Joel Bousley

Current

• Senior Web Developer at Segue Technologies

Past

• Digital Artist III at Carney, Inc.
• Senior Web Developer/Designer at Vigilant Services
• Founder & Creative Director at Enliven Studios

• Web Developer at Southern Nevada Water Authority
• Visual Information Specialist & Editor at United States Department of Defense
• 3D Artist & Animator at Techrizon, LLC
• Multimedia Developer at Techrizon, LLC
• Tactical Data Systems Sergeant at US Army

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Education

• Cameron University
• Advanced Technologies Academy

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• My Website

Joel Bousley’s Summary

My professional experiences have reached across several different spectrums; however, I have a true zest for creating multimedia and web products that are unique and use a variety of virtual media. I thrive in an environment in which I am able to experience challenges -- both on the development and design sides of the house. To be perfectly direct, the left and right hemispheres of my brain are in constant struggle, but it is this struggle that has enabled me to constantly push myself to excel in both left and right brain activities.

Professionally, I want to mentor others to push themselves to achieve ever greater ends -- rather it is in the programming world or the world of design. I would like to be involved in projects that truly put today's technology to use and into overdrive, but at the same time are always out to test new and developing technologies.

Joel Bousley’s Specialties:

Photoshop CS3 - Advanced
Illustrator CS3 - Advanced
InDesign CS3- Intermediate
After Effects CS3 -Intermediate
Dreamweaver CS3 - Advanced
Flash Professioinal CS3 - Advanced
Premiere Pro CS3 - Intermediate
FrameMaker 8 - Intermediate
ColdFusion 8 - Intermediate
3DS Max 9- Advanced
LightWave 9 - Intermediate
XHTML - Advanced
CSS -Advanced
MySQL - Intermediate
XML - Novice
PHP - Intermediate
ActionScript 2.0 - Intermediate
JavaScript - Intermediate
Flex 2.0 - Novice

Joel Bousley’s Experience

• Senior Web Developer

  Segue Technologies

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  July 2009 — Present (5 months)

  • Translating graphic concepts into HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Creating and maintaining back-end code to include PHP, ASP.NET, and ColdFusion
  • Relational database management to include SQL, MySQL, phpMyAdmin, SQL Server 2005/2008
  • Maintaining and enhancing existing websites
  • Consulting with clients to provide recommendations and pro-actively suggest improvements
  • Technologies: PHP, Drupal, ColdFusion, ASP.NET, CodeSmith, NetTiers, XHTML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, XML, SQL Server 2005/2008, MySQL, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Section 508.

• Digital Artist III

  Carney, Inc.

  (Privately Held; E-Learning industry)

  May 2009 — July 2009 (3 months)

  - Created content for computer based training modules
  - Coordinated projects with subject matter experts using storyboards
  - Technologies Used: Flash, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript

• Senior Web Developer/Designer

  Vigilant Services

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  May 2008 — February 2009 (10 months)

  • Worked on the design and development of www.afterdeployment.org -- a site composed of more than 500 pages.
  • Oversaw and guided the development of work completed by subcontractors and junior- and mid-level developers and designers.
  • Created static and dynamic content for all forms of web and multimedia products.
  • Guided the development and design process from concept to completion.
  • Created a design and development style guide for use internally and by subcontractors.
  • Mentored junior- and mid-level developers and designers.
  • Creative design involved: static and interactive animations that incorporate video, photography and other graphics.
  • Relayed new ideas to those who might not have been familiar with web and multimedia concepts.
  • Technologies Used: XHTML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, MySQL, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Section 508.

• Founder & Creative Director

  Enliven Studios

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 2001 — June 2008 (6 years 8 months)

  - Used a variety of technologies to script, design, develop and program web sites of varied sizes for small businesses.
  - Ensured that websites were easy to navigate and met the needs of both the client and their potential customers.
  - Designed and developed custom multimedia products for clients ranging from presentations to 2D/3D animation sequences.
  - Created branding to include business cards, brochures, logos, and other media.
  - Project management to achieve optimized results based on adherence to a budget and milestones.
  - Researched and evaluated new multimedia and web technologies to offer the best solutions to clients.
  - Technologies Used: ColdFusion, XHTML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.NET, XML, Oracle, SQL, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D, Quark X-Press, InDesign.

