Montgomery Advocate, Montgomery College’s school newspaper.
- Worked in a team on the ActionScript for the game, Whack-a-Zombie.
- Designed and created the game, Sticks and Stones, using Flash and ActionScript.
- Designed and created the animated shorts, The Appointment and Summer, using Flash.
Design
- Used 3DS Max 7 to design and create the animated short, Flower’s Challenge.
- Used Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Illustrator, and 3DS Max 7 to design and create the artwork on LToons Art page.
- Initiated and designed posters advertising upcoming releases while working in retail. The posters were displayed in stores across the US.
Work History
Reader, Wohl Communication Services, Gaithersburg, MD, 2005
Assisted a disabled candidate with a Microsoft Certification exam by reading the questions and answers choices aloud.
Assistant Manager, Suncoast Motion Picture Company, Kensington, MD, 1995-2003
Worked with the staff to increase our store ranking from 8th to 2nd in the district. Promoted from Sales Associate to Assistant Manager in 2001.