Charity M. Colvin

Charity M. Colvin

Multimedia & Interaction Designer at

Austin, Texas Area

Current
  • Multimedia & Interaction Design Expert at Texas Dream Designs
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Education
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
  • Anne Arundel Community College
  • Penn Foster College
  • Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy
  • The Chauncey Group International
  • Harold Washington College
  • Defense Information School (DINFOS)
  • Defense Information School (DINFOS)
  • United States Army
  • James Bowie High School

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Charity M. Colvin’s Summary

Presidential Top Secret Security Clearance (TS/SCI) with CI poly and T/KI/G

Eleven years as a photographer and multimedia specialist with more than seven years supervising and managing photographers and a graphic designer. Produced still imagery, video and other media for the offices of the U.S. President, U.S. Secretary of Defense and national media.

Nine years experience in building web pages using HTML, Flash ActionScript and Adobe programs. Produced an extensive “How To” application on the installation, operation and troubleshooting of the INMARSAT system for use by soldiers in Operation Iraqi Freedom I. Responsible for the complete Flash redesign for National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency College and Defense Security Service (DSS).

Trained in Agile, Kanban and Lean development.

Received numerous awards for photography and graphic designs

Charity M. Colvin’s Specialties:

Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, InDesign, ActionScript, Adobe LiveCycle, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Office, Adobe Dreamweaver, NoteTab Pro, Maya Unlimited, Cute FTP, Adobe ImageReady PowerPoint, After Effects, PERL, JavaScript, CSS, XML, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Captivate, UML, Fireworks, Adobe AIR

Charity M. Colvin’s Experience

  • Multimedia & Interaction Design Expert

    Texas Dream Designs

    (Design industry)

    February 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)

    Work closely with client to develop web designs, logos, banners, and other graphic designs to create the appropriate look and feel to ensure that clients’ products appeal to target audiences. Apply user experience and human factor methodologies to ensure usable and enjoyable experiences with the products. Create and design Flash animation; forms; videos; e-learning materials; DVD menus; and design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation properties, and content layout. Perform maintenance and updates to existing websites. Edit videos and restore and archive photographs. Write and edit copy for business development projects, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

  • Multimedia & User Experience Design Specialist

    McLane Advanced Technologies

    (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

    August 2007 — May 2009 (1 year 10 months)

    Designed and managed interfaces to help ensure applications are easy and effective to use. Performed contextual user research and customer interviews. Analyzed user, customer, and business needs to define product requirements and ensure usability by the end user. Taught Adobe Flash at Baylor University. Created interface design concepts of product applications, features and enhancements. Developed design renderings/wireframes defining the user interface form, function, navigation, interaction, and basic screen design. Developed design comps and graphic elements in various media formats. Performed usability analysis to ensure ease-of-use for target users and accessibility per ADA Section 508 requirements guidelines. Responsible for developing media productions, including video, audio, animation and motion media. Created motion graphics, edited video, storyboarding and created interactive programs and training material. Created Flash prototypes to ensure proper programming of interfaces and interaction when delivered to backend programmers. Head of the company’s Green Team for improving sustainability and reducing costs and waste around the office. Active member of the company’s morale team to gauge the company environment and make direct recommendations to the CEO and owner to improve the company’s work atmosphere.

  • Flash Developer

    Tek Systems

    (Public Company; Information Technology and Services industry)

    August 2007 — December 2007 (5 months)

    (Contracted to McLane Advanced Technologies on temp to hire basis)
    Responsible for developing and designing sustainable computer-based training (CBT) solutions to enhance learning capability across the U.S. Army. Analyzed technical content and developed instructional design and lesson flow. Acted as QA to ensure all lessons met styles/standards/conventions set by customer and Project Lead. Analyzed technical content-produced lessons and animations for CBT modules. Analyzed, designed and implemented training conventions using knowledge of instructional theory and ability to create concrete objectives and methods for CBT product development. Resolved discrepancies from Army reviews and implemented solutions while meeting production schedule.

