Mike Anitas

435 Summit Avenue East ^#203 • Seattle, WA 98102 • (206) 714-5630

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Summary

Several years’ experience in the computer industry using, supporting, & teaching various

Adobe & Microsoft applications. Expertise includes training, digital production, writing, leadership & extensive knowledge of software.

Training (see Training Addendum for details)

• Delivered Photoshop training for private client base: one-on-one & group settings
• Developed over 20 Photoshop training modules
• Presented 8 software-training classes (non-Photoshop)
• Created 9 software-training materials (non-Photoshop)
• Created & delivered more than 9 non-software related presentations & classes
• Taught 15-week long courses for 25 students each of freshmen & student instructors

Digital Production

• Created more than 50 PageMaker collateral pieces (i.e., greeting cards, catalogs, wedding invitations, 100+ page technical documents, & 15+ page directories)
• Streamlined & created handbooks, training materials, & awards using QuarkXpress
• Produced artwork, maps, & designs with Adobe Illustrator
• Scanned & corrected (sharpen & color correct) hundreds of images for private client base
• Updated & created content & graphics for a local school Web site using Adobe GoLive

Writing

• Wrote & edited 10 computer training & educational documents
• Re-wrote & edited 72 technical database documents that resulted in maintaining the team’s productivity level during the absence of the technical writer
• Researched, wrote, & reviewed 163 technical documents
• Provided written technical support via email & web based forums

Leadership

• Technical Support Liaison with Printing Systems Development, Quality Assurance, & Marketing teams
• Organized & facilitated a weekly editing board that resulted in shorter meeting times, increased effectiveness, & increased participant satisfaction
• Assisted manager with supervision of a 10-person staff & daily operation of music store
• Led & motivated a committee of volunteers who planned several campus-wide events

Software

• Researched & resolved research-level technical issues for Photoshop, ImageReady, ImageStyler, ATM, File Utilities, PageMaker, font, & printer driver customers
• Proficient in Photoshop, ImageReady, InDesign, PageMaker, ImageStyler, & Word
• Proficient with Windows (XP, 2000, 98, NT) & Macintosh operating systems
• Working knowledge of Illustrator, Acrobat, GoLive, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, FileMaker Pro, and Lotus Notes

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Education

Bachelor of Arts, Rhetoric & Communication, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, August 1993

Continuing Education

• Principles of Project Management • JavaScript for Non-Programmers
• Printing, Publishing, & Postscript • Digital Color Management
• Color Correction in Photoshop • HTML Fundamentals I, II, & III
• PostScript for Support Engineers

Work Experience

• 1/2000-Present: Trainer & Digital Production Artist in Photoshop, InDesign, & PageMaker; Self Employed. On going clients include Adobe Systems, Inc. 911 Media Arts, NPower Seattle, South Seattle Community College, North Seattle Community College and The Seattle Club of Printing House Craftsmen.
• 7/1995-12/1999: Senior Software Support Specialist; Adobe Systems, Incorporated
• 2/1995-6/1995: Software Support Specialist; Pace Network (Temporary Agency)
• 3/1994-2/1995: Lead Music Seller; Borders Books & Music
• 11/1993-3/1994: Administrative Assistant & Electronic Document Specialist; Woods & Associates (Temporary Agency)

Volunteer Commitments

• 5/2000-9/2004: CAMP Planner, Software Trainer, Office Volunteer & Newsletter Layout; Gay City Health Project
• 2/2000- 11/2001: Technology Committee & Web Master; Benjamin Franklin Day Elementary School

Mike Anitas

435 Summit Avenue East ^#203 • Seattle, WA 98102 • (206) 714-5630

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Training Addendum

Current – Instructor- Led

• Photoshop Sequence of Steps (SOS)
• Photoshop Elements Sequence of Steps (SOS)
• Photoshop Techniques
• Photoshop Most Commonly Used Tools (usually delivered in two parts)
• Scan Resolution in Photoshop
• Photoshop Adjusting Color Basics, Auto Adjustments, & Manual Adjustments
• Photoshop Top Four Image Components
• Photoshop Scan Resolution and Scanning Basics
• Photoshop Special Effect Filters
• Photoshop Typical Workflow
• Photoshop Palettes

Current – Self-Paced

• Adobe Photoshop CS 2 for Adobe Technical Support & Customer Services
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Adobe Technical Support & Customer Services
• Adobe Audio & Video Products for Adobe Customer Service
• Customer Relationship Management (SAP) for Adobe Technical Support & Customer Service
• Adobe Photoshop CS for Adobe Technical Support & Customer Service
• After Effects 6.0 for Adobe Technical Support & Customer Service

Historical – Instructor-Led

• Photoshop Basics & Selections
• Hardware Issues in Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady & ImageStyler
• Introduction to Halftones & Scanning (co-author)
• Adobe GoLive Basics
• Integrating Technology to Better Deliver Your Mission
• Getting Down to Business - Integrating Technology
• Technology Additions for Adobe PhotoDeluxe 2.0 (co-author & co-presenter)
• AdobePS 4.2 User Interface
• Adobe Type Manager 4.0 & Adobe Type Reunion 2.0 (Panel Discussion)
• Overview of Adobe Type Products & Type 1 Fonts
• Beyond Brainstorming: Rejuvenating Idea Generation
• Nominal Group Technique
• Sexes at Work: Gender Communication
• Making the Most of Meetings (co-author & co-presenter)
• To Tell The Truth (co-author & co-presenter)
• Discussing Diversity: A Look Through The Kaleidoscope

Historical – Self-Paced

• Adobe ImageReady 2.0 Animations & Rollovers
• Adobe Photoshop 5.5 New Features
• Actions in Adobe Photoshop 5.x & 5.5 (co-author)
• 3D Transformations in Adobe Photoshop 5.x & 5.5
• Macintosh PostScript Printer Driver