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Christopher Van Pelt

Current Address:

3475 Roosevelt St
Apartment 2
Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Mobile Phone (760) 815-7267

OBJECTIVE:

To create media that is dynamic, cutting-edge, and visually stimulating.

QUALIFICATIONS

A deep understanding of computers and their interfaces:

Familiar operating systems: Windows, Linux, Mac OS

Familiar programs: Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator,  Gimp, Quark, Final Cut Pro, Visual Studio .NET, Dreamweaver, Flash, 3d Studio Max, MS Office

Familiar languages: C++, Java, HTML, XML, PHP, ASP, SQL, C#, Javascript

A wide basis of artistic expression:

Art classes receiving an "A": Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Design, Photography

EDUCATION

B.A., Hope College, Holland, Michigan (May 2004)
Majors: Computer Science, Studio Art
GPA: 3.8/4.0

EXPERIENCE

Lead Developer, Prospect Universe, La Jolla, California (2005)

One of two developers for real estate startup company (www.accesssandiego.com). Used PHP and MySQL to create dynamic content that was search engine optimized.

Webmaster, UCC, Spencer, Iowa (2002-2004)

Setup and maintained a Linux webserver for the company's e-commerce website (www.ronthebusnut.com), which I designed custom for the company.

Network Administrator, SPM, Spencer, Iowa (2002-2004)

Created, maintained, and customized a small network for SPM Incorporated, a gasket manufacturing company.

Television production, NBC,New York, New York (Fall 2003)

Production Assistant for NBC´s Late Night with Conan O'Brien.  Worked with producers and editors of the show to bring it to production.

Network Consultant, FVA, New York, New York (Fall 2003)

Optimized the non-profit Film Video Arts association's network.  Revamped the networks Windows database server and protected the machines from viruses.

Website Designer, Free-lance, Spencer, Iowa (2000-2004)

Created and maintained a number of websites, some containing flash movies (www.fluent-design.com ).

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

XOR Computer Honor Society, Dean´s List, Distinguished Artist Award, Herman Miller Art Award, Jazz Combo, Pep Band, Chapel Choir