  • Flash Developer

    TSR Consulting

    (Media Production industry)

    February 2007 — August 2007 (7 months)

    (Contracted to AT&T) Responsible for instructional design, development and maintenance of leader-led, web-based, and synchronous courseware for AT&T employees. Developed highly interactive online training (using Adobe Flash) for AT&T call center service representatives who are responsible for selling AT&T’s new suite of IP-based products/services to customers. Develops simulations (with logic), animations, training templates, interfaces and web pages using Flash.

  • Flash Designer/Web Developer

    Snell Enterprises Inc

    (Internet industry)

    November 2006 — February 2007 (4 months)

    Designed and developed the new look and feel for the National Defense Security Service website for five different servers, each with a unique design. Duties included designing and maintaining web sites; creating custom web graphics and layouts; creating Flash intro, web programming, logo design, animated banners, copyrighting and content; writing, editing and proofreading a variety of documents; planning and preparing articles for online dissemination, web usability, accessibility, testing and debugging; website promotion and marketing, and client relations.

  • Web Developer

    Northrop Grumman

    (Public Company; NOC; Defense & Space industry)

    May 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 7 months)

    (Contracted to the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency College) Designed, developed, implemented, and administered InnoVision web sites as required to meet the web requirements of various customers. Provided services such as linking to existing pages, updating links and pages, ensuring all links operate correctly, troubleshooting and repair of software-related web problems, and managing web site and network configurations. Designed and developed interactive multimedia presentations for the web, from concept through execution. Created Flash-based web pages. Created and integrated new graphics, improved existing graphics and presentation products.

  • Digital Imaging Consultant

    U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

    (Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)

    May 2005 — June 2005 (2 months)

    Worked one-on-one with professional photographers, art directors and print shops fine tuning the high-end digital imaging production techniques and color management necessary to attain the highest level of efficiency and image quality during the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions Presidential Award Ceremony.

  • Graphic Artist

    Atteloir Inc.

    (Media Production industry)

    January 2005 — May 2005 (5 months)

    (Contracted to The United States Army Material Command) Created charts from text, short notes, hard-copy drafts and electronic drafts. Designed artistic detail and graphic elements to visually enhance charts per customer's specifications. Created conceptual graphics to visually display complex systems and ideas, design publications, brochures, pamphlets, cover pages and posters.

  • Supervisor Multimedia Documentation/Production

    U.S. Army Fort Meade, MD

    (Government Agency; Military industry)

    May 1998 — February 2005 (6 years 10 months)

    Supervised and operated digital and film-based still and video equipment to document combat and non-combat operations. Supervised and operated television products in support of combat documentation, psychological operations, military intelligence, medical, public affairs, training and other functions. Developed an interactive training program for setting up and using portable satellites to prepare 112 employees who were deployed to Iraq. Vice President of Public Affairs and Marketing for the First in Battle chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Created a web page and novelty items for the First in Battle chapter, which had more than 400 members. Ensured quality still images for Department of the Army’s promotion division. Created and designed company t-shirts.

Charity M. Colvin’s Education

  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

    Flash CS3 - Level 2 2008 — 2008

    Successfully completed course refreshing skills to use basic ActionScript code. - manipulate components with ActionScript. - work with movie clips. - add data to an application using built-in classes. - reuse code with functions. - connect to external data. - build a navigation system. - manage user data with forms.

  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

    Flash CS3 - Level 1 2007 — 2007

    Successfully completed course refreshed skills in the types of Flash applications, how the user interface can be used, and how to create Flash movies. - created and manipulated graphics in Flash. Added text and Flash components, animated graphics using different techniques. Added interactivity to Flash using buttons. Worked with movie clips, audio, video and created dynamic animations in Flash.

  • Anne Arundel Community College

    Communication Arts , Media Production , 2006 — 2007

    In progress of degree

  • Penn Foster College

    Diploma , Veterinary Assistant , 2002 — 2003

    Developed skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and clinical research on human and animal health problems. Basic research, broadening the scope of fundamental theoretical knowledge, and in applied research, developing new ways to use knowledge. Learned animal nursing, emergency care, veterinary terminology, proper breeding techniques. Learned techniques for testing and vaccinating against diseases and consulting with farm or ranch owners and managers on animal production, feeding, and housing issues. Mastered methods to treat and dress wounds, set fractures, and perform surgery including cesarean sections on birthing animals.

  • Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy

    Total Army Training System (TATS) Primary Leadership Development Primary Leadership Development 2001 — 2001

    Performed all basic tasks related to Noncommissioned Officer Leadership responsibilities. Including introductory material on personal leadership, communication, resource management, and training management. Mastered material including material leader characteristics, ethics, problem solving, styles of leadership, human motivation, personal counseling, and the exercise of authority. Emphasis was placed on teaching to teach and on leading personnel in a small-unit environment. Substantial attention was given to practical application in a field-based environment.

  • The Chauncey Group International

    DANTES , Introduction to Computing , 2001 — 2001

  • Harold Washington College

    Spanish 1999 — 2000

    City Colleges of Chicago - Europe

  • Defense Information School (DINFOS)

    Video Production Documentation Video Production and Documentation 1999 — 1999

    Capable of performing video production, including preproduction, production and postproduction in uncontrolled, semicontrolled, combat, and controlled situations. Participated in lectures and practical exercises with such topics as the role and mission of the military videographer, safety, security, light, optics, composition, equipment, and continuity. Mastered audio and nonlinear editing for both studio and field production along with the art of videography. Extensive knowledge in script formats, storyboarding, and story treatments.

  • Defense Information School (DINFOS)

    Basic Still Photography 1998 — 1999

    Ability to apply a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of still photography and electronic imaging techniques. Used a variety of cameras, lenses, and other photographic equipment in a variety of situations to obtain satisfactory completion of the assignment. Procedures for recording, ceremonial, investigative, medical, combat, intelligence, documentary and studio assignments was mastered . Processed, printed, and copied all types of black-and-white and color photographs. Through the use of lectures and laboratory exercises the learned such topics as safety, security, administration, camera operation, photographic chemistry, exposure, lighting, optics, studio and field assignments, computer operation, electronic image acquisition, and software utilization.

  • United States Army

    Basic Training 1998 — 1998

    Demonstrated general knowledge of military organization and culture, mastery of individual and group combat skills including marksmanship and first aid, achievement of minimal physical conditioning standards, and application of basic safety and living skills in an outdoor environment. Instruction included lectures, demonstrations, and performance exercises in basic military culture/subjects, including marksmanship, physical conditioning, first aid, and outdoor adaptation/living skills.

  • James Bowie High School

    Diploma , 1994 — 1998

    Activities and Societies:
    Colorguard (4 years), Winterguard (4 years),Future Farmers of America (FFA) (2 years), Future Farmers of America (FFA) Parliamentary Procedures Team Secretary (1 year)

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Charity M. Colvin’s Interests:

Animals, Movies, Racing, Horses, Crafts, Traveling, Dance, Music, Cars, Gardening, Photography, Videography, Wii, Animation, and creating the animation. Family, friends and enjoying what I do everyday of my life.

Charity M. Colvin’s Honors:

Department of Defense Military Photographer of the Year 1999, Still Division-Honorable Mention, Department of the Army All Army Photography Contest 2000, Honorable Mention, Department of the Army; The Army Commendation Medal, 2001-2005, Department of Defense Secretary of Defense Certificate of Appreciation during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2005, Urkunde Schutzenschnur Silver (German Weapons) 2000, Department of the Army; The Army Achievement Medal 1999-2001, Department of the Army; The Army Achievement Medal 1999-1999, Department of Defense Army Combat Maneuver Training Center Visual Information Personnel (VIPER) Photographer of the Year 1999, United States Army European Command Morale and Welfare Photo Contest 2000, Color Division - Second Place, European Command Morale and Welfare Photo Contest 2000, Honorable Mention, Department of Defense Army Combat Maneuver Training Center Certificate of Achievement 1999, 2000, 2001

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