Matt Gantner 3320 Ellis Way Louisville, KY 40220 Cell: 502-759-2516 Email: gantner@gmail.com SUMMARY Experienced Interactive Designer in the financial services industry with special skills in Visual Design, Actionscript, Databases, and Web Development. Experienced with e-learning creation using interactivity, video, audio and photography. A flexible, positive professional with the ability to work hard, produce quality work and utilize gained knowledge. Work Samples: www.rianewsfocus.com www.mattgantner.com/material/709/Apple.html www.mattgantner.com/material/705/datavis/datavis_numbers.html PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LISG, Lifetime Income Solutions Group, Louisville, Ky Development group focused on retirement income products for the financial market. Director of Technical Solutions, 2007 * Build multimedia presentation material in Flash using voice and animation. * Construct experiments in marketing using interactive platforms, community building and dynamic presentation. * Consult with 3rd party marketers to coordinate materials they are able to use. * Develop Flash-based calculators to help market sales ideas and financial products. * Program multimedia using Actionscript 3.0, PHP, CSS and mySQL Databases. * Travel to and coordinate efforts and services with parent company in Cincinnati, Ohio SAIC, Science Applications International Corporation, 2006-2007 International science research and engineering services Multimedia Developer (Technical Illustrator), 2006 Tasked with creating Computer Based Training multimedia that included custom video, photography, audio and interactive media * Convert military weapon manuals to storyboards for multimedia development. * Photograph and video weapon systems, photograph and video maintenance, operation and troubleshooting tasks as specified in storyboards and manuals. * Incorporate photography, video, audio voice-over into slide organized, Flash-based multimedia with custom drag and drop quizzes and drop-down navigation. * Manage and/or work on tasks and resources from inception to final product, such as: storyboarding, 3D development, audio recording and editing, video recording and editing, photography and photo manipulation, and Actionscript coding. * Develop posters, powerpoint presentations, flyers and other media, oversee printing to ensure quality. * Consult with client, develop workflow, purchase equipment and integrate outside resources to achieve final product by client deadlines. Integrity Life Insurance, Louisville, KY A financial services company that specializes in annuities New Media Designer, 1998-2005 * Conceptualized and generated interactive multimedia which resulted in increased company visibility. * Consolidated hundreds of forms and marketing material into interactive PDFs which resulted in substantial savings of printing and shipping costs. * Furthered the company's marketing goals by creating visually dynamic brochures, posters, tri-folds and flyers. * Maintained critical Marketing Communications department database which assured current and valid data on thousands of printed material. * Supported Apple computers and server with repairs, backups, troubleshooting and yearly budgeting thereby eliminating external technical support and costs. * Trained new department employees by being a trusted team contributor and subject matter expert which resulted in increased productivity and moral. Maryhurst Incorporated, Louisville, KY Therapeutic residential facility for teenagers in care of the State of Kentucky Behavioral Specialist, 1997 - 1998 * Assisted in dorm activities such as meals, exercise, and structured programs that contributed to a therapeutic environment. * Provided leadership in crisis situations to ensure client safety. Education Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Associate of Arts degree in Visual Arts Ivy Tech State College, Sellersburg, IN Professional Development Macromedia Director Workshop Lynda.com Flash Intensive Workshop A+ Certification (incomplete) Certifications Certified Apple Technical Coordinator, 2002 Computer Skills Microsoft XP, 98, 95, Linux, Apple OS 10, 9, Word, Excel and Powerpoint Technical Environment Photoshop, Indesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Pagemaker, Golive, Director, Flash, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Final Cut Express, mySQL, HTML, PHP, vi editor, SSH, Apache, Digital film / photography, studio lighting, Awards/Recognition Monetary Performance Awards (2)