Brett Gibson Pender

773-575-5734

brett.pender@gmail.com

REALTOR, Baird & Warner, Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL

OWNER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR, Pender Construction

DIGITAL MEDIA ARTIST

UNIVERSAL HANDYMAN

Education:

2001-2005 - Columbia College Chicago, Digital Media Technology Major

2000-2001 - Colorado Mountain College, Photography/Graphic Design

1999-2000 - University of Colorado Boulder, Fine Arts (Photography)

Coursework:

• Programming web databases
  • In depth PHP/MYSQL programming
• Network 1
  • Networking, security, topology, language, software, hardware
• Elements of Multimedia
  • Macromedia Flash MX and Flash Action Script
• Programming for Interactive Multimedia
  • Lingo programming using Macromedia Director
• Programming for Web
  • JavaScript programming without G.U.I.
• Web Animation
  • Web Animation using Macromedia Flash
• Web Design
  • Raw HTML studies without the aid of G.U.I.
• Web Design II
  • HTML studies using Macromedia Dreamweaver
• Time Based Composing
  • Adobe Premiere/ Adobe After Effects
• PC Applications
  • Overview of all areas of PC, IBM and Mac
• Desktop Publishing
  • Graphic Design and communication,Adobe Pagemaker
• Graphic Communications
  • Visual expression and layout Quark
• Design 1
  • Graphic design/ communication, Quark and Photoshop
• 2-D Imaging
  • Adobe Photoshop and Painter imaging work
• Computer Illustration
  • In depth Adobe Illustrator work
• Illustration 1
  • Physical/Digital Illustration, Photoshop and Illustrator
• Digital Imaging
  • In depth Photoshop course
• Perception and Photography
  • Visual perception and mental priorities of layout
• Computer Graphics
  • In depth Photoshop, with Illustrator and Flash
• Camera Functions
  • In depth journey into the many functions of cameras
• MORE COURSEWORK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Skills:

• Proficient in Macintosh and Windows Opertaing Systems

• Currently provide in house free lance tech support.

• Knowledge of networking, graphics, hardware, software, peripherals, etc.

• Avid computer user since the age of 6, my first: Apple ||e

• Excellent customer service personality and experience.

• Carpentry, tiling, plumbing, electrical, finishing, painting - Universal Handyman

Experience:

10/08-current - Freelance Digital Media Artist, General Contractor

09/06-09/08 - Hearth and Candle Restaurant, Smuggler's Notch Resort, VT, Bartender

• Serving customers food and beverage in a fine dining atmosphere.

08/06-09/06 - The Shed Restaurant and Brewery, Stowe, VT, Waiter

• Serving customers food and beverage.

01/05-08/06 - Carpenter's Labor Assistant

• Grunt work, mortar, framing, finishing, electrical and many other small jobs.

3/04-12/04 - The Columbia Chronicle, Chicago, IL, Webmaster

• Webmaster, programming in HTML, JavaScript, php/MySql and Flash

• Programs used: Macromedia Studio 2004, Adobe Photoshop CS, Quark 5

10/03-01/04 - The Kennedy Group, Chicago, IL, Digital Media Expert

• Graphic design, audio, video, programming, and overall digital technician.

12/01-08/03 - Helix Camera, Wilmette, IL, Customer Relatons

• Selling camera, video and digital equipment, providing customer training.

09/01-11/01 - Synchro-Start, Niles, IL, Data Entry

• Received training in Oracle 11i customer relations software

• Worked with a team to transport data from old HP ManMan software

04/01-08/01 - Planted Earth Nursery, Carbondale, CO, Yard Manager

• Maintenance and aesthetic responsibilities in the Yard and inside the store

• Organized and ordered material to be delivered to and from Aspen

store and customers

• Received training in and experience operating Case, Swinger and

Bobcat machinery

• Moved planting material, stock, and bulk supplies

09/00-05/01 – Aspen Ski Company, Aspen, CO, Lift Operator

• Operated lifts, guest relations, assisting children and elderly.

04/98-09/00 - Adventura Travel, Chicago, IL, Office/Computer Assistant

• Filling, customer relations, telephone and walk in order taking of

various travel requests

• On-duty computer consultant, trainer and installations of hardware

and software

• Operations, maintenance and advertisement for the Adventura Sports

Worldwide Division

• Coach/Teacher of the 8-12 year old group of the Adventura Sports

Soccer School

01/99-09/99 - Time Magazine, Intern/Assistant to Steve Liss, Photographer

• In a learning and working environment, I assisted in various tasks

of journalistic photography

• Received training in Photoshop and methods of shooting photographs

on location

06/97 & 06/98 - Camp Echo, Freemont, MI, Youth Counselor

• Leadership, initiation and counseling for the camp youth, living on camp

• Certified Professional Rescuer for the health of the children

• Area assistant for riflery, sailing, biking, boating, art and

camping activities

Websites:

www.hearthandcandle.com

www.brettpender.com