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Brian Ireson

Work History

July 2005 to present: The Computer Workshop Inc.                                     Columbus, OH
Corporate trainer

  • Developed corporate training materials and conducted training covering Adobe products (CS:CS3); Macromedia products (MX:CS3); Microsoft Office applications (00:07); C.B.P. soft skill materials; Design principles; Photography and digital video
  • Maintained an overall average rating of 4.87 out of five on student evaluations
  • Worked with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
  • Adapted course content to meet student expectations and skill levels.
  • Provide online and telephone technical support services to clients after course completion
  • Conducted continuing education and workforce development courses for state agency employees
  • Developed class materials and conducted training for large and small corporate clients including:
  • Diebold -  trained over 5000 poll workers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Missouri on installation and operation of touch screen and optical scan voting machines
  • American Greetings-  Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator
  • Phillips - Microsoft Word
  • Ford Motor Company – as part of employee retooling programs conducted training courses in Photography and image correction using Adobe Photoshop software
  • The Ohio State University
  • Paul Wreth and Associates - Microsoft Office products for Macintosh
  • Casto: Microsoft Office products
  • State and federal agencies clients including  ODOT, ODNR, OPERS, JDFS, Supreme Court of Ohio, USGS
  • Developed testing materials to assess student comprehension and skill level
  • Conducted seminars and presentations for professional organizations on software and hardware innovations
  • Conducting classes on a daily basis on software applications
  • Provided consultations for private clients
  • Designed fliers for marketing current course offerings

2001 to present: The Ohio State University                                                    Columbus, OH
Teaching Associate and Adjunct Professor within the Department of Art

  • Consistently attained an “Above Average” rating on evaluations.
  • Developed curriculum and taught collegiate courses  in Digital Image Manipulation, Web Authoring, and Real & Recorded Time
  • Graduate student/ teaching associate at The Ohio State University  working on the main campus in Columbus
  • Presented technical training on software coupled with conceptual training designed to assist students develop the ability to clearly and effectively communicate their ideas.
  • Implemented a written component to art the projects to emphasize the importance writing skills within the contemporary field of art and to improve competency in effective communication.
  • Developed and delivered courses to challenge and train students in professional practices.
  • Assisted students develop and prepare portfolios for both academic and/or professional review/

2002-03: The Wexner Center for the Arts                                                       Columbus, OH
Visiting Artist for the Summer Youth Arts Programs

  • Developed curriculum designed to teach children (9 to 14 years of age) basic computer animation using Macromedia’s Flash
  • Introduced the concepts of  storyboarding to develop ideas as well as character design
  • Assisted students to be able to take ideas from a concept to a finished product .
  • Organized presentation of student works for end of session showing

1997 to 2000: Greenwood Production                                                                        Montreal, Canada
Owner/Operator of a custom woodworking company

  • Managed advertising and marketing
  • Met clients to secure sales
  • Designed product variations according to client requirements
  • Managed manufacturing shop including purchasing supplies and materials, construction, and delivery
  • Managed all financial responsibilities; accounts payable and receiving

Education

                        Master of Fine Art                                           Bachelor of Fine Arts
                        Art and Technology                                         Sculpture
                        The Ohio State University                                Concordia University
                        2003                                                                1997


Programs Trained

            Microsoft                                Adobe                                      Macromedia/Adobe
Access 2000,03,07                             Acrobat 6,7,8                                     Fireworks MX,MX04
Excel 2000,03,07                                Illustrator 10,CS,CS2,CS3                 Dreamweaver MX04,8,CS3
Word 2000,03,07                                Photoshop 6,7,CS,CS2,CS3              Flash MX,MX04
FrontPage 2000,03                              InDesign CS,CS2,CS3,CS4
Outlook 2000,03,07                            PageMaker 6.5,7                                 Others
PowerPoint 2000,03,07                      Premiere Elements 2.0                        Quark 6,6.5
Publisher 2003,07                               Photoshop Elements 3,5                     Swishmax
Project 2003                                        Captivate                                            HTMLCoding
Visio 2003,07                                                                                                  Digital Photography
MovieMaker                                                                                                   Scanning & Retouching


Highlights of Qualifications
  • Over six years of training experience within corporate, governmental, institutional, and private environments
  • Creative thinker able to formulate innovative solutions in problem solving
  • Well versed in Windows and Macintosh operating systems; Microsoft, Macromedia, and Adobe software applications as well as soft skills curriculums
  • Excellent communications skills that enhance the quality and clarity of class instruction and professional presentations
  • The ability to learn and adapt new course materials quickly, organize assignments and prioritize tasks
  • Energetic team member with driven to succeed