Résumé
Matthew Kivett
Austin, TX 78704
620-231-2004 • mkivett@SpiraStudios.com
www.MatthewKivett.com
Objective
To apply my knowledge of Technology, Graphic Design, Website Development and Audio/Video Production in a position that encourages creative expression and development in a professional work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Technology: Multimedia Design
Pittsburg State University • Pittsburg, KS
May 2005
Experience
Names and Numbers
Graphic Designer, Website Developer • May 2006 - October 2008
• Layout and design of phone book advertisements for a wide variety of customers across the United States
• Design and development of an internal company website for documentation and communication
• Technical assistance, digital workflow management and technology consultation
Spira Studios
Multimedia Designer • January 2006 - Present
• Founded Spira Studios as a business entity for freelance projects
• Graphic Design and Audio Production for local bands and musicians
• Website Development: www.SpiraStudios.com, www.Spira.tv
• Promotion, management, booking, DJ services and live sound engineering
Pittsburg State University
Website Developer • January 2003 - May 2005
• Design and maintain sections of www.PittState.edu
• Provide technical assistance to the Ticket & ID Office
Honors
First place in Website Design • Business Professionals of America • 2002 State Convention
Third place in Graphic Design • Business Professionals of America • 2002 State Convention
Nominated for “Graphics Employee of the Quarter” • Names and Numbers • 2008
Students In Free Enterprise • SIFE Leadership Award • 2004
Pittsburg State University • Academic Scholarship
Pittsburg State University • Dean’s Scholastic Honor
Technical Summary
Website Development
• HTML • CSS • PHP • JavaScript • Animation • Content Management Systems (Drupal, WordPress, etc)
Graphic Design
• Print • Web • Multimedia (Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, Indesign, etc)
Audio/Video
• Recording • Production • DVD Authoring (Premiere, Audition, Encore, etc)
Computer Repair & Troubleshooting
• Microsoft • Apple • Linux • Networking
Excellent Communication Skills
• Written • Verbal