JODY RICHARD SCHIESSER 118 Blueleaf Court Savannah, GA 31410 USA (912) 897-6439

OBJECTIVE

• Who: Freelance writer, editor, web developer, designer, photographer, filmmaker, and Internet consultant

• What: Looking for work in writing, journalism, new media, web site programming/design, content editing, copywriting, information architecture, graphic design, and/or publishing

• Where: Savannah, Georgia, and surrounding areas; or offsite contracting anywhere

QUALIFICATION

I am capable of full-cycle web development from conception to planning to design to implementation to content. My freelance experience has enabled me to adopt a hands-on attitude to all aspects of a project.

EXPERIENCE

August 1995 - Present
Freelance Writer/Web Developer/Content Editor, Savannah, Georgia.
• My work includes freelance writing, photography, Internet design/publishing/programming, and consulting.
• On the Web, I act as editor for the writing collective Rumble & Woodsmoke, art director for the gallery Mythago, and senior editor for the magazine Praise Bob.
• Recent Internet projects include work for Memorial Health University Medical Center, Coastal Georgia Soccer Association (CGSA), Simply Cedar Rustic Log Furniture, Scott Corkern - Architect, Savannah Friends of Music, W.W. Law - Unsung Hero, A Documentary Film, the authors Rosemary Daniell and Susan Johnson, Savannah Online and Morris Media (including the Savannah Pennysaver and various real estate projects).
• I have contributed articles and fiction to Circuit Traces, Paramour magazine, Silver Girl Records, Sensuous Line, and the Calgary Photographic Society.
• I have recently finished a novel, black love, and am readying it for publication.
• My feature screenplay, Throwaway, is currently in-production. I am also Casting Director and Assistant Director for the film.

August 1995 - Present
Visual Landscape Architect, Lavondyss Productions, Savannah, Georgia.
• Management of Lavondyss, partner with 50% equity in the company.
• Producer, editor, project manager, and creative director for the Lavondyss web site.

May 2000 - July 2001
Webmaster, Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia.
• Project Manager and chief developer for Memorial's Internet presence.
• Designed the look and feel for Memorial's various Internet and Intranet web projects.
• Programmed and designed dynamic database solutions for hospital information, including content management and website interactivity.
• Developed an information architecture of form, function, metaphor, navigation and interface, interaction, and visual design. The architecture simplified the management and organization of Memorial's Internet and Intranet content.
• Participated in the early development of a physician web portal for patient information.

February 1992 - August 1995
Vice-President for Development, SABIA Corporation, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• Management of SABIA Corporation, including hiring/training/supervising of staff, marketing, and software design.
• Specialized in the development and implementation of computer-based solutions that solve information problems encountered by large-scale business and social institutions.
• Installed software within a client's organizational culture, including training, excellent user manuals, and comprehensive technical support.
• Partner with one-third equity in the company.

EDUCATION

• College University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Major - Computer Engineering
• Honors - Recipient of four-year, full academic scholarship
• Activities - Contributing writer to the Barbaric Yawp, the English Department's literary journal

PUBLICATIONS:

• Various Articles (Including the Naked vs. the Nude), Sensuous Line (Fall 1997-Spring 1998)
• Silvergirl Moon, Mod Magazine, Silver Girl Records (Spring 1997)
• Boots, Paramour Magazine Volume 3, Issue 4 (1996)
• A Dance in the Light, Paramour Magazine Volume 3, Issue 3 (1996)
• Soundz, Burning Down the House-music review, Circuit Traces (Jan-Feb 1996)
• Skinkiss, Calgary Photographic Society (December 1995)
• Various Stories & Articles, Lavondyss Productions (1995-2003)

PORTFOLIO OF INTERNET PROJECTS

• Visit My Design Page for a Visual Representation of My Work
• Lavondyss Productions: www.lavondyss.com Web design and artist showcase site. (1995-2005)
• Simply Cedar - Rustic Log Furniture: www.simply-cedar.com An e-commerce website of handcrafted quality rustic log furniture, that integrates with PayPal for its shopping cart and transactions. (2004-2005)
• Memorial Health University Medical Center: www.memorialhealth.com An informational and interactive health and medical center website designed with dynamic and static content. (2000-2003)
• CGSA - Coastal Georgia Soccer Association: www.cgsasoccer.org Savannah's leader and principal promoter of youth soccer in the greater Savannah area. (2003-2005)
• Meryl Truett Photography: www.meryltruett.com Photographer biography, gallery, information. (2004-2005)
• The Cottages at Turner's Creek: www.TheCottagesAtTurnersCreek.com Information about a Savannah Rowhouse designed condominium available for island living in Savannah, Georgia, through Re/Max real estate agent Cheryl Klein. (2004-2005)
• Peter's Quay: www.petersquay.com Information about a subdivision & homes available on Wilmington Island in Savannah, through Re/Max real estate agent Cheryl Klein. (2004)
• Rosemary Daniell: www.myzonarosa.com Author biography/information. (1999-2005)
• Susan B. Johnson: www.susanbjohnson.com Author biography/information. (2003-2005)
• Throwaway: www.lavondyss.com/throwaway An independent feature film. (2002-2004)
• Genetic Terror: www.lavondyss.com/genetic-terror An independent feature film. (2004)
• W.W. Law - Unsung Hero: www.wwlawdocumentary.com A documentary film about W.W. Law, a Savannah resident, postman, and civil rights leader. (2002)
• EcstasyData.org: www.ecstasydata.org Laboratory database made publicly available to help harm reduction organizations, medical personnel, and researchers. (2001)
• Rumble & Woodsmoke: www.lavondyss.com/writings/madness.html Writing collective. (1995-2005)
• Mythago Gallery: www.lavondyss.com/gallery/mythago.html Photographic gallery. (1995-2005)
• Praise Bob: www.lavondyss.com/zines/praise.html On-line magazine. (1995-2003)
• Savannah Pennysaver: www.southeastpennysaver.com Online classified ads. (1997-1998)
• Savannah Area Real Estate: www.savannah-online.com/estate.asp Real estate listings. (1997-1998)
• Hyatt Regency, Savannah: www.savannah-online.com/hyatt/ Hotel information and services. (1997)
• Bodyscapes Phototours: www.lavondyss.com/bodyscapes/ Company profile and gallery. (1996-2005)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Software Knowledge
  Various word processors (Microsoft Word, Word Perfect), spreadsheets (Excel, Lotus), MS Office, desktop publishing (Corel Draw, PageMaker, Ventura, Quark Express), image tools (Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Corel Suite, Adobe Illustrator), expert systems, networks (Windows Networking, Microsoft NT, Novell, UNIX, Internet), communications (Internet, email, chat, IM), programming environments (Visual FoxPro, C, C++, Pascal, BASIC, Clipper, xBASE, Filemaker Pro, LISP, Visual Basic, Access, Visual C++), as well as numerous World Wide Web/Internet technologies (Dreamweaver, Allaire HomeSite, native HTML coding, Netscape, Microsoft Explorer, FTP, PGP, Java, Javascript, VBScript, server side programming (ASP, PHP, and Cold Fusion), Internet databases (Access, SQL Server, MySQL), dynamic content development and management, Macromedia Flash, Quicktime, MP3, Real Audio, Film/Video Editing (Adobe Premiere and Avid Xpress DV), DVD Authoring (Adobe Encore)
  
  
• Operating Systems
  Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 3.1, DOS, Macintosh, UNIX
  
  
• Strong expository writing, editing, copywriting, technical writing, and word processing skills.

INTERESTS

• Reading, art, music, traveling, friends, life.