• Web Developer

  Southern Nevada Water Authority

  (Government Administration industry)

  August 2007 — March 2008 (8 months)

  - Led the redesign of an intranet (in excess of 250 pages) in accordance with corporate culture below budget and ahead of schedule.
  - Wrote custom programs and scripts to allow users to be able to interact with the website without the need to ask for assistance.
  - Led and guided focus groups by conducting interviews, group exercises, and questionnaires.
  - Defined the scope of development for dynamic content through the use of a database-driven back-end.
  - Used a Content Management System for testing, debugging, and launching processes.
  - Developed, reviewed, and integrated new web pages, graphics and other elements.
  - Designed screens, menus, navigation tools, and report formats to fit into existing corporate culture.
  - Developed help documentation for previously developed applications.
  - Technologies Used: ColdFusion, XHTML, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, XML, Oracle, SQL, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash.

• Visual Information Specialist & Editor

  United States Department of Defense

  (Government Agency; Military industry)

  August 2006 — May 2007 (10 months)

  - Acted as an adviser for the design, development, and use of multimedia products and equipment.
  - Briefed others on the use of multimedia assets and services.
  - Created animations and presentations based on storyboards and subject matter expert specifications.
  - Modeled complex real-world objects such as aircraft, buildings, and organics.
  - Created special effects based on physics such as explosions and projectile munitions.
  - Served as a client support administrator for hardware and software related issues.
  - Edited material for clarity of presentation and grammatical accuracy and syntax.
  - Technologies Used: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D.

• 3D Artist & Animator

  Techrizon, LLC

  (Computer Software industry)

  March 2006 — August 2006 (6 months)

  - Created 2D art and 3D geometry based on observation of real-world objects and conditions and modeled detailed real-world-based environments.
  - Researched, selected, and produced 2D/3D material using the most cost effective methods available.
  - Created special effects to simulate snow, fog, storms, explosions, and other particle systems.
  - Worked in conjunction with military advisers to simulate a real-time war environment for soldiers.
  - Technologies Used: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D, Poser

• Multimedia Developer

  Techrizon, LLC

  (Computer Software industry)

  February 2004 — March 2006 (2 years 2 months)

  - Spearheaded development of multiple online operator guides spanning more than several hundred pages.
  - Developed multimedia applications using object-orientated programming methodology and the principles of multimedia design.
  - Collaborated with other developers to assess training requirements, design lesson maps, and develop storyboards.
  - Wrote technical specifications and reports for internal documentation and customer reference.
  - Edit and wrote technical articles and other materials to communicate clearly and effectively.
  - Modeled and animated 3D military hardware, vehicles and terrain based on customer specifications.
  - Designed interactive and challenging computer based training on a twelve month rotational cycle.
  - Technologies Used: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, ActionScript, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Microsoft Visio, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave 3D, Section 508.

• Tactical Data Systems Sergeant

  US Army

  (Government Agency; USA; Military industry)

  November 1999 — February 2004 (4 years 4 months)

  - Supervised the setup and maintenance of an operations and communications network.
  - Established communications network for computer systems. Analyzed computer/network issues.
  - Initiated communications with analog/digital subscribers, and database construction and maintenance.
  - Coordinated information with meteorological teams, advance party, and cannon crew members.
  - Installed system hardware and software in both Legacy, Unix, and Windows environments.
  - Supervised compliance with Department of Defense rules, guidelines, and regulations in real-world and computer networks.
  - Technologies Used: Unix Computer Systems, SQL Databases.

Joel Bousley’s Education

• Cameron University

  Multimedia Instructional Design 2003 — 2005

• Advanced Technologies Academy

  Computer Graphic Design 1994 — 1998

Additional Information

Joel Bousley’s Websites:

• My Website

Joel Bousley’s Interests:

Volunteering Politics Multimedia & Web Development

Joel Bousley’s Groups:

American Red Cross | Rapid Responder Volunteer
Special Olympics, Great Plains Area | Volunteer / Webmaster
Lions Club | Property Book Officer, NW Lions Club of Lawton, OK

Joel Bousley’s Honors:

Army Commendation Medal, April 2003
Army Certificate of Achievement, October 2000
Army Achievement Medal (3) Army Certificate of Achievement, August 2002
NCO of the Month, February 2003
Good Service Medal, November 2002
Primary Leadership Development Course Ribbon, October 2002
Soldier of the Month, May 2001
Nevada Pride Award, May 1998
Leadership Artistry Award, May 1998
Student of the Month, February 1997
Student Body President, 1997 - 1998
Student of the Month, October 1994
Student Body Historian, 1996 - 1997
Graphic Design Club Treasurer, 1996 -1997
French Club Secretary, 1995 - 1996

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