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Russ Sayers
russ_sayers@yahoo.com

EXCELLENCE
Network Administrator with Internet application developer skills that has demonstrated career success in building networks, managing networks and building graphic interfaces for client-server applications that utilize the internet and the World Wide Web. Possess clear communication, creative and technical skills necessary to bridge the gap between creative artists and technical programmers. Able to optimize, transform, and implement graphic content into working client applications that interface with server side components. Able to lead a team, and follow leadership. Possess a proactive work ethic with excellent problem solving skills.

EXPERIENCE
IT Manager
Engauge, Atlanta, GA
11/2009 - Current
Tasks: Supporting a staff of 120+ users (Mac and PC users). Supporting, building, upgrading, and resolving all network issues (printers, routing, desktop, hardware). Firewall and Windows 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 (R2) Server administrator. FTP, TCPIP, DHCP, VPN, AD.

Director of Internet Technology
CWKNetwork, Atlanta, GA
05/2002 - 11/2009
Complete Task List
Tasks: Supporting a staff of 50+ users (Mac and PC users). Supporting, building, upgrading, and resolving all network issues (printers, routing, desktop, hardware). Building and updating the webstore with MIVA merchant. Firewall and Windows 2000 Server administrator. Support to AVID and Final Cut Pro machines and workstations. All video encoding. Overseeing and handling negotiations with a national clientele of television station corporations into our site(s). Communicating with a national clientele of (68) TV station webmasters and project managers. Updating and reorganizing www.connectwithkids.com, www.cwknetwork.com, and www.kids-md.com. Updating of sites includes graphics, video, information architecture, and all coding formats (HTML, DHTML, CSS).

Web Tech Lead
Outweb,Inc. , Atlanta, GA
03/2000 - 08/2001
Tasks: HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/XSL, Graphic optimization, browser compatibility, page layout, content integration, internal education, assisted in writing methodology, quality assurance. Clients: Healthyme.md, GenesisIP.com, City of Atlanta, CMS, Jewish Pages/PlanitJewish, Open Door Foundation, Miniatures.com

Design Technologist, Associate
USWeb/CKS, Atlanta, GA
10/1998 - 03/2000
Tasks: HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Graphic optimization, browser compatibility, page layout, content integration, internal education, Macintosh technical support, quality assurance. Clients: Blimpie, Pasta Central, Wools of New Zealand, MCI, GA D.O.T, Powertel, E-Invest, Coca-Cola, Ashland Chemical

Second Engineer
The Sound Kitchen, Franklin, TN
11/1997 - 06/1998
The largest recording facility in the Southeast. Responsible for maintaining studio operations. Tasks include studio maintenance, booking, maintain client relations, repairs, and assistant audio engineering.

House Engineer
Alvin Williams Entertainment Group, Nashville, TN
05/1997 - 12/1997
An exclusive R&B recording studio/group. Responsible for maintaining studio operations. Assembly, maintenance, Macintosh technical support, tracking, mixing, and mastering of audio.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
August 1995 - December 1998
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Major: Recording Industry Technology
Minor: Music Theory

University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
August 1987 - December 1990
Major: Design/Photography

EXPERTISE
Software: Homesite, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, ImageReady, Office, StarTeam, Visual Source Safe, ProTools, Performer, Cleaner Pro, Norton Corporate Antivirus
Platforms: Mac OS, NT 4.0, 95, 98, Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 2000 Server, 2003 Server, 2008 Server
Audio Consoles: Neotek Elite, Otari Series 54, SSL G series, Mackie (with UltraMix)

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