Technical Skills
Professional Experience
Iconico Web Studio • Owner, Web Consultant
July 2010 - Present • Fort Lauderdale, FL & Lima, PERU
- International Web Design & development: USA - Peru
- Web training - tutoring
- Web design and development, graphic design, creative seminars
For a list of clients, visit my portfolio page.
The American School of Lima • MYP Design Teacher, IB Computer Science Teacher
July 2012 - Present • Lima, PERU
Present:
- IB Computer Science Teacher (2015 - 2017)
- MYP Design teacher - Multimedia design pathway - for grades 9 & 10 (2015 - 2016)
Previous:
- MYP Design teacher - Multimedia design pathway - for grade 10 (2014-2015)
- MYP Design teacher for grade 9 (2014 - 2015)
- MYP Design Technology teacher for grades 6 (2013 - 2014)
- MYP Design Technology teacher for grades 6th & 7th (2012)
- Art Substitute for grades 8th - 10th (2012)
- Tutor for 8th grade Science, 12th grade Biology, and 12th grade Humanities (2012)
- Provide technical and help desk support for students, teachers, staff and administration (2012)
Toulouse-Lautrec - Art and Design institute • Teacher
April 2013 - Present • Lima, Perú
- In charge of teaching courses for Web Design and Development diplomas and Graphic Design diplomas for working professionals
Digital Dynamics • Web Design, Front-end Developer
September 2012 - September 2013 • Fort Lauderdale, FL & Lima, PERU
- Web Design and Front-end development
- Resoponsible for designing and developing the company’s website
- In charge of designing and creating websites for customers using Wordpress or plain HTML or PHP
PL&P Advertising • Web Designer, Graphic Designer
January 2012 - July 2012 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Responsible for creating the art and code for email marketing
- In charge of publishing content for client’s Social Media campaigns
- Design print related items like brochures, catalogs, and billboards
- Create weekly ads for newspaper publication
- Design Flash banners for publication in the websites of different South Florida news outlets
- Customization of company’s website
Icon Website Design • Web Designer
June 2011 - January 2012 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Responsible for the maintenance and customization of the client’s websites
- Designed websites based on a CMS system like Wordpress or Magento; or in plain HTML
My Catalogs Online • Chief Designer, Affiliate Marketing Director
June 2009 - July 2011 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Researched and designed http://purpleteens.com from ground up
- Researched and redesigned the corporate websites: catalogenterprises.com and mycatalogsonline.com
- Shareholder
- In charge of applying for, and administering affiliate partners for websites.
- Responsible for administering Website’s databases.
How2Inc • Design Coordinator
January 2010 - January 2011 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Part of team that designed first online travel magazine http://how2travelmagazine.com
- Designed multiple websites for company and clients
- Regular co-host for the “How2Travel Show” in WRPBiTV.com (internet TV)
Apple Inc • Mac Specialist
September 2007 - December 2007 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Greet, guide and answer customer questions, to determine the best match for their computing needs
- Make sure customers have a great shopping experience
- Among the top 3 sellers of the store
Family Labels • Customer Service, Designer, IT, Production
September 2004 - December 2007, January 2001 - January 2008 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Implemented critical system for retrieving orders via email, after previous system suddenly became unusable
- Involved in the complete production process for the company products
- Responsible of the company’s Local Area Network, computer upgrade, and configuration
- In charge of Customer Service
- Rescued 1000+ online orders after hurricane Wilma (2005) thus saving 2-3 days of production Involved in the complete production process for the company products
- Provide technical and help desk support in the use and troubleshooting of software and hardware
Baja Hoboken • Manager Trainee
July 2003 - January 2004 • Hoboken, NJ
- In charge of ordering and receiving restaurant supplies
- Responsible for closing and settling for the day
- Supervised and motivated staff of up to 10 employees
- Configure and troubleshoot computer system for menu prices
AIS Computers • Retail Sales & Service Associate, Educational Representative
April 2002 - December 2002 • Savannah, GA
- Troubleshoot and repair Macintosh computers
- Part of the Sales and Marketing Team
- On site visits for customized configurations and troubleshooting of Windows and Macintosh systems
- Consultant for local schools: customized configurations and upgrades for their computer networks
- Active role with local MUG (Macintosh User Group): Regular visits to demo software and answer questions
The Mac Store • Retail Sales & Service Associate
July 2000 - January 2001 • Cooper City, FL
- In charge of the Mac Store front
- Part of the Sales and Marketing Team
- Troubleshoot and repair Macintosh computers
- Present current Apple Technology to local educators
- On site installation of Cat. 5 network cables and hubs
The American School of Lima • Assistant to the Technology Director
August 1997 - July 2000 • Lima, PERU
- Member of the FDR TNT (Technology Networking Team), active role with the school’s networking process including cabling, installation, and troubleshooting
- Software and hardware installation, configuration and maintenance of 600+ computers in a multi-platform network (Macintosh and Windows)
- Provide technical and help desk support to students, teachers and staff in the use of scanners, printers, digital cameras, external media, projectors, digital white boards, and other peripherals
- Provide technical and help desk support for students, teachers, staff and administration in the use of software such as web browsers, E-mail clients, graphic editors, multimedia production, video production, presentations, page layout, and office suites
- Developed a standard installation procedure to mass install Macintosh computers, reducing installation time by 60%, creating custom Mac OS CD-ROMs for Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and the different departments according to their specific needs
- Active role in the decision making for the re-distribution of computers and equipment to different technology labs, classrooms and offices Implemented a system for the re-distribution according to their needs, increasing efficiency by 40%-50%
- In charge of executing the plans for re-distribution or disposal of the equipment
- Provide support to students and teachers producing the school’s yearbook in both print and CD-ROM
- Responsible in part for the daily backup process for the server farm
- Substitute for Technology Lab Assistants and teachers
- Teach technology workshops for teachers and staff
- Teach children computer basics at the 1999 FDR Summer Camp Program, Compumania”
- After school computer tutoring & mentoring to Elementary and Middle School kids
Personal Skills
- Web design and front-end development with industry standards: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP & MySQL.
- Web Marketing through proper use of SEO and Social Media.
- 6 years as a Web Designer and front-end Web Developer
- Project management: concept, layout, and development
- Clear understanding of emerging technologies and trends and their future implementation.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms
- Excellent common sense and decision-making abilities
- Self-motivated and outstanding work ethic
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
- Fluent English and Spanish
- 15 years professional computer experience and trainer
- Must enjoy and have fun with my projects!
Honors and Awards
Magna Cum Laude • The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
September 2011
- Graduated with honors: 3.9 GPA
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale President's list
January 2011
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Dean's list
June 2009 - March 2012
One of the top 1% most endorsed in United States for Dreamweaver • Linkedin
February 2013
- When Linkedin reached 200 million members, I was counted among the top 1% most endorsed in the United States for Dreamweaver.
Additional Honors & Awards
2009 - 2009 • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale: President's List, Deans's List
- Candidate for Best Portfolio and Best Interface Award
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
2009 - Present • Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Bachelor of Science, Web Design & Interactive Media Spring 2014
- Associate of Science, Web Design & Interactive Media Summer 2011
- GPA: 3.9
- Awards: Art Institute President's list, Art Institute Dean's list
Solartech, Inc.
2002 - 2003 • Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
- Preparation for MCSA, Information Technology
New Horizons
1998 - 1998 • Lima, PERU
- Preparation for MCSE, Information Technology
University of Lima
1990 - 1997 • Lima, PERU
- Bachelor of Science, Law and Political Science
Franklin D. Roosevelt, The American School of Lima
1976 - 1989 • Lima, PERU
- High School, K-12
