ARTHUR SCHWIMMER#334 - 1665 Ufton Crt, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Phone (250) 860 7466
E-mail arthur@arthur.info
Present
Self employed, Kelowna, BC, Canada
Freelance Web Developer, Web Designer
Design and produce full web sites for a diverse range of customers, such as: mydreamflyer.com, alternatorgallery.com, evolution.imperfectarts.com, velvetice.ca, gayokanagan.com, mamaisontextiles.ca. The process usually involves information architecture, designing mock-ups for approval, slicing for web, producing flash components, html pieces and other code, extensive testing and search engine optimization.
06/2007
Artistech Newmedia - Kelowna, BC, Canada
Web Developer, Web Designer
Mainly responsible for designing web sites, graphic design and producing concepts for Internet sites and interfaces. Worked with flash presentations, and html/flash hybrid sites like: okbc.tv, kitchenhauscabinets.com, islandsnow.ca, livefreebc.ca, donaldsfinefoods.com, westernliquors.com, prestigekelowna.com, etc. The tasks involved using Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, PHP, hand coding in HTML, JavaScript, ActionScript, etc. Also produced print work such as business cards, ads and newsletters, using mostly Illustrator and InDesign, both on PC and Mac. Also involved with extensive search engine optimization, information architecture, branding, presentations, seminars, customer support, system administration, mySQL database set-up, e-commerce, streaming media, contact management systems, consulting, e-newsletters, templates, optimization, and hosting management. Related web site: www.artistechnewmedia.com
06/2006
Microsoft - Toronto, Canada
Freelancing Web Consultant
Worked on the Shopping Portal within the MSN.ca site. Managed XML, CSV and text feeds from major merchants
(like Dell, eBay, Canadian Tire, Toys R Us, etc). Responsible for the daily placing of the merchant's offers on
the main page (approvals, link creation, scheduling and testing). Created contents and creative for the Seasonal
Guides, and then translated these projects into live sites. Generated monthly stats for the merchants.
Reorganized and standardized the shared file & folder system. Worked with various content management
applications and different departments within the organization. Skills assessed by New Media Links.
02/2006
Various Assignments - Toronto, Canada
Freelancing Web Developer
Responsible for the complete web presence of small businesses like www.peterbarryphotography.com
and www.immigrationservices.ca, involved with the information architecture, contents management,
graphic design and web design. Web designer and web production artist for companies like F.C.B.
(managed some contents for www.glade.ca) and Sheridan College (migrated sections of the outdated
www.sheridaninstitute.ca within a new template to a Cold Fusion server, worked under Fireworks with
cmf includes, fixed the information architecture and improved the contents, navigation and visual styles).
Utilized hand coding HTML, CSS, Java Script, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Flash MX and Dreamweaver.
Skills evaluated by agencies Aquent and Creative Niche.
08/2005
Cossette Interactive Media, Fjord - Toronto, Canada
Web Developer
Produced lay-outs, code and graphics for different accounts, like: Bell Business On The Go www.businessonthego.ca,
Bell Sympatico and Pillsbury www.simpledelights.ca Utilized hand coding for html, asp, java scripting and style sheets and
Adobe Photoshop for the graphic templates. Worked in a team, involved in multiple accounts at the same time.
Related website: www.cossette.com
06/2005
Digital Cement - Toronto, Canada
Production Artist, Web Developer
Working in the Web and Graphics department producing layouts, code, and graphics for use in clients' regular online business
needs from e-newsletters to micro-sites. Utilized Photoshop and EditPlus for accurate hand coding and personalized experience.
Made use of extensive testing procedures on most platforms and readers, ensuring wide accessibility. Primarily responsible for the
development of the Bell Business Newsletter. Experience on processes involving other major clients (Kraft Foods, FedEx, AutoBytel and Dell).
Company link: www.digitalcement.com
11/2004
Arthur Computer & Art Projects - Toronto, Canada
Internet Specialist, Technical Support
Translating business profiles into competitive concepts and original artistic creations for Internet applications. Specialized in web
design marketing through artistic and multimedia solutions. As technician: responsible for troubleshooting computer issues for
private and business use. Related sites: www.arthur.info/pcfix, www.arthur.info/fixityourself
11/2004
NightStyling - Toronto, Canada
Artistic Producer, Promoter
In charge of conceptual plans, image building and promotional strategies through artistic projects. Leading a team of artists of various fields.
Related website: www.nightstyling.com
12/2003
Arthur Computer & Art Projects - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Independent Artist, Web Designer
Professional experience with: conceptual projects, promotional programs, interior design, decoration, graphic design, performing arts and
installations. Affiliated with artist's organizations. Main activities: system administration, courses and support, technical care, Internet solutions,
helpdesk. Designed and built several websites for corporate clients. Related websites: www.arthur.info/computer, www.fondsbkvb.nl,
www.rotterdam-artists.nl
05/2002
The Roodkapje Public Arts Foundation - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Art Director, Design Supervisor
Founded a non-profit foundation to support and promote upcoming talents in the field of modern arts. Exhibitions curator, multimedia studio
coordinator, artistic director for on-site projects. Leading a team to specific goals. In charge of the foundation's image and PR. Professional
experience with the arts community and commercial assignments. First hand experience with: Internet promotion, print works, newsletters,
2D/3D projects, photography, film, animation, sound, lighting, stage performances and full-scale productions. Related websites:
www.roodkapje.org,
www.rks.nl, www.sbaw.nl
12/1999
F12 Internetdiensten - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Web Designer
Management of the own business, with main activities: web design and a variety in Internet related courses. Targeting B2B activities.
Related website: www.f12.nl
02/1998
PIR Automatisering - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Internet specialist (civil servant)
Main duties: Internet specialist promoting and implementing the use of Internet within the business community of Rotterdam.
Corporate Internet web design, client installation, author and teacher of various Internet related courses, technical care and help desk.
Design responsibility for the web business centre Rotterdam Business Park and the websites included. PIR Automatisering is a project
initiated by the City of Rotterdam. Related websites: www.rotterdam.nl, www.rbp.nl
02/1996
MediaPort - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Web Designer (civil servant)
Realization of Internet websites for an Internet Service Provider, a project by the City of Rotterdam. Related website: www.mediaport.org
11/1995
Spirit Interactieve Diensten - Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Computer system administrator (civil servant)
Administration of the press Bulletin Board System "Free Flow" between the City Council and the Regional Police, within a project oh the City of
Rotterdam.
Related website: www.spirit.nl
03/1992
Instituut voor Privé Educatie - Schiedam, the Netherlands
Computer courses teacher
Teacher of the course 'learning to work with computers'
12/1994
The I.T. Centre - Timisoara, Romania
Course for computer analyst programmer
09/1988
X&C Services - Timisoara, Romania
Analyst Programmer
Database programming for accountant departments. Implementing database applications and customer support. Teaching end users
the specifics of software environments.