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Charles R. "Charlie" Harvin

Personal Statement:

I am an US Citizen currently residing in Varna, Bulgaria and the sole owner and operator of Good Karma Productions, a multimedia development company licensed and based in Houston, Texas USA. I have over 8 years experience in telecommuting and several long term clients.

Objective:

I am currently seeking freelance or contract work which can be delivered via electronic media. My company also subcontracts a variety of programming professionals whose availability is included under any contract.

Abilities:

My professional experience includes over 20 years in print media and graphics, with more than 15 years experience in digital multimedia. I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Flash, and specific areas of expertise include (but are not limited to); website design and development, print production materials development, digital video editing, digital graphics, 3D modeling and animation, interactive programming and photography.
I am familiar with material aspects and fabrication techniques for most metals, textiles, leather, plastics and glass. In addition to this I have considerable personal experience in a variety of trades, including construction, business management, retail, interior/architectural design and bar/restaurant management. I am constantly expanding my professional horizons and my combined experience in business and creative design has created a unique range of talents.

Key Skills:

Specific Software: Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, PageMaker, Premier, After Effects; Poser, Media Cleaner, Microsoft Publisher, PowerPoint, Word, 3D Studio Max, Cult 3D, Various scripting languages
Traditional Media: Publishing: print production, editing, layout ; Photography: 35mm, Medium Format, Digital. Professional Beta video & editing: color & B&W developing, streamed digital media. Graphic Arts: conceptualization, color process, design, drafting, architectural drawing, painting and mixed media construction; Sculpture: lost wax process jewelry & large scale bronze, leaded / foiled stained glass construction & restoration, woodworking, welding, blacksmithing Journalism

Education:

1982 -                 Kilgore High School, Kilgore, TX.
1982 – 1983       Kilgore Junior College, Kilgore, TX.                          Engineering, Fine Arts
1984 – 1986       Colorado Mountain College, Leadville, CO.               Fine Arts, Art History
1986 – 1990       Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI.          Painting, Sculpture

 

Partial Employment Background:

1995 – 1998

Owner, Byteme Web Design: Byteme Productions Website and print production, Graphic artist: Freelance writer, Photographer & Artist.
Marketing Director, Above the Bridge Magazine, Marquette MI. (monthly)
Publisher & Editor, Upper Peninsula Pagans Network, Marquette, MI. (quarterly)
Asst. Editor: The Wiccan Read, Lansing MI. (bi-monthly)
Columnist: U.P. Press, Houghton MI.: Porcupine Press, Trenary MI.

2000 - Current

Webmaster, Graphics Director, Asst. Marketing Director, Production Director Medivision / Digivista Inc.
www.medivision.com
www.kunianskylaw.com
Responsible for all phases of design, construction, and maintenance for over 150 medical internet portals: work directly with clients via internet to develop original content, programming and graphics. Stream video for web casting. Develop printed marketing materials. Develop scripts as needed for various web applications. Troubleshoot LAN and hardware / software problems. Assist in video production, scripting and marketing. Assist / oversee Conference production and arrangement. Supervise network of freelance contract workers on large productions. Design and develop CME accredited training programs for delivery via CD-ROM. Design and develop digital marketing tools.

2001 - Current

Designer / webmaster for Jerald H. Simmons, MD: Director, Rest Technologies
www.dr-jhsimmons.com
Design, develop and maintain web sites for various U.S. Neurology & Sleep Disorders clinics. Design and produce interactive programs for lectures, presentations and web sites. Edit and stream digital video.

2001 - Current

Owner, Good Karma Productions
www.goodkarmaproductions.com
Manage a virtual network of freelance artists and web developers for specialized projects. Work with various clients under contract for web design, multimedia production and graphic arts.

2003 - 2008

Designer / Webmaster for Reinaldo Binns, RPSGT
Design, develop and maintain web sites for various U.S. Neurology & Sleep Disorders clinics. Design and produce interactive programs for lectures, presentations and web sites. Edit and stream digital video. 3d model development & interactive demos.

2004

Designer / Webmaster, Archaic Industries
Graphic design for full range of snow boards, skateboards, surfboards: graphic and pattern design for clothing: clothing line production

2005

Designer / Webmaster, Gillyn Property Development
Design and maintain real estate website: Photography & editing.