Tom Benway

Consultant / Freelancer

An expert in Web Application and Interactive Design, I use a variety of applications and skillsets to strive to create rich internet applications that work as great as they look.

Resume

Technical Skills (PC and Mac Literate):
Macromedia/Adobe: Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Streaming Services
Microsoft: Silverlight, Expression, WMS Services & Streaming, VBScript
Nonspecific: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, DHTML, PHP, XML/XSL, AJAX, mySQL, Video Compression for Web (Quicktime, Real Media, WMV), Open Source streaming technologies

Experience:

2001- Present: Freelance Graphic Designer & Media Developer / Consultant (VectorDefector.com):

Currently I seek freelance new media / multimedia projects of any scope from graphic design to rich data-driven applications. Previous clients include Goblin Network- an interactive magazine and advertising network, Gaiam Lifestyles- a green lifestyle producer, Mountain High Water- an irrigation and landscaping company, and Nano Designs- a silk screen printing and marketing development company.

www.vectordefector.com

January 2006 – June 2008: Director of Product Development, Liquid Compass

Liquid Compass focuses on providing streaming and multimedia tools for radio and communication groups such as Entercom, Lincoln Financial Media, Saga, AT&T BlueRoom, and CBS Radio.

My primary task was to develop data-driven web applications which streamlined integration of streaming radio systems. Along with developing data driven tools, I assisted in installing, monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Media driven streaming radio encoders. Second, I managed a small team of designers and developers to aid in completing these goals. Last, I assisted in developing new multimedia projects, websites and media players using L.A.M.P. environments and Flash remoting. As Director, I was elected to join an elite team for releasing new streaming options using Microsoft Silverlight culminating in a MS Silverlight Summit in Seattle, WA.

www.liquidcompass.net

July 2005- 2006: Graphic Designer / Media Developer, Nine Systems (now Akamai Technologies)

As designer and media developer for Nine Systems, it was my task to develop and design new interfaces for streaming media and e-commerce applications. Once developed, these new designs are integrated into Nine System’s proprietary software- StreamOS and placed live. Clients I’ve worked with at Nine: NBA, NHL, PGA, KoRn/Virgin Records, Miss World 2005, Fox Broadcasting, Amazon.com, Trinity Broadcast Network, Billiards Club Network, GE: Intellisys.

www.akamai.com

2004-2005: Multimedia Developer, High Impact Litigation, Inc.

My role consisted of developing a variety of multimedia tools in order to produce content that aids lawyers in their trials. This role included updating previous Flash / Director projects to current coding standards, creating multimedia (video, animation, Flash) case presentations, developing DVD demos, preparing animation for web, assisting with client relations, developing new print collateral for sub-divisions of HIL, and developing 3 data-driven websites for each main division company.

www.highimpactlit.com

2002-2004: Project Manager / Lead Developer- Production Room LLC

As the lead developer for Production Room LLC, my duties consisted of establishing company policy for design and organization work flow, tracking and reporting project progress to clients, managing additional web developers, designers and subcontractors, and producing online and offline multimedia projects. Being a member of Production Room provided experience in streamlining my workflow and managing projects with multiple members and stages.

2003-2004: Advisor / Tutor – Art Institute of Colorado

As a Student Advisor at the Art Institute, my duties were to give students advice to assist them to choose a class appropriate to their level of skill, suggest the best software program to successfully complete a project, and tutor students in multimedia software applications. The experience of helping others in my field has aided me in explaining why certain software is utilized for a project. This also helped me learn to be a better communicator while assisting others to achieve their goals.

Location

Denver, CO

Specialties

  • Interaction Design
  • Illustration
  • Motion Graphics

Experience

10+ years

Education

Art Institute of Colorado

Awards

Microsoft Silverlight Attendee - 2007 AIC Deans Award - 2004 Jefferson County Arts Award - 2000

Affiliations

Art Institute Alumni, IndieArsenal, OpenSource, Wordpress Developers