| Fritz J. Schantz |
709 Lincoln Dr.
Sun Prairie, WI 53590 fritz_schantz@hotmail.com 608.825.8305(Home) |
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Desired
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Education
| University of Maryland Baltimore County;
Baltimore MD. B.A., Visual and Performing Arts, Digital Imaging Emphasis; June, 1996; Maintained 3.86 GPA while working in internship approximately 16 hours per week. Graduated Magna Cum Laude. |
Experience
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April 2000 - Present |
Headed up new interactive multimedia initiative in mid sized environmental consulting firm. Design, prototype, develop regulatory training and environmental management programs in Macromedia Authorware and Dreamewaver for CD or i-net delivery. Do graphic design for interactive programs, print media and trade show booths. |
| March 1999 - April, 2000 Total Training Solutions (www.ttstrain.com) Waunakee, Wisconsin Web/Media developer/designer |
Design and develop browser based training programs for the financial industry. Utilize Dreamweaver Attain, Flash 4.0 and Photoshop 5.0 and AuthorWare 5.0 to create an interactive training experience. Responsible for all programming and graphics design and production. Design and develop user interface, electronic presentations, CD-ROM product and print media. Improve and maintain company website. |
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June 1996 - March 1999 |
Design, create, and produce cross platform interactive multimedia for CD ROMs, web sites, and digital presentations. Program projects in LINGO. In addition to Macromedia Director 6.5, used various sound, video, graphics and layout programs to digitize sound and video, create artwork, graphic design, and interactive interface design in a team based development and production environment. |
| September 1995 - June 1996 The Calvert School www.calvertschool.org/ Baltimore, Maryland Multimedia Developer (intern) |
Assisted in the development and production of the Calvert curriculum, creating an interactive multimedia format for CD ROM and network distribution. Responsible for the creation of graphics, sound, and video; integrated these elements into AuthorWare program templates. Trained new interns in Director and Photoshop. |
| 1990 - 1995 College in Wisconsin & Maryland |
Held numerous positions to meet educational expenses incurred during school. |
| March 1989 - October, 1990 Becton Dickinson D.I.S. Baltimore, Maryland |
Responsible for inspection, documentation and final release of electromechanical assemblies and bio-medical equipment. Resigned from the company to begin college in Wisconsin. |
| February, 1987 - Nov., 1988 Martin Marietta Baltimore, Maryland |
Responsible for close tolerance inspection and documentation of B-1B horizontal and vertical stabilizers; final release of product to the government. Was laid off in downsizing. |
Skills
Experienced in web page development and design, specializing in interactive shockwave movies, quickTime video, real VR, and sound. Able to produce cross platform multimedia for delivery on CD, network, or web. Able to think creatively in the conception, incubation and development of ideas, as well as creatively solve technical and design problems. Transform client needs into usable media. Quick to learn and use new software and hardware. Able to participate in or head up multimedia projects from start to finish, including research, conceptualization, visualization, programming, design, scheduling and planning. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, work efficiently alone or on a team, interface well with clients and co-workers. Experienced and creative in photography and videography. Excellent written and verbal skills. Able to communicate well in technical and artistic contexts.
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References
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Mark Bennett
President Total Training Solutions Current manager (800)831-0678 |
John O'Brien
Head of Multimedia Section Technical Services Department Supervisor at JHU/APL (443) 778-6795 |
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Andy Pasternak
Head of Multimedia Department The Calvert School Supervisor during my internship (410) 243-6030 ext. 3355 |
Hillary Kapan
Film/video faculty California Institute of the Arts Mentor and advisor at UMBC (805) 255-1050